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Standing Committee Meetings
Week of March 17, 2019 - March 23, 2019
House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
AGENDA
Room 32
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 3:20 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
following Caucuses and Lunch
3:30 PM H. 254 - An act relating to adequate shelter for livestock
Annual Report of the Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
Jessica Danyow, Chair, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
Erika Holm, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
Mary McFaun, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM iPad Training
Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM Rural Vermont
Introductions and Issues
Andrea Stander, Policy Consultant, Rural Vermont
Kurt Ericksen, Assistant General Manager, Vermont Compost Company
Buzz Ferver, Owner, Full Circle Farm
Christine Bourque, Blue Heron Farm
Nick Zigelbaum, Owner, Longest Acre Farm
11:00 AM Vermont Farm Bureau
Introductions and Issues
Ethan Allen Room
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
Heidi Krantz, Vermont Horse Council, Farm Bureau
Joie Lehovillier, Foote Brook Farm, Johnson
Bob Sherwin, Farm owner, Norwich
Anne Tisbert, Valley Dream Farm
Art Whitman, Chair Government Relations Committee, Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance
Jennifer Lambert, Washington
Mary White, Corinth
Rob Carey, Vermont Farm Bureau, Rutland County
1:00 PM House Floor
15 minutes after Floor To Be Determined
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM iPad Training
Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM On Farm Accessory Businesses
Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
10:30 AM Senate Agriculture Committee
Overview of rural development bill
11:30 AM Forestry issues
Ed Larson, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
1:00 PM House Floor
3:45 PM H. 254 - An act relating to adequate shelter for livestock
Lieutenant Robert Lucas, Board Member, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:30 AM House Floor
ATTENTION WITNESSES- Please email handouts to the committee assistant before your scheduled meeting date and bring 7 hard copies. Please write your name, organization, date and title on each document. With few exceptions, any documents you hand out to a committee, or send to a committee assistant, are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s webpage.
If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Linda Leehman at 802-828-2233 or lleehman@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
Room 42
March 18, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 12:15 PM
Monday, March 18, 2019
9:30 AM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Committee Discussion
11:45 AM Committee Discussion
USS VT Commission
Bernie Juskiewicz, Former Representative
Albert Perry, Former Representative
12:00 PM Recess for Lunch
1:00 PM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Fish Hatcheries - Language
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Committee Discussion
2:00 PM H. 531 - An act relating to Vermont’s child care and early learning system
Overview
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM H. 533 - An act relating to workforce development
Overview
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 AM H. 524 - An act relating to health insurance and the individual mandate
Overview
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM Adjourn
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM H. 513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont
Overview
Rep. Timothy Briglin, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Vice Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology
10:30 AM House Floor and Caucuses
1:00 PM Transportation Bill
Overview
Rep. Curt McCormack, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Member, House Committee on Transportation
3:15 PM H. 533 - An act relating to workforce development
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
4:30 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Committee Discussion
9:30 AM H. 530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Overview
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
10:00 AM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Grant Language
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Committee Discussion
11:45 AM Recess for Lunch
1:00 PM H. 531 - An act relating to Vermont’s child care and early learning system
Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Francis McFaun, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
1:45 PM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Committee Discussion
2:30 PM H. 334 - An act relating to temporary State employees
Overview
Rep. Marcia Gardner, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
3:00 PM H. 533 - An act relating to workforce development
Proposed Amendment
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Charles Kimbell, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
4:00 PM H. 249 - An act relating to additional Reach Up Program benefits
Overview
Rep. Marybeth Redmond, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Thursday, March 21, 2019
8:30 AM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Committee Discussion
10:30 AM H. 342 - An act relating to qualification for a public defender
Overview
Rep. Nader Hashim, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
11:00 AM H. 205 - An act relating to the regulation of neonicotinoid pesticides
Overview
Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
11:45 AM Recess for Lunch
1:00 PM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
4:30 PM Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
8:30 AM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
11:45 AM Recess for Lunch
1:00 PM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
AGENDA
Room 35
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:33 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:00 AM School Nutrition Day
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
Molly Betournay, Director, Social Research and Advocacy, Clean Yield Asset Management
9:30 AM H. 513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont
Unofficial Proposed Amendments
Maria Royle, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jo Bradley, CEO, Vermont Economic Development Authority
10:00 AM House Floor and Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
3:35 PM Introduction of Bills
- H. 193 - An act relating to creating a State funding match for Americorps members
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
Phil Kolling, Executive Director, SerVermont
- H. 316 - An act relating to creating an automotive workforce training pilot program
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
- H. 328 - An act relating to supporting workforce development at Salvation Farms
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
- H. 67 - An act relating to workers’ compensation
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM S. 109 - An act relating to captive insurance companies and risk retention groups
Mark-up
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council - Invited
David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Richard Smith, President, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
10:30 AM Break
10 minutes
10:40 AM H. 533 - An act relating to workforce development
George Russell, Chair, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp, Founder of Machinery Advisors Consortium
10:50 AM Introduction of Bills
- H. 101 - An act relating to creating an Event Marketing Fund
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
- H. 298 - An act relating to the creation of the Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
- H. 326 - An act relating to promoting maker spaces
Rep. Amy Sheldon, Sponsor
- H. 415 - An act relating to consumer protection and prohibiting special heating fuel charges
Rep. Johannah Donovan, Sponsor
11:30 AM Vermont Convention Bureau
Jeff Lawson, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau
Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM Introduction of Bills
- H. 335 - An act relating to providing workers’ compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by Family Services Division caseworkers
Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor
- H. 386 - An act relating to promoting economic development in smaller Vermont communities
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
- H. 148 - An act relating to prize-linked savings accounts
Rep. Matthew Hill, Sponsor
- H. 374 - An act relating to the creation of the Workforce Development Educational Loan Benefit Program for doctors, physician assistants, police officers, nurses, and teachers
Rep. James Carroll, Sponsor
10:30 AM Break
- H. 200 - An act relating to drug testing of employees
Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor
- H. 14 - An act relating to workers’ compensation
Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor
After Review Bills Introduced
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 min. after Floor TBA
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 AM Committee Discussion
Committee liaison update
9:30 AM House Floor
10 min. after Floor TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBA
ATTENTION WITNESSES- House Commerce is a paperless committee. Please email handouts in PDF form to the committee assistant by the day before your scheduled testimony. Please include your name, organization, date and title on each document. With few exceptions, any documents you hand out to a committee, or send to a committee assistant, are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s webpage.
