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House Committee on Appropriations Room 9

The House Committee on Appropriations considers matters relating to appropriating money from the State Treasury.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Election of Speaker of the House
Election of House Clerk

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn


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

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive report of Canvassing Committee

-

Lunch

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address


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

House Floor

10:45 AM

Committee Organization

11:00 AM

Joint Fiscal Office Introduction

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Budget Introduction

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Introduction

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

Medicaid 101

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:50 AM

ARPA Primer

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:10 AM

ARPA Update

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
10:30 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

11:30 AM

Lunch

12:30 PM

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Language

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
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Break

2:15 PM

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Overview

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Judiciary

  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Marcia Schels, Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Vermont Judiciary
10:00 AM

Committee Orientation

JFO Web site Overview

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
10:35 AM

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Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
11:00 AM

Break

11:20 AM

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Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
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Lunch

1:30 PM

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Agency of Human Services - Central Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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Vermont Department of Health

  • Paul Daley, Finance Director, Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Department of Health
4:00 PM

Adjourn


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

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
9:50 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Samantha Sweet, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Department for Children and Families

  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-

Break

2:30 PM

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Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
2:50 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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Agency of Digital Services

  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
4:00 PM

Adjourn


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

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Agency of Natural Resources

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Break

10:15 AM

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Department of Public Service

  • Bill Jordan, Director of Engineering, Department of Public Service
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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Cannabis Control Board

  • Olga Fitch, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
11:20 AM

ERAF and Flood Update

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:25 AM

Treasurer's Office

State Reserves Study and Stress-Testing Report

  • Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Tom Huestis, Public Resources Advisory Group
  • Steve Wisloski, Public Resources Advisory Group
10:45 AM

Break

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Department of Taxes

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
1:25 PM

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Department of Financial Regulation

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Cameron, Administrative Services Director, Department of Financial Regulation
1:45 PM

Break

2:15 PM

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Committee Discussion


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

Committee Orientation

Definitions Review

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

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Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
10:00 AM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

Governor's Ceremonial Office
Meeting will be live streamed here https://www.youtube.com/@VTJointFiscal/streams

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Lunch

2:00 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations. Meeting will be live streamed on the House Appropriations YouTube channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
3:05 PM

Break

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber


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

Security Briefing

This meeting will not be live streamed

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
10:15 AM

Carry Forward and Reversions

Discussion

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
10:55 AM

Break

11:10 AM

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Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Asa Whitcomb, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Public Hearing

2:15 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Ethics, Rules and Decorum Training

4:30 PM

Adjourn


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

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Review Information from Standing Committees

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Break

10:05 AM

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Agency of Education

  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Review Human Services Committee Letter

  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
2:15 PM

Break

2:35 PM

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Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn


Monday, January 27, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Committee Orientation

How to Read the Budget

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Defender General's Office

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
1:45 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Committee Orientation

Committee Page Navigation

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erin Pedley, Senior Staff Associate, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Break

2:40 PM

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Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Review Letter from House Health Care

  • Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Ranking Member, House Committee on Health Care
  • Rep. Alyssa Black, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
9:20 AM

Break

9:30 AM

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Committee Discussion and mark up

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

2:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Introduction

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
4:10 PM

Adjourn


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

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Vermont Human Rights Commission

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Capitalization of the Medical Insurance Fund

  • Clarke Collins, Deputy Director of Benefits and Wellness, Department of Human Resources
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
10:20 AM

Break

10:50 AM

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Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion and Mark up

-

Adjourn


Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Orientation

Overview of the Federal Funds in the Vermont Budget

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:40 AM

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Committee Discussion and Mark up

10:50 AM

Break

11:20 AM

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Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Chair, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Ranking Member, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Programmatic and Performance Measure Budget Report

  • Justin Kenney, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
1:40 PM

E Section Changes in the FY26 Budget

Sec. E.100.1 and E.100.2

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
2:10 PM

E Section Changes in the FY26 Budget

Sec. E.312.1

  • Paul Daley, Finance Director, Department of Health
  • Megan Hoke, Financial Director, Department of Health
2:15 PM

Break

2:35 PM

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Committee Discussion and Mark up

3:00 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:20 AM

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Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:05 PM

Break

4:15 PM

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Language

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:45 PM

Adjourn


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

C Section Changes in the FY26 Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:15 AM

C Section Changes in the FY26 Budget

Agency of Administration

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
9:25 AM

C Section Changes in the FY26 Budget

Agency of Education

  • Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
9:30 AM

Break

10:20 AM

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Committee Discussion and Mark up

11:15 AM

Lunch

2:00 PM

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GA Language

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
2:20 PM

Break

2:35 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion and mark up

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
3:10 PM

Break

3:40 PM

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Straw Poll

4:05 PM

Adjourn


Monday, February 3, 2025
Meeting Details
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1:45 PM

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Committee Discussion

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal, Joint Fiscal Office
2:10 PM

Break

3:35 PM

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Committee Vote

3:50 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
10:30 AM

Break

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Human Services - Central Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department for Children and Families

  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Department of Health

  • Paul Daley, Finance Director, Department of Health
  • Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Megan Hoke, Financial Director, Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Department of Health
2:15 PM

Break

2:20 PM

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Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, February 6, 2025
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8:45 AM

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Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:00 AM

Break

1:00 PM

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Language

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Adjourn


Friday, February 7, 2025
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9:00 AM

