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Senate Committee on Judiciary Room 1

The Senate Committee on Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to judicial and legal affairs; and motor vehicle and homeowner liability insurance.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive report of Canvassing Committee

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

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

Committee Discussion

Introduction and overview

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Senate Chamber

11:10 AM

Introductions

  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Introductions

  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to guardianship proceedings

Introduction

  • Sen. Terry Williams, Sponsor
10:15 AM

S.7 - An act relating to automobile insurance

Walk-through and testimony

  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer
  • Adam Necrason, Vermont Association for Justice, Necrason Group
  • Kristin Ross, President, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
9:20 AM

Introductions

Presentation from the Governor's Office

  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
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Break

10:00 AM

Introductions

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Election of the Clerk

9:05 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Judicial Appointments

  • Bonnie Badgewick, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Dana DiSano, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Timothy Doherty, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Joseph McLean, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Laura Rowntree, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Jessica Seman, Family Magistrate, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Followed by Discrimination Prevention Training

11:00 AM

Introductions

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Introductions

  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Introductions

  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
  • Joshua Diamond, President, Vermont Bar Association
  • Angela Lasso-Jimenez, Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
9:45 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Introductions

  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:45 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Introduction

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Addison District
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Public Safety and Access to Justice

Joint hearing with the House Committee on Judiciary
Hearing will be held in Room 270 in the Pavilion and livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@VTHouseJudiciary

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Ian Sullivan, State's Attorney, Rutland County
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Security Briefing

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

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • Sara Macera, Sergeant, Capitol Police Department
  • John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  • Joe Tremblay, Officer, Capitol Police Department
10:10 AM

Testimony

  • Winnie Wilkinson, Concerned Citizen
10:15 AM

Vote on Judicial Nominations

Judge Confirmations

10:30 AM

Pretrial Release: Bail and Conditions of Release

Presentation

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed Omnibus Bill

Testimony

  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Tucker Jones, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

11:40 AM

Governor's Proposed Omnibus Bill

Testimony continued followed by committee discussion

  • Tucker Jones, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Joint assembly to receive budget address

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Testimony

  • Laura Bierley, VRP Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:05 AM

S.7 - An act relating to automobile insurance

Mark-up and vote

  • Adam Necrason, Vermont Association for Justice, Necrason Group
10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Governor's Proposed Omnibus Bill and Public Safety

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony

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

Break

10:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:15 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Brief introduction followed by testimony

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Mark-up and committee discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

10:35 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Mark-up and committee discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

S.11 - An act relating to stewardship trusts

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor, Chittenden-Southeast District
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Testimony, mark-up and vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Filipek, Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
11:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission

Review of 2024 Report

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
10:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony

  • Tucker Jones, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
11:15 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony

  • Laura Carter, Racial Justice Data Analyst, Division of Racial Justice Statistics
  • Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
  • Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
  • Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
11:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony continued

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Access to Civil Justice

  • Samuel Abel-Palmer, Executive Director, Legal Services Vermont
  • Karen Carroll, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Jill Diaz Martin, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
  • Yasmin Dwedar, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Hannah King, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Foundation
-

Break

10:00 AM

Access to Civil Justice

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Hannah King, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Foundation
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
10:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to the transfer of property to a trust

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

S.3 - An act relating to the transfer of property to a trust

Testimony

  • Mark Langan, Chair, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.13 - An act relating to termination of parental rights in an adoption proceeding

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

S.44 - An act relating to authorization to enter into certain immigration agreements

Introduction, walk-through, testimony

  • Jill Diaz Martin, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:10 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Draft No. 1.1 Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Vermont Creative Sector Day

Writers for Recovery

  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
  • Bess O'Brien, Writers for Recovery
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to the transfer of property to a trust

Draft No. 1.1 Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

S.61 - An act relating to automatic opening knives

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sen. Patrick "Pat" Brennan, Senator, Grand Isle District
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:35 AM

S.44 - An act relating to authorization to enter into certain immigration agreements

Committee discussion

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

10:30 AM

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

Introduction, testimony

  • Samuel Douglass, Senator, Orleans District
  • Adam Necrason, Vermont Association for Justice, Necrason Group
10:45 AM

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

Walk-through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony, mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony

