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House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
AGENDA
Room 49 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 2:35 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-agriculture-food-resiliency-and-forestry.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch and Caucuses
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:30 AM Collective Bargaining Rights
Introduction to S.102
Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on General and Housing
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM S. 301 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee Discussion
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM Collective Bargaining Rights
Committee Discussion of S.102
Judith Dillon, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
3:30 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:30 AM Collective Bargaining Rights
Committee Discussion S.102
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM S. 301 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Committee vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel - Invited
11:00 AM Collective Bargaining Rights
Committee Discussion S.102
Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:15 PM Collective Bargaining Rights
Committee discussion S.102
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Jumping Worms Update
Mark Ferguson, Wildlife Biologist, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
2:15 PM Collective Bargaining Rights
Committee Discussion of S.102
Liz Medina, Executive Director, AFL- CIO
Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice - Invited
3:00 PM Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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Sydonia Axis Lary at slary@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
Room 11 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 11:07 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM FLOOR
- Lunch and Caucuses
1:05 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Beck Amendment
Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor of the Amendment
1:30 PM Break
1:40 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Beck Amendment - Straw Poll
1:45 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
11:20 AM H. 861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone
Senate proposal of amendment walk through and straw poll
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:05 AM S. 120 - An act relating to postsecondary schools and sexual misconduct protections
Walk through and vote
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Walk through of Senate changes - Base and One-times
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:30 PM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Walk through of Senate Changes - Language
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:10 AM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Straw poll on Senate changes
9:15 AM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Walk through of Senate Changes - Language
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:35 AM Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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Erin Viera at eviera@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
AGENDA
Room 35 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 1:50 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-commerce-and-economic-development.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:00 AM Everyone Eats
Chris Meyer, Co-Adminstrator and Special Projects Coordinator, Everyone Eats
Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
10:00 AM House Floor
- Lunch and Caucuses
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
8:15 AM Field Trip
The House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development is on a field trip this morning. The trip will not be livestreamed.
1:00 PM House Floor
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM H. 659 - An act relating to captive insurance
Cryptocurrency kiosks
Larry Lipka, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, CoinFlip
Ethan McClelland, Government Relations Director, Bitcoin Depot
Mark Smalley, Chief Compliance Officer, Bitcoin Depot
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
- Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:00 AM Taipei Economic and Cultural Office of Boston
Charles Liao, Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
Wellington Shih, Deputy Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
9:20 AM Committee Discussion
Discussion with intern
Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
9:30 AM House Floor
10 Mins After Floor Data Privacy
Jim Hall, President and CEO, The Vermont Country Store
Rob Bean, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, Orvis
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Data Privacy
Testimony on data privacy developments in other States
Margaret O'Neil, State Representative, Maine
Sara Love, State Delegate, Maryland
Collin Walke, Former State Representative, Oklahoma
Whitney Westerfield, State Senator, Kentucky
Daniel Zolnikov, State Senator, Montana
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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Andrew Hegarty at ahegarty@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
AGENDA
Room 34 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 1:45 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-corrections-and-institutions.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
-- Caucuses and Lunch
After the Floor Committee Meeting
If Time Allows, Topic to be Determined
-- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:10 AM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Walk-through of Bill as Reported by House Committee on Judiciary
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:20 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Weigh-in and Testimony
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Testimony, Proposed Language
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
3:15 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:20 AM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Committee Discussion
9:55 AM Break
10:10 AM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Draft 1.1, Further Proposal of Amendment
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
--After the Floor S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Draft 1.2, Further Proposal of Amendment
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
12:25 PM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Review and Possible Vote
12:30 PM Lunch
-- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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Phil Petty at ppetty@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room 9 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 1:47 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-education.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Lunch and Caucuses
- House Floor Convenes
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:01 AM S. 167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on Section 1 and Section 3
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
9:55 AM S. 304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Committee discussion
Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:39 AM State Board of Education
Committee discussion on the history of the State Board of Education
Krista Huling, Former Chair, State Board of Education
11:30 AM S. 304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Scott Farr, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:35 AM S. 204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion
10:00 AM S. 167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on Section 7
Retta Dunlap, Home School Advocate, Vermont Home Education Network
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
10:35 AM Break
10:48 AM S. 304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
11:15 AM S. 204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Meagan Roy, Former Chair of the Act 173 Advisory Group, Superintendent, Washington Central Unified Union School District
11:45 AM S. 204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:10 PM S. 204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion
Abby Roy, School Psychologist, Essex
Aliyah Ivy Leake, Legislative Page, Vermont General Assembly
Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
3:40 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:00 AM Education Finance
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. This hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube.
