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House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
AGENDA
Room 49 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 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 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor and Caucus
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 60 - An act relating to establishing the Farm Security Special Fund to provide grants for farm losses due to weather conditions
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Maddie Kempner, Policy Director, NOFA-VT
1:30 PM Break
1:40 PM S. 45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM Break
3:15 PM Review of Federal Dollars
Forest Parks and Recreation
Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
3:40 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM Small Farm Action Day
Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Katie Steere, Wild Earth Farm, Randolph
Samantha Langevin, Director of Partnerships and Community, Liberation Ecosystems
Joseph Morel, Eastman Farm, Barnard
Zachary Lizee, Cognizant Sparks LLC, Plainfield
Ben Wilcox, Farmer, Off Piste Farm
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM Neonicotinoid Legislation Overview
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM Neonicotinoid Field Trial Study
Heather Darby, Associate Professor, UVM Extension, Founding Member Northern Grain Growers Association
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM S. 45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
Jon Groverman, VNRC Policy & Water Program Director
Scott Sanderson, Director of Farm and Food, Conservation Law Foundation
Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:30 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:30 AM H. 326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
Christopher Sweezy, Region Director, RK Environmental Services
Blair Calder, President, Meal Kit Suppluy
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM S. 45 - An act relating to protection from nuisance suits for agricultural activities
Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
Frank Kampf, Bull Shed Farm, Cabot
Normand Thibault, Farmer
Alex Thibault, Farmer
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
4:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
11:00 AM H. 326 - An act relating to the regulation of the use of rodenticides
Rebecca Gooley, Scientist, UC Davis, Wisdom Goodworks
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 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 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 1:57 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM FLOOR
- Lunch and Caucuses
1:00 PM Federal Funding
Human Rights Commission
Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
1:30 PM S. 36 - An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
Walk through and vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:55 PM Break
2:00 PM Federal Funding
Substance misuse
Paul Daley, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM Federal Funding
Regional Planning Commissions
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
- Break
10:30 AM Federal Funding
Department of Economic Development
Department of Tourism and Marketing
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM Federal Funding
Agency of Natural Resources
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM Federal Funding
Department of Public Safety
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM Federal Funding
Agency of Education
Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
- TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM Federal Funding
Social Services Block Grant
Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Anna Swensen, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health
3:00 PM Federal Funding
SNAP, LIHEAP, and TANF
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
4:30 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM FLOOR
10:00 AM TBD
11:30 AM Federal Funding
Department of Labor
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Federal Funding
Child Welfare
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
- 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
Erin Pedley at epedley@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
AGENDA
Room 35 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 4:04 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-commerce-and-economic-development.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:00 AM Non-Profit Legislative Day
Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
Jill Diaz Martin, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
Renata Aylward, Communications Manager, Merck Forest and Farmland Center
Phoebe Zorn, Executive Director, Pride Center
Daniel Barlow, DPT, OCS, Executive Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
10:00 AM House Floor and Caucuses
- Lunch
1:00 PM H. 243 - An act relating to the regulation of business organizations
Walk-through of Senate Proposal of Amendment and Straw-poll Vote
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
Sen. Christopher "Chris" Mattos, Reporter
1:15 PM Break
1:30 PM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Charlie Baker, Secretary/Treasurer, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency - Zoom
2:30 PM Break
3:25 PM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM Act 181
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
10 Mins After the Floor S. 117 - An act relating to rulemaking on safety and health standards and technical corrections on employment practices and unemployment compensation
Mark-up and Possible Vote
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice - Invited
Friday, April 25, 2025
8:45 AM Meeting with Interns
Meeting with UVM Legislative Intern
Helen Argraves, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
9:30 AM House Floor
- Lunch
1:00 PM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
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
Annagrace Oblak at aoblak@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
AGENDA
Room 34 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:04 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-corrections-and-institutions.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor & Caucuses
-- Lunch
1:05 PM S. 109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Proposed Amendment Draft 1.2 - Pertaining to County Courthouse Capital Reserve Funds and Plans
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
2:10 PM H. 349 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont State Building Security Board
VSEA Weigh-in: State Employee Safety and Security in State Buildings
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
2:55 AM Break
3:10 PM H. 379 - An act relating to second look sentencing
Weigh-in on Bill
Petition Procedure and 15-year Minimum
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
-- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM H. 379 - An act relating to second look sentencing