If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Liz First Raddock at 802-828-2255 or lraddock@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
AGENDA
Room 33
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 5:37 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After the Floor Caucuses
3:35 PM Capital Bill Mark-Up
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Michael Kuhn, Design & Construction Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services
James Whitcomb, Major, Vermont State Police
Garry Scott, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
4:20 PM Capital Bill Mark-Up
Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
5:00 PM Committee Adjourns
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
8:30 AM Capital Bill Mark-Up
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM Committee Discussion
10:30 AM Capital Bill Mark-Up
Discussion regarding Integrated Eligibility funding.
Rep. Timothy Briglin, House Committee on Energy and Technology
Daniel G. Smith, IT Consultant for the Joint Fiscal Office
11:10 AM H. 525 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Bill walk through with a focus on sections that involve CREP as it relates to water quality and Capital funding.
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:40 AM Capital Bill Mark-Up
Continued discussion regarding Integrated Eligibility program funding.
Daniel G. Smith, IT Consultant for the Joint Fiscal Office
Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:45 PM H. 525 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Discussion regarding the CREP as it relates to clean water funding and the Capital Bill.
Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
4:00 PM Committee Discussion
4:30 PM Committee Adjourns
Thursday, March 21, 2019
8:30 AM Capital Bill Mark- Up
Walk through of Draft 3.1 language
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:00 AM H. 525 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Draft 2.1 amendment walk through regarding CREP, clean water, and funding as it relates to the Capital Bill.
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:35 AM Capital Bill Mark- Up
Walk through of Draft 3.1 language
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
11:30 AM Committee Discussion
Discussion regarding amendment to H.525 Draft No.2.1 to include committee vote.
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
4:00 PM Committee Adjourns
Friday, March 22, 2019
8:30 AM Capital Bill Mark-Up
Discussion with ANR regarding clean water and municipal pollution control grants priority list.
Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM House Floor
After the Floor Committee Discussion
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Capital Bill Mark- Up
4:30 PM Committee Adjourns
ATTENTION WITNESSES- Please email handouts to the committee assistant before your scheduled meeting date and bring 5 hard copies. Please write your name, organization, date and title on each document. With few exceptions, any documents you hand out to a committee, or send to a committee assistant, are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s webpage.
If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Danielle Bean at 802-828-2259 or dbean@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room 31
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:35 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Caucuses immediately following Floor
10 mins after Caucuses S. 40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities
Bruce MacIntire, Director of Facilities, Addison Central School District
Lyall Smith, Facilities Director, Williston Schools, Champlain Valley School District
Ken Sullivan, Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Safety, Addison Northwest School District
Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Elizabeth Novotny, General Counsel, Mosaic Learning Center
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
Rep. Charles Conquest, Liaison, House Committee on Appropriations
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
4:45 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM S. 40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities
Testimony and possible vote
Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
10:00 AM 15 Minute Break
10:15 AM S. 40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities
Committee discussion
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Elizabeth Novotny, General Counsel, Mosaic Learning Center
Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
- The Compass School
Student Introductions
Chandre Pero, Student, The Compass School
Abigail Ham, Student, Lyndon Institute
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 mins after Floor Committee Check-In
- Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM S. 40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
Elizabeth Novotny, General Counsel, Mosaic Learning Center
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Elena Mihaly, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 10 Minute Break
- S. 40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities
Testimony and possible mark-up
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
Elizabeth Novotny, General Counsel, Mosaic Learning Center
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jeffrey Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Elena Mihaly, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 mins after Floor S. 40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
8:30 AM H. 536 - An act relating to education finance
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
9:30 AM House Floor
10 mins after Floor S. 40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities
Mark-up as time allows
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities
Mark-up
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES- Please email handouts to the committee assistant before your scheduled meeting date and bring 1 hard copy. Please write your name, organization, date and title on each document. With few exceptions, any documents you hand out to a committee, or send to a committee assistant, are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s webpage.