  • Robin Joy, Director of Research, Crime Research Group
  • Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
11:15 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Committee discussion

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.44 - An act relating to authorization to enter into certain immigration agreements

Testimony

  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Jaye Pershing Johnson, Governor's Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
-

Break

10:05 AM

S.44 - An act relating to authorization to enter into certain immigration agreements

Testimony continued

  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
11:15 AM

S.3 - An act relating to the transfer of property to a trust

Vote

11:20 AM

S.22 - An act relating to prohibiting discharge of firearms within 500 feet of a child care facility or school

Introduction and walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

Testimony

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Leon Corse, Partner, Corse Farm Dairy LLC
  • Oliver Manning, Manning Dairy LLC
  • Josh Poulin, Poulin Grain
  • Bradley St. Pierre, Pleasant Valley Farm, Richford
10:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony, committee discussion

  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Community Justice Centers of Vermont

Restorative justice services in Vermont

  • Josef Lavanway, Director, South Burlington Community Justice Center
  • Kaci Viado, Co-Director of Restorative Justice Programs, Interaction Vermont
10:15 AM

S.54 - An act relating to voluntary engagement in sex work

Introduction

  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
10:30 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Committee discussion

10:45 AM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.22 - An act relating to prohibiting discharge of firearms within 500 feet of a child care facility or school

Testimony

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Shawn Loan, Criminal Division Commander, Vermont State Police
9:30 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Committee discussion, mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

10:15 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Testimony

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:45 AM

Raise the Age

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

Testimony

  • Merrill Bent, Attorney, Green Mountain Law
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Claudine Safar, Lawyer, Monaghan Safar PLLC
  • Scott Sanderson, Manager of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Gerard Vorsteveld, Owner, Vorsteveld Farm
-

Break

10:35 AM

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

Testimony

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM

S.44 - An act relating to authorization to enter into certain immigration agreements

Walk-through of committee amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:05 AM

S.44 - An act relating to authorization to enter into certain immigration agreements

Mark-up, testimony

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

Committee discussion, mark-up

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

S.44 - An act relating to authorization to enter into certain immigration agreements

Vote

11:15 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Walk-through, testimony

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jaye Pershing Johnson, Governor's Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Sophie Stratton, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Testimony, committee discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh O'Hara, Supervising Attorney, Defender General's Office
9:40 AM

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

Committee discussion

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

JRS15 - Joint resolution supporting Vermont’s transgender and non-binary community and declaring Vermont’s commitment to fighting discrimination and treating all citizens with respect and dignity

Vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Committee discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Testimony, committee discussion, mark-up

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Knapp, Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Elizabeth Smith, Managing Counsel, CATIC
11:25 AM

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

Vote

-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Testimony

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
9:35 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Testimony

  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Vote

9:55 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Introduction, walk-through, testimony

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Adam Necrason, Vermont Association for Justice, Necrason Group
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:35 AM

H.2 - An act relating to increasing the minimum age for delinquency proceedings

Walk-through, testimony

  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Jaye Pershing Johnson, Governor's Counsel, Governor's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.2 - An act relating to increasing the minimum age for delinquency proceedings

Testimony

  • Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Lindy Boudreau, Adolescent Services Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-

Break

10:00 AM

H.2 - An act relating to increasing the minimum age for delinquency proceedings

Testimony

  • Lael Chester, Director, Emerging Adult Program, Columbia University Justice Lab
10:30 AM

H.118 - An act relating to expanding the scope of hate-motivated crimes

Walk-through, testimony

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.2 - An act relating to increasing the minimum age for delinquency proceedings

Testimony

  • Nikhil Goyal, Sociologist, Founder, Treat Youth Like Youth Coalition
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
-

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.2 - An act relating to increasing the minimum age for delinquency proceedings

Testimony

  • Patricia Casanova, VT Deputy Compact Administrator ICPC/ICJ, Department for Children and Families
  • Nikki Duran, Family Services Supervisor, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Liz Ryan, Former Chief of Juvenile Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
10:45 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:05 PM

H.2 - An act relating to increasing the minimum age for delinquency proceedings

Vote

1:15 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

-

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:25 AM

H.98 - An act relating to confirmatory adoptions and standby guardianships

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.95 - An act relating to standby guardianships for children whose parents have been subject to adverse immigration actions