Testimony
Alexandra Bailey, Chair, LWOP New England
10:00 AM H. 32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
Draft 1.2
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM H. 379 - An act relating to second look sentencing
Weigh-in- Victims' Perspective
Jennifer Poehlmann, J.D., Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
-- Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
10:00 AM Southeast State Correctional Facility
Background and History of the Property, Current Status, Future Use
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
John Austin, Wildlife Division Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Chris Bernier, Wildlife Biologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
-- Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
-- 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 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:50 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-education.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Caucuses and Lunch
1:30 PM H. 130 - An act relating to expanding the membership and duties of the Advisory Council on Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention in Schools
Walk-through
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:50 PM Break
2:15 PM H. 130 - An act relating to expanding the membership and duties of the Advisory Council on Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention in Schools
Rebecca McBroom, Chair, Harassment, Hazing and Bullying Advisory Council
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
3:20 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:15 AM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Walk-through and committee discussion
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Harris Strokoff, MD, Psychiatrist and Medical Director, NCSS, Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist, Green State Psychiatry
10:30 AM Committee Meeting TBA
11:00 AM H. 497 - An act relating to student freedom of expression rights in school-sponsored media in approved independent schools and postsecondary schools
Walk-through and introduction
Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Testimony on cell phone use during emergencies
Sunni Eriksen, School Safety Program Manager, Vermont School Safety Center
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
3:00 PM Committee Discussion
Agenda planning
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:30 AM Committee Meeting TBA
11:30 AM H. 54 - An act relating to cell phone-free schools
Testimony from the Vermont Superintendents Association
Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor Committee Meeting TBA
- Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor Committee Meeting TBA
11:30 AM Adult Education and Literacy Advocacy Day
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Student testimony. Joint hearing with Senate Education Committee. Hearing will be hosted in room 11 and livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
- 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 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 5:30 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-energy-and-digital-infrastructure.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
15 Minutes After Floor Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM State of Vermont IT Funding
Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
10:00 AM H. 121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service
Paul Goodman, Attorney, Center for Accessible Technology
11:00 AM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:00 PM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM Weatherization
Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency - Invited
10:00 AM H. 121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service
Sean Gonsalves, Senior Reporter, Editor, and Researcher, Institute for Local Self-Reliance
11:00 AM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Matt Bushey, Architect, American Institute of Architects - Invited
11:30 AM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects - Invited
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:00 PM H. 11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services
Committee Discussion and Testimony Review
3:30 PM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Enrique Bueno, Senior Engineer, ePlus Buildings
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
11:00 AM S. 50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration
Committee Discussion and Vote
12:00 PM Lunch
1:45 PM H. 181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
Craig Peltier, Director of Asset Management and Project Design, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board - Invited
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 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:46 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-environment.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor & Caucuses
- Lunch
1:15 PM Integrating Vermont's Environmental Justice Act into the DEC's State Revolving Fund Program.
Liz Curry, Principal, Commonland Solutions - Zoom
Jeremiah Ward, Cooperative Development Specialist, Cooperative Development Institute - Zoom
1:45 PM Break
2:00 PM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Review
Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Abbey Duke
3:15 AM Break
3:20 PM H. 230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
Discussion
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Hannah Smith, Associate General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife
3:45 PM H. 86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Discussion
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM Committee Field Trip
Chittenden County Solid Waste Materials Recycling Facility
- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor H. 230 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife
Discussion and vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
After Floor H. 86 - An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources
Discussion and vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM TBD
- Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
10:30 AM 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 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:37 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-general-and-housing.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
- Caucuses
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Prop 3 - Declaration of Rights; right to collectively bargain
This public hearing will be held in room 10
3:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM S. 125 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and collective bargaining rights
Testimony
Joseph McNeil, Chief Labor Negotiator, State of Vermont
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Judy Desrochers, Director of Finance, J.A. McDonald, Inc.