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Amendments

10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn


Monday, February 10, 2025
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1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Lisa Allard, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Cannabis Control Board

  • Olga Fitch, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
3:10 PM

Break

3:20 PM

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Human Rights Commission

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Department of Finance and Management
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Taxes

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
10:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Libraries

  • Catherine Delneo, Commissioner and State Librarian, Department of Libraries
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Administration

  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Defender General's Office

  • Lora Evans, Administrative Services Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Katrina Lumbra, Financial Director, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
2:00 PM

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Agency of Transportation

  • 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
  • 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
2:50 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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9:00 AM

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Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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Agency of Digital Services

  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Human Resources

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
1:55 PM

Break

2:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Office of the State Treasurer

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:15 PM

Break

3:20 PM

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Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
4:00 PM

Adjourn


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

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Pension Investment Commission

  • Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  • Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
9:30 AM

Break

10:05 AM

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Judiciary

  • Kelly Carbo, Finance Program Manager, Vermont Judiciary
  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
10:45 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • Barbara Bernardini, Fiscal Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Tracy Patnoe, Director of Sheriffs' Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations in Room 11
Meeting will be live streamed on the House Committee on Appropriations Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Chair, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Ian Goodnow, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:55 PM

H.13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

Walk through and possible vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, House Committee on Human Services
-

Adjourn


Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Legislative Budget

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

Break

10:05 AM

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Buildings and General Services

  • Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
11:00 AM

Break

11:05 AM

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Secretary of State's Office

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
11:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Community Broadband Board

  • Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Land Access Opportunity Board

  • Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
-

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

Break

10:35 AM

Committee Discussion

Responding to Changes on the Federal Level

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Humanities

  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
11:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Arts Council

  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
11:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Symphony Orchestra

  • Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
11:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Historical Society

  • Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Finance and Management, Governor's Office

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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Ethics Commission

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
3:35 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Public Service Department

  • Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service
  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
4:30 PM

Adjourn


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

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Natural Resources - Secretary's Office

  • Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kim Mckee, Business Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

  • Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
11:10 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Andrea Shortsleeve, Interim Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Elizabeth Stratton, Business Office Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Department of Housing and Community Development, Department of Economic Development, and Department of Tourism and Marketing

  • Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

JTOC Transfer

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:35 PM

Break

3:45 PM

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Legislator Requests

-

Adjourn


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

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Education

  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

12:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

VHCB

  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
1:00 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Tobacco Settlement Fund

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

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Land Use Review Board

  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  • Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
  • Rachel Lomonaco, Business Director, Land Use Review Board
2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Veteran's Home

  • Gary DeGasta, President, Board of Trustees of the Vermont Veterans Home, and Chair, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
  • Peter Fagan, Vice President of the Board of Trustees
  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Asa Whitcomb, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
2:55 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Finance Director, Green Mountain Care Board
4:10 PM

Break

5:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations in Room 11
Meeting will be live streamed on the House Committee on Appropriations Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

6:30 PM

Adjourn


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

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont State Colleges

  • Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
9:35 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

University of Vermont

  • Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
  • Patricia Prelock, Interim President, University of Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Public Utility Commission

  • Karen Hutchinson, Finance Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
11:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Patrick Leduc, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Thomas Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
11:35 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Financial Regulation

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Cameron, Administrative Services Director, Department of Financial Regulation
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

E 911 Board

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Office of the Child, Youth and Family Advocate

  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
2:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Adjutant General

  • Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Military Department
  • Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
  • Alona Tate, Legal Services Specialist, Vermont National Guard
3:15 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

State Board of Education

  • Tammy Kolbe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
11:00 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Corey Chase, Director, Radio Technology Services, Department of Public Service
  • Trisha Conti, Director - Vermont Forensic Lab, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC), Department of Public Safety
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Criminal Justice Council

  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Lindsay Thivierge, Director of Administration and Compliance, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Transportation (continued)

  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Center for Crime Victim Services

  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
2:55 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

-

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:35 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Review Senate changes

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
11:45 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Review Senate changes

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:50 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Straw poll on Senate changes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:35 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

4:00 PM

Adjourn


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

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 11

-

Break

10:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review letter from House Judiciary

  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
10:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Attorney General's Office, Court Diversion

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Robert McDougall, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Infrastructure Sustainability Fund

  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
1:40 PM

Break

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Classification and Compensation Modernization System

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 11


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

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 11

10:00 AM

Blueprint for Health

Overview

  • Addie Armstrong, Health Services Researcher, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
  • John M. Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
10:40 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 11

11:30 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

FMAP and DSH

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Markup

3:00 PM

Adjourn

-

Lunch


Monday, March 10, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

  • Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
2:00 PM

Break

2:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Human Services

  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
-

Break

3:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Walk through

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House General

  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing
-

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee Discussion

1:10 PM

Break

1:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Health Care

  • Rep. Alyssa Black, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:20 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Human Services (continued)

  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
3:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Education

  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
4:00 PM

Break

4:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

4:45 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:45 AM

Break

11:10 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:35 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

10:30 AM

Break

1:00 PM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Walk through

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Shawn Sweeney, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
1:30 PM

Break

1:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

ADS Billing

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jonathan Kelley, Agency Chief of Staff, Agency of Digital Services
2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:05 PM

Adjourn


Friday, March 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

H.219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

Committee vote

9:25 AM

Break

9:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund

Walk through

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Eric Maguire, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