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM House Floor
11:23 AM S. 167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on section 4 and section 5
Ted Fisher, Director of Policy Strategy and Outreach, Agency of Education
12:00 PM Lunch
1:03 PM S. 167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on section 4
Debora Steinerman, President and Cofounder, Vermont Holocaust Memorial
Maya Sobel, Student, University of Vermont, Member, Vermont Holocaust Memorial
Rachel Feldman, Member, Vermont Jewish Alliance
1:46 PM S. 204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Walk-through and mark-up
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Annie Gianni at agianni@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Environment and Energy
AGENDA
Room EA and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 12:31 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-environment-and-energy.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
8:45 AM S. 254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
Introduction and walk-through
Sen. Anne Watson, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
10:00 AM Break
10:10 AM S. 254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
George Kerchner, Executive Director, The Rechargeable Battery Association
Todd Ellis, Managing Director, Call 2 Recycle
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM Break
11:10 AM S. 254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
Jennifer Holliday, Director of Public Policy and Communications, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Todd Ellis, Managing Director, Call 2 Recycle
Lelande Rehard, Policy & Programs Senior Associate, Product Stewardship Institute
Allison Crowley, Lobbyist, Household and Commercial Products Association
Michael Gruber, Senior Vice President, Household and Commercial Products Association
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
11:50 AM Committee Discussion
S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission - Stebbins Amendment
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM S. 258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Justin Lindholm, Former Fish & Wildlife Board Member
John Rodgers, Former Senator
Devin Brennan, Student, Vermont Law School
Fred Bird, Manager of Northeastern States, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM S. 258 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
William Sargent, Former Deputy Game Warden
Michelle Lute, Co-Director, Wildlife for All
Trevor Bunnell, Citizen
Patrick Berry, President & CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Alex Smith, Member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 253 - An act relating to building energy codes
Walk-through
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Co-sponsor
Andrew Brewer, Government Relations Specialist, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
3:10 AM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
11:30 AM S. 254 - An act relating to including rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products under the State battery stewardship program
Vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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Will Marlier at wmarlier@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on General and Housing
AGENDA
Room 31 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 1:39 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-general-and-housing.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
- Lunch and Caucuses
- House Floor
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:15 AM S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Richard Nelson, Co-owner, Nelson Farms, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
Almy Landauer, Adult Services Specialist, South Burlington Public Library
Samuel Rheaume, Self Advocate, Hardwick
Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Sarah London, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:15 AM S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Committee discussion and mark-up
Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
Al Gordon O’Connell, Partner, Pyle Rome, General Counsel, VSEA
- Committee Meeting
TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 min after Floor S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Committee discussion and mark-up.
As Floor time allows
Stephen Ellis, Director, Paul Frank and Collins, PC
Craig Becker, Senior Counsel, AFL- CIO
- Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
10 min after Floor S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Discussion
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM S. 102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights
Discussion and mark-up
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. David Durfee, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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Ron Wild at rwild@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
AGENDA
Room 10 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 2:47 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:05 AM S. 310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Mark-up and vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter
Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
9:45 AM H. 885 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Berlin
Vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM Homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Review of Beck Amendment to H.887
Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:10 AM House Floor
- Caucuses and Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:00 AM S. 220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Walk-through and testimony
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
Oceana Wilson, President, Vermont Library Association
Mary Danko, Vice President, Vermont Library Association
10:28 AM S. 183 - An act relating to reenvisioning the Agency of Human Services
Testimony and review of work done by House Human Services
Rep. James Gregoire, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
11:00 AM Break
11:11 AM H. 886 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of South Burlington
Introduction, walk-through, testimony
Rep. Kate Nugent, Sponsor
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Anne LaLonde, Member, Charter Committee, South Burlington
Elizabeth Fitzgerald, City Councilor, Former Member of Charter Committee, Former School Board Member, South Burlington
11:40 AM Civil Air Patrol
Lt. Col. Scott Lowe, Vermont Wing Director of Aerospace Education, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
Kale Bushee, Cadet Captain, Bennington Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
Tori McNamara, Cadet Chief Master Sargent, Springfield Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:10 AM H. 886 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of South Burlington
Vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- H. 503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Mark-up and vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM S. 96 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Testimony
Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Leona Watt, Chair, Legislative Committee, Vermont State Employees Association
11:00 AM Break
11:23 AM H.R. 18 - House resolution calling on Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore to resign from office
Discussion and vote
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 min after Floor An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Review H.629 Senate Proposal of Amendment
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Break
2:57 PM H. 503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Committee discussion
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:10 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
15 min after Floor S. 159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Introduction and walk-through
