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Senate Committee on Transportation Room 3

The Senate Committee on Transportation has jurisdiction over matters relating to transportation facilities, including, principally, highways and bridges, and the regulation of traffic thereon and the licensing of the users thereof; and matters relating to aviation and railroads.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Friday, January 10, 2025
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Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Megan Cannella, Supervisor of Committee Services, Office of Legislative Operations
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:45 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Senate Sexual Harassment Prevention Presentation

11:00 AM

Public Transit

  • Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Security Briefing

This will not be livestreamed due to sensitive content

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • Sara Macera, Capitol Police Department
  • John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  • Joe Tremblay, Officer, Capitol Police Department
10:00 AM

Green Mountain Transit Service

  • Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
11:00 AM

Introduction

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Stormwater Funding Overview

  • Jennifer Callahan, Manager of Pollution Prevention & Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  • Tyler Hansen, Stormwater Technician, Agency of Transportation Maintenance Division
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Overview of Transportation Revenue

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Transportation Funding Study

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

VTransparency

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Construction Inflation, Bid Outcomes, and Purchasing Power Impacts on Agency of Transportation Projects

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Followed by Mandatory Discrimination Prevention Training

10:50 AM

Show Me the Money Overview

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
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Municipal Aid Grant Program Overview

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

District 8 Garage Update

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
9:40 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Walk-through

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Walk-through

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

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

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

ISO New England

  • Sarah Adams Kollitz, State Policy Advisor, ISO New England
10:00 AM

Federal Transportation Policy Update

Reauthorization Trends and Considerations

  • Costa Pappis, Federal Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

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

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Green Mountain Transit Replacement Route Overview

  • Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
  • Jordan Posner, Executive Director, CIDER
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 24, 2025
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Vermont Vehicle Index

  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
10:30 AM

Trucking and Busing Update

  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
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Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Town Highway Class 2 Program

  • Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Chad Greenwood, Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Show Me the Money Follow Up

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

EV Incentive Program

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint assembly to receive budget address

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matthew Kostik, Director of Special Projects, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation FY26 Budget Overview

This is a joint meeting with House Transportation and will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation.

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation for Vermonters (T4VT)

Lobby Day

  • Christina Erickson, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sandy Thibault, Executive Director, CATMA
  • Jonathon Weber, Programs Director, Local Motion
9:55 AM

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Update, Legislative Priorities

  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation EV Infrastructure Overview

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport

  • Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation and Marketing, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
  • Nic Longo, Director of Aviation, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
9:45 AM

Rail Industry Update

Priorities related to transportation

  • Selden Houghton, President, Vermont Rail Association
10:15 AM

Transportation for America Update

  • Benito Perez, Member, Transportation for America
10:45 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 16

  • John Rodgers, Lieutenant Governor, State of Vermont
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Sections 11, 14, 15

  • Frederick Gaudette, Motor Vehicle Safety and Education Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Pat McManamon, Highway Safety Program Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Governor Appointment Confirmation Hearing

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

2026 Budget Update Creation and JTOC Appropriation Use

  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Central Garage Land Purchase

  • Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Electric Utilities Service and Preparing for Vehicle Electrification

  • Cyril Brunner, Innovation Leader, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fee Revenues

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Local Road Safety Program

  • Jesse Devlin, Safe Systems Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
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Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

History and Status of Clean Cars II

This is a Joint Meeting with the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee being held in Room 11. It will be livestreamed on Senate Transportation YouTube channel.

