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House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
AGENDA
Room 49 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 3:53 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-agriculture-food-resiliency-and-forestry.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor and Caucus
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Best Management Practices for the Use of Neonic Seeds and Pesticides Report Review
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Morgan Griffith, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:00 PM S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Joint Hearing with House Environment
Room 11
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:05 AM S. 45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
Paul Doton, Dairy Farmer and Board Chair, Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:20 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Bill Introduction
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter
Sen. Brian Collamore, Presenter
11:10 AM S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
CAFO Update
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:00 PM S. 45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
John Echeverria, Professor, Vermont Law and Graduate School
3:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM S. 45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
Becky Castle, Owner, Sisters of Anarchy Icecream
Alex Thibault, Farmer
10:00 AM S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM Ag Innovation Board Report
Morgan Griffith, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM S. 60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Ammendment Introduction
Rep. Edye Graning, Bill Reporter
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
11:00 AM RAP Testimony
Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
2:00 PM S. 45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
Heather Darby, Associate Professor, UVM Extension, Founding Member Northern Grain Growers Association
Josh Faulkner, Director, UVM Agricultural and Environmental Testing Lab, UVM Extension
3:00 PM Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Sydonia Axis Lary at slary@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
Room 9 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 3:23 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:00 AM H. 13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for home- and community-based service providers
Walk through of Senate proposed changes and straw poll
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Bill Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
- Break
10:00 AM FLOOR
- Lunch and Caucuses
1:00 PM Federal Funds
Department of Public Service
Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service
1:30 PM Break
2:00 PM Federal Funding
Child Development Block Grant
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:30 AM H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Walk through
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Esme Cole, Bill Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
10:05 AM Break
10:10 AM H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Committee amendment and vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM Break
11:30 AM Federal Funding
Vermont Humanities
Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM S. 60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Walk through
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:35 PM Break
2:55 PM H. 86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Walk through, amendment, and possible vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Ela Chapin, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Environment
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM S. 56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans
Walk through and possible vote
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Walk through of Senate proposed changes
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- Break
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
- TBD
- Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM Federal Funding
Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont
Yasmin Dwedar, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
Samuel Abel-Palmer, Executive Director, Legal Services Vermont
- TBD
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Erin Pedley at epedley@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
AGENDA
Room 35 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 12:29 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-commerce-and-economic-development.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:00 AM H. 398 - An act relating to the Vermont Economic Development Authority
Senate Proposal of Amendment Walk-through and Straw-poll Vote
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM Break
9:30 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Draft Walk-through
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM House Floor and Caucuses
- Lunch
1:00 PM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Amendment Draft Walk-through, Mark-up, and Testimony
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency - Zoom
3:00 PM S. 117 - An act relating to rulemaking on safety and health standards and technical corrections on employment practices and unemployment compensation
Amendment Draft Walk-through and Vote
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM Break
3:45 PM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Discussion and Straw-poll Vote
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM Municipal Technical Assistance Program Report
Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
9:45 AM Break
10:40 AM Quebec-Based Businesses Report
Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
11:30 AM Sister State Report
Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 Mins After the Floor Consulate General of Japan in Boston
Seiichiro Takahashi, Consul General, Consulate General of Japan in Boston
Yuki Asami, Consul, Economic Affairs, Consulate General of Japan in Boston
2:15 PM S. 69 - An act relating to an age-appropriate design code
Draft Walk-through
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM H. 208 - An act relating to consumer data privacy and online surveillance
Introduction
Rep. Monique Priestley, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
9:30 AM H. 208 - An act relating to consumer data privacy and online surveillance
Walk-through
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 Mins After the Floor S. 71 - An act relating to consumer data privacy and online surveillance
Walk-through
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
10 Mins After the Floor H. 160 - An act relating to creating a right to repair for medical devices
Walk-through
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Lunch
1:00 PM H. 161 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act
Walk-through
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Annagrace Oblak at aoblak@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
AGENDA
Room 34 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 2:24 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-corrections-and-institutions.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor & Caucuses
-- Lunch
12:30 PM S. 109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Proposed Language - Sentencing Reconsideration Working Group
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:50 PM Break
1:25 PM S. 36 - An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
Short Term Housing for Incapacitated Individuals in Vermont Correctional Facilities
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