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- H. 503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Review new draft and possible vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:17 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 55 - An act relating to authorizing public bodies to meet electronically under Vermont’s Open Meeting Law
Testimony
Kate Larose, Pandemic Equity Coordinator, Vermont Center for Independent Living
1:27 PM H. 503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Committee discussion
1:37 PM Break
1:45 PM 24-0691 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)
Introduction, walk-through and testimony
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- H. 503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Possible Vote
2:45 PM Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Andrea Hussey at ahussey@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Health Care
AGENDA
Room 42 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 2:37 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-health-care.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
- Lunch & Caucuses
1:00 PM House Floor
* No House Committee on Health Care Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:00 AM S. 98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs
Committee discussion and vote
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Susan Barrett, J.D., Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Break
10:30 AM S. 192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes
Committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM Designated and Specialized Services Agencies
Howard Center
Kelly Deforge, President, Board of Trustees, Howard Center
Bob Bick, M.A., Chief Executive Officer, Howard Center
Sandy McGuire, MBA, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Howard Center
Beth Holden, MS, LADC, LCMHC, Chief Client Services Officer, Howard Center
Simha Ravven, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Howard Center
Matt McNeil, Ed.D., Director of Evaluation and Outcomes, Howard Center
Catarina Campbell, M.Ed., Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Howard Center
- Break
10:45 AM Designated and Specialized Services Agencies
Upper Valley Services
Gloria Quinn, Executive Director, Upper Valley Services
Ellen Malone, Director of Quality, Upper Valley Services
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
15 Minutes after Floor S. 192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes
Committee discussion and vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Designated and Specialized Services Agencies
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont
George Karabakakis, Executive Director, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS)
Anne Bilodeau, Chief Operations Officer, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS)
Kate Lamphere, Chief Clinical Services Officer, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS)
Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
3:00 PM Adjourn
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Clare Neal at cneal@leg.state.vt.us
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House Committee on Human Services
AGENDA
Room 46 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 12:24 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor
- Lunch and Caucuses
1:00 PM House Floor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:00 AM S. 186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities
Mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Security Briefing
Will not be livestreamed
Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM S. 302 - An act relating to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk
Bill introduction
Sen. Terry Williams, Reporter of Bill, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:15 AM S. 302 - An act relating to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk
Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Darryll Rudy, Person with Lived Experience, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Barbara Edelman, Family Member, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Rhonda Williams, Chronic Disease Prevention Chief, Department of Health
Tiffany Smith, Dementia Services Coordinator, Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living
10:35 AM S. 186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities
Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
10:40 AM Break
10:50 AM S. 186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
11:20 AM S. 186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities
Mark-up and potential vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities
Committee discussion
3:00 PM H. 573 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Mary Nadon Scott, Rare Disease Patient, Northfield, VT
Danelle Birong, Family Member of Rare Disease Patient
Sharon Radtke, Rare Disease Patient, Milton, VT
Mike Dowling, Rare Disease Patient, Colchester, VT
Carolyn Sheridan, National Organization for Rare Disorders
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
11:30 AM S. 186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities
Committee disucssion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:20 PM Lunch
1:30 PM S. 186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities
Committee discussion and potential vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
ATTENTION WITNESSES
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House Committee on Judiciary
AGENDA
Room 30 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 12:03 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:15 AM S. 209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers
Vote on Amendments
Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:25 AM H. 40 - An act relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a condom
Vote on Senate Proposal of Amendment
9:30 AM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Ben Novogroski, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch & Caucuses
4:30 PM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Vote
Ben Novogroski, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:05 AM S. 58 - An act relating to public safety
Testimony
Dr. Lindsey Hornickel, Director, American Veterinary Medical Association
9:30 AM S. 259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- Break
10:05 AM S. 259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
12:00 PM Lunch
12:50 PM S. 259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
Vote
- H. 563 - An act relating to criminal motor vehicle offenses involving unlawful trespass, theft, or unauthorized operation
Straw Poll on Senate Proposal of Amendment
1:00 PM House Floor
3:30 PM S. 58 - An act relating to public safety
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:10 AM S. 196 - An act relating to the types of evidence permitted in weight of the evidence hearings
Vote
Ben Novogroski, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM S. 58 - An act relating to public safety
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
Jean Murray, Director, Housing for Everyone Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
- Break
11:05 AM S. 58 - An act relating to public safety
Nikki Duran, Family Services Supervisor, Department for Children and Families, VSEA
Jason Conety, VSEA Labor Management Committee
Trissie Casanova, LICSW, Chair of the Labor Management Committee, Vermont State Employees Association
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:10 PM S. 58 - An act relating to public safety
Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
3:30 PM S. 58 - An act relating to public safety
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
11:30 AM S. 195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
Straw Poll on House Committee on Corrections & Institutions Proposal of Amendment
Alice Emmons, Chair, House Corrections and Institutions
- S. 58 - An act relating to public safety
Vote
- Adjourn
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House Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 43 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 11:16 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 AM House Floor followed by lunch and caucuses