  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Dierdra Ritzer, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
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History of California Emissions Standards

10:30 AM

Progress on Implementation Standards

  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:00 AM

Break

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 7, 2025
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Vermont Arts Council

Introduction

  • Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
  • Julie Basol, Member, Vergennes Partnership
  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Historical Bid Pricing

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:10 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 6, EV Exemptions for Ambulances

  • Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 7

  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 28

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:05 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
  • Michaela Kilburn, President, Kilburn Transport
  • Sam Lincoln, President, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.4 - An act relating to maintenance and use of legal trails

Introduction, walk-through, witness testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
  • Tommy O'Connor, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  • Seth Westbrook, Co-founder, Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Association
9:45 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Updates

Vehicle transfer process

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:40 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview

FY26 Budget Overview

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Joint Transportation Oversight Committee Inflation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:40 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

FY26 Highway Division Budget Overview

  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Maintenance Division Budget Overview

  • Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

FY26 Fleet Division Budget Overview

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Paving Association of Vermont Update

  • Dan Dearstyne, Regional Sales Manager, Peckham Industries
  • Caleb Edelstein, Chief Estimator, Peckham Industries
  • Mark Peloquin, Senior Project Manager, Engineers Construction
  • Jay Perkins, Vice President of Sales, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paver's Association
10:30 AM

Governor Appointment Confirmation Hearing

Vote

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Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

S.29 Review

  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
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S.4 - An act relating to maintenance and use of legal trails

Witness Testimony

  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Highway Maintenance; Central Garage

  • Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

FY26 Finance and Administration Division Budget Overview

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

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

S.29 discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Break

10:25 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

Committee Discussion

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:55 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 20, 2025
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9:00 AM

Act 148 of 2024

Section 33. Analysis and Report on Sustainability Options for Emissions Reductions; Joint Meeting with House Committee on Transportation; this will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation

  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Jane Lazorchak, Program Manager of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Porter, Principal, Cambridge Systematics
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Break

10:15 PM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to motor vehicle noise, exhaust modifications, and engine compression brakes

Introduction, Walk-through

  • Peter Bingham, Pediatric Neurologist, UVM Medical Center
  • Les Bloomberg, Director, Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
  • Laura Hill-Eubanks, Attorney, Northfield
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
10:30 AM

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Review of S.29

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:40 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Analysis of Future Pavement and Bridge Deterioration Under Anticipated Expected Revenues

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

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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8:30 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tommy O'Connor, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

State Transportation Revenue

  • Doug Shinkle, Associate Director of Environment, Energy and Transportation, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Jim Tymon, Executive Director, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
  • Matt Wicks, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 27, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to motor vehicle noise, exhaust modifications, and engine compression brakes

Witness Testimony
Room 10

  • Karen Akins, Filmmaker, Stowe
  • Jamie Banks, President, Quiet Communities Inc.
  • Susan Britto, Resident, Berlin
  • Seth Chase, Former Representative
  • Larry Cobb, New England Kenworth, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
  • Kelley Cota Tully, Former Representative, Windham-3
  • Rick Hamilton, Resident, Milton
  • James Hudson, Business Owner, Town of Glover
  • Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club Vermont
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association and the Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
  • Rob Stenger, Simple Energy, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
  • Nancy Sullivan, Resident, Greensboro
  • Eric Wyson, Wyson Trucking, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
10:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to motor vehicle noise, exhaust modifications, and engine compression brakes

  • Laurie Smith, City Council Member, South Burlington
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Agency of Transportation Updates

Section 42 of Act 41 of 2023; Overview of Report on Excessive Motor Vehicle Noise

  • Wade Cochran, Director of Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • David Jones, Consultant, SLR Consulting
  • Dan Merchand, Lieutenant, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 28, 2025
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8:30 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to motor vehicle noise, exhaust modifications, and engine compression brakes

Discussion of enforcement

  • Christopher Hein, Vermont State Police
  • Wayne Weikel, Vice President, State Affairs, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
9:30 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

ATVs, Tinted windows

  • Tommy O'Connor, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  • Wayne Weikel, Vice President, State Affairs, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Review of S.29

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

NEK Day

  • Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
11:15 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Amanda Churchill-Kipp, Policy and Practice Specialist, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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8:00 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Review of S.29