Committee Discussion

Timing of Bills

10:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

-

Adjourn


Monday, March 17, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Walk through and committee amendment

  • Rep. Emily Carris Duncan, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rep. Edye Graning, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

Break

2:40 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Walk through

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Chair, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter of Bill, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
10:00 AM

H.398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority

Committee vote

10:10 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

1:10 PM

Break

2:00 PM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

2:45 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

3:45 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.489 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
10:20 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.489 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion and Vote

11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Bills and timing

1:15 PM

Break

1:30 PM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Ways and Means Amendment
Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Mark Higley, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

Break

3:20 PM

Committee Discussion

Timing

3:25 PM

Break

4:10 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Member, Vermont Medical Society
5:00 PM

Adjourn


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

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

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
9:40 AM

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

Walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Chair, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:05 AM

Break

11:40 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:20 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.167 - An act relating to establishing the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Walk through

  • Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

Break

1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Bill timing

1:50 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Walk through

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:10 PM

Break

5:00 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:30 PM

Break

5:45 PM

H.481 - An act relating to stormwater management

Technical Amendment and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:50 PM

Break

6:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language
Committee discussion and mark up

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
7:00 PM

Break

7:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
8:00 PM

Adjourn


Friday, March 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 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
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
9:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund

Amendment and vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

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

Walk through (continued), amendment, and vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

Amendment and vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

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

Committee discussion and vote

10:30 AM

Break

Floor and Lunch

1:10 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Amendment

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.167 - An act relating to establishing the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Amendment and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:35 PM

H.479 - An act relating to housing

Vote

1:45 PM

Break

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, Joint Fiscal Committee
2:35 PM

Break

2:50 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language
Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Break

4:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
4:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Cash Fund Language

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
5:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
5:05 PM

Break

5:40 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
6:35 PM

Break

7:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
8:20 PM

Break

8:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language
Committee discussion and mark up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
9:40 PM

Break

9:50 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
9:55 PM

Break

10:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:50 PM

Break

11:10 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Straw Poll

11:20 PM

Adjourn


Monday, March 24, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
2:05 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 PM

Break

3:25 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Reduction Language

  • Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:40 PM

Break

4:55 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
5:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vote

5:05 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

2:10 PM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Walk through and committee discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Jubilee McGill, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
3:45 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Walk through and committee discussion

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
10:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion

10:15 AM

Break

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Caucus of the Whole

2:25 PM

H.494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Vote

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Scheu Amendment (technical)

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:40 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn


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

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Amendment

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Amendment draft 2.1
discussion and straw poll

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
-

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Schedule


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

House Floor

-

Adjourn


Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Adjustment Act

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
9:45 AM

Break

10:05 AM

Committee Discussion

NCSL

  • Erica MacKellar, Program Principal, Fiscal, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
10:30 AM

Break

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:20 PM

Committee Discussion

H.454 An act relating to transforming Vermont's education governance, quality, and finance systems
Policy Discussion

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:45 PM

Adjourn


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

Committee Discussion

Schedule

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn


Monday, April 7, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

H.454 An act relating to transforming Vermont's education governance, quality, and finance systems
Education Finance Discussion

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
5:20 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucus of the Whole

1:00 PM

H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems

Walk through and committee discussion

  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, Joint Fiscal Committee
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Break

3:10 PM

H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems

Vote

3:15 PM

Federal Funding

Federal Funds in the State Budget

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:40 PM

Federal Funding

Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
4:15 PM

Adjourn


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

Federal Funding

Medicaid Programs

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
10:25 AM

Break

10:35 AM

Federal Funding

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:15 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

IT Funding

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Federal Funding

State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
3:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

Federal Funding

Judiciary

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Scott Griffith, Chief of Planning and Court Services, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Kim Owens, Program Manager, Vermont Judiciary
9:30 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports

Walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Woodman Page, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:20 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports

Vote

-

House Floor


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

S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Walk through and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Leslie Goldman, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

House Floor

9:50 AM

H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems

Amendment

  • Casey Toof, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
10:00 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems

Amendment

  • Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
11:00 AM

House Floor

continued

-

Lunch


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Federal Funding

FEMA

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Federal Funding

Secretary of State's Office

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
1:30 PM

Federal Funding

Attorney General's Office

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
2:00 PM

Adjourn


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

House Floor

2:00 PM

Federal Funding

Overview of federal funding in Vermont's housing delivery system

  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
2:40 PM

Federal Funding

Federal funding for rental assistance

  • Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
3:00 PM

Federal Funding

HUD programs and State perspective

  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
3:10 PM

Federal Funding

Community impact

  • Angie Harbin, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
3:40 PM

Federal Funding

Community impact

  • Michael Monte, Chief Executive Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
4:10 PM

Adjourn


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

Federal Funding

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

  • Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Federal Funding

Agency of Transportation

  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
-

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:25 PM

Federal Funding

Libraries

  • Catherine Delneo, Commissioner and State Librarian, Department of Libraries
3:45 PM

Federal Funding

Center for Crime Victim Services

  • Carol Brochu, Director of Finance and Administration, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
4:15 PM

Adjourn


Friday, April 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:50 AM

Federal Funding

Summary of Vermont Revenue Collections

  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:10 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

Federal Funding

VT Community Foundation

  • Dan Smith, President and CEO, The Vermont Community Foundation
2:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Federal Funding