2:10 PM H. 32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
New Draft, 4.1
Possible Vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Side-by-Side Comparison of House and Senate Versions
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Testimony - Senate Support of the Lake Champlain Walleye Association
Chad Lambert, President, Lake Champlain Walleye Association
Dylan Sickles, Fish Culture Operations Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
4:40 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM Chittenden Regional Correctional and Reentry Facility
Stakeholder Working Group Update
Sarah Robinson, MSW, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Kim Laroche, Director of Parent Child Center Services, Lund Center
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Rhoni Basden, Executive Director, VT Works for Women
Jayna Ahsaf, FreeHer Vermont Campaign Director, The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
11:00 AM Break
11:05 AM S. 109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Sections Related to Earned Time, Reduction of Term and VINE
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Poehlmann, J.D., Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
-- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:15 PM H. 294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor
Committee Discussion - List of Questions for DOC
-- Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM H. 32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
Testimony
Jason Braasch, Person with Lived Experience, Resident of Calais
10:00 AM H. 32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
Leslie Thorsen, RN,BBA, Master of Arts, Restorative Justice, Vermont Just Justice
11:00 AM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Senate Committee on Institutions Proposal for the Capital Bill
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Chair, Senate Committee on Institutions
-- Lunch
-- Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
-- Lunch
1:00 PM Forensic Facility
Renovations to River Valley Therapeutic Residence to Create Forensic Beds
Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
-- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Phil Petty at ppetty@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room M103 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:50 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-education.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Caucuses and Lunch
1:15 PM Act 78 of 2024
Updates on Afterschool and Summer Learning Grant Program
Johannes Haensch, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Manager, Agency of Education
Emanuel Betz, 21st Century Community Learning Center State Coordinator, Agency of Education
Beth Ann Miller, Director of Expanded Learning, Missisquoi Valley School District
Alyssa Hunt, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Brattleboro
Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
2:30 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:30 AM Committee Field Trip
Committee will visit the Central Vermont Career Center. Meeting will not be recorded.
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:05 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Student testimony
Isla Segal, Student, Woodstock Union Middle School
2:20 PM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Student testimony
Braeden Schuren Burns, Student, Main Street Middle School
Atticus Lawler, Student, U-32 Middle School
Isla Segal, Student, Woodstock Union Middle School
3:00 PM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Testimony from the Connecticut State Board of Education
Erin Benham, Vice Chair, Connecticut State Board of Education
3:30 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Kate Mobley, Dean of Enrollment and Community Relations, Community College of Vermont
Wilson Garland, Chief Information Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
9:30 AM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Walk-through and mark-up of new draft
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Testimony on district use of digital communications platforms
Meghan Baule, Director of Communications, Colchester School District
11:00 AM Independent School Approval and Quality Assurance Process
Lori Dolezal, Interim Director of Education Quality, Agency of Education
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor Special Education Spending
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. Hearing will be hosted in room 11 and livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
- Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
11:00 AM Special Education Spending
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. Hearing will be hosted in room 10 and livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
2:00 PM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Manny Van Fleet, Student, U-32 High School
Eddie McGrath, Student, Montpelier High School
- Adjourn
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Annie Gianni at agianni@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
AGENDA
Room 32 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:12 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-energy-and-digital-infrastructure.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
15 Minutes After Floor Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
2:00 PM Vermont Web Portal Board
Statute Introduction
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM Data management and sharing policies
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM Vermont Web Portal Board
Introduction and overview
Jim Lipinski, Director of Shared Services, Agency of Digital Services
Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
10:00 AM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
11:00 AM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
11:45 AM S. 50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration
Possible Amendment
Rep. Jim Harrison
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM Public Records Overview
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM Data management and sharing policies
Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles - Zoom
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM Municipal data management and sharing policies
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM Energy Equity
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:00 PM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
3:00 PM LIHEAP
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
10:30 AM Weatherization Workforce Capacity, Education, and Training
Cara Robechek, Deputy Director and Network Manager, Energy Action Network
Richard Faesy, Principal, Energy Futures Group
Will Schwartz, Workforce Development Manager, Efficiency Vermont
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM New Report: Fossil Fuel Sales in Vermont Through 2024
Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
Lena Stier, Data Manager and Research Analyst, Energy Action Network - Zoom
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Jack Locker at jlocker@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Environment
AGENDA
Room EA and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 3:46 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-environment.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor & Caucuses
- Lunch
1:05 PM H. 230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM Break
2:00 PM S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
This is a Joint Meeting with House Agriculture in Room 11 and will be livestreamed at: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-agriculture-food-resiliency-and-forestry.