- House Floor
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
8:15 AM Field Trip
The House Committee on Transportation is on a field trip this morning.The trip will not be livestreamed
1:00 PM House Floor
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM Heating Systems in Agency of Transportation buildings
Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation - ZOOM
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM Complete Streets
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
- Mobility Services Guide
Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
- Mobility and Transportation Innovative (MTI) Grant Program
Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles; EV Infrastructure Fee
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
- Committee Discussion
11:00 AM Statutory Youth DUI; Proposed Statutory CHanges
Evangeline James, Esq., Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
3:00 PM S. 309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM House Floor
11:15 AM S. 309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels
Possible vote
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Adjourn
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House Committee on Ways and Means
AGENDA
Room 45 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 11:20 AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:00 AM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
amendments
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Melanie Carpenter, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Chris Taylor, Co-sponsor of amendment
Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Sponsor of the Amendment
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor of the Amendment
10:00 AM FLOOR
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:00 AM PVR Update on Act 68 of 2023 Reappraisal Study
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
Justin Eimers, Assessment Advisor, International Association of Assessing Officers
10:00 AM S. 305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission
Gregg Farber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
Rep. Avram Patt, Reporter of the Bill, House Energy and Technology
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems
vote
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM H. 861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone
Senate proposal of amendment
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
11:15 AM S. 213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
after the floor Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM H. 629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Senate proposal of amendment
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:50 AM S. 310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:45 AM H. 885 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Berlin
vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ture Nelson, Town Administrator, Berlin
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:05 AM S. 310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
11:30 PM S. 213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety
committee amendment
vote
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM H. 629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Carol Dawes, Clerk-Treasurer, Barre City, Co-chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association Legislative Committee
2:25 PM H. 629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
Alan Bjerke, Attorney, Burlington
2:45 PM S. 310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency
HWM amendment
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM S. 259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery
vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:00 AM Education Finance
Joint hearing with House Education
meeting will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means channel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:28 AM H. 629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales
vote
9:30 AM FLOOR
12:00 PM Lunch
Senate Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
Room 28 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 11:23 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-agriculture.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
The Senate Committee on Agriculture is not meeting today.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:00 AM H. 81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM Break
10:55 AM Committee Discussion
11:00 AM Committee Adjourns
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM H. 877 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
- H. 614 - An act relating to land improvement fraud and timber trespass
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM Committee Adjourns
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:00 AM H. 81 - An act relating to fair repair of agricultural equipment
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM H. 614 - An act relating to land improvement fraud and timber trespass
possible vote
9:50 AM Break
10:25 AM Cannabis Update
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
11:10 AM Break
11:15 AM H. 706 - An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
consideration of amendment from Sen. Lyons
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:25 AM Committee Adjourns
11:30 AM Senate Floor
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Linda Leehman at lleehman@leg.state.vt.us
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Senate Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
Room 5 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 2:24 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
2:00 PM H. 882 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment
Introduction
Sen. Russ Ingalls, Reporter, Senate Committee on Institutions
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM H. 706 - An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
Introduction and Vote
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
4:10 PM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Committee Amendment Discussion
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
12:50 PM H. 883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Amendments
Sen. Becca White, Sponsor, Senate Government Operations Committee
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM Senate Floor
3:15 PM H. 72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
Introduction and Vote
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:50 PM H. 847 - An act relating to peer support provider and recovery support specialist certification
Introduction and Vote
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM H. 882 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment
Committee Amendment and Vote
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
- Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:40 PM H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy
Introduction and Vote
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:50 PM H. 289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Introduction and Vote
Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
- Adjourn
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Hannah Gottschalk at hgottschalk@leg.state.vt.us
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
AGENDA
Room 27 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 11:32 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
8:30 AM H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy
Walk-through and vote
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM H. 612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Walk-through
Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
10:40 AM H. 612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Testimony
Dave Silberman, Member, Steering Committee, Vermont Cannabis Action Fund
Sam Bellevance, CEO, Sunset Lake CBD
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM H. 55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance amendments