Human Rights Commission

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
1:30 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Walk through and vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:55 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Federal Funding

Substance misuse

  • Paul Daley, Finance Director, Department of Health

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Federal Funding

Regional Planning Commissions

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Federal Funding

Department of Economic Development
Department of Tourism and Marketing

  • Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Federal Funding

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Federal Funding

Department of Public Safety

  • Melissa Austin, Grants Program Manager, Department of Public Safety
  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
3:40 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 24, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Federal Funding

Agency of Education

  • Anne Bordonaro, Federal Education and Support Division Director, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
10:00 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Federal Funding

Social Services Block Grant

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Anna Swensen, Financial Director, Agency of Human Services
2:20

Break

3:00 PM

Federal Funding

SNAP, LIHEAP, and TANF

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, Food & Nutrition Program Director, Department for Children and Families
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Friday, April 25, 2025
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:15 AM

Federal Funding

Disabilities Services

  • Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
11:30 AM

Federal Funding

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Federal Funding

Child Welfare

  • Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Rescissions

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

Walk through of Senate proposed changes and straw poll

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Human Services
-

Break

10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Federal Funds

Department of Public Service

  • Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service
  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
1:30 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Federal Funding

Child Development Block Grant

  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program

Walk through

  • Rep. Esme Cole, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Human Services
  • Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

Break

10:10 AM

H.248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program

Committee amendment and vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Federal Funding

Vermont Humanities

  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide payments for farm and forestry operation losses due to weather conditions

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

Break

2:55 PM

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

Walk through, amendment, and possible vote

  • Rep. Ela Chapin, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Environment
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn


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

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

Walk through and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:20 AM

Break

9:35 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Walk through of Senate proposed changes

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Walk through of Senate proposed changes (continued)

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn


Friday, May 2, 2025
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Straw poll on Senate changes

-

Break

8:55 AM

S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports

Straw poll on Senate changes

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Federal Funding

Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont

  • Samuel Abel-Palmer, Executive Director, Legal Services Vermont
  • Yasmin Dwedar, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10


Monday, May 5, 2025
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Standard
Meeting Record
3:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10

-

Adjourn


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 9

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

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

Dickinson amendment - Straw poll

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Walk through and possible vote

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10

4:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10


Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10

-

Break

12:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10

1:00 PM

S.117 - An act relating to wage and hour, unemployment compensation, and workers' compensation

Walk through and vote

  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:10 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10


Thursday, May 8, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 9

10:15 AM

H.46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Walk through and possible vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

11:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 9

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 9

3:30 PM

Break

4:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 9

-

Adjourn


Friday, May 9, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10

-

Break

1:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10

2:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 10


Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:05 PM

ARPA Update

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk through and vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Beverly Boget, Director of Planning, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

Walk through

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Walk through

  • Rep. Alyssa Black, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
-

Adjourn


Friday, May 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Caucus of the Whole

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:35 PM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Amendment and vote


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:30 PM

ARPA Update

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:30 PM

Cash Fund

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

Committee discussion and vote

  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:05 PM

S.127 - An act relating to housing and housing development

Amendment walk through and straw poll

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Ways and Means
-

Adjourn


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

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

Walk through and possible vote

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, May 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn


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

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

2:00 PM

S.122 - An act relating to economic and workforce development

walk through and vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

House Floor

continued


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

House Floor

-

TBD

2:00 PM

House Floor

continued

3:35 PM

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

Review of amendment and straw poll

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:45 PM

House Floor

continued


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

House Floor

11:30 AM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Senate proposal of amendment and Birong amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Reporter of the Bill, House Committee on Ways and Means
12:00 PM

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

Senate proposal of amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

continued

4:00 PM

House Floor

continued


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

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

continued

2:30 PM

House Floor

continued


Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

ARPA Update

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
10:00 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
11:10 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Land Access and Opportunity Board

  • Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
11:45 AM

Lunch

12:40 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Agency of Human Services - Central Office

  • Tracy O'Connell, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
1:15 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
1:50 PM

Break

2:05 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Vermont Department of Health

  • Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Megan Hoke, Financial Director, Department of Health
3:30 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:20 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Judiciary

  • Kelly Carbo, Finance Program Manager, Vermont Judiciary
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
9:20 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

State's Attorneys and Sherrifs

  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:10 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department of Taxes

  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
10:40 AM

Break

10:50 AM

Budget Introduction

Discussion of budget letter to agencies and proposed budget workshops

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:40 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Criminal Justice Council

  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Jason Pinard, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Lindsay Thivierge, Director of Administration and Compliance, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
11:50 AM

Lunch

12:50 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department of Corrections

  • Marlene Betit, Executive Director of Finance, Department of Corrections
  • Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Jon Murad, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
1:20 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department for Children and Families

  • Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Sandi Hoffman, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
2:10 PM

Break

2:35 PM

S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide payments for farm and forestry operation losses due to weather conditions

  • Rep. David Durfee, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • Rep. Edye Graning, Amendment Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:35 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
4:10 PM

Adjourn


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

House Floor

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Vermont Veterans Home

  • Gary DeGasta, President of the Board of Trustees, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
1:30 PM

Agency of Digital Services

Billing process of other state agencies

  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
2:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Human Rights Commission

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
9:30 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Cannabis Control Board