If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Shannon Esrich at 802-828-2256 or sesrich@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Energy and Technology
AGENDA
Room 41
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:15 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
- Caucuses
Immediately Following Floor Adjournment
12:00 PM Lunch
- Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Immediately Following Floor & Caucuses
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM CPG Process
Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Vermont Climate Action Commission
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM H. 338 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program and hydroelectric plants
Mathew Rubin, President, Vermont Independent Power Producers Association
Andrew Locke, Vice President, Vermont Independent Power Producers Association
9:30 AM S. 95 - An act relating to municipal utility capital investment
Walk-through
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM H. 513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont
Discussion of Amendment
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM H. 155 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program exemption for utilities
Introduction
Rep. Michael Yantachka, Sponsor
10:30 AM H. 337 - An act relating to energy transformation projects under the Renewable Energy Standard
- H. 339 - An act relating to energy efficiency programs and equipment powered by fossil fuels
Introductions
Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor
11:00 AM Break
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM Vermont Climate Action Commission
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 AM H. 513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont
Discussion of Amendment
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Renewable Energy
Discussion of Report
Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
Maria Fischer, Utilities Economic Analyst, Department of Public Service
ATTENTION WITNESSES- Please email handouts to the committee assistant before your scheduled meeting date and bring 2 hard copies. Please write your name, organization, date and title on each document. With few exceptions, any documents you hand out to a committee, or send to a committee assistant, are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s webpage.
If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Sarah Tewksbury at 802-828-2263 or stewksbury@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on General, Housing, and Military Affairs
AGENDA
Room 44
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:40 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
- Lunch and Caucuses
2:15 PM Bill Introductions:
As time allows
- H. 293 - An act relating to casino gaming
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
- H. 315 - An act relating to requiring clubs to file quarterly reports of break-open ticket sales
Rep. Maida Townsend, Sponsor
- H. 482 - An act relating to drink specials
Rep. Matthew Trieber, Sponsor
- Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:15 AM Bill Introductions:
- H. 322 - An act relating to family leave and insurance protections for organ donors
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
- H. 434 - An act relating to including the amount expended by an employer for health insurance in the determination of the minimum wage
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
- H. 431 - An act relating to prohibiting agreements that prevent an employee from working for the employer or an affiliate of the employer
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor
- H. 137 - An act relating to exemptions from the minimum wage
Rep. Mary E. Howard, Sponsor
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 min after Floor Bill Introductions:
As time allows
- H. 448 - An act relating to funding affordable housing initiatives
Rep. Peter Anthony, Sponsor
- H. 224 - An act relating to expediting evictions for owner-occupied rental properties
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
- H. 450 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Housing Incentive Program
Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor
3:45 PM H. 132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
Discussion of possible amendment
Rep. Robert LaClair, Sponsor
- Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM Housing
Briefing from Congressional Delegation
Pollaidh Major, Outreach Representative, Office of US Senator Patrick Leahy
Sheila Reed, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
Kevin Veller, Outreach Representative, Office of Congressman Peter Welch
10:00 AM H. 132 - An act relating to adopting protections against housing discrimination for victims of domestic and sexual violence
Proposed amendment
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kara Casey, Housing and Economic Justice Specialist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:00 AM Twin-state Paid Family Leave Plan
H. 107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Briefing update
Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
- Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 AM H. 530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Helm amendment
Rep. Robert Helm, Sponsor - Invited
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM House Floor
15 min after Floor Committee Meeting
TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM J.R.H. 1 - Joint resolution urging the President to issue an executive order and the Congress to enact a federal law prohibiting a U.S. nuclear first strike
Introduction and walk-through
Rep. Mary Sullivan, Sponsor
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES- Please email handouts to the committee assistant before your scheduled meeting date and bring one hard copy. Please write your name, organization, date and title on each document. With few exceptions, any documents you hand out to a committee, or send to a committee assistant, are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s webpage.
When coming to this Committee, please use unscented body and cosmetic products and refrain from using perfume, aftershave, or cologne.
If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Ron Wild at 802-828-3559 or rwild@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
Room 49
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:33 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
- Party Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor Convenes
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM S. 54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Walk - through
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM H. 292 - An act relating to town banners over highway rights-of-way
Amendment Introduction
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor
11:10 AM H. 304 - An act relating to legislative leave
Introduction
Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor
11:15 AM H. 143 - An act relating to appointing town agents
Introduction
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
11:30 AM H. 478 - An act relating to establishing a task force to study and consider a State apology and proposal for reparations for the institution of slavery
Introduction
Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
11:45 AM H. 469 - An act relating to reporting on data regarding State proceeds from civil asset forfeiture
Introduction
Rep. Felisha Leffler, Sponsor
- H. 493 - An act relating to prohibiting Vermont agencies from assisting the federal government in the collection of private electronic communications data
Introduction
Rep. Felisha Leffler, Sponsor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After House Floor H. 45 - An act relating to water supply rates
Introduction
Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor
Al Vogele, Town Manager, St. Albans Town
3:00 PM H. 53 - An act relating to disturbing the legislature
Introduction
Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
3:15 PM H. 49 - An act relating to municipal authority to regulate the possession, use, and manufacture of knives
Introduction
Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
3:30 PM H. 88 - An act relating to requiring a presidential candidate to disclose federal tax returns in order to be placed on the presidential primary and general election ballots
Introduction
Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:40 PM H. 422 - An act relating to notice of property tax appeals
Introduction
Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
3:50 PM Commission Discussion
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:30 AM Champlain Valley Dispensary
Tour
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:30 AM House Floor
Right After House Floor H. 376 - An act relating to creating the Public Safety Dispatch Study Committee
Introduction
Rep. Brian K. Savage, Sponsor
11:15 AM H. 378 - An act relating to incompatible local offices
Introduction
Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor
11:30 AM H. 444 - An act relating to ranked choice voting
Introduction
Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
Rep. Randall Szott, Sponsor
11:45 AM H. 509 - An act relating to designating Election Day as a State holiday
Introduction
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Sponsor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 426 - An act relating to the deadline to prepare local election ballots
Introduction
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor
If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Kelly O'Brien at 802-828-2267 or kobrien@leg.state.vt.us
ATTENTION WITNESSES- Please email handouts to the committee assistant before your scheduled meeting date and bring one hard copies. Please write your name, organization, date and title on each document. With few exceptions, any documents you hand out to a committee, or send to a committee assistant, are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s webpage.