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety, Department of Labor
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After the Floor S. 125 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and collective bargaining rights
Committee discussion
3:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM H. 169 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing
Committee discussion and mark-up
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM S. 127 - An act relating to housing and housing development
Committee discussion and mark-up
Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
11:00 AM Committee Meeting
Discussion of S.127 and H.169
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After the Floor Prop 3 - Declaration of Rights; right to collectively bargain
Committee discussion and possible vote
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 125 - An act relating to workers’ compensation and collective bargaining rights
Walk-through and mark-up
Sophie Zdatny, 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
Magali Stowell Aleman at mstowellaleman@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
AGENDA
Room M106 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 2:56 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Caucuses and Lunch
1:00 PM H. 10 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre
Straw-poll on Senate Proposal of Amendment
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:05 PM H. 376 - An act relating to the creation of the Treatment and Recovery Fund and the labeling and taxation of alcoholic beverages
Introduction and walk-through
Rep. Kate Nugent, Sponsor
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM Secretary of State
Testimony on federal election directives
Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:30 AM S. 59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law
Testimony
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM H. 233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants
Walk-through
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
Thursday, April 24, 2025
10:00 AM H. 505 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
Testimony
Chris Violette, Town Manager, Barre Town - Zoom
10:30 AM H. 504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Rutland
Testimony
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Witnesses TBD, City of Rutland
11:00 AM S. 56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans
Testimony
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
2:30 PM Vermont Youth Council
2025 recommendations
Astrid Longstreth, Climate Change Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council - Zoom
Taryn Burns, Education Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council - Zoom
Nisha Hickok, Equity & Anti-Racism Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council - Zoom
Claire Zandstra, Youth Mental Health Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council - Zoom
Aiden Otterman, Youth Voice Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council - Zoom
3:00 PM S. 56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans
Testimony
Brigadier General Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
Major General Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard - Zoom
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Lunch
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
Autumn Crabtree at acrabtree@leg.state.vt.us
House Committee on Health Care
AGENDA
Room 42 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:04 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-health-care.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 PM Caucuses & Lunch
1:00 PM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 8 and 9
Christopher Koller, President, Milbank Memorial Fund - Zoom
Alena Berube, PhD Student, Health Policy, and Clinical Practice, The Dartmouth Institute / GMCB
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
2:45 PM Break
3:00 PM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 8 and 9, continued
Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Alicia Cooper, Ph.D., Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM Health Care Sustainability
This is a joint hearing with the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare. It will be hosted in Room 11 and livestreamed to the Senate Health and Welfare Youtube Channel.
Jessica Holmes, Ph.D., Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Tom Frank, President and CEO, North Country Hospital
Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
Robert Adcock, President & CEO, Springfield Hospital
Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Fran Hodgins, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM Act 115 of 2024
Updates
Lynn Stanley, Exective Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter - Zoom
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs 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
Section 10
William Dempsey, Health Data Officer, Agency of Human Services
Lindsay Kill, Deputy Director of Health Systems Data & Analytics, Green Mountain Care Board
Witness TBD, Vermont Health Information Exchange (VITL) - Invited
Witness TBD, Vermont Health Care Uniform Reporting and Evaluation System (VHCURES) - Invited
Witness TBD, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid - Invited
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Budget Updates
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Section 10
David Murman, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board - Invited
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Witness TBD, Healthfirst, Inc. - Invited
Witness TBD, Vermont Care Partners - Invited
Witness TBD, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England - Invited
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 11, 14, and 16
Susan Barrett, J.D., Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
- S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Sections 12, 13, and 15
Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Alicia Cooper, Ph.D., Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Section 7
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Witness TBD, MVP Health Care - Invited
Witness TBD, Cigna Health Care - Invited
Witness TBD, Department of Financial Regulation - Invited
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform
Hillary Wolfley, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
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House Committee on Human Services
AGENDA
Room 46 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:06 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Caucuses & Lunch
1:00 PM Oversight and Accountability
DCF - Update on Justice-Involved Youth
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
2:15 PM H. 46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Richard Page, M.D., Dean, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
2:35 PM H. 46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
Committee discussion
Natalie Weill, Public Health Policy Advisor
2:40 PM S. 36 - An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