  • Olga Fitch, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

ARPA Update

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
10:50 AM

Reports Repeal Bill

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

3:00 PM

House Floor


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTP)

  • Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Tracy O'Connell, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
10:05 AM

Break

10:30 AM

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program

Funding update

  • Hilary DelRoss, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
10:50 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Agency of Transportation

  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

FY25 Pension and OPEB Updates

  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:25 PM

Break

2:30 PM

Overview of Contingent Appropriations

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

House Floor


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

House Floor

10:15 AM

ARPA Update

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
12:00 PM

Budget Workshop 1

This workshop will be held in Room 10

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by mandatory training

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:05 PM

Federal Funds

Update

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
1:35 PM

S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide payments for farm and forestry operation losses due to weather conditions

Amendment walk-through and committee discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:50 PM

Break

2:20 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Charles Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:45 PM

Section 8 Housing

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:55 PM

S.60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm and Forestry Operations Security Special Fund to provide payments for farm and forestry operation losses due to weather conditions

Amendment walk-through and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Reports Repeal Survey

Committee discussion

4:15 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Health Insurer Sustainability

  • Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
10:20 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Implementation and Impacts of HR.1

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:45 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Office of Legislative Counsel

  • Rep. Karen Dolan, Representative, Joint Legislative Management Committee
  • Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Public Hearing

2:20 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Public hearing debrief

3:15 PM

Caucus of the Whole


Thursday, January 15, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion and mark up

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Language

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
11:05 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

11:15 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Vermont State Teachers Retirement System Federal Grants Assessment

  • Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:40 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Security Briefing

This will not be livestreamed due to sensitive content

  • John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  • Joe Tremblay, Capitol Police Department
3:25 PM

Break

3:35 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Memo from House Human Services

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
5:10 PM

Adjourn


Friday, January 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

Governor's Ceremonial Office

11:30 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Legislature

  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:10 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

Room 11, Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. Hearing will broadcast on the House Ways and Means Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1akzzVH35AlFalPl5LmYfQ/featured

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
2:05 PM

Adjourn


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

Committee Discussion and FY26 BAA Mark Up

Budget memo to policy committees

10:25 AM

Break

10:35 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department of Health

  • Nicole Rau Mitiguy, Substance Misuse Prevention Manager, Department of Health
  • Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health
11:15 AM

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2027 Budget Address

Joint Assembly, House Chamber

2:50 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Introduction

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
4:00 PM

Adjourn


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

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Dylan Frazer, Deputy Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  • Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
10:00 AM

Break

10:35 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Outpatient hospital-administered drugs exemption

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

Committee Work Time

The committee will work individually on the Reports Repeal survey. This will not be live streamed.

11:50 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Drive by and straw poll

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:05 PM

Lunch

1:20 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Department for Children and Families

  • Sandi Hoffman, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
2:20 PM

Break

2:35 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn


Thursday, January 22, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:20 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Public hearing requests, committee discussion, and mark up

11:10 AM

Break

11:35 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:10 PM

Lunch

1:25 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion and mark up

1:40 PM

Break

2:05 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Language

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Federal Budget and Appropriations Process

  • Peter Welch, U.S. Senator, Vermont
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Friday, January 23, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Updates to FY26 Governor's recommended BAA

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
9:50 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Child care closeout language

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
9:55 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Child care closeout language

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
10:55 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Language

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
11:25 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Budget Workshop 2

This workshop will be held in Room 10

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
1:25 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

PILOT Special Fund

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Potential HAC proposals

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:40 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

3:10 PM

Break

3:20 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

3:25 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Section 8 Housing language

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:40 PM

Break

3:55 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

4:15 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Language walk-through and straw poll

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Adjourn


Monday, January 26, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:05 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
1:20 PM

Break

2:50 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Committee discussion and vote

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

H.648 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

Walk-through and vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

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Language

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
2:50 PM

Break

3:05 PM

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Agency of Administration

  • Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
3:35 PM

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Department of Libraries

  • Catherine Delneo, Commissioner and State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Harley Oliver, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Jason Pinard, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
4:10 PM

Adjourn


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

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Vermont Veterans Home

  • Gary DeGasta, President of the Board of Trustees, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
9:45 AM

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Office of the State Treasurer

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:25 AM

Break

10:35 AM

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AHS Central Office

  • Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Sandi Hoffman, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Jon Murad, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Tracy O'Connell, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Stephanie Marshall, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Tracy O'Connell, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Samantha Sweet, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
2:00 PM

Break

2:20 PM

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Department of Finance and Management

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Jason Pinard, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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State Auditor's Office

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Adjourn


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

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Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Angela McMann, Adult Services Division, Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Agency of Digital Services

  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
2:00 PM

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Department of Taxes

  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Jason Pinard, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Bill Shouldice, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
2:45 PM

Break

2:50 PM

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House Appropriations amendment walk-through and straw poll

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

House Floor


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

House Floor

11:00 AM

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Vermont Department of Health

  • Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Megan Hoke, Financial Director, Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

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Department of Human Resources

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Harmony Wilder, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

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Department of Corrections

  • Marlene Betit, Executive Director of Finance, Department of Corrections
  • Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Jon Murad, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
3:00 PM

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Lieutenant Governor's Office

  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • John Rodgers, Lieutenant Governor, State of Vermont
3:10 PM

Adjourn


Monday, February 2, 2026
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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Department for Children and Families

  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Sandi Hoffman, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
3:15 PM