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
8:20 AM

Break

8:45 AM

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Review S.29

  • Peter LaFlamme, Director, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:00 AM

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Review S.29

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Possible vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

S.66 - An act relating to motor vehicle noise, exhaust modifications, and engine compression brakes

Committee Discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.66 - An act relating to motor vehicle noise, exhaust modifications, and engine compression brakes

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 13, 2025
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8:15 AM

An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

Review of S.29

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Fiscal impacts

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

S.66 - An act relating to motor vehicle noise, exhaust modifications, and engine compression brakes

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 14, 2025
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8:30 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
8:45 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

S.46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Governor Appointments

Possible vote

-

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Fiscal Office

Tax Updates

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Budget Implications in re Recent Federal Actions

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Aviation Program FY26 Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Evan Robinson, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Governor Appointments

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 20, 2025
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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

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

  • Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Governor Appointments

  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 21, 2025
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9:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Highway Division Bridge Program FY26 Budget and 10g Report

  • Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Carolyn Cota, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:10 AM

Committee Discussion

Public Transit

10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

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

  • Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Amendment discussion

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor, Sponsor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

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

  • Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Public Transit Budget and Route Updates

  • Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
-

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Amendment discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Mileage-based user fee

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
11:50 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Amendment discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 27, 2025
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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul Libby, Rail Project Delivery Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:50 AM

Governor Appointments

Vote

-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 28, 2025
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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

AOT Municipal Assistance Programs FY26 Budget Overview

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Introduction and walk-through

  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Vice Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
11:50 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Bridge conditions follow up

  • Carolyn Cota, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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9:00 AM

Paving Projects Report

  • Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Jonathon Kingston, Audit Manager, Office of the Vermont State Auditor
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Paving Project Response

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

RothSpeed

  • Josh Munson, Representative, RothSpeed
  • Scott Roth, Founder, RothSpeed
10:55 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 3, 2025
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9:00 AM

Public Transit

  • Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  • Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
  • Elaine Haytko, Executive Director, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 4, 2025
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9:00 AM

Use of Legal Trails

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • John Echeverria, Landowner, Tunbridge
  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through: sections 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

  • Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued walk-through

  • Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rachel Dimitruk, Member, Transportation Board
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Pam Loranger, Chair, Transportation Board
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 10, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:15 AM

Union Elementary School Visit

Visit from Molly Pierce's Class from Union Elementary School

9:25 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Break

10:20 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion of sections of S.75; sections 12-15; 19-20; 25-27

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 11, 2025
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9:00 AM

Public Transit

This will be a joint meeting with Senate Health and Welfare Committee and will be livestreamed on the Senate Transportation channel. It will be held in Room 5.

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
  • Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
  • Anthony Knox, Blueprint Project Manager, Randolph Health Service Area
9:50 AM

Public Transit

Continued testimony in Room 10 with Sen Transportation Committee

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer
  • Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Medical Transport

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
9:35 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 3, Agency Reporting; Complete Streets Language;
Section 25, Railroads

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 28, 29

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:10 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Act 148 of 2024; Dig Safe Provisions

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 27; Section 3

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunleavy, Special Projects Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:35 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Public Transit

  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 17, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion, Sections 28 and 29

  • Mathew Arancio, Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation Planning and Research Section
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Sisson, Deputy Director, Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jonathon Weber, Programs Director, Local Motion
9:55 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Jason Rasmussen, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
10:05 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 4, 6, 6

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:40 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Medicaid Transport; Public Transit; Section 28, 30

  • Elaine Haytko, Executive Director, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
  • Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 31

  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Witness Testimony

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Kelly Stoddard Poor, Associate Director of Outreach, AARP VT
11:49 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 28, 37

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 18, 2025
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9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Possible vote

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

S.4 - An act relating to maintenance and use of legal trails

Committee Discussion

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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9:00 AM