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM H. 230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife
Andrea Shortsleeve, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Major Sean Fowler, Warden Service, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM H. 276 - An act relating to the designation of State wildlands
Susan Masino, Professor, Trinity College - Zoom
9:30 AM H. 86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM H. 230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM Federal Budget
Updates from the Agency of Natural Resources
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
10:20 AM H. 113 - An act relating to lakes in crisis and requirements for designation
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:35 AM S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Kate Logan, Chittenden-16
- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM S. 124 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets - Invited
9:30 AM H. 86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Amendment from House Appropriations
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- H. 230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM Infrastructure Bond Bank
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank - Invited
- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After floor TBD
- Lunch
1:15 PM TBD
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Anika Adams at aeadams@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on General and Housing
AGENDA
Room 31 and Zoom
April 27, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:02 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-general-and-housing.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
- Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 348 - An act relating to protecting workers from extreme temperatures in the workplace
Testimony and committee discussion
Cutis Clough, President, Teamsters Local 597
Bridget Quinn, Legislative Director, Teamsters Joint Council 10
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:40 PM H. 169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing
Potential amendment walk-through and committee discussion
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
TIF language introduction and walk-through
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Edye Graning, Vice Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM Break
11:10 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Testimony
Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:00 PM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Testimony and committee discussion
Nancy Owens, President, Evernorth
Julie Hance, Town Manager, Chester
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
4:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Walk-through and committee discussion
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes - Invited
10:00 AM Break
11:00 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Committee discussion and possible vote
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After the Floor S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Committee discussion and possible vote
3:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After the Floor S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Committee discussion and possible vote
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Committee Meeting
TBA
ATTENTION WITNESSES
Please email handouts to the committee assistant at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time. With few exceptions, any documents you send to a committee assistant are open to the public and may be posted to the committee’s web page.
Should you require accessibility services, please click here and note that requests should be made 48 hours in advance of testimony.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Magali Stowell Aleman at mstowellaleman@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
AGENDA
Room M106 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:26 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Caucuses and Lunch
1:00 PM S. 59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law
Discussion and mark-up
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:35 AM S. 56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans
Vote
9:40 AM Committee Discussion
Planning for Veterans Affairs Public Hearing
10:00 AM H. 506 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Charlotte
Testimony
Karen Frost, Petitioner, Charlotte
Lee Krohn, Select Board Chair, Charlotte - Zoom
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale
10:41 AM H. 233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants
Walk-through of draft 3.1 and testimony
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
11:05 AM H. 508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington
Introduction and walk-through
Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
4:00 PM Veterans Affairs Public Hearing
This is a joint public hearing with Senate Government Operations. It will be held in Room 11 and live-streamed on our Youtube channel.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:30 AM S. 59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law
Testimony and discussion
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs,, Meadow Hill Consulting
Christa Shute, Executive Director, NEK Broadband - Zoom
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM S. 59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law
Testimony
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM S. 23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections
Discussion
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
11:00 AM S. 59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law
Testimony
Lisa Loomis, Board President, Vermont Press Association
12:00 PM Lunch
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House Committee on Health Care
AGENDA
Room 42 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:26 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-health-care.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Caucuses & Lunch
1:00 PM S. 63 - An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board