Walk-through and mark-up
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 25, 2024
8:30 AM H. 867 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing alcoholic beverages and the Board of Liquor and Lottery
Walk-through
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM H. 867 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing alcoholic beverages and the Board of Liquor and Lottery
Testimony
Charles Martin, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Chief Skyler Genest, Senior Director of Licensee Operations, Department of Liquor and Lottery
LT Brandon King, Executive Officer, Compliance and Enforcement, Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
Amy Spear, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:15 AM S.R. 18 - Senate resolution affirming the importance of the friendship and strong bilateral relationships between the United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) and between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) and supporting Taiwan’s greater participation in more multinational organizations
Walk-through and vote
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM H. 55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance amendments
Walk-through and vote
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 26, 2024
8:30 AM H. 704 - An act relating to disclosure of compensation in job advertisements
Testimony and mark-up
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
9:15 AM H. 867 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing alcoholic beverages and the Board of Liquor and Lottery
Final walk-through and vote
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM H. 612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Walk-through and mark-up
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM H. 55 - An act relating to miscellaneous unemployment insurance amendments
Committee discussion
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Magali S. Aleman at MStowellAleman@leg.state.vt.us
Senate Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room 28 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 4:01 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
2:00 PM Secretary of Education Confirmation Hearing
Please feel free to submit written testimony to committee assistant Morgan Feldmann. The Hearing can be viewed live at: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education
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Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
3:50 PM Committee Discussion of Secretary Saunders
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
4:05 PM Discussion of Secretary Saunders
Vote
4:15 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Section 1 Walk-through
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:45 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Section 1 Discussion
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Thursday, April 25, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
3:10 PM H. 874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM H. 874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Committee discussion on Community Schools
3:40 PM H. 871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:55 PM Committee Report on Zoie Saunders
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:36 PM H. 630 - An act relating to boards of cooperative education services
Kim Oliveria, Executive Director, Vermont Learning Collaborative
Stephanie Betit-Hancock, Director of Student Support Services, Windham Central Supervisory Union
Andrew Haas, Superintendent, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
2:10 PM Report To The Senate On Secretary Zoie Saunders
Review and Vote
3:06 PM H. 871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Vote
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:16 PM S. 203 - An act relating to the appointment of State Board of Education members
Discussion on adding S.203 to Misc. Education Bill
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM H. 887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation
Section 1
Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM S. 203 - An act relating to the appointment of State Board of Education members
Vote on adding S.203 to the Misc. Education Bill
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Senate Committee on Finance
AGENDA
Room 6 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 3:01 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-finance.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
1:30 PM Committee Meeting
H. 606 - An act relating to professional licensure and immigration status
Walk-through and vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM H. 657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Discussion and markup
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM H. 657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
David Healy, Board Member, CVFiber
2:30 PM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
2:45 PM H. 279 - An act relating to the Uniform Trust Decanting Act
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM H. 766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts
Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
- H. 657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Discussion and possible vote
4:30 PM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Discussion of possible amendment
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Discussion and possible vote
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, April 25, 2024
3:00 PM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
3:45 PM H. 289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
David Blittersdorf, CEO & Founder, AllEarth Renewables
Friday, April 26, 2024
1:30 PM H. 657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees
Markup
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
2:15 PM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Walk-through
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Discussion and possible vote
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Zane Buckminster at zbuckminster@leg.state.vt.us
Senate Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
Room 4 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 2:51 PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:35 PM H. 622 - An act relating to emergency medical services
Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony
Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Will Moran, Director for Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Injury Prevention, Vermont Department of Health
Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
2:50 PM Break
3:20 PM An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)
Testimony on DR 24-0691
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Gary Hoadley, Director of Labor Relations, Vermont State Employees Association
4:45 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
4:05 PM H. 794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Walk-through of Amendment
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:10 PM H. 622 - An act relating to emergency medical services
Walk-through of Amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:15 PM Break
4:20 PM H. 622 - An act relating to emergency medical services
Vote
- H. 794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Vote
4:30 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
1:00 PM Senate Floor
3:10 PM H. 644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
4:00 PM H. 875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Walk-through of New Draft
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:40 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:45 PM H. 585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs
Introduction and Walk-through
Rep. Michael McCarthy, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM Break
2:05 PM H. 869 - An act relating to approval of the merger of Brandon Fire District No. 1 and Brandon Fire District No. 2
Introduction and Walk-through
Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM Break