Medicaid Transport

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  • Anthony Knox, Blueprint Project Manager, Randolph Health Service Area
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ashley Lincoln, Director of Development and Public Relations, Gifford Health Care
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
10:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Outcomes of Winter Maintenance Budget

  • Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 24, 2025
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9:30 AM

S.4 - An act relating to maintenance and use of legal trails

Committee Discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment discussion

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 25, 2025
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9:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Budget presentation; Amendment discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Medicaid Transport

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:34 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:17 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

Committee Work Time

This will not be livestreamed

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Crash Data Report

  • Mandy Shatney, Data Section Manager IV, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 1, 2025
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 2, 2025
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 8, 2025
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 9, 2025
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 15, 2025
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9:15 AM

Electric Vehicle Sales in Vermont

This is a Joint Meeting with Senate Natural Resources and will be livestreamed on the Senate Transportation YouTube channel

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 16, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.35 - An act relating to automated traffic law enforcement systems

  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.82 - An act relating to traffic cameras and traffic violations for illegally passing a school bus

  • Sen. Patrick "Pat" Brennan, Sponsor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 22, 2025
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 23, 2025
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Discussion of House proposal

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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9:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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8:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:00 AM

NH Department of Transportation Update

  • William Cass, Commissioner, NH Department of Transportation
9:45 AM

Joint Fiscal Office

Overview and update on transportation budget

  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

National Transportation Perspectives

Update re other states

  • Doug Shinkle, Associate Director of Environment, Energy and Transportation, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Jim Tymon, Executive Director, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
11:00 AM

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Reports from Vermont towns

  • Ryan Britch, Town Administrator, South Royalton, Vermont
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael Hogan, Select Board Member, Cabot
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
  • Dan Tyler, Director, Brattleboro Department of Public Works
11:45 AM

Public Transit

Update and response

  • Caleb Grant, Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association
12:15 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

Committee Introductions and Session Priorities

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Railroad Rights of Way Communications Annual Report

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

TBD

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Vermont Mileage Based User Fee

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Hawaii Road Usage Charge; Mileage Based User Fee

  • Mindy Kimura, Program Manager, Hawaii Department of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

House Chamber

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Highway Crash Data

  • Wade Cochran, Director of Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Mandy Shatney, Data Section Manager IV, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Accomplishments from 2025

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Maureen Parker, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 9, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Study on Communication Infrastructure and Right of Way

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Reorganization of Green Mountain Transit

  • Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Caleb Grant, Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Followed by mandatory training

11:30 AM

Traffic Court Update

  • Joanne Charbonneau, Clerk of State Wide Courts, Court Administrator's Office
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Highway Crash Data. This is a Joint Meeting with House Transportation and will be livestreamed on the Senate Transportation YouTube channel. It will be held in Room 10.

  • Wade Cochran, Director of Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Christopher Hein, Trooper, Vermont State Police
  • Clay Knight, Motor Vehicle Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Paul Ravelin, VSP Safety Programs Unit Commander, Department of Public Safety
  • Benjamin Shelp, Lieutenant, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Joint Fiscal Office

Review fiscal impacts of OreGo and Virginia Mileage Choice Program

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

OreGo Program; Mileage Based User Fee

  • Maureen Bock, Chief Innovation Officer, Oregon Department of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.218 - An act relating to reducing chloride contamination of State waters

Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Costa Pappis, Federal Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Fiscal Office

Review fiscal impacts of Utah Road Usage Charge

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Utah Road Usage Charge; Mileage Based User Fee

  • Lyle McMillan, Director of Strategic Investments, Utah Department of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Scott Cummings, Assistant Commissioner for Finance, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
9:55 AM

Trucking Update

Single trip overweight permits

  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association and the Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Transportation Support Study, Section 37a of Act 181 2024

  • Mathew Arancio, Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation Planning and Research Section
  • Chris Clow, Transportation Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Marcella Dent, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Jonathan Slason, PE Managing Consultant, Resource Systems Group
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.234 - An act relating to the Vermont Green FC license plate