Walk-Through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM S. 63 - An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
Michelle Sawyer, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board - Zoom
2:50 PM Break
3:00 PM S. 63 - An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board
Continued
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Health Information Exchange (VITL)
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Committee Discussion
10:00 AM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Mark-Up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM Break
11:00 AM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Mark-Up, Continued
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Mark-Up, Continued
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
3:35 PM Break
3:50 PM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Mark-Up, Continued
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM S. 63 - An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board
Owen Foster, J.D., Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
9:30 AM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
10:00 AM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Mark-Up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM H. 96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Walk-Through of Amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Mark Hengstler, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board - TBD
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBD
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House Committee on Human Services
AGENDA
Room 46 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:23 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Caucuses & Lunch
1:00 PM Oversight and Accountability
DAIL - Developmental Disabilities Services Division: Policy of Payments to Parents
Adult Services Division: Meals on Wheels
Dr. Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jason Pelopida, Adult Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
2:00 PM H. 46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
2:30 PM H. 120 - An act relating to the study and design of a long-term care trust fund
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM H. 46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Committee discussion and mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM Vermont Ethics Network
Report of Palliative Care and Pain Management Task Force
Cindy Bruzzese, MPA, MSB, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
Betsy Walkerman, President, Patient Choices Vermont
Amy Bruce, Executive Director, Patient Choices Vermont
11:10 AM Cannabis Control Board
Report pursuant to Section 11a, Act 166 of 2024
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Julie Hulburd, Commissioner, Cannabis Control Board
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM H. 143 - An act relating to establishing a support service program for individuals who are DeafBlind
Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living - Invited
Fred Jones, Director of Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
3:00 PM H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Review Amendment
Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Amendment Sponsor
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM H. 120 - An act relating to the study and design of a long-term care trust fund
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM H. 30 - An act relating to the use of seclusion and restraint on children and youth in the custody of the Department for Children and Families
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
10:30 AM H. 30 - An act relating to the use of seclusion and restraint on children and youth in the custody of the Department for Children and Families
Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
11:00 AM H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Holcombe Amendment
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Holcombe Amendment
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
- H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
House Appropriations Committee Amendment
Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Amendment Reporter - Invited
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor H. 46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Possible vote
- Reports Submitted to Committee
Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 143 - An act relating to establishing a support service program for individuals who are DeafBlind
Rene Pellerin, Resident, Waterbury
Cory Brunner, Senior Vice President, Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services
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House Committee on Judiciary
AGENDA
Room 30 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:30 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Witness testimony
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Mary Frost, Assistant Judge, Bennington County
Carolyn Partridge, Assistant Judge, Windham County
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lynda Marshall, Executive Director, Vermont Psychological Association
3:30 PM
J.R.S. 15 - Joint resolution supporting Vermont’s transgender and non-binary community and declaring Vermont’s commitment to fighting discrimination and treating all citizens with respect and dignity
Committee discussion and possible vote
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM H. 511 - An act relating to the admittance of federal immigration authorities into schools
Introduction, walk-through, and witness testimony
Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Pietro Lynn, Attorney, Lynn, Lynn, Blackman & Toohey, P.C. - Zoom
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association - Invited
11:30 AM H. 86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Straw poll vote
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor H. 193 - An act relating to a child and parent legal representation working group
Walk through and witness testimony
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VTPRC
3:45 AM S. 109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM Fair and Impartial Policing Oversight
Joint hearing with Senate Judiciary