House Committee on Health Care
AGENDA
Room 45
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 5:37 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
- Caucuses and Lunch
3:45 PM Discuss Senate Bills that Might be Referred to Committee
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:30 AM All-Payer Model
Background and status update
Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
- Break
- All-Payer Model
Continue testimony
Susan Barrett, J.D., Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
11:45 AM Childrens Inpatient Update
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health - Phone
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM Secure Recovery Residence Proposal (Middlesex)
Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Claudio Fort, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Jeffrey McKee, Psy.D., VP, Community & Behavioral Health Services, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Richard Courcelle, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Mental Health Services
10:10 AM Break
10:30 AM Secure Recovery Residence Proposal (Middlesex)
Continued testimony and committee discussion
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
4:00 PM Circles of Support and Accountability
Optional - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - The committee is invited to attend a screening of Coming Home, a new documentary by Bess O'Brien about Vermont's COSA (Circles of Support and Accountability), followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and Coming Home participants. The event will be held in the Pavilion Auditorium, 109 State Street, Montpelier.
4:30 PM Secure Recovery Residence Proposal (Middlesex)
Committee discussion
5:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:30 AM House Floor
15 min. after floor Secure Recovery Residence Proposal (Middlesex)
Committee discussion
- Adjourn
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If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Demis Martin at 828-2264 or demis@leg.state.vt.us
House Discrimination Prevention Panel
AGENDA
Room 10
March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/15/2019 12:58 PM
Friday, March 22, 2019
8:00 AM Committee Discussion
developing a policy
9:00 AM Adjourn
House Ethics Panel
This agenda has not yet been published.
House Sexual Harassment Prevention Panel
This agenda has not yet been published.
House Committee on Human Services
AGENDA
Room 46
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:23 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
Immediately following adjournment Caucuses
after caucuses Unused Drug Repository Report 2018
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Carrie Phillips, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
4:30 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM S. 14 - An act relating to extending the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need
Sen. Tim Ashe, Sponsor
Amerin Aborjaily, Associate General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
10:25 AM Committee Discussion
11:00 AM Prevention: Afterschool Programs
Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
Humberto Soriano, Pediatrician, Gastroenterology, Nutritionist, Hematologist, President, Chilean Society of Pediatrics
Michael Mann, Ph.D., Icelandic Centre for Social Research and Analysis Community Intervention Specialist, Associate Professor, Boise State University
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 mins after Floor Committee Discussion
4:30 PM Adjourn
9:00 AM S. 86 - An act relating to increasing the legal age for buying and using cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and other tobacco products from 18 to 21 years of age
Walk-through
Sen. Debbie Ingram, Reporter
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Prospero Gogo, Cardiologist and Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab at UVMMC, On Behalf of the Vermont Medical Society
Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Intensivist, University of Vermont Medical Center, On behalf of Vermont Medical Society
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office - Invited
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM Marijuana for Symptom Relief 2018 Report
Jeffrey Wallin, Director,Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
Amy Klingler, Member, Marijuana for Symptom Relief Oversight Committee
11:45 AM Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:30 AM House Floor
15 mins after Floor Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 14 - An act relating to extending the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need
Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM Adjourn
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House Committee on Judiciary
AGENDA
Room 30
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 8:22 AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:00 PM Caucuses
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM S. 18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
Walk-through and Testimony
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association - Written
Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
Seamus Duffy, Attorney, New England Cable & Telecommunications Association (NECTA)
Tim Wilkerson, Vice President & Policy Counsel, New England Cable and Telecommunications Association
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association - Written
Mark Heyman, General Counsel, Logic Supply
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Dean Thompson, Vice President, Enterprise Holdings - Phone
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
Continued Testimony
11:00 AM H. 330 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse
Donahue Amendment
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
11:45 AM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
3:00 PM H. 460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
Discussion about Fiscal Note and Backup Memo
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Theresa Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Vermont Judiciary
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM -
9:45 AM S. 37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
Walk-through and Testimony
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Emily Joselson, Board Member, Vermont Association for Justice
William Moore, President and CEO, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
James Bolduc, President, Bolduc Auto Salvage - Written
Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce - Written
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation - Invited
Ken Rumelt, Attorney, Vermont Law School
Elena Mihaly, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Chris Appel, Counsel, American Tort Reform Association
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
Continued testimony from above
11:45 AM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 Minutes After Floor Judicial Retention 101
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM Coming Home Screening
Pavilion Auditorium with Gov. Scott and Cabinet
6:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:30 AM House Floor
15 Minutes After Floor H. 419 - An act relating to criminal threatening
Walk-through of New Draft
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Adjourn
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House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife
AGENDA
Room 47
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:29 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Caucuses and Lunch
2:30 PM 19-0040 - An act relating to changes to Act 250
Ethan Allen Room.
Slate Quarries.
Craig Markcrow, Owner and President, Vermont Structural Slate Company
Richard Hill, Owner and CEO, Greenstone Slate Company
Beverly Tatko, Owner and Secretary, Sheldon Slate Products Company
Charles Brown, Owner and President, Brown's Quarried Slate Products Company
Kim Gaschel, Resident, West Pawlet
Lou Magnani, Resident, Wells - Phone
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM H. 357 - An act relating to prohibiting the wanton waste of wildlife
Walk-through and Testimony.