Introduction, walk-through

  • Patrick Infurna, Co-founder, Vermont Green FC
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:40 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Update on Public Transit Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program, Older Adults and Person's with Disabilities Transportation, Job Access Transportation Program

  • Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Aaron Frank, Town Manager of Colchester
  • Caleb Grant, Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Marc Deflin, Chief Sales and Client Officer, Emovis
11:30 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fee; Road Usage Charge Guide walk-through

  • Roshini Durand Mootoosamy, Policy and Service Design, CDM Smith
  • Jenny Roberts, RUC Discipline Leader, CDM Smith
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2027 Budget Address

Joint Assembly, House Chamber

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Budget Overview. This will be a Joint Meeting with House Transportation. It will be held in Room 10 and livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation

  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:20 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Department of Motor Vehicles Budget. This is a Joint Meeting with House Transportation and will be held in Room 10. It will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Update on Public Transit Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program, Older Adults and Person's with Disabilities Transportation, Job Access Transportation Program

  • Aaron Frank, Town Manager, Colchester
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
9:45 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Walk-through

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage-Based User Fee; Update and comparison

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 23, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Citizen's Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future

  • Breck Bowden, Member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Karina Dailey, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Lori Fisher, Member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Andrew Milliken, Member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Mary Perchlik, Member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee
9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Maintenance Update

  • Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Report on Coordination of Healthcare and Transportation Services. This is a Joint Meeting with Senate Transportation. It will be held in Room 11 and will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare

  • Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  • Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Caleb Grant, Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit
  • Karen Vastine, Sr. Community Relations Officer, University of Vermont Health Network
  • Natasha Withers, Medical Director of High Value Care, UVM Health
11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:10 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Walk-through

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jordan Villa, Director of Strategic Planning & Legislative Affairs, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:25 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 16

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matt Cota, Managing Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association and the Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

Introduction, walk-through

  • Wade Cochran, Director of Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Dan Merchand, Motor Vehicle Field Inspector Supervisor, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
10:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 2, 3

  • Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
  • Monique Sullivan, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

Walk-through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Mileage-Based User Fee

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
-

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:59 AM

Public Transit

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

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

KEI Trucks

  • Rich Sabella, Resident, Ferrisburgh
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
9:15 AM

S.172 - An act relating to requiring the use of personal flotation devices during cold weather

  • Alan Johnson, Boating Law Administrator, Vermont State Police Marine Division
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jess Lukas, Director of Aquatics, Greater Burlington YMCA
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
10:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Fiscal impacts

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Bonded title vs salvage title; Section 8

  • Mark Binder, Director of Government Affairs, Copart
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 30, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Joanne Charbonneau, Clerk of State Wide Courts, Court Administrator's Office
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
9:30 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 18

  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
10:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 18

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:15 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 13

  • Herb Bartemy, Vice President, Vermont Towing Association, Inc.
  • Bob Montminy, Owner, B&B Towing
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:45 AM

Transportation for Vermonters (T4VT)

  • Christina Erickson, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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9:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 5

  • Marlene Betit, Executive Director of Finance, Department of Corrections
  • Linda Ladd, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Greg Young, Vocational Outreach Program Manager, Vermont Correctional Industries
9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Section 14 of Act 43 of 2025; Municipal Grant Payback Report;
Section 16 of Act 43 of 2025; Municipal Grant Efficiencies Report

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Kit cars

  • Jeremy DesJardins, Motor Vehicle Inspector Supervisor, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jonathan Slason, PE Managing Consultant, Resource Systems Group
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Kit cars

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

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

  • Dierdra Ritzer, Mobile Sources Section Chief of the Air Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Energy Reporting

  • Brad McAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Updates

Employee satisfaction survey results

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Nonemergency Medical Transportation Program

  • Caleb Grant, Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association
10:30 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 18