Hearing will be held in Room 11 of the State House
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council - Zoom
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety - Zoom
James Pontbriand, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Sheriff Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 87 - An act relating to extradition procedures
Witness testimony
Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
3:30 PM S. 109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 87 - An act relating to extradition procedures
Committee discussion and possible vote
1:30 PM S. 109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Committee discussion and possible vote
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House Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 43 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:07 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:05 PM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 5, 8, 9
Amanda Churchill-Kipp, Policy and Practice Specialist, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division - Zoom
1:30 PM Act 135 of 2024
Verra Mobility
Lew Miller, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, Verra Mobility - Zoom
Victoria Ireton, Manager, State and Local Government Relations, Verra Mobility - Zoom
2:00 PM Break
2:17 PM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 8
Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living - Zoom
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
2:45 PM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 6, 25, 42
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:55 PM Break
3:17 PM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 15, 16, 17, 18, 44
Monica Allard, Co-founder, Vermont Queer Legal Professionals
4:08 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:02 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 16, 22, 23, 36, 43
John Rodgers, Lieutenant Governor, State of Vermont
Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:40 AM Break
9:47 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 38, 39, 40, 41
Lt. Paul Ravelin, VSP Safety Programs Unit Commander, Department of Public Safety
10:15 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Pouech Amendment
Lt. Paul Ravelin, VSP Safety Programs Unit Commander, Department of Public Safety
11:00 AM Break
11:07 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 38, 39, 40, 41,
Wes Ward, Owner, Wes Ward Auto Repair
11:20 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Committee Discussion
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Kostik, Director of Special Projects, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:15 PM Act 135 of 2024
Mandy Wooster, Executive Director of Policy Development, Department of Public Safety
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Colonel Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police - Zoom
3:00 PM Break
3:06 PM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Committee Discussion
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
4:05 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 11, 15, 16, 17, 18
Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Matthew Kostik, Director of Special Projects, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:20 AM Break
10:45 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43
Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Matthew Kostik, Director of Special Projects, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:15 PM H. 488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Fiscal Note Update
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Sec. 33
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM Break
3:30 PM H. 488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Legal Trails Briefing
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM H. 488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Updates to T-Bill from Senate
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
11:15 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Pouech Amendment
Bruce Burgess, President, Bicycle Holidays - Zoom
11:40 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Pouech Amendment
Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club Vermont
Jonathon Weber, Programs Director, Local Motion
David Ellenbogan, Volunteer Leader, Sierra Club
12:00 PM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Possible Vote
12:30 PM Adjourn (Tentative)
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House Committee on Ways and Means
AGENDA
Room 45 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 2:27 PM
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:00 AM FLOOR
after the floor Caucuses and Lunch
1:15 PM S. 51 - An act relating to the Vermont unpaid caregiver tax credit
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM H. 504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Rutland
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM Tax Increment Financing Districts
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes (11:00 AM)
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
after the floor S. 51 - An act relating to the Vermont unpaid caregiver tax credit
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM S. 117 - An act relating to rulemaking on safety and health standards and technical corrections on employment practices and unemployment compensation
possible vote
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM H. 504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Rutland
vote
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM Tax Increment Financing Districts
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes - Invited
11:45 AM S. 51 - An act relating to the Vermont unpaid caregiver tax credit
vote
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
after the floor Special Education Spending
Joint Hearing with House Education. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education livestream link.
Room 11
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00 AM TBA
9:30 AM FLOOR
after the floor Special Education Spending
Joint Hearing with House Education. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education livestream link.