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Mark Scott, Wildlife Director, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Colonel Jason Batchelder, Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
10:30 AM 19-0040 - An act relating to changes to Act 250
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
- 19-0040 - An act relating to changes to Act 250
Mark-up.
Ethan Allen Room.
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 21, 2019
8:30 AM 19-0040 - An act relating to changes to Act 250
Forestry.
Anthony D'Amato, Professor and Director, Forestry Program, UVM
9:15 AM 19-1295 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State
Land Gain Tax Language
Room 10
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM 19-0040 - An act relating to changes to Act 250
Racial Equity.
Room 10.
Mikaela Osler, Resident, Jericho
10:15 AM S. 49 - An act relating to the regulation of polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking and surface waters
Walk-through.
Room 10.
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jen Duggan, Vice President/Director, Conservation Law Foundation
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 min. after Floor 19-1295 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State
Ethan Allen Room.
Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 19-0040 - An act relating to changes to Act 250
Ethan Allen Room.
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:15 AM H. 99 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products
Students from Shelburne
9:30 AM House Floor
10 min. after Floor 19-0040 - An act relating to changes to Act 250
Mark-up.
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM 19-0040 - An act relating to changes to Act 250
Committee Discussion of Slate Quarrying.
Mark-up.
Evan Meenan, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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House Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 43
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 11:25 AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM House Floor and Caucuses
15 min after Caucuses Bill Introductions:
As time allows
- H. 499 - An act relating to automobile insurance discounts for seniors
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor, Hartford - Invited
- H. 217 - An act relating to vehicle safety inspections
Rep. Matthew Hill, Sponsor, Wolcott
- H. 364 - An act relating to agreements between the State, railroads operating over State-owned railroad property, and third-parties
Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
- H. 239 - An act relating to distracted driving
Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor, South Burlington
- H. 277 - An act relating to increasing the gasoline and diesel taxes to fund electric vehicle infrastructure and efficient vehicle purchase assistance to Vermonters with low income
Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor, South Burlington
- H. 459 - An act relating to saliva testing
Rep. David Potter, Sponsor, City of Rutland
- H. 383 - An act relating to the creation of the pet vehicle registration plate
Rep. Brian K. Savage, Sponsor
4:40 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM H. 529 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Committee Discussion
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM S. 149 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and the Department of Motor Vehicles
Walk-through
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM Committee Discussion
10:50 AM Bill Introductions:
- H. 384 - An act relating to increasing the gasoline and diesel fee revenue to provide aid to municipalities for road infrastructure
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
- H. 391 - An act relating to municipal highway access standards for private roads and surfaces
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
- H. 380 - An act relating to school bus safety
Rep. Maida Townsend, Sponsor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
3:30 PM Adjourn
4:00 PM Field Trip
EV Demonstration at Department of Labor
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:30 AM S. 149 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and the Department of Motor Vehicles
Jennifer Pittsley, Acting Commissioner and Director of Special Programs, Department of Motor Vehicles
Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:45 AM Amendments to H.529
Committee discussion and vote on:
McCormack Amendment
Amendment As Recommended by H. Ways and Means
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM Adjourn
12:00 PM Vermont Truck and Bus Association Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 min after Floor TBD
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:30 AM House Floor
15 min after Floor TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
ATTENTION WITNESSES- Please email handouts to the committee assistant before your scheduled meeting date and bring 2 hard copies. Please write your name, organization, date and title on each document. With few exceptions, any documents you hand out to a committee, or send to a committee assistant, are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s webpage.
When coming to this Committee:
Please use unscented body and cosmetic products and refrain from using perfume, aftershave, or cologne.
If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Madeleine Boyce at 802-828-2262 or mboyce@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Ways and Means
AGENDA
Room 34
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:25 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:00 AM H. 82 - An act relating to the taxation of timber harvesting equipment
Rep. Thomas Bock, Co-Sponsor
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:15 AM H. 205 - An act relating to the regulation of neonicotinoid pesticides
Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM H. 249 - An act relating to additional Reach Up Program benefits
Rep. Marybeth Redmond, Member, House Committee On Human Services
Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, Department for Children and Families
Rep. Harold "Hal" Colston, Sponsor
10:00 AM FLOOR
11:20 AM H. 205 - An act relating to the regulation of neonicotinoid pesticides
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:40 PM H. 249 - An act relating to additional Reach Up Program benefits
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:55 AM H. 529 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Rep. Curt McCormack, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM 19-1232 - An act relating to the statewide education property tax yields and the nonresidential rate for fiscal year 2020
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association, VT Superintendents Association, VT School Boards Association, VT Principals' Association
Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
James Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:00 PM Caucus
3:30 PM H. 513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont
potential vote
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association - Phone
4:10 PM H. 439 - An act relating to the Home Weatherization Assistance Program
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Community Action Partnership, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Home Performance, Capstone Community Action
Warren Coleman, Attorney, MMR, Vermont Gas and Omya
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM 19-1295 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
10:15 AM H. 439 - An act relating to the Home Weatherization Assistance Program
Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Community Action Partnership, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM H. 107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
11:45 AM Veterinary Tax
Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
1:00 PM H. 513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont
possible vote
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM H. 529 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
possible vote
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:25 PM H. 205 - An act relating to the regulation of neonicotinoid pesticides
possible vote
1:45 PM 19-1295 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM H. 82 - An act relating to the taxation of timber harvesting equipment
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM H. 439 - An act relating to the Home Weatherization Assistance Program
