Public Assets Institute > Library > Resources > Armchair Advocate > Contact Representatives About the Budget

Contact Representatives About the Budget

In each appropriation committee, members are assigned areas of the budget for which they are responsible. If you have an interest in a particular area, these are the people to contact.

See the State Legislative Directory for a complete listing of phone numbers and email addresses for House and Senate members.

House Appropriations Committee – FY 2010 Reporting Assignments

Appropriation section
Committee Reporter
INTRODUCTION Rep. Heath
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Secretary of Administration’ Office
Information & Innovation
Finance & Management
Human Resources
Libraries
Tax
Buildings & General Services
Rep. Crawford (no email)
Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems
Executive Office
Legislative Council
Legislature
Legislative Information Technology
Legislative Joint Fiscal Committee
Sergeant at Arms
Lieutenant Governor
Auditor of Accounts
State Treasurer
Retirement (State, Municipal)
Rep. Morley
State Labor Relations Board
VOSHA Review Board
Rebates (Homeowner, renter)
Tax – Reappraisal & Listing Payments
Use Tax Reimbursement Fund – Municipal Current Use
Lottery Commission
Payments in Lieu of Taxes
Rep. Helm
PROTECTION TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Attorney General
Vermont Court Diversion
Defender General
Rep. Manwaring
Judiciary Rep. Keenan
State’s Attorney’s
Special Investigative Units
Sheriff’s
Rep. Manwaring
Public Safety Rep. Helm
Military
Center for Crime Victims Services
Criminal Justice Training Council
Rep. Acinapura
Agriculture Rep. Johnson
Banking, Ins., Securities & Health Care Adm.
Secretary of State
Public Service (Dept.)
Public Service Board
Rep. Keenan
Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Human Rights Commission
Liquor Control
Rep. Acinapura
HUMAN SERVICES
Agency of Human Services
Rate Setting
Developmental Disabilities Council
Human Services Board
Office of Vermont Health Access
Rep. Larson
Health – Administration & Support
Health – Public Health
Rep. Keenan
Health – Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs
Mental Health
Rep. Johnson
Dept. for Children & Family Services (DCF) – Adm. & Support Services Mark Larson
DCF – Family Services
DCF – Child Development
DCF – Office of Child Support
Rep. Miller
DCF – Aid to Aged, Blind & Disabled
DCF – General Assistance
DCF – Food Stamp Cash Out
DCF – Reach Up
DCF – Home Heating Fuel Asst./LIHEAP
DCF – Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)
DCF – OEO – Weatherization Assistance
DCF – Woodside Rehabilitation Center
DCF – Disability Determination Services
DCF – Children’s Trust Fund
Rep. Larson
Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living Rep. Minter
Corrections
Vermont Veteran’s Home
Commission on Women
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Rep. Acinapura
LABOR, K-12 and HIGHER EDUCATION
Labor
Rep. Keenan
Education
State Teachers’ Retirement System
University of Vermont
Vermont Public Television
Vermont State Colleges
Vermont Interactive Television
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
New England Higher Education Compact
Rep. Miller
NATURAL RESOURCES
Agency of Natural Resources
Connecticut River Watershed Advisory Commission
Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain’s Future
Natural Resources
Green Up
Fish & Wildlife
Forests, Parks and Recreation
Rep. Helm
Environmental Conservation
Natural Resources Board
Rep. Morley
COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Agency of Commerce & Community Development
Housing & Community Affairs
Historic Sites
Community Development Block Grants
Downtown Transporation & Capital Improvement Fund
Economic Development
Vermont Training Program
Tourism & Marketing
Vermont Life
Vermont Council on the Arts
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Vermont Historical Society
Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Vermont Humanities Council
Rep. Manwaring
TRANSPORTATION Transportation
Department of Motor Vehicles
Transportation – Town Highway
Transportation – Municipal Mitigation Grant Program
Transportation – Public Assistance Grant Program
Transportation Board
Rep. Minter
DEBT SERVICE Rep. Heath


Senate Appropriations Committee – FY 2010 Reporting Assignments

Appropriation section
Committee Reporter

INTRODUCTION

PROTECTION (Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice)
Public Safety
Judiciary

DEBT SERVICE

BACK OF BILL SECTIONS

PROTECTION REGULATIONS
Agriculture
Military
CJTC
Liquor Control

COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT
Housing & Conservation

Sen. Susan Bartlett
Chair
Office of Vermont Health Access (OVHA)
with Richard Sears
Sen. Jane Kitchell
Vice Chair

AHS SECRETARY’S OFFICE
Rate Setting
Human Services Board
Developmental Disabilities Council

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Administration
Public Health areas
Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (OADAP)
Mental Health & Vermont State Hospital
Medical Practice Board

CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Administrative support
Child Welfare
Child Development
Child Support Services
Aid to Aged, Blind & Disabled (AABD)
General Assistance
Food Stamp cash out
Reach Up
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Economic Opportunity
Weatherization
Woodside
Disability Determination

Sen. Diane Snelling

AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING
Administration
Advocacy
Blind & Visually Impaired (BVI)
Vocational Rehab
Developmental Service
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

CORRECTIONS

PROTECTION
Attorney General
Court Diversion
Crime Victims
State’s Attorney
Sheriffs
Defender General

OTHER
Children’s Trust Fund
Commission on Women
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Veteran’s Home

Sen. Richard Sears

EDUCATION
Department of Education
Adult Education
General Fund to Education Fund Transfer
Teacher Retirement
Per Parcel Payment
Income Sensitivity

HIGHER EDUCATION
University of Vermont
Vermont State Colleges
Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC)
Vermont Public Television
Vermont Interactive Television
NE HE compact

COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT
Agency of Commerce & Community Development
Housing & Community Affairs
Historic Sites
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Downtown Fund
Economic Development
Vermont Training Program
Tourism & Marketing
Vermont Life
Vermont Arts Council
Vermont Symphony
Vermont Historical Society
Humanities Council

Sen. Hinda Miller

GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Agency of Administration
Innovation & Information
Finance & Management
Department of Personnel
Libraries
Department of Taxes
Current Use
PILOT
Buildings & General Services
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Auditor
Treasurer
State Labor Relations Board
Governor’s Office
VOSHA
Lt Gov
Legislature
Leg Council / IT
Sgt at Arms
Joint Fiscal Office
Lottery

LABOR DEPARTMENT

PROTECTION REGULATIONS
Racing Commission
Secretary of State
Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)

Public Service Department
Enhanced E911
Public Service Board
Human Rights Comm
Fire Service Training

Sen. Vincent Illuzzi

NATURAL RESOURCES
Agency of Natural Resources
Connecticut River Watershed
Lake Champlain Advisory
ANR Pilot
Green Up
Fish & Wildlife
Forest & Parks
Environmental Conservation
Environmental Board
Water Resources

TRANSPORTATION

Sen. Peter Shumlin