Room 10
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tammy Kolbe, Ed.D., Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM Lunch
Senate Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
Room 28 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 2:49 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-agriculture.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
following Senate adjournment H. 484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Joseph Morel, Eastman Farm, Barnard
Christopher Piana, Fable Farm & Fermentory - Zoom
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Morel, Eastman Farm, Barnard
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:10 AM S.R. 14 - Senate resolution strongly urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expedite the establishment and implementation of an avian influenza vaccine national reserve and distribution system for small- and medium-sized poultry farms
committee discussion
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM Committee Discussion and Next Steps
- Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00 AM To Be Scheduled
- Adjourn
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 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:15 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1:00 PM H. 219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program
Walk-through and Possible Vote
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Reporter, Windham District
Sen. Robert Plunkett, Senator, Senate Committee on Institutions
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Walk-through and Possible Vote
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Reporter, Senate Committee on Institutions
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Technical Amendment Review
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
2:35 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
3:38 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Beck Amendment
Sen. Scott Beck, Senator, Sponsor
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
After Floor H. 481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Walk-though and Possible Vote
Sen. Anne Watson, Bill Sponsor, Senator
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office - Invited
Friday, May 2, 2025
1:00 PM Adjourn
No Meeting Scheduled
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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
AGENDA
Room 27 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 10:56 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:30 AM Credit Score Reporting
Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
11:40 AM H. 479 - An act relating to housing
Committee Discussion
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM H. 339 - An act relating to removing the repeal of 7 V.S.A. § 230
Introduction and Walk-through
Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce - Zoom
Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
9:30 AM H. 461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Emmett Avery, Coalition Manager, Vermont Paid Leave
10:00 AM Break
10:20 AM H. 461 - An act relating to expanding employee access to unpaid leave
Possible Vote
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM Break
10:45 AM H. 321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Possible Amendment
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Amy Lems, Board of Directors Member and Grant Administrator, Vermont Growers Association
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Member, Vermont Medical Society
Jessilyn Dolan, Co Founder, Green Mountain Patients' Alliance - Zoom
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM H. 34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
9:30 AM Workforce
Updates
Sabina Haskell, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Strategy and Development
Jay Bellows, State Workforce Development Board
10:00 AM Workforce
Employment Data Updates
Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Director, Department of Labor
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM H. 479 - An act relating to housing
Committee Discussion
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM H. 479 - An act relating to housing
Appeals
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00 PM H. 479 - An act relating to housing
Possible Vote
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM S.R. 11 - Senate resolution supporting warm and cooperative relations on the part of both the United States and the State of Vermont with Canada and urging President Trump to remove all tariffs that he has imposed against Canadian imports and to refrain from subsequently imposing any new tariffs against Canadian imports
Possible Vote
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM Adjourn
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room 28 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 6:21 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 PM Senate Floor
1:05 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Foundation formula scenarios applied to current districts.
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:35 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Walk-through of amendments
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Walk-through of Finance Proposal
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM Break
3:10 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Walk-through of amendments, continued
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:15 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Committee Discussion
4:50 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
3:35 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Walk-through of changes, discussion
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Oliver Olsen, Vermont Independent Schools Association
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senator Scott Beck, Caledonia District
4:50 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:20 PM Break
5:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Walk-through of financial proposal
Oliver Olsen, Vermont Independent Schools Association
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
6:15 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Discussion, mark-up
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Vote
- Adjourn
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Senate Committee on Finance
AGENDA
Room 6 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 4:55 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-finance.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1:30 PM H. 137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services
Walk-through
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel - Invited
- H. 137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services
Vote
2:15 PM H. 491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM Revenue Update
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM H. 481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Walk-through
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
4:10 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
3:35 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Testimony continued
Karen Lafayette, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
5:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
After floor H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Unknowns
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Property Classification and Reappraisals
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- H. 491 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate
Vote
Friday, May 2, 2025
1:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Testimony continued
Ryan Heralty, Superintendent of Lamoille South and Principal of Elmore School
Jeanne Albert, Ph.D., Steering Committee Member, Rural School Community Alliance
Alan Bjerke, Attorney, Burlington
Brian Maggiotto, Owner, Inn at Manchester
2:30 PM Regional Assessment Districts
H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Senate Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
Room 4 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 3:08 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-government-operations.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
2:00 PM H. 397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
3:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
4:00 PM Veterans Affairs Public Hearing
This is a joint public hearing with Senate Government Operations. It will be held in Room 11 and livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs.