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Warren Coleman, Attorney, MMR, Vermont Gas and Omya
3:15 PM 19-1295 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State
HIT Claims Tax Language
Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
3:20 PM H. 526 - An act relating to town clerk recording fees and town restoration and preservation reserve funds
Rep. John Gannon, House Committee On Government Operations - Invited
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
3:40 PM H. 439 - An act relating to the Home Weatherization Assistance Program
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Warren Coleman, Attorney, MMR, Vermont Gas and Omya
4:00 PM H. 107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
committee discussion
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM 19-1295 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State
Capital Gains
Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jake Feldman, Tax Research Statistician, Department of Taxes
Patricia Komline, Lobbyist, Vermont Independent Schools Association
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM H. 526 - An act relating to town clerk recording fees and town restoration and preservation reserve funds
possible vote
Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:10 AM H. 524 - An act relating to health insurance and the individual mandate
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council - Invited
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:20 PM H. 107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
4:25 PM 19-1295 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State
Fuel tax amendments
Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 AM H. 107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM FLOOR
After the Floor TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM 19-1295 - An act relating to changes that affect the revenue of the State
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
Room 26
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 12:04 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM Senate Floor
15 minutes after Floor School Nutrition Day
Faye Mack, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
Jaycie Puttlitz, Wellness Coordinator, Winooski School District
Heather Torrey, Assistant Director, Burlington School Food Project
11:45 AM H. 79 - An act relating to eligibility for farm-to-school grant assistance
Rosie Krueger, Assistant Director, Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
12:00 PM School Nutrition Day
Kathy Alexander, Food Service Director, Mount Abraham Unified School District and Addison Northwest School District
Doug Davis, Director, Food Service, Burlington School District
Alison Forrest, Brewster Pierce School
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
8:30 AM 19-0792 - An act relating to a committee bill that amends wetlands statutes to exempt certain farming activities from permitting or permitting fees
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marli Rupe, Agricultural Water Quality Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:00 AM Federal Farm Bill Update
Wendy Wilton, USDA Farm Service Agency
9:50 AM Break
10:00 AM Vermont Farm Bureau
Introductions and Issues
Ethan Allen Room
11:00 AM Rural Vermont
Introductions and Issues
Lt. Governor's office
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM Dairy Marketing
Henry Commack, Sales Manager, Kimball Brook Farm
10:00 AM H. 79 - An act relating to eligibility for farm-to-school grant assistance
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Rosie Krueger, Assistant Director, Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
10:30 AM S. 160 - An act relating to agricultural development
In House Agriculture and Forestry Committee.
Overview of bill
11:00 AM 19-0792 - An act relating to a committee bill that amends wetlands statutes to exempt certain farming activities from permitting or permitting fees
Committee discussion of latest draft
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 AM 19-0792 - An act relating to farming activities in wetlands
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marli Rupe, Agricultural Water Quality Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Ryan Patch, Deputy Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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If you have any questions and comments, please contact
Linda Leehman at 802-828-2233 or lleehman@leg.state.vt.us
Senate Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
Room 5
March 18, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 9:25 AM
Monday, March 18, 2019
1:00 PM No Committee Meetings Scheduled
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
1:30 PM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
FY 2020 Budget--Mental Health [HUMAN SERVICES]
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
2:15 PM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
FY 2020 Budget--State Treasurer/Retirement [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Will Kriewald, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM 19-0730 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
FY 2020 Budget--Corrections [HUMAN SERVICES]
Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
3:30 PM S. 32 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
Sen. Anthony Pollina
3:45 PM S. 164 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law
Sen. Philip Baruth
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 21, 2019
2:00 PM S. 146 - An act relating to substance misuse prevention
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM S. 94 - An act relating to expanding Medicaid beneficiaries’ access to dental care and establishing the VDent dental assistance program
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM S. 96 - An act relating to establishing a Clean Water Assessment to fund State water quality programs
and S.113 (Prohibition of Plastic Carryout Bags, Expanded Polystyrene, and Single-Use Plastic Straws)
Sen. Christopher Bray
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM S. 131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
Sen. Ann Cummings
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM S. 162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Sen. Randy Brock
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 22, 2019
1:00 PM Bills
(To Be Scheduled)
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
AGENDA
Room 27
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 1:09 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:00 AM H. 327 - An act relating to automatic renewal contract provisions
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Reporter
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM H. 26 - An act relating to restricting retail and Internet sales of electronic cigarettes, liquid nicotine, and tobacco paraphernalia in Vermont
Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Reporter
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Mark Levine, M.D., Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
10:30 AM H.13, An act relating to alcoholic beverages
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
- S.144, An act relating to establishing a single tax rate for revenues from the sale of spirits and fortified wines
Sen. Richard Westman, Sponsor
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Roberto Gonzalez, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
11:30 AM S. 162 - An act relating to promoting economic development
Sen. Brock's Amendment
Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM Paid Family Leave
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Reporter
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, The Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Department of Labor
Ashley Moore, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
Samatha Sheehan, Communication Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Paid Family Leave
Continued
Friday, March 22, 2019
8:45 AM S. 29 - An act relating to trade in covered animal parts or products
Students, Shelburne Community School
Ashley Prout McAvey, Master of Environment Management, Vermont for Wildlife
9:15 AM S. 15 - An act relating to unemployment compensation
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Sponsor
- TBD
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room 28
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 3:51 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:30 PM Student Data Privacy