Break

3:25 PM

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Vermont Legal Aid

  • Leah Burdick, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Bessie Weiss, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid

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

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Cannabis Control Board

  • Olga Fitch, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
10:15 AM

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Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Patrick Leduc, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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Criminal Justice Council

  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Lindsay Thivierge, Director of Administration and Compliance, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Attorney General and Court Diversion

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Kathy Cyr, Financial Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Community Justice Unit Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Sarah London, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Robert McDougall, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
2:00 PM

Break

2:10 PM

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Judiciary

  • Kelly Carbo, Finance Program Manager, Vermont Judiciary
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
2:55 PM

Break

3:40 PM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Walk-through and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:05 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

University of Vermont

  • Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
  • Marlene Tromp, President, University of Vermont
9:40 AM

Break

9:45 AM

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Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Allison Nowak, Financial Director III, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Agency of Education

  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Cassandra Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

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Adjutant General

  • Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Vermont Military Department
  • Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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Executive Office

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
3:30 PM

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Commission on Women

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
4:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Meeting Record
10:35 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Human Rights Commission

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
11:00 AM

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Green Mountain Care Board

  • Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

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Defender General's Office

  • Katrina Lumbra, Financial Director, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
1:30 PM

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Vermont Pension Investment Commission

  • Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  • Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
1:55 PM

Break

2:15 PM

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Secretary of State's Office

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
3:25 PM

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Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Tracy Badeau, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
3:45 PM

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Public Service Department

  • Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service
  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
4:00 PM

Break

4:15 PM

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Public Service Department cont.

  • Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service
  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
4:40 PM

Adjourn


Friday, February 6, 2026
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets

  • Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:35 AM

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Center for Crime Victim Services

  • Carol Brochu, Director of Finance and Administration, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
11:30 AM

Adjourn


Monday, February 9, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Financial Regulation

  • David Cameron, Administrative Services Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
1:30 PM

Break

2:00 PM

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Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Shawn Loan, Criminal Division Commander, Vermont State Police
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
3:00 PM

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Department of Labor

  • Sabina Haskell, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
  • Kendal Smith, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Drake Turner, Deputy Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
4:05 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Vermont State Ethics Commission

  • Paul Erlbaum, Commissioner, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Jason Pinard, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Will Stevens, Legislative Appointee, Vermont State Ethics Commission
9:30 AM

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Vermont Community Broadband Board

  • JB Ledoux, Finance Manager, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Kristina Sweet, Director of Regulatory Compliance, Vermont Community Broadband Board
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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AHS Housing Initiative

  • Kristen Briggs, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Sandi Hoffman, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  • Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health
11:50 AM

Lunch

1:10 PM

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VOSHA Review Board

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Carolyn Desch, Board Clerk, VOSHA Review Board
  • Gary McQuesten, Chairperson, VOSHA Review Board
1:25 PM

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Vermont State Colleges

  • Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
1:50 PM

Break

2:15 PM

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Vermont Access Network

  • Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Radio
  • Paul Snyder, Executive Director, Northwest Access Television
2:45 PM

Adjourn


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

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Public Utility Commission

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Karen Hutchinson, Finance Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
9:35 AM

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Legislature

  • Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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Agency of Transportation
Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • 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
  • David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

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Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:25 AM

Lunch

1:05 PM

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Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Department of Housing and Community Development,
Department of Economic Development, and Department of Tourism and Marketing

  • Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Lyle Jepson, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
3:10 PM

Committee Discussion

3:20 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

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Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • Lauren Clemons, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Special Advisor on Fiscal Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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Buildings and General Services

  • Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:50 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations in Room 11. Meeting will be live streamed on the House Committee on Appropriations Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

3:15 PM

Adjourn


Friday, February 13, 2026
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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Agency of Natural Resources

  • Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tracy LaFrance, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kimberly Mckee, Administration and Innovation Division Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Misty Sinsigalli, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:10 AM

Break

11:20 AM

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Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Andrea Shortsleeve, Chief of Operations, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Elizabeth Stratton, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation

  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

2:15 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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Labor Relations Board

  • Judith Dillon, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
10:05 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Barbara Neal, Director, Vermont Enhanced 911 Board
10:35 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Overview of purchase and use tax

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:25 AM

Lunch

1:05 PM

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Land Access and Opportunity Board

  • Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
1:35 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Walk-through Senate changes

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

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Vermont Arts Council

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

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Vermont Symphony Orchestra

  • Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
3:15 PM

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Vermont Historical Society

  • Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
3:30 PM

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Vermont Humanities

  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
3:50 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Straw poll on Senate changes

9:50 AM

National Conference of State Legislatures

  • Erica MacKellar, Program Principal, Fiscal, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
10:15 AM

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Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:20 AM

Lunch

1:05 PM

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Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
2:15 PM

Break

2:35 PM

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Agency of Digital Services

  • Stacy Gibson-Grandfield, Director, Enterprise Project Management Office, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
3:05 PM

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Agency of Digital Services billing process

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Caucus of the Whole

State of the Guard Presentation

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of VSC Trustees and Adjutant and Inspector General

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:50 PM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5.

2:30 PM

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Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Vacancy Savings
Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
5:00 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations in Room 11. Meeting will be live streamed on the House Committee on Appropriations Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations


Friday, February 20, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:35 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5.

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.790 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5.