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.21 - An act relating to service of writs of possession

Introduction, walk-through, testimony

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Rep. Karen Dolan, Sponsor
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

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

Walk-through

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

H.118 - An act relating to expanding the scope of hate-motivated crimes

Testimony

  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to abuse of the dead body of a person

Walk-through, introduction, testimony

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Rep. Thomas Burditt, Sponsor
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Pam Harris, Witness, Bartow, Florida
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.2 - An act relating to increasing the minimum age for delinquency proceedings

Testimony

  • Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Alma Alvarado, Workforce Development Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.98 - An act relating to confirmatory adoptions and standby guardianships

Attaching S.95 - An act relating to standby guardianships for children whose parents have been subject to adverse immigration actions
Testimony, committee discussion, mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
  • Jill Diaz Martin, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Meg York, Director of LGBTQ+ Family Law and Policy, Senior Policy Counsel, Family Equality
11:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Testimony, walk-through

  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

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

Walk-through, testimony

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
9:30 AM

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

Testimony

  • Wade Cochran, Director of Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Dennis Wygmans, Traffic Resource Prosecutor, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-

Break

10:40 AM

H.98 - An act relating to confirmatory adoptions and standby guardianships

Attaching S.95 - An act relating to standby guardianships for children whose parents have been subject to adverse immigration actions
Testimony

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Testimony

  • Adam Necrason, Necrason Group
  • Richard Rubin, Lawyer, Rubin, Spinger, Vincent, and Pappone
10:10 AM

S.95 - An act relating to standby guardianships for children whose parents have been subject to adverse immigration actions

Committee discussion, mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:55 AM

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

Committee discussion, mark-up

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 4, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.118 - An act relating to expanding the scope of hate-motivated crimes

Committee discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

10:45 AM

H.41 - An act relating to abuse of the dead body of a person

Testimony, committee discussion, mark-up

  • Renee Johannensen, MD, West Windsor
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Linda Prine, Co Founder, M + A Hotline, Founder Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:35 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Department of Corrections - Budget Requests Review

  • Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
10:55 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Center for Crime Victims Services - Budget Requests Review

  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
11:20 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Criminal Justice Council - Budget Requests Review

  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
11:45 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Vermont Human Rights Commission - Budget Requests Review

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-

Adjourn

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

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Court Diversion Programs - Budget Requests Review

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
10:00 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Judiciary Branch - Budget Requests Review

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
10:40 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Office of the Defender General - Budget Requests Review

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:00 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs - Budget Requests Review

  • 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
-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

S.95 - An act relating to standby guardianships for children whose parents have been subject to adverse immigration actions

Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:15 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Committee discussion relating to budget priorities

10:15 AM

H.118 - An act relating to expanding the scope of hate-motivated crimes

Testimony

  • Angela Lasso-Jimenez, Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
10:30 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review of H.493 - Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence - Budget Requests Review

  • Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:55 AM

H.118 - An act relating to expanding the scope of hate-motivated crimes

Vote

-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 11, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to abuse of the dead body of a person

Walk-through amendment

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Testimony

  • Ted Diers, Assistant Director Water Division, NH Department of Environmental Service
  • Michael Johnson, Lawyer, Boyle Shaughnessy Law
  • Steve Landry, Supervisor Non Point Management, NH Department of Environmental Service
  • Aubrey Voelker, Coordinator, Salt Reduction Program and Green SnowPro, NH Department of Environmental Services, Watershed Assistance Section
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Walk-through House proposal of amendment, testimony

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:30 AM

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

Mark up

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:55 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Introduction, walk-through

  • Rep. Monique Priestley, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

H.98 - An act relating to confirmatory adoptions and standby guardianships

Attaching S.95 - An act relating to standby guardianships for children whose parents have been subject to adverse immigration actions
Mark up, possible vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.21 - An act relating to service of writs of possession

Committee discussion, vote

9:35 AM

H.41 - An act relating to abuse of the dead body of a person

Committee discussion, testimony, vote

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

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

Committee discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Testimony, committee discussion, mark up

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Manager Conservation and Stewardship Section, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bethany Sargent, Deputy Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

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

Walk-through amendment

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expanding good samaritan protections concerning immigration

Walk-through

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:35 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Testimony