Committee discussion and review amendment
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor of Amendment
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM H. 120 - An act relating to the study and design of a long-term care trust fund
Walk-through
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM 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
Rep. David Yacovone, Representative, Morristown - Invited
10:30 AM H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
11:00 AM H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Erin Roche, Vermont Director, First Children's Finance
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Mark-up and possible vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM VSEA Members Regarding DCF
Witnesses TBD - Invited
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor H. 248 - An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Mark-up and possible vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After House Floor TBD
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBD
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House Committee on Judiciary
AGENDA
Room 30 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:31 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
12:00 AM Lunch
1:30 PM S. 36 - An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
Introduction
Rep. Doug Bishop, Representative
2:00 PM 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
3:00 PM S. 109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM S. 12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records
Witness testimony
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
Kristina Lynch, Kaye Consulting, LLC
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Tucker Jones, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
12:00 AM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records
Witness testimony
Sheriff Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
James Pontbriand, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM S. 12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records
Witness testimony
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity - Invited
Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
Robin Joy, Director of Research, Crime Research Group
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Floor
After Floor S. 87 - An act relating to extradition procedures
Witness testimony
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs - Invited
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor S. 87 - An act relating to extradition procedures
Committee discussion and possible vote
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM S. 12 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records
Witness testimony
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families - Invited
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families - Invited
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities - Invited
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living - Invited
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House Rules Committee
AGENDA
Last Updated 4/17/2025 10:07 AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
4:00 PM Appointment to the House Discrimination Prevention Panel
Committee Discussion and Vote
4:30 PM Adjourn
House Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 43 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 8:13 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM House Floor
After Floor Field Trip
The Committee will not be meeting to accommodate a field trip to see in progress and completed projects from the Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM Break
11:15 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
12:00 PM Lunch
15 Minutes After Floor S. 123 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles
Pouech Amendment
Rep. Phil Pouech, Sponsor
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM S. 46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations
Introduction
Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
9:10 AM S. 66 - An act relating to motor vehicle noise, exhaust modifications, and engine compression brakes
Introduction
Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
9:20 AM H. 500 - An act relating to automated license plate recognition systems
Introduction
Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
9:30 AM H. 503 - An act relating to delaying the requirements of the Advanced Clean Truck rule
Introduction
Rep. Chris Keyser, Sponsor
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM S. 46 - An act relating to the taxation of vehicles used for forestry operations
Professional Logging Contractors Northeast
Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
Rep. Jed Lipsky, Representative
10:45 AM Act 135 of 2024
Verra Mobility
Lew Miller, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, Verra Mobility - Invited
11:30 AM Lunch
After Floor Act 135 of 2024
Vermont State Police
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Colonel Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
Mandy Wooster, Executive Director of Policy Development, Department of Public Safety
4:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM House Floor
After Floor TBD
12:00 PM Adjourn
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House Committee on Ways and Means
AGENDA
Room 45 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 1:05 PM
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:00 AM FLOOR
after the floor Caucuses and Lunch
1:00 PM H. 483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM H. 364 - An act relating to approval of the annexation of property by the Village of Swanton
vote
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM H. 483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
Rep. Jed Lipsky, Member
Sen. Joseph "Joe" Major, Member - Invited
Gary DeGasta, Chairperson, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
Henry Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont Military Department
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM H. 483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
June Heston, Widow, Brigadier General Michael Heston - Invited
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
after the floor H. 483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association - Invited
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association - Invited
Kieth Brunner, Political Organizer, American Federation of Teachers, VT - Invited
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM TBA
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
after the floor H. 483 - An act relating to the expansion of existing income tax credits
vote
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:00 AM H. 377 - An act relating to the local media advertising tax credit
9:15 AM H. 486 - An act relating to homestead declarations and the property tax credit
Rep. David Durfee, Sponsor of the bill
9:30 AM FLOOR
after the floor Tax Increment Financing Districts
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
David White, President, White & Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors, Inc.
