You have probably already read about the shakeup in
committee chairmanships and assignments in the Vermont Senate. Dick Sears will
remain as Chair of Judiciary but there are two new members - Joe Benning and
Tim Ashe - replacing Diane Snelling and long time member Ann Cummings. In
Appropriations, Sally Fox will replace Vince Illuzzi so at least one member of
that committee will be a lawyer. The full list of committee memberships can be
found in the Journal of the Senate dated January 10.
I sat in on House Judiciary this morning for two sessions.
The first was Administrative Judge Amy Davenport briefing the three new members
of the committee on the structure of the judicial system. After the committee
returned from the floor session the entire committee heard from the Chief
Justice, Judge Davenport again, Court Administrator Bob Greemore, and deputy
Court Administrator Pat Gabel. All discussed the budget shortfall, the failed
case management computer project, laws enacted last year, some issues for
committee consideration this year,
Today is a typical opening day for one of the most important
committees for our issues. I spend the majority of my time in the House and
Senate Judiciary Committees. I will be invited soon to give our overview of
what the VBA is, what we advocate for (or against) and how we can work
together. Of course I’ll report on that when it happens.
Have a great weekend and thanks for reading.
No comments:
Post a Comment