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ryan Krieger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Charity Clark, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Vermont Attorney General
- - School Nutrition Day
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
Heather Torrey, Assistant Director, Burlington School Food Project
- - Governor's Appointments
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
1:00 PM Senate Floor
15 min after Floor Student Data Privacy
Committee discussion
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- - The Creation of a Tuition-Free Scholarship
Carlie Larrow, Student, Castleton University
Kendra Ross, Student, Castleton University
Ryan Heath, Student, Castleton University
Jeff Hazard, Student, Castleton University
Rowie Budde, Student, Castleton University
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Tom Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Thursday, March 21, 2019
1:00 PM Senate Floor
15 min after Floor H. 140 - An act relating to the State Advisory Panel on Special Education
Introduction by sponsor, walk-through by legislative counsel, and witness testimony
Rep. Kathryn Webb, Sponsor
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Troy McAllister, Chair, Special Education Advisory Council
Rachel Seelig, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Friday, March 22, 2019
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM S. 164 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law
CTE Pilot Project
Patricia Coates, Director of Government and External Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
Pat Moulton , President, Vermont Technical College - Invited
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Senate Committee on Ethics
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Senate Committee on Finance
AGENDA
Room 6
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 6:08 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:30 PM S. 58 - An act relating to the State hemp program
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management
1:45 PM S. 149 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and the Department of Motor Vehicles
Sen. Tim Ashe, Reporter
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:30 PM Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:45 PM Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM Break
3:45 PM S. 131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, AARP
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
4:15 PM S. 117 - An act relating to the therapeutic use of cannabis
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:30 PM S. 113 - An act relating to the prohibition of plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene, and single-use plastic straws
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
1:00 PM Senate Floor
10 min after the floor S. 58 - An act relating to the State hemp program
Discussion and Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ryan Patch, Deputy Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
` S. 160 - An act relating to agricultural development
Introduction and Walk-through
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM S. 131 - An act relating to insurance and securities
Review of possible floor amendment
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 PM S. 149 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and the Department of Motor Vehicles
Discussion and Vote
4:30 PM S. 117 - An act relating to the therapeutic use of cannabis
Jeffrey Wallin, Director,Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, AIDS Service Organizations
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office - Invited
5:00 PM S. 163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation
Discussion and Walk-through
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
Thursday, March 21, 2019
1:00 PM Senate Floor
25 min after the floor S. 161 - An act relating to housing investments
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Michael Sirotkin
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Graham Campbell, Fiscal Analyst, Tax and Revenue, Joint Fiscal Office
Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
` S. 117 - An act relating to the therapeutic use of cannabis
Review Committee Amendment and Vote
` S. 160 - An act relating to agricultural development
Discussion and Possible Vote
Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, WMPD Solid Waste Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
Friday, March 22, 2019
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM S. 161 - An act relating to housing investments
Testimony
Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, Travel Technology Association
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Senate Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
Room 4
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 3:43 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:15 S. 107 - An act relating to elections corrections
Proposal of amendment
Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Chittenden County
- S. 106 - An act relating to establishing the Municipal Self-Governance Program
Committee discussion
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jared Cadwell, Selectboard Chair, Fayston
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
Tim Meehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition of Sportsmen's Clubs
Teri Corsones, Chair, Mendon Planning Commission
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
3:00 PM 15 Minute Break
3:15 PM S. 143 - An act relating to the membership of the Vermont Municipal Employees’ System
Walk-through
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM S. 151 - An act relating to the Twin State Voluntary Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan
Walk-through
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance
Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
1:00 PM Senate Floor
After the Floor S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments
Walk-through
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
James Whitcomb, Major, Vermont State Police
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- TBD
Thursday, March 21, 2019
1:00 PM Senate Floor
After the Floor S. 153 - An act relating to creating the Vermont 250th Commission
Walk-through (Tentative - if time allows after the floor)
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 22, 2019
11:30 AM Senate Floor
After the Floor Charters
(As time allows)
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
AGENDA
Room 17
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:42 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:15 AM Introductions and Updates
Auburn Watersong, Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development, VT Agency of Humans Services
11:30 AM School Nutrition Day
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
Kathy Alexander, Food Service Director, Mount Abraham Unified School District and Addison Northwest School District
11:40 AM S. 7 - An act relating to the evaluation of social service integration with accountable care organizations
Discussion of Amendment
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Conor Kennedy, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM S. 7 - An act relating to the evaluation of social service integration with accountable care organizations
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Susan Barrett, J.D., Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
9:30 AM Prop 5 - Declaration of rights; right to personal reproductive liberty
Committee Discussion
10:15 AM Afterschool Programs
Humberto Soriano, President, Chilean Society of Pediatrics
Michael Mann, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Boise State University
Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
10:45 AM S. 73 - An act relating to licensure of ambulatory surgical centers
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Surgery Center
11:00 AM Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Workforce
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Dr. Patricia Prelock , Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Vermont
Dr. Nolan Atkins, Provost, Northern Vermont University
12:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM FY2020 Budget
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM S. 128 - An act relating to physician assistant licensure
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Christine O'Neill, MMSc, PA-C, President, Physician Assistants Academy of Vermont
Sarah Bushweller, P.A.