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 1 - An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission
Committee Discussion
2:00 PM H. 397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM Vermont Youth Council
Witnesses TBD
3:00 PM H. 472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Vote
- Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM H. 474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law
Chelsea Magwire, Clerk, Orange County, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
1:30 PM Municipal Charters
- Adjourn
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
AGENDA
Room 17 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 11:23 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:30 AM H. 482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Mark-up
Nancy Kane, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Emerita, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM H. 482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Discussion and mark-up
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM Break
10:00 AM H. 91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee discussion and mark-up
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Beverly Boget, Director of Planning, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel (10:45 AM)
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:25 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM H. 482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Possible vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM H. 266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
Possible vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM H. 401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
Mark-up and possible vote
Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- H. 91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Discussion and mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM H. 238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Mark-up and possible vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dean Gilmore, Chair, Government Affairs Committee, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
David DiBiase, 2nd Vice President, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
Cindy Ell, President, The Firefighter Cancer Foundation
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00 AM H. 91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Discussion and mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:25 AM Adjourn
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Institutions
AGENDA
Room 7 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 8:07 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-institutions.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
2:00 PM H. 50 - An act relating to identifying underutilized State buildings and land
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Eric Pembroke, Director of Planning and Property Management, Department of Buildings and General Services
- H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Committee discussion
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
following adjournment H. 458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services
Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
- Adjourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
following Adjournment Governor's Appointees
Appointments to the Parole Board
- Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM H. 50 - An act relating to identifying underutilized State buildings and land
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 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 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 11:45 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-judiciary.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
11:25 AM H. 105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program
Mark-up, discussion, possible vote
Lisa Pepe, Youth Restorative Program Coordinator, Burlington Community Justice Center - Zoom
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:10 AM S. 148 - An act relating to expanding good samaritan protections concerning immigration
Witness testimony, mark-up
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Martin Diaz, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
11:45 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM Fair and Impartial Policing Oversight
Joint meeting hosted by House Judiciary Committee. This will be held in Room 11 and livestreamed on the House Judiciary YouTube Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary.
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council - Zoom
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety - Zoom
James Pontbriand, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Sheriff Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00 AM H. 27 - An act relating to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
Possible vote
Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM S. 148 - An act relating to expanding good samaritan protections concerning immigration
Committee discussion, possible testimony
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM Governor Appointments
Vote on Matthew Valerio as Defender General
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
Room 8 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/30/2025 12:58 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-natural-resources-and-energy.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
10:00 AM H. 396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
Peter Anthony, Citizen, Barre
10:15 AM H. 396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
10:30 AM H. 396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
Mark up and Possible Vote
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM H. 231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
11:15 AM S. 133 - An act relating to land use, housing, and brownfields
Sections 3 and 4
Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development - Invited
11:30 AM H. 231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
Mark up
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM Beck Amendment
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM Beck Amendment
Sen. Scott Beck, Senator, Sponsor
9:30 AM Break
10:00 AM H. 319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
New draft
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist
10:45 AM S. 139 - An act relating to the management of materials from packaging
Sen. Anne Watson, Bill Sponsor, Senator
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM H. 488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Sen. Scott Beck, Senator, Sponsor
11:30 AM S. 139 - An act relating to the management of materials from packaging
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
12:00 PM Ajourn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM H. 484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Beck Amendment
Sen. Scott Beck, Senator, Sponsor
9:25 AM H. 481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Harrison Amendment
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, Senator
10:00 AM S. 110 - An act relating to changes to Vermont’s air pollution and renewable energy laws
Introduction and Walk through
Sen. Terry Williams, , Sponsor
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM H. 484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM S. 32 - An act relating to providing a free fishing license to persons with developmental disabilities
Bill Introduction and testimony
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Addison County
Raymond Bapp, Citizen, Addison County
12:00 AM Adjourn
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00 AM H. 319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects
Mark up and Possible vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM S. 32 - An act relating to providing a free fishing license to persons with developmental disabilities
Walk through
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM H. 231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM H. 484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Accessory Business on Farms
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Jude Newman at jnewman@leg.state.vt.us
This agenda has not yet been published.
Senate Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 3 and Zoom
April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Last Updated 4/25/2025 3:10 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-transportation.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
- Committee Work Time
This will not be livestreamed
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:30 AM Agency of Transportation Updates
Crash Data Report
Mandy Shatney, Data Section Manager IV, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- TBA
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, May 2, 2025
- TBA
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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