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Evangeline James, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Matt Nesto, Captain, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
-

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Kei Trucks

  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:50 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Amtrak Airo Trains

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

Fiscal overview

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 6, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Agency of Natural Resources Updates

Wildlife Crossings

  • Jen Hawkins-Hilke, Conservation Planning Biologist, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 13

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Chris Herrick, Director of Emergency Management, Agency of Transportation
  • Bob Montminy, Owner, B&B Towing
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

UVM Legislative Report

  • Adelyne Collin, Former Vermont Legislative Research Student, University of Vermont
  • Rhiannon Hubbard, Former Vermont Legislative Research Student, University of Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Inspection Manual Update

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Funding

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

Joint Fiscal Office Update

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:40 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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9:15 AM

Disability Advocacy Day

  • Peter Johnke, Deputy Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
9:30 AM

Local Option Tax

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sarah Mearhoff, Principal Assistant, Department of Taxes
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:40 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 13

  • Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-

Town Highway Aid

Committee discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Local Option Tax, Charter Change

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Front license plates

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:15 AM

Act 181 of 2024

This is a joint meeting with Senate Natural Resources. It will be held in Room 10 and livestreamed on Senate Transportation YouTube Channel.

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Mileage-Based User Fee

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Clare Nelson, Research Analyst, Transportation Research Center, University of Vermont
  • Gregory Rowangould, Director, Transportation Research Center and Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont
11:50 AM

S.172 - An act relating to requiring the use of personal flotation devices during cold weather

  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 13, 2026
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9:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Automotive Distributors Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 15 and 16, Purchase and Use

  • Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-

Department of Motor Vehicles Updates

S.259 Review

  • Justin McLane, Highway Safety Program Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Pat McManamon, Education Unit Supervisor, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Report and Discussion

Town of Morrisville

  • Leah Hollenberger, Morristown Selectboard
  • Don McDowell, Morristown Selectboard
  • Brent Raymond, Town Manager, Morristown
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jordan St. Onge, Highway Superintendent, Morristown
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
11:30 AM

Local Option Tax

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:15 AM

Local Option Tax

This is a Joint Meeting with House Transportation and will be held in Room 10. It will be livestreamed on Senate Transportation's YouTube channel.

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:55 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Section 20

  • Jacob Metayer, Sergeant, Department of Public Safety
-

S.172 - An act relating to requiring the use of personal flotation devices during cold weather

  • Jacob Metayer, Sergeant, Department of Public Safety
11:05 AM

Local Option Tax

  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:45 AM

Non-driver Identification Cards

Review of H.549

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 19, 2026
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9:05 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Sections 15 and 16

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Automotive Distributors Association
9:15 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Updates

S.259 Review

  • Joseph Barch, Executive Director, Vermont Driver Education and Safety Education Association
  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Bill Sponsor
  • Justin McLane, Highway Safety Program Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Pat McManamon, Education Unit Supervisor, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:15 PM

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
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9:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Automotive Distributors Association
  • Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
10:15 AM

S.235 - An act relating to the reporting and disclosure of motor vehicle diagnostics and service history

Introduction

  • Julia Campagna, Citizen, Lamoille County
10:40 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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

Introduction

  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:10 AM

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Side by side; committee discussion

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
11:45 AM

Intelligent Speed Assistance Devices

Review of S.258

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

Public Hearing to be held in Room 10, 5-7PM.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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9:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:20 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.211 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Committee Discussion

Rail Council

11:35 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.263 - An act relating to the use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems by municipalities

  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
9:30 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Medicaid Transport

  • Bobby Farlice-Rubio, Volunteer Coordinator, Rural Community Transportation
  • Caleb Grant, Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Break

11:10 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Budget Prioritization and 10-year Outlook

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Technical amendment; fiscal note

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage-Based User Fee; Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, Dartmouth College