11:15 AM Health Care Workforce
Deborah Wachtel, DNP, MPH, APRN, Assistant Professor, UVM College of Nursing, Vermont Nurse Practitioners' Association
11:25 AM S. 31 - An act relating to requiring hospitals to provide certain financial information to patients and prohibiting surprise billing for emergency medical services
Possible amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Joe Benning, Sponsor
- S. 53 - An act relating to increasing the proportion of health care spending allocated to primary care
Possible amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Sponsor
- S. 73 - An act relating to licensure of ambulatory surgical centers
Possible amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
11:50 AM Prop 5 - Declaration of rights; right to personal reproductive liberty
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 AM H. 218 - An act relating to lead poisoning prevention
Rep. Carl Rosenquist, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
9:30 AM S. 117 - An act relating to the therapeutic use of cannabis
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM S. 53 - An act relating to increasing the proportion of health care spending allocated to primary care
Possible amendment
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Susan Barrett, J.D., Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
- S. 73 - An act relating to licensure of ambulatory surgical centers
Possible amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
11:00 AM Prop 5 - Declaration of rights; right to personal reproductive liberty
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Institutions
AGENDA
Room 7
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/19/2019 2:55 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM FLOOR
1:00 PM State Treasurer's Office
Bonding
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
2:00 PM Department of Buildings and General Services
Capital Bill: Mental Health Facilities
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Michael Kuhn, Design & Construction Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM Department of Mental Health
Capital Bill: Mental Health Facilities
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Health Care
Michael Kuhn, Design & Construction Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services
2:30 PM Department of Mental Health
Capital Bill: Mental Health Facilities
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Michael Kuhn, Design & Construction Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services
Thursday, March 21, 2019
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM Department of Mental Health
Capital Bill: Therapeutic Beds - UVM, Liberal Arts in Prison Program; UVM Health Network
Eve Hoar, Director of Strategic and Business Planning, UVM Health Network
Kathy Fox, Professor, Liberal Arts in Prison Program, University of Vermont
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Michael Kuhn, Design & Construction Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services
2:45 PM Department of Mental Health
Capital Bill: Secure Residential Beds - Rutland Regional Medical Center, Department of Building and General Services
Claudio Fort, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Richard Courcelle, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Mental Health Services
Dr. Jeffrey McKee, VP, Community & Behavioral Health Services, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Michael Kuhn, Design & Construction Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services
Friday, March 22, 2019
11:30 AM FLOOR
1:00 PM TBA
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Senate Committee on Judiciary
AGENDA
Room 1
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 11:13 AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:20 AM H. 19 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of a person in law enforcement officer custody
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs - Invited
Honorable Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
8:45 AM H. 511 - An act relating to criminal statutes of limitations
Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor, South Burlington
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Honorable Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM H. 7 - An act relating to second degree aggravated domestic assault
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Robert Lucas, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
Tracy Shriver, State's Attorney, Windham County State's Attorneys
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
12:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2019
8:45 AM H. 146 - An act relating to increasing the number of examiners on the Board of Bar Examiners from nine to 11 members
Rashida Butler, Office of Legislative Council
Keith Kasper, Chair, Board of Bar Examiners, Vermont Bar Association
9:15 AM Senate Amendments
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
10:30 AM Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
8:45 AM S. 99 - An act relating to spousal support and maintenance reform
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office - Phone
Anne Venture - Phone
Rick Fleming, Vermont Alimony Reform
Martin Feldman
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM TBD
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
Room 8
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/21/2019 4:22 PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
11:10 AM Weatherization for All
Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
Ed McNamara, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
12:00 AM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
8:30 AM Weatherization for All
Richard Faesy , Principal, Energy Futures Group, Inc.
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Home Performance, Capstone Community Action
Abby White, Director of Communications, Efficiency Vermont
Ludy Biddle, Executive Director, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont - Invited
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Thomas Murray, Vice President, Vermont Gas
10:00 AM Break
11:30 AM Toxic Substances
S. 55 Amendment
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jordan Gonda, Associate General Counsel Waste Management, ANR
12:00 AM Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM Toxic Substances
Committee Discussion and Possible Amendment to S.55
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
9:30 AM S. 170 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program and hydroelectric plants
Possible Committee Bill and Vote
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mathew Rubin, President, Vermont Independent Power Producers Association
Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
Andrew Locke, Vice President, Vermont Independent Power Producers Association
Warren Colman, MMR, Green Mountain Power
Melissa Bailey, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Representative, VPPSA
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM Community Scale Energy
Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Joel Stettenheim, President, Norwich Technologies
Gregg Beldock, President, Belrock Corp
Billy Coster, Director of Planning and Policy, Agency of Natural Resources
Chad Farrell, Principal, Encore Redevelopment
12:00 AM Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 AM S. 171 - An act relating to addressing climate change, increasing weatherization, and rating the energy performance of buildings
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Rep. R. Scott Campbell, < None >
9:30 AM Weatherization for All
Leslie Fieldler, VSECU
Helen Hossley, VT Realtors Association
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:30 AM Weatherization for All
Mat Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
11:30 AM Adjourn
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Senate Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 3
March 19, 2019 - March 22, 2019
Last Updated 3/20/2019 10:31 AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:00 AM Senate Floor
11:30 AM 19-0462 - An act relating to the Public Utility Commission’s jurisdiction over electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle charging tariffs
Committee Discussion
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM Committee Discussion
Act 250
Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:30 AM 19-0462 - An act relating to the Public Utility Commission’s jurisdiction over electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle charging tariffs
Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Marc Paquette, Section Chief Weights & Measures, Food Safety & Consumer Protection Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
John Cotter, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
12:00 PM Lunch
Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM Vermont Railway
Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Railway
9:30 AM H. 529 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Committee Review of Electric Vehicle Incentives and VW Settlement Fund Proposals
Daniel Dutcher, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
11:15 AM Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
9:00 AM Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
Ken Brown, Project Manager, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM 19-0462 - An act relating to the Public Utility Commission’s jurisdiction over electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle charging tariffs
Committee Discussion
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Nicole Lepre, Energy Policy Analyst, Renewable Energy Vermont
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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