Senate Committee on Government Operations (Room 4)

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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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
  

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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

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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
  

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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, Vermont 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
  

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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
  

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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, Vermont 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
  

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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, Vermont 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
  
• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

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Adjourn

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

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
  

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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, VT
  
• Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Municipal Clerk Treasurer Association
  

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

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
  

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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

• Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  

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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 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
  

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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 Clerk Treasurer Association
  

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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
  

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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
  

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

3Squares VT 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, Vermont 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
  

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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

• Nick Sherman, Partner and President of Government Relations, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association
  

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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
  

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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, Vermont Department of Libraries
  
• Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont 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
  

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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, Sen. Peter Welch
  
• David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
  
• Kathryn Becker Van Haste, State Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  

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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
  

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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
  

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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, Vermont 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
  

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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
  

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  

2:45 PM

Vote

Confirmation of 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

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Confirmation Hearing

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

Vote

Confirmation of Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

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

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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

Possible vote

• Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  

3:30 PM

Vote

Confirmation of Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner of Human Resources

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Meeting Details

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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

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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, Vermont 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

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

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

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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

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

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
  
• Therese 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

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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 Clerk Treasurer 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

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

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

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

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 K. 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

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

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 (Tentative)

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

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 (Tentative)

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