  • Kelly Ahrens, Youth Restorative Programs Manager, Burlington Community Justice Center
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Meg Rizzo, Executive Director, Washington County Diversion Program
11:00 AM

Governor Appointments

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:20 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
9:30 AM

H.342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants

Testimony

  • Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Matt Adkisson, CEO, Atlas Data Privacy
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:25 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

SR13 - Senate resolution strongly objecting to the manner and circumstances under which U.S. immigration authorities arrested and detained Mohsen Mahdawi and strongly advocating that he be afforded due process under the law and released immediately from detention

Committee discussion, vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection

Introduction, walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

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

Break

10:50 AM

S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:25 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Mark-up, discussion, possible vote

  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lisa Pepe, Youth Restorative Program Coordinator, Burlington Community Justice Center
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expanding good samaritan protections concerning immigration

Witness testimony, mark-up

  • Jill Diaz Martin, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
11:45 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Fair and Impartial Policing Oversight

Joint meeting hosted by House Judiciary Committee. This will be held in Room 11 and livestreamed on the House Judiciary YouTube Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary.

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Pontbriand, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 2, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

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

Vote

9:15 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expanding good samaritan protections concerning immigration

Committee discussion, possible testimony

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Governor Appointments

Vote on Matthew Valerio as Defender General

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:20 AM

H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection

Introduction, Witness Testimony

  • Rep. Angela Arsenault, Sponsor
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:40 AM

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

Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.29 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Amendment discussion, comparison to H.86

  • Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason Group
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Comparison to S.29

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Committee Discussion

  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection

Witness testimony

  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
11:25 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Witness testimony and walk-through of language changes

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:15 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Racial Disparities Advisory Panel Update

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, Racial Disparities in Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
10:55 AM

H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection

Amendment discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, Racial Disparities in Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel
11:05 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection

  • Anthony Jackson-Miller, PDG Equity Analyst and Specialist, Office of Racial Equity
  • Angela Lasso-Jimenez, Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection

Committee discussion; possible vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
10:55 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection

Vote

11:20 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Review changes from House

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:30 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Committee Discussion

10:40 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Walk-through; witness testimony

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Karen Dolan, Reporter
  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
10:45 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Karen Dolan, Sponsor
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:00 AM

S.12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
11:20 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Committee Discussion; Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
11:40 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

S.87 - An act relating to extradition procedures

Vote

9:15 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Review changes from House

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:10 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Child Representation Task Force

  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
9:55 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

4:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Child Representation Task Force

  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
9:40 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Amendment discussion

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Sponsor
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Strawpoll

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:45 PM

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

Review

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

Committee Meeting

Legislative Counsel Update

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Committee Discussion

Session priorities

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Introduction

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Introduction

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Testimony

  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:40 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Judge Owyang Confirmation

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Testimony

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Walk through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.186 - An act relating to jurisdiction of the Criminal Division over plea agreements in proceedings related to juvenile offenders

Walk through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

TBD

10:30 AM

S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Witness Testimony

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Followed by Mandatory Training

11:00 AM

Supreme Court Justice Confirmation Hearing

Confirmation Hearing of Christina E. Nolan and Michael P. Drescher

  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Walk Through

  • Sen. Robert Norris, Sponsor
-

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Witness Testimony

  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
  • Tammy Merchant, Concerned Citizen
  • Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
  • Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
9:30 AM

Supreme Court Justice Confirmation Hearing

Continuation of Michael P. Drescher confirmation hearing

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

  • Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
11:20 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Witness Testimony

  • Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Equal Rights Amendment

Walk Through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Witness Testimony

  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
10:30 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Witness Testimony

  • Jessica Bulman-Pozen, Professor, Columbia Law School
-

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Witness Testimony

  • Jessica Bulman-Pozen, Professor, Columbia Law School
10:50 AM

Judicial Nominations

Vote - Regarding Judge Owyang

10:55 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

SAS Update

  • Mark Anderson, Windham County Sheriff
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:10 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Witness Testimony

  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
10:25 AM

Agenda Planning

10:30 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk Through

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

Break

10:35 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Discussion and Markup

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2027 Budget Address

Joint Assembly, House Chamber

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Discussion and Markup

  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lise Sparrow, Reverend, Vermont Interfaith Action
10:05 AM