2:35 PM H. 870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM H. 644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Vote
2:50 PM Adjourn
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
AGENDA
Room 17 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 11:14 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
8:30 AM H. 661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures
Mark-up and possible vote
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
9:00 AM An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Overview
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
- An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Testimony
Dr. Linda Klumpers, Founder, Cannify
Dr. Libby Stuyt, Addiction Psychiatrist, Colorado
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society
10:30 AM An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy
Overview of H.121
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Tom Mann, Manager, State Government Relations, American Telemedicine Association
11:30 AM H. 766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts
Introduction of proposed amendment
Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM S. 25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Walk-through of House amendment
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason Group
11:00 AM H. 661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures
Vote
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:25 AM H. 870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Walk-through of naturopathic language
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
11:40 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:00 AM H. 121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy
Walk-through of HIPPA language
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM H. 766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts
Walk-through of proposed amendment by Senator Kitchel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
10:50 AM S. 189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and social service provider safety
Walk-through of House amendment
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM S. 25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Continued overview
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:30 PM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Institutions
AGENDA
Room 7 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 1:50 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-institutions.
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 882 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment
Consideration of Amendment
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Kate Eberle, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Buildings and General Services
1:45 PM Adjourn
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Linda Leehman at lleehman@leg.state.vt.us
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Senate Committee on Judiciary
AGENDA
Room 1 and Zoom
April 23, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 12:26 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-judiciary.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:00 AM H. 780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM H. 780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments
Testimony
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Eleanor Spottswood, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
David Silver, Attorney
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM H. 173 - An act relating to prohibiting manipulating a child for the purpose of sexual contact
Mark-up and Committee Discussion
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM H. 173 - An act relating to prohibiting manipulating a child for the purpose of sexual contact
Committee Discussion
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM H. 655 - An act relating to qualifying offenses for sealing criminal history records and access to sealed criminal history records
Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM Break
9:35 AM H. 645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice
Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rachel Jolly, CEDO Assistant Director, Community Justice Center
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
10:00 AM S. 209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers
Walk-through of House Changes
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM H. 878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
AGO Language
Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM H. 878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Testimony on Baruth Amendment
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Jessica Dow, Impacted Citizen, Essex
Colonel Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:35 AM H. 878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Committee Discussion
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:00 AM H. 876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws
9:15 AM Overdose Prevention Sites
The Committee will be Looking at Sections of H.72
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM H. 876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
Jayna Ahsaf, FreeHer Vermont Campaign Director, The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls
Tiffany Harrington, Organizer, FreeHer
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
Room 8 and Zoom
April 22, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Last Updated 4/26/2024 11:13 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-natural-resources-and-energy.
Monday, April 22, 2024
1:00 PM H. 289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard
Committee Discussion and Vote
Bob Atchinson, Citizen, Windham County
Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
David Blittersdorf, CEO & Founder, AllEarth Rail
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM Adjourn
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:30 AM Senate Floor
12:00 AM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:00 AM Combined Sewer Overflow Grants
Information on the methodology for grant selection
Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
William Wilson, Environmental Engineer Water Investment Division, VT DEC
9:30 AM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:00 AM Break
11:37 AM Updates
Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 AM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Committee Discussion -Amendment
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
10:30 AM Break
12:00 AM Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:00 AM H. 687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use
Amendment. Committee Discussion and Vote
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:30 AM Break
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Rules Committee
AGENDA
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are live streamed here
April 24, 2024
Last Updated 4/24/2024 8:24 AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
After the Floor Committee Discussion
Senate Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 3 and Zoom
April 24, 2024
Last Updated 4/25/2024 9:57 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-transportation.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
11:00 AM H. 868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Amendment discussion
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Joseph Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM H. 868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Section 30, Proposed Central Garage Location
Ture Nelson, Town Administrator, Berlin
Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
11:55 AM H. 868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
E-Bike Incentive Program Update
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:45 AM H. 868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Amendment discussion
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
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