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
12:00 PM Lunch
Senate Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
Room 28 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:49 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-agriculture.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
The Senate Agriculture Committee will not meet today.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM H. 484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM Rural Vermont Annual Small Farm Action Day
Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Katie Steere, Wild Earth Farm, Randolph
Samantha Langevin, Director of Partnerships and Community, Liberation Ecosystems
Joseph Morel, Eastman Farm, Barnard
Zachary Lizee, Plainfield
Ben Wilcox, Off Piste Farm
11:30 AM Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM To Be Scheduled
12:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:00 AM Dairy Delivers Report
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
11:15 AM 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 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 4:33 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
1:00 PM H. 218 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund
Walk-Through and Vote
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Positions Proposal
Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Possible Language Change Review
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Language Changes
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Senate Changes
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Committee Discussion and Possible Straw Poll
4:20 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
2:00 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Senate Changes
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Possible Vote
Thursday, April 24, 2025
After Floor H. 488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Walk-though and Possible Vote
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 25, 2025
1:00 PM TBD
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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
AGENDA
Room 27 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 2:23 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
10:30 AM Non-Profit Legislative Day
Martin Hahn, Director, Common Good Vermont
10:45 AM H. 34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont
Workforce: Military Recruitment
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Major General Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 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
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
9:30 AM H. 321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
John Rodgers, Lieutenant Governor, State of Vermont
Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
Jessilyn Dolan, Co Founder, Green Mountain Patients' Alliance
Dave Silberman, Director, Vermont Cannabis Action Fund - Invited
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM S.R. 12 - Senate resolution reaffirming the friendship between the State of Vermont and Taiwan and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tim Tierney, Director of Recruitment and International Trade, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM H. 34 - An act relating to workforce leadership in Vermont
Workforce: Military Recruitment
Brian Carpenter, BG(R) and Former Member, Vermont Workforce Development Board
June Heston, Widow, Brigadier General Michael Heston
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:45 AM S. 90 - An act relating to employee privacy protections
Introduction and Walk-through
Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Government Operations
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM S. 128 - An act relating to eliminating certain exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime, including the tipped minimum wage; increasing the minimum wage; and requiring that inmates receive the minimum wage for work performed
Introduction and Walk-through
Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Government Operations
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM H. 479 - An act relating to housing
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:00 AM Adult Education
Brian Kravitz, Development and Outreach Director, Central Vermont Adult Education
9:30 AM S. 34 - An act relating to lowering the rate of increase for mobile home lot rents
Julia Curry, Advisor to Manufactured Home Co-operatives, Cooperative Development Institute
Stuart Bennett, CUBB Properties - Zoom
Nawar Kareem, Fernwood Manor, Bolton - Invited
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM H. 479 - An act relating to housing
Land Banks
Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development - Invited
James Tischler, State Land Bank Authority - Zoom
Joseph Rivet, State Land Bank Authority - Zoom
11:15 AM Adjourn
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Education
AGENDA
Room 28 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 4:07 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Flor Diaz-Smith, President, Vermont School Boards Association
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
Jamie Kinnarney, Superintendent, White River Valley Supervisory Union
Nicol Whalen, Vice Chair, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Board
Dr. Cheryl Charles, Ph.D, Chair, Westminster School Board
3:35 PM H. 480 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Walk-through of changes and committee discussion
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tina Zuk, Government Relations Regional Lead, American Heart Association
4:05 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM Education Actual Costs for K-6, 7-8, and High School
Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:30 PM Tax Weights and Spending Weights
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM Foundation Formula
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
- Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Student testimony. Joint hearing with House Education Committee. Hearing will be hosted in room 11 and livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel. https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-education
3:15 PM H. 480 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Possible Vote
3:45 AM Committee Discussion
- Adjourn
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Senate Committee on Finance
AGENDA
Room 6 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 4:09 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-finance.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
1:30 PM H. 96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Walk-through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM H. 488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Walk-through
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- H. 488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Vote
2:45 PM H. 206 - An act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code
Amendment
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Testimony
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association - Zoom
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Heather Bushey, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials - Zoom
Flor Diaz-Smith, President, Vermont School Boards Association
4:20 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Supplemental Spending
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Brigham Refresher
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- H. 96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need
Vote
- H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Committee Discussion
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Walk-through
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office - Invited
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office - Invited
2:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Property Valuation
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
3:30 PM H. 454 - An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems
Testimony
Karen Lafayette, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors - Invited
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
Linda Sherman, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association - Invited
Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Brian Maggiotta, Owner, Inn at Manchester
Friday, April 25, 2025
1:00 PM H. 137 - An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services
Possible vote
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Senate Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
Room 4 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:10 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-government-operations.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:30 PM H. 1 - An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ben Kinsley, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont
2:00 PM S. 145 - An act relating to collective bargaining for Assistant Attorneys General
Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
2:35 PM H. 474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
1:00 PM 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
Hercules Liotard, Board Member, American Massage Therapy Association - Vermont Chapter
2:30 PM H. 397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
Sarah Henshaw, LeARN Coordinator, Lamoille Area Recovery Network
Paige Hartsell, Executive Director, Kingdom United Resilience & Recovery E?ort
Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
1:30 PM
S. 98 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
11:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM Committee Discussion
TBD
- Adjourn
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
AGENDA
Room 17 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 1:51 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
10:40 AM H. 401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
Mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Vermont Department of Health
Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:25 AM H. 91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee discussion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
11:40 AM H. 13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for home- and community-based service providers
Proposed amendment
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM Health Care Sustainability
This is a joint hearing with the House Committee on Health Care. It will be hosted in Room 11 and livestreamed to the Senate Health and Welfare Youtube Channel.