Break

10:10 AM

PR.4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

Witness Testimony

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
10:40 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:35 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Witness Testimony

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Witness Testimony

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:20 AM

Break

10:25 AM

Supreme Court Justice Confirmation Hearing

Witness Testimony

  • Jeffrey Amestoy, Former Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court
11:00 AM

Supreme Court Justice Confirmation Hearing

Follow-up Hearing of Christina E. Nolan

  • Christina Nolan, Vermont Supreme Court Nominee
11:35 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 23, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

Supreme Court Justice Confirmation Hearing

Witness Testimony

  • Tristram Coffin, Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont
  • Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Nikolas Kerest, Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont
  • Joseph Perella, Retired Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

Supreme Court Justice Confirmation Hearing

Witness Testimony

  • Michael Drescher, Vermont Supreme Court Nominee
  • Charles Martin, Attorney, Martin Delaney & Ricci Law Group
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:20 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Walk through

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Witness Testimony

  • Lauri Fisher, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
11:20 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Walk Through and Mark Up

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Racial Disparities Advisory Panel Update

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
11:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PR.4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

Witness Testimony

  • Renee McGuinness, Vermont Family Alliance Policy Analyst
9:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Walk-Through and Discussion

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

Break

10:35 AM

Supreme Court Justice Confirmation Hearing

Discussion

11:15 AM

Supreme Court Appointees

Vote on Nolan and Drescher

-

Committee Discussion

re Drescher vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Walk Through

  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:40 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

SR21 - Senate resolution relating to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Operation Metro Surge

Discussion and Possible Vote

9:30 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Witness Testimony

  • Jay Nichols, Senior Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
10:25 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Discussion

  • Shawn Loan, Criminal Division Commander, Vermont State Police
  • Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
  • Dustin Robinson, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Laurie Fisher, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Jon Murad, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

SR21 - Senate resolution relating to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Operation Metro Surge

Discussion and Vote

10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Human Rights Commission

Testimony on 2025 Civil Rights Summit Report

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 6, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

S.208 - An act relating to standards for law enforcement identification

Discussion and Vote

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

Break

10:10 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations

Discussion and Vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.151 - An act relating to special motions to strike in an action arising from unpaid volunteer work for a nonprofit organization or governmental entity

Witness Testimony

  • Benjamin Brickner, Attorney, Chair of Pomfret Selectboard, and former board member of Rainbow Playschool
  • Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Co-Director, United Way of Northwest Vermont
10:25 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act

Witness Testimony

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Getty, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
11:15 AM

Break

11:45 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Public Safety and Chittenden County Pilot

This will be a Joint Meeting with House Judiciary. It will be held in Room 267 in the Pavilion Building and livestreamed on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSthinr8UcoOyOCihREkRvA/featured

  • Sarah George, State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Zach Weight, Deputy State's Attorney, Washington County
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Public Safety and Chittenden County Pilot

Continued testimony

  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
  • Maria Godleski, Assistant District Manager, Burlington Probation and Parole
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Renee Weeks, Director of Complex Care & Field Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Witness Testimony

  • Alison Despathy, Citizen, Health Choice Vermont
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
10:40 AM

Break

10:50 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion and Witness Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Domenica Padula, Chief of Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Witness Testimony

  • Andrew Brewer, Manager of Government and Public Affairs, Downs Rachlin Martin, LLC
  • Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Lee Anne Billings, Citizen
  • Kelly Carroll, Voices for Vermont Victims
  • Alex Margolies, Citizen
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk Through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:55 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Mark-Up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
10:15 AM

PR.4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

Discussion and Vote

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.151 - An act relating to special motions to strike in an action arising from unpaid volunteer work for a nonprofit organization or governmental entity

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
11:35 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jon Murad, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
10:05 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of VSC Trustees and Adjutant and Inspector General

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.186 - An act relating to jurisdiction of the Criminal Division over plea agreements in proceedings related to juvenile offenders

Discussion

  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Witness Testimony

  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:05 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Simha Ravven, Chief Medical Officer, Howard Center
10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Review of S.210, An act relating to access to autopsy reports

Walk-through

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:25 AM

S.322 - An act relating to removing the power of Vermont corporations to spend money on election activities