  • Carter Hoskins, Student, Dartmouth College
  • Fintan Letzelter, Student, Dartmouth College
  • Kristin Smith, Professor, Policy Research Shop, Dartmouth College
  • Dylan Unruh, Student, Dartmouth College
  • Sam Williams, Research Fellow, Dartmouth College
10:00 AM

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

Agency of Transportation Updates

  • Amy Tatko, Director of Communications and Public Outreach, Agency of Transportation
10:10 AM

Transportation Bill

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Amtrak Update

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Margaret Clark, Manager, Government Affairs Northeast, Amtrak
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Transportation Funding for Municipalities

  • Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Transportation Bill

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:35 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Local Option Tax

  • Sarah Mearhoff, Principal Assistant, Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM

Break

9:45 AM

Overview of Transportation Revenue

Transportation Infrastructure Bond

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association, Vermont Transportation Energy Network
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget Overview

Rail Program Budget

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
11:10 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Public Transit Budget

  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget Overview

FY27 Budget Creation

  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Mileage-Based User Fee

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Clare Nelson, Research Analyst, Transportation Research Center, University of Vermont
  • Gregory Rowangould, Director, Transportation Research Center and Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Maintenance Budget

  • Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Fleet Budget Presentation

  • David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Transportation Bill

Typographic Corrections, PUC

  • Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
-

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Aviation Budget

  • Evan Robinson, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Structures Program Budget Summaries

  • Jim Lacroix, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:50 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Paving, Roadway, Traffic and Safety Budget

  • Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Municipal Grant Program Budget

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Environmental Planning and Sustainability Budget

  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Fleet Budget Follow up

  • David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
10:25 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Rail Trails Budget Presentation

  • Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
-

Committee Work Time

This will not be livestreamed

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:45 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Structures Program Budget Summaries

  • Jim Lacroix, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
12:15 PM

Adjourn

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

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Policy, Planning, Research Budget

  • David Pelletier, Systems Planning and Research Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Common Good Vermont

  • Alison Lamagna, Executive Director, United Ways of VT / VT 211
  • Jordan Posner, Executive Director, CIDER
10:25 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

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Administration Budget

  • Todd Eaton, VT Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Brad MacAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
9:40 AM

Break

9:50 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Paving, Roadway, Traffic and Safety Follow up Testimony

  • Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation FY27 Budget

Municipal Grant Program Budget

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Mileage-Based User Fee

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

Transportation Bill

  • Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:55 AM

Transportation Bill

Overview; Mileage Based User Fee

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Transportation Bill

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

EV Charging

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:10 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Transportation Infrastructure Bond Update

  • Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:50 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

AOT Overview

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

PILOT Special Fund Update

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 3, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Purchase and Use

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:05 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Gerry Otis, Vice President of Sales, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, President of Public Relations, Leonine Public Affairs
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Clare Nelson, Research Analyst, Transportation Research Center, University of Vermont
  • Gregory Rowangould, Director, Transportation Research Center and Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont
11:45 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Purchase and Use Language

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

PILOT Special Fund Update

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mark-up

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

Break

11:10 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued mark-up

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

JFO Review

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:05 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Governor Appointments

Mark Nicholson; Pam Loranger
Vote

-

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fee Language

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

Break

10:55 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Medical Transport language

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

EVSE language

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mark up

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dave Roberts, Managing Consultant, Drive Electric VT, VEIC, Drive Electric Vermont, VEIC
10:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

EVSE Language

  • Christina Jenson, Attorney, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Clare Nelson, Research Analyst, Transportation Research Center, University of Vermont
  • Gregory Rowangould, Director, Transportation Research Center and Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont
10:20 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 13, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor Appointments

Robert Robinson, Vote

-

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

EVSE Language

  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Emily Kelly, Director, US Public Policy, ChargePoint
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, RELX
2:00 PM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sections 11 & 12

