Senate Committee on Judiciary

 

AGENDA

 

Room 1 and Zoom

February 17, 2026 - February 20, 2026

Last Updated 2/20/2026 11:53 AM

 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at

https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-judiciary.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

9:30 AM                   Senate Floor

 

10:30 AM                   S. 193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Walk Through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

11:55 AM                   Adjourn

 

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

9:15 AM                   S. 193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Mark-Up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

10:00 AM                   S. 183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Discussion

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office

 

10:15 AM                   PR.4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

Discussion and Vote

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor

 

10:30 AM                   Break

 

11:00 AM                   S. 151 - An act relating to special motions to strike in an action arising from unpaid volunteer work for a nonprofit organization or governmental entity

Mark-up and Possible Vote

Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

11:35 AM                   Adjourn

 

1:00 PM                   Senate Floor

 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

9:00 AM                   S. 193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services

Jon Murad, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health - Invited

 

10:05 AM                   Adjourn

 

10:30 AM                   Joint Assembly

Election of VSC Trustees and Adjutant and Inspector General

 

 

1:00 PM                   Senate Floor

 

Friday, February 20, 2026

9:00 AM                   S. 186 - An act relating to jurisdiction of the Criminal Division over plea agreements in proceedings related to juvenile offenders

Discussion

Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

 

10:15 AM                   S. 193 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons

Witness Testimony

Jennifer Poehlmann, J.D., Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

 

11:00 AM                   S. 183 - An act relating to home improvement and land improvement fraud

Witness Testimony

Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County

 

11:25 AM                   Adjourn

 

11:30 AM                   Senate Floor

 

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