11:10 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Debrief of public hearings

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:35 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Walk through

  • Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
11:35 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Federal Delegation

FY26 Congressionally Delegated Spending Update

  • Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  • Jessica Nordhaus, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
  • Kathryn Becker Van Haste, State Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
2:00 PM

Break

2:10 PM

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Agency of Education follow up

  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
3:35 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

Walk-through

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Legislator requests

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.542 - An act relating to terminating testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Walk through and possible vote

  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
  • Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:40 PM

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

Walk through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Sponsor
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:25 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, February 26, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Health Care

  • Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Ranking Member, House Committee on Health Care
  • Rep. Alyssa Black, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
10:15 AM

Break

10:35 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund appropriations

Walk through

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Brenda Steady, Reporter, House Committee on Human Services
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Human Services

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
2:45 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House General and Housing

  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing
3:30 PM

House Floor


Friday, February 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

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

Vote

9:10 AM

Break

9:15 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund appropriations

Committee discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:45 AM

H.548 - An act relating to adding a mediator position to the office of the Vermont Labor Relations Board

Walk through

  • Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Walk through

  • Rep. Michael Boutin, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.778 - An act relating to dam safety

Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Requests above Gov Rec

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn


Monday, March 9, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.632 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental amendments

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:50 PM

Break

2:00 PM

H.559 - An act relating to the Parole Board

Walk through

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, Reporter, House Corrections and Institutions
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:25 PM

Break

2:55 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Requests above Gov Rec

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTP)

Overview and updates

  • Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services
10:35 AM

Break

10:50 AM

Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTP)

Continued

  • Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund

  • Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
  • Marlene Tromp, President, University of Vermont
1:30 PM

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

Walk through

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
2:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion


Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

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

Walk through

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
9:20 AM

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

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
9:45 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund appropriations

Committee discussion

10:10 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Requests above Gov Rec

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:25 PM

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

Vote

1:30 PM

H.542 - An act relating to terminating testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Vote

1:31 PM

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

Vote

1:32 PM

H.674 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Sister State Program

Amendment walk through and vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

H.814 - An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

Walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Brian Cina, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

Break

2:25 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Kristi Morris, Reporter, House Committee on Environment
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, March 12, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:50 AM

H.559 - An act relating to the Parole Board

Vote

10:00 AM

H.814 - An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

Vote

10:10 AM

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

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:50 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kathleen James, Reporter, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Bill requests

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Thomas "Tom" Charlton, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:32 AM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:20 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

Walk through

  • Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Reporter, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:35 PM

H.775 - An act relating to creating tools for housing production

House Appropriations Amendment walk through and vote

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Monday, March 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:35 PM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund appropriations

House Appropriations Amendment walk through and vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
1:15 PM

Break

1:30 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Walk through and vote

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

Break

2:25 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and review of budget priorities

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Sources of funds

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:10 PM

Committee Discussion

Process of bills that still need to be voted on

4:15 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.940 - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Kathleen James, Reporter, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
8:45 AM

Break

9:00 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Ethics Commission

  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Break

9:45 AM

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

Walk through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Karen Dolan, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

H.583 - An act relating to clinical decision making

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Alyssa Black, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:35 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.935 - An act relating to emergency management

Walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Chair, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Rep. Lisa Hango, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:10 PM

H.940 - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

Vote

12:12 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

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

Vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:10 PM

H.933 - An act relating to miscellaneous administrative and policy changes to the tax laws

Walk through

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:05 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Walk through

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Eric Maguire, Reporter, House Committee on Human Services
  • Rep. Jubilee McGill, Reporter, House Committee on Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee on Human Services
4:20 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

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

Walk through

  • Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:40 AM

Break

10:05 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee budget priorities

  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

H.558 - An act relating to the Medicaid school-based services program

Walk through

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
12:00 PM

Committee Discussion

12:10 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Disaster Recovery Support Proposal

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
1:30 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Walk through

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:20 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion

4:25 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, March 19, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

H.937 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Vote

9:50 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

10:45 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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

LaLonde Amendment

  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:10 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
1:30 PM

Break

1:55 PM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Vote

2:00 PM

H.778 - An act relating to dam safety

Vote

2:05 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Committee discussion

2:10 PM

H.548 - An act relating to adding a mediator position to the office of the Vermont Labor Relations Board

Committee discussion

2:15 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.211 - An act relating to data brokers and personal information

Walk through and vote

  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:55 PM

Break

3:25 PM

H.915 - An act relating to establishing an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers

Vote

3:30 PM

H.931 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education law

Walk through and possible vote

  • Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Break

4:30 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:05 PM

Break

6:05 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:10 PM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:20 PM

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

Vote

6:25 PM

Committee Discussion

6:40 PM

Adjourn


Friday, March 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:05 AM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
8:50 AM

Break

9:00 AM

H.933 - An act relating to miscellaneous administrative and policy changes to the tax laws

Vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:10 AM

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

Amendment walk through and vote

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Break

9:55 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Committee discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:10 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Committee discussion and vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
11:15 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Committee discussion, vote, and straw poll on Wood et al. amendment

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
11:50 AM

Committee Discussion

Planning for the day

11:52 AM

Lunch

12:50 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
2:25 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.949 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, the nonhomestead property tax rate, and technical changes to education finance

Walk through and vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:35 PM

H.935 - An act relating to emergency management

Amendment walk through and vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:50 PM

Break

4:10 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:20 PM

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

Amendment walk through and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:35 PM