Walk-through

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Walk-through

  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
9:15 AM

Break

10:20 AM

S.203 - An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Witness Testimony

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:30 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Susan Aranoff, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
11:10 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act

Witness Testimony

  • Mark Langan, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
11:50 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

  • Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
9:40 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through and Discussion

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

10:50 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through and Discussion (Continued)

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Break

11:35 AM

S.183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Vote

11:40 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Mark-up

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health
10:30 PM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Walk-through and Witness Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:10 AM

S.186 - An act relating to jurisdiction of the Criminal Division over plea agreements in proceedings related to juvenile offenders

Discussion and Possible Vote

11:15 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Disability Rights

  • Laura Cushman, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Esme Knoke, Patient Representative, MadFreedom Advocates
  • Neilah Rovinsky, Advocacy and Education Coordinator, MadFreedom Advocates
9:30 AM

Break

9:50 AM

S.203 - An act relating to penalties for second or subsequent violations of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Discussion and Vote

10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Mark-up

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Laura Cushman, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Esme Knoke, Patient Representative, MadFreedom Advocates
  • Neilah Rovinsky, Advocacy and Education Coordinator, MadFreedom Advocates
11:00 AM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Witness Testimony

  • Cassidy Renfrew, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
11:15 AM

Review of S.298, An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act

Walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:50 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.322 - An act relating to removing the power of Vermont corporations to spend money on election activities

Walk-through and Witness Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, VPIRG
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:05 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.322 - An act relating to removing the power of Vermont corporations to spend money on election activities

Witness Testimony

  • Tom Moore, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
11:50 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.140 - An act relating to implementing second look sentencing and compassionate release

Witness Testimony

  • Sarah Anderson, Director of Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties Policy, R Street Institute
  • Timothy Burgess, VT Cure
  • Meg McCarthy, Loved One of Incarcerated Person
  • Marta Nelson, VERA Institute of Justice
  • Heidi Piette, Community Advocate
  • Brashani Reece, Executive Director, Drop LWOP New England
  • Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
  • Bryan Widenhouse, State Legislative Affairs Manager, FAMM
10:00 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Review and Discussion on S.193. This is a joint hearing with Senate Judiciary. This meeting will be live streamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Robyn Hodges, Senior Vice President, Wellpath
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Discussion and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:40 AM

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

Walk-through

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

Break

11:00 AM

H.5 - An act relating to a hearsay exception for a child under 16 years of age

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:50 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Hearing on Human Trafficking and Prostitution

  • Melissa Sontag Broudo, Legal Director, Decriminalize Sex Work
  • Henri June Bynx, Director, Ishtar Collective
  • Savannah Sly, Co-Director, New Moon Network
  • Niina Vuolajärvi, Assistant Professor in International Migration, London School of Economics
10:00 AM

H.849 - An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official

Walk-through and Witness Testimony

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:00 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Hearing

This is a joint hearing with House Judiciary in Room 11. This meeting will be streamed on the Senate Judiciary Youtube channel.

  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • William Breault, Chief of Police, South Burlington Police Department
  • Shawn Burke, Interim Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
11:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, March 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.540 - An act relating to the recommendations of the Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group

Walk-through and Witness Testimony

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:20 AM

Break

9:50 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion and Witness Testimony

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
10:05 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Discussion

  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Bill Sponsor, County and Regional Governance Study Committee
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
10:45 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:40 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:35 AM

Break

9:50 AM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk-through of Amendment and Possible Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.744 - An act relating to procedures for release after arrest

Witness Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • John Treadwell, Judge, Vermont Superior Court
9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.849 - An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official

Witness Testimony

  • Tucker Jones, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • James Pfander, Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University
  • Molly Roland, Volunteer, Democratism
  • Tom Roland, Volunteer, Democratism
11:00 AM

S.261 - An act relating to liability limitations for certain railroad and utility property open to the public for recreational use

Walk-through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:25 AM

H.540 - An act relating to the recommendations of the Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group

Mark-up and Vote

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:35 AM

H.410 - An act relating to the calculation of recidivism and other related criminology measures

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

Public Hearing

This is a Joint Hearing with House Judiciary on Community Safety Concerns, which will be held in the House Chamber and will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Witness Testimony

  • Ciara Kilburn
  • Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
9:30 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.849 - An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official