Jessica Holmes, Ph.D., Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Tom Frank, President and CEO, North Country Hospital
Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
Robert Adcock, President & CEO, Springfield Hospital
Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Fran Hodgins, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM H. 266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program
Mark-up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, April 24, 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
Mark-up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM H. 91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee discussion and mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:00 AM H. 238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Mark-up
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM H. 91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program
Committee discussion and mark-up
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- H. 401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments
Possible vote
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:20 AM Committee Discussion
Introduction to Hazel Health
Sean Bradley, Community Engagement and Government Relations Manager, Hazel Health
11:30 PM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Institutions
AGENDA
Room 7 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 5:47 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-institutions.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
1:00 PM H. 458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services
Introduction, walk-through
Rep. Kathleen James, Sponsor, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Committee discussion
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
1:45 PM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Request for funding from the Vermont State Colleges
Dr. Elizabeth Mauch, Dr, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
2:00 PM Break
2:10 PM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Committee discussion, mark-up, and possible vote
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Will Anderson, Budget and Management Analyst, Department of Finance and Management
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:20 PM Break
3:25 PM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
4:35 PM Break
4:45 PM H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
15 minutes after the Floor adjourns H. 219 - An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program
Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
3:00 PM Protecting Personal Information of Certain Public Servants
Overview of H.342
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- H. 494 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Committee discussion
- Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1:00 PM Senate Floor
- Legislative IT Update
Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
- Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
11:30 AM Senate Floor
- TBD
- 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 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 11:25 AM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-judiciary.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
10:35 AM H. 105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program
Testimony
Meg Rizzo, Executive Director, Washington County Diversion Program
Kelly Ahrens, Youth Restorative Programs Manager, Burlington Community Justice Center
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
11:00 AM Governor Appointments
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:20 AM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM H. 105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs (9:00 AM)
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
- H. 44 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing impaired driving
Possible vote
9:30 AM H. 342 - An act relating to protecting the personal information of certain public servants
Testimony
Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Matt Adkisson, CEO, Atlas Data Privacy - Invited
- Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- TBD
- Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, April 25, 2025
- TBD
- Adjourn
11:30 PM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
Room 8 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 3:57 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-natural-resources-and-energy.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
10:00 AM H. 481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM H. 481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Serenity Wolf, Ciitzen
11:00 AM H. 481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Mark up
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM H. 125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
Steven Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Scott Dolan, Agriculture Weights & Measures Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:15 AM H. 125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
9:30 AM H. 125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
10:15 AM H. 231 - An act relating to technical corrections to fish and wildlife statutes
Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife
11:00 AM H. 481 - An act relating to stormwater management
Possible Vote
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM H. 125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition
Mark-up
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 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
10:00 AM Act 250 History and Municipal Appeals Process
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM H. 479 - An act relating to housing
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on General and Housing
11:00 AM TBD
12:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:00 AM S. 133 - An act relating to land use, housing, and brownfields
Walk through
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM H. 396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM TBD
11:00 AM TBD
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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Senate Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
Room 3 and Zoom
April 22, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Last Updated 4/22/2025 12:05 PM
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-transportation.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:30 AM Senate Floor
10:45 AM S. 4 - An act relating to maintenance and use of legal trails
Committee Discussion
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Adjourn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM Medicaid Transport
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
Anthony Knox, Blueprint Project Manager, Randolph Health Service Area - Zoom
Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors - Zoom
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM Agency of Transportation Updates
Outcomes of Winter Maintenance Budget
Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:30 AM S. 4 - An act relating to maintenance and use of legal trails
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM Adjourn
1:00 PM Senate Floor
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 AM H. 488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Adjourn
11:30 AM Senate Floor
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