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

Amendment walk through and vote

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:00 PM

Break

5:30 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
5:40 PM

Break

5:50 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion, mark up, and straw poll

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
6:45 PM

Adjourn


Monday, March 23, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:10 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:10 PM

Break

4:00 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and vote

4:10 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:40 AM

H.950 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:10 PM

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Caucus of the Whole

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

House Floor


Thursday, March 26, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:35 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Amendment review and straw poll

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, March 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

FY27 Budget

Cash Fund Amendment

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Amendment Sponsor
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

House Floor


Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Planning

1:45 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

Cannabis Control Board

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Position Pool

  • Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:05 PM

H.952 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Shawn Sweeney, Clerk, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
2:45 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 2, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:05 AM

General Fund Operating Statement

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


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

Caucus of the Whole

Education

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

State Auditor

2025 Performance Report and DED Performance Memo

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
1:45 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Extraordinary Financial Relief for Nursing Homes

  • Jaime Mooney, Director of Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
3:10 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Field Trip

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Ela Chapin, Reporter, House Committee on Environment
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
2:30 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 9, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Field Trip

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:05 PM

Issue Brief Review

Budget and Yield bill

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

Adjourn


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

House Floor

12:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk through

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:55 PM

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucus of the Whole

H.955 House Ways and Means Committee report

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk through

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
2:20 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Bonding capacity and school construction

  • Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Continued walk through

  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:20 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Vote


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Field Trip

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:15 PM

Clean Water Fund

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Claire Madden, Clean Water Initiative Program Tracking & Accounting Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Gianna Petito, Clean Water Initiative Program Grants Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division
3:30 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Walk through and possible vote

  • Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, April 17, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Walk through and possible vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Golrang "Rey" Garofano, Vice Chair, House Committee on Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Department of Human Resources Updates

Workforce Report and Reclassification Project

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Doug Pine, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition and Compensation, Department of Human Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Issue Brief on Demographics

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:05 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 23, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.173 - An act relating to vocational rehabilitation and apprenticeships

Walk through and possible vote

  • Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, April 24, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Adjourn


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:05 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Abbey Duke, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Break

2:35 PM

S.223 - An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont

Walk through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Chair, House Committee on Environment
3:00 PM

Break

3:05 PM

S.327 - An act relating to economic development

Vote

  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:17 PM

Break

3:25 PM

S.223 - An act relating to water quality of the waters of Vermont

Vote

3:30 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:05 AM

Fast Facts Overview

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Jana Brown, Reporter, House Committee on Education
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:35 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Walk-through of Senate changes and straw poll

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:25 PM

S.232 - An act relating to public libraries and the Department of Libraries

Vote

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, May 1, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:10 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through and vote

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Chair, House Committee on Environment
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:30 PM

Unfunded Budget Pressures Report

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
2:40 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:45 AM

S.243 - An act relating to distributing funds to the Vermont Language Justice Project

Walk-through and vote

  • Rep. Golrang "Rey" Garofano, Reporter, House Committee on Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

Committee Discussion

Planning

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Friday, May 8, 2026
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch


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

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

ARPA Update

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
1:55 PM

Break

2:10 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Sec. C.113

  • Joseph Aldsworth, Deputy Chief, Fire, EMS, and Deputy Emergency Management Director, City of Barre
  • Keith Cubbon, Planner, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  • Christian Meyer, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  • Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Paul White, Vice-Chair, Vermont Public Safety Communications Task Force
3:00 PM

Adjourn


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

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund

  • Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
  • Rep. Carol Ode, Representative, Chittenden-18
  • Marlene Tromp, President, University of Vermont
10:25 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.243 - An act relating to distributing funds to the Vermont Language Justice Project

Garofano Amendment walk-through and straw poll

  • Rep. Golrang "Rey" Garofano, Reporter, House Committee on Human Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


Thursday, May 14, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5

10:40 AM

S.214 - An act relating to the provision of prekindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts

Walk-through and vote

  • Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Beth Quimby, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor


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

House Floor

10:25 AM

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

Walk-through and possible vote

  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Vice Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

House Floor

Continued


Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:25 AM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5

10:10 AM

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

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Continued

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

Break

11:10 AM

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

Amendment walk-through and vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:20 PM

S.323 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Walk-through

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Richard Nelson, Reporter, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
  • Bradley Showman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5


Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:20 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Walk-through

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

House Floor

10:50 AM

S.328 - An act relating to housing and common interest communities

Walk-through continued and vote

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Marc Mihaly, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

S.197 - An act relating to payment reform for primary care

Walk-through and vote

  • Rep. Alyssa Black, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Leslie Goldman, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:15 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5

3:30 PM

House Floor

Continued

3:40 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5


Thursday, May 21, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.190 - An act relating to the Green Mountain Care Board, reference-based pricing, and studying the creation of a Public Employee Health Benefit Authority

Walk-through

  • Rep. Alyssa Black, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
10:35 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

S.190 - An act relating to the Green Mountain Care Board, reference-based pricing, and studying the creation of a Public Employee Health Benefit Authority

Continued walk-through and vote

  • Rep. Alyssa Black, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  • Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:20 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5

1:50 PM

S.278 - An act relating to cannabis

Walk-through and vote

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

S.323 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Amendment walk-through and vote

  • Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Bradley Showman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

H.951 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations
This meeting will be held in Room 5


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