Witness Testimony and Mark-up

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Gold, Executive Director, Democratism
11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.606 - An act relating to firearms procedures

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.606 - An act relating to firearms procedures

Witness Testimony

  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
  • Olivia Li, Senior Policy Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
  • Greg Lickenbrock, Director, Everytown for Gun Safety
  • Suzanne Lourie, SurvivorsConnect Leader, Everytown Survivor Network
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jon Rose, Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 3, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.606 - An act relating to firearms procedures

Witness Testimony

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Joseph LoPorto, State Director, NRA
10:15 AM

H.744 - An act relating to procedures for release after arrest

Witness Testimony

  • Tucker Jones, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting

Walk-through and Witness Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
11:10 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Budget Presentation

  • Marlene Betit, Executive Director of Finance, Department of Corrections
  • Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:30 AM

Budget Presentation

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Bessie Weiss, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
11:30 AM

Budget Presentation

  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Walk-through and Witness Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Walk-through

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.849 - An act relating to a civil action for damages for deprivation of federal constitutional rights by any government official

Mark-up and Vote

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:55 AM

Adjourn

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

Budget Presentation

  • Lauren Clemons, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
10:20 AM

Break

10:35 AM

H.626 - An act relating to sexual extortion, voyeurism, and disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

Mark-up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:00 AM

H.410 - An act relating to the calculation of recidivism and other related criminology measures

Witness Testimony and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
11:30 AM

H.744 - An act relating to procedures for release after arrest

Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.606 - An act relating to firearms procedures

Witness Testimony and Committee Discussion

  • Michael Dunn, Owner, T. Ruggs Tavern
10:00 AM

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

Witness Testimony

  • Lisa Milot, Director of Animal Welfare, Department of Public Safety
10:45 AM

Committee Budget Discussion

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:25 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

H.171 - An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting

Witness Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joe Corrow, State Lodge President, Fraternal Order of Police
  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
11:50 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

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

Witness Testimony

  • Erika Holm, Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations, Central Vermont Humane Society
9:45 AM

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

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

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

H.385 - An act relating to remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt

Walk-through

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

  • Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Past President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
9:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

  • Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
10:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

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

Mark-up

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.181 - An act relating to eliminating the requirement for a presentence investigation for imposition of a deferred sentence

Walk-through

11:35 AM

Break

11:50 AM

S.261 - An act relating to liability limitations for certain railroad and utility property open to the public for recreational use

Committee Discussion

11:55 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 17, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
10:30 AM

S.329 - An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms

Walk-through, Witness Testimony and Mark-up

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Witness Testimony

  • Kristen Fountain, Interim Coordinator, Vermont Journalism Coalition
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.329 - An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Witness Testimony

  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.642 - An act relating to youthful offender proceedings

Walk-through, Mark-up and Witness Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

S.329 - An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms

Witness Testimony

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:30 AM

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

Mark-up

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

  • Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Jessica Hyman, Director, Fair Housing Program, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  • Katrina Lisaius, Advocacy and Organizing Manager, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
9:55 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony and Mark-up

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Jean Murray, Senior Housing Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Witness Testimony and Mark-up

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 24, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Witness Testimony

  • Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
9:25 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up, Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

S.329 - An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms

Witness Testimony and Mark-up

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
  • Henry Parro, Owner, Parro's Gun Shop and Indoor Range
11:15 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Mark-up

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Break

9:50 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

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

Vote

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Committee Discussion

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

H.642 - An act relating to youthful offender proceedings

Committee Discussion

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Government Operations
9:35 AM

Break

9:45 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Witness Testimony

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
10:30 AM

S.329 - An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 1, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.171 - An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

Break

9:20 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.606 - An act relating to firearms procedures

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

S.329 - An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms

Mark-up

11:05 AM

Break

11:20 AM

S.329 - An act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms

Vote

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:05 AM

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

Walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

Break

10:10 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Witness Testimony

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:15 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:25 AM

Break

9:35 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Mark-up

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

Break

10:35 AM

H.772 - An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

Vote

10:40 AM

H.171 - An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting

Vote

10:45 AM

H.642 - An act relating to youthful offender proceedings

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:55 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 8, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.171 - An act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting

Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor
9:30 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Ian Goodnow, , House Committee on Judiciary
9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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