  • Marcie Gallagher, Complete Streets Specialist, Local Motion
2:15 PM

Break

2:20 PM

Intelligent Speed Assistance Devices

Review of S.258

  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:35 PM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Robb Kidd, Vermont Chapter Director, Sierra Club
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Evelyn Seidner, Vermont Natural Resources Council
3:30 PM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Paving

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
3:45 PM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fee

  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
4:15 PM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee discussion: Jet fuel; PUC

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

10:25 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 41

  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mark up

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Project Proposals

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Local Option Tax

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:40 AM

Break

9:50 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued Mark-up

  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
12:10 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:40 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mark up

  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Break

10:20 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 17, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Transit, Essex

  • Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
11:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Reduction in Force

  • Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Sophie Fenoff, Vermont State Employees Association
  • James Molller, Vermont State Employees Association
10:45 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

EVSE Language

  • Patti MacCubbin, Owner, Condo Unit, Burlington
  • Marian Servidio, Owner, Park Place Management
9:30 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Jet Fuel Transfer Charge

  • Jon Almeras, Tax Expert, Airlines for America
  • Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation and Marketing, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
  • Maren Cline, Breeze Airways
  • Matt Collins, Heritage Aviation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Vehicle History Information Report

  • Samatha Fitzgerald, Associate Director of Government Relations, Bumper.com
10:20 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Floor

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

Municipal Advocacy for Town Highway Aid

This is a joint meeting with House Transportation and will be livestreamed on the Senate Transportation YouTube Channel. It will be held in Room 10.

  • Kari Bradley, Town Administrator, Calais
  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities & Towns
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Therese Kirby, Town Manager, Bethel
  • Thomas Lauzon, Mayor, City of Barre
  • Kyle Rowe, Town Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Panton
  • Jordan St. Onge, Highway Superintendent, Morristown
10:10 AM

Break

10:35 AM

Municipal Advocacy for Town Highway Aid

This is a joint meeting with House Transportation and will be livestreamed on the Senate Transportation YouTube Channel. It will be held in Room 10.

  • Nell Gwin, Royalton, VT
11:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 24, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Railroad Liability

Review of S.261

  • Craig Della Penna, Advocate, Rail Trails Conservancy
  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Bill Sponsor
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Rick Sharp, Member, Friends of the Connecticut River Valley Trail
  • Peter Young, General Counsel, Vermont Rail System
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner
-

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

Agency of Transportation Updates

Update on State Rail Plan

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Carl Fowler, Advocate
  • Zoe Neaderland, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • David Pelletier, Systems Planning and Research Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Aviation Day

This is a joint meeting with House Transportation and House Commerce. It will be livestreamed on Senate Transportation's YouTube channel and held in Room 11.

  • Ashwil Bell, Habitat for Aviation, Franklin County State Airport
  • Kyle Clark, President & CEO, Beta Technologies
  • Alasdair Crawford, ACE Academy & New England Soaring Association, Springfield Airport
  • Jeff DiStasio, EAA Chapter 968, Rutland State Airport
  • Robin Guillain, Vermont State University, Burlington International Airport
  • Toby Schine, Vermont Pilots Association & Ytsera AIR Flight School, Caledonia State Airport
  • Charlie "Chuck" Suss, Bennington State Airport
  • Beth White, Habitat for Aviation, Franklin County State Airport
10:08 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Updates

Credit card fees

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:25 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discuss amendment

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 1, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Update on Charge Vermont Program

  • Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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9:00 AM

H.944 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2027 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment discussion; possible straw poll

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Meeting Details
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-

Field Trip

The Committee will visit Burlington International Airport; this will not be livestreamed

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Meeting Details
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-

Governor Appointment

Phil Zalinger, vote

9:00 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Review House changes

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 15, 2026
Meeting Details
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Meeting Details
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8:45 AM

S.326 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws relating to motor vehicles

Handheld devices; Motorcycle mufflers; Registrations

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matt Nesto, Captain, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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