Senate Calendar
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007
45th DAY OF BIENNIAL SESSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
Unfinished Business
Second Reading
Favorable with Proposal of Amendment
H. 213 Interim assistance to the dairy industry ............................................ 84
Appropriations Committee Report .......................................... 84
New Business
Third Reading
S. 13 An act relating to idling school bus engines on school property .......... 84
Sen. Sears amendment ............................................................. 84
NOTICE CALENDAR
S. 93
Miscellaneous changes to education law .......................................... 85
By the Committee on Education
Concurrent Resolutions for Adoption
(For text of Resolutions, see Addendum to February 15, 2007 Calendar)
HCR 40 In memory of Brian Lawrence Wrigley ........................................... 75
HCR 41 Honoring Joyce Wyman for her local and state public service ........ 76
HCR 42 In memory of Seward Weber ........................................................... 77
ORDERS OF THE DAY
ACTION CALENDAR
Unfinished Business of Thursday, February 15, 2007
Second Reading
Favorable with Proposal of Amendment
H. 213
An act relating to interim assistance to the dairy industry and the
development of long-term goals for a viable agricultural sector.
Reported favorably with recommendation of proposal of amendment
by Senator Bartlett for the Committee on Appropriations.
The Committee recommends that the Senate propose to the House to amend
the bill as follows:
First: In Sec. 3, by striking out subsections (f) and (g) in their entirety
Second: In Sec. 5(a), after management by adding “for transfer to the
agency of agriculture, food and markets”
Third: By adding a new Sec. 7 to read as follows:
Sec. 7. FINAL PAYMENT
It is the intent of the general assembly that the payment provided by this act
is the final dairy assistance program payment for the 2007-2008 biennium.
and by renumbering the remaining section to be Sec. 8
(Committee Vote: 6-0-1)
(For House amendments, see House Journal for February 8, 2007,
page 157.)
New Business
Third Reading
S. 13
An act relating to idling school bus engines on school property.
AMENDMENT TO S. 13 TO BE OFFERED BY SENATOR SEARS
BEFORE THIRD READING
Senator Sears moves to amend the bill by striking out all after the enacting
clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
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Sec. 1. VEHICULAR IDLING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
On or before September 1, 2007, the department of education shall make
available to all public school districts and approved independent schools a
model policy concerning school busses and commercial vehicles idling on
school property. On or before September 1, 2008, each public school district
and approved independent school shall adopt a policy concerning school
busses and commercial vehicles idling on its property and shall ensure that the
policy is widely communicated. Each public school district and approved
independent school shall also ensure that the adopted policy is incorporated
into any new or renewed contract into which it enters with a school bus
company.
NOTICE CALENDAR
Committee Bill for Notice
S. 93
An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law.
By the Committee on Education
CONSENT CALENDAR
Concurrent Resolutions for Adoption Under Joint Rule 16a
The following concurrent resolutions have been introduced for approval by
the Senate and House and will be adopted automatically unless a Senator or
Representative requests floor consideration before today’s adjournment.
Requests for floor consideration in either chamber should be communicated to
the Secretary’s office and/or the House Clerk’s office, respectively. For text of
resolutions, see Addendum to Senate Calendar of Thursday, February 15,
2007.
H.C.R. 40
House concurrent resolution in memory of Brian Lawrence Wrigley.
H.C.R. 41
House concurrent resolution honoring Joyce Wyman for her local and state
public service.
H.C.R. 42
House concurrent resolution in memory of Seward Weber.
CONFIRMATIONS
The following appointments will be considered by the Senate, as a group,
under suspension of the Rules, as moved by the President pro tempore, for
confirmation together and without debate, by consent thereby given by the
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Senate. However, upon request of any senator, any appointment may be
singled out and acted upon separately by the Senate, with consideration given
to the report of the Committee to which the appointment was referred, and with
full debate; and further, all appointments for the positions of Secretaries of
Agencies, Commissioners of Departments, Judges, Magistrates, and members
of the Public Service Board shall be fully and separately acted upon.
Robert Britt of South Burlington - Member of the Vermont Economic
Development Authority - By Sen. Condos for the Committee on Finance.
(1/25)
David E. L. Brown of Shelburne - Member of the Board of Libraries - By
Sen. Giard for the Committee on Education. (1/31)
John Rosenthal of Charlotte - Member of the Board of Libraries - By Sen.
Doyle for the Committee on Education. (1/31)
Kenneth Gibbons of Hyde Park - Member of the Vermont Educational and
Health Buildings Finance Agency - By Sen. McCormack for the Committee on
Finance. (2/2)
Cortland F. Corsones, Esq. of Mendon - Superior Judge - By Sen. Mullin
for the Committee on Judiciary. (2/14)
Thomas A. Zonay, Esq. of Taftsville - District Judge - By Sen. Campbell
for the Committee on Judiciary. (2/14)
James Reardon of Essex Junction - Commissioner of the Department of
Finance - By Sen. Flanagan for the Committee on Government Operations.
(2/15)
Linda McIntire of Montpelier - Commissioner of the Department of Human
Resources - By Sen. Flanagan for the Committee on Government Operations.
(2/15).
Thomas Murray of Middlesex – Commissioner of the Department of
Information and Innovation - By Sen. Doyle for the Committee on
Government Operations. (2/20)
REPORTS ON FILE
Pursuant to the provisions of 2 V.S.A. §20(c), one (1) copy of the following
reports is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Senate:
98. Early Childhood Nurture and Development in Enriched Educational
Settings. (Report of the Prekindergarten Education Study Committee)
(February 2007).
99. Workshop Development Council Annual Report for 2006. (Workforce
Development Council) (February 2007).
100. Income from Mountain Top Communication Sites Annual Report.
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(Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation)
(February 2007).
101. Legislative Report - Act 128 Beverage Container Redemption
Program. (Agency of Natural Resources) (February 2007).
102. Beverage Container Redemption Program Report. (Agency of Natural
Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation) (February 2007).
103. Children & Family Council for Prevention Programs 2007 Annual
Report. (February 2007).
104. Uniform Environmental Enforcement Act (Act 98).
Natural Resources, Enforcement Division) (February 2007).
(Agency of
105. Human Services Caseload Management Reserve.
Administration) (February 2007).
(Agency of
106. Eradication of Cervical Cancer Report (Act 110). (Department of
Health. (February 2007).
107. Council on Education Governance Report. (February 2007).
108. Catamount Health: Immunization Study. (February 2007).
109. Vermont State Housing Authority Annual Report for 2006. (February
2007).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 2:30-4: 30 P.M. - Room 11 - Re: Fiscal Year
2008 Appropriations Bill - House Committee on Appropriations.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 5:30-9:00 P.M. - Room 11 - Re:
International Trade and State Sovereignty - Commission on International Trade
and State Sovereignty.
Friday, February 23, 2007 - 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon - Room 10 - Re: Fiscal
Year 2008 Appropriations Bill - House Committee on Appropriations.
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