HCR 149 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution designating February 16, 2024 as Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House

This legislative resolution designates February 16, 2024, as Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House to honor the state's natural landscape and outdoor activities. The measure recognizes Vermont's extensive trail systems, wildlife areas, and ski resorts as important assets for the economy, community well-being, and quality of life. While the resolution does not create new laws or funding, it formally acknowledges the value of outdoor recreation and directs state officials to be notified of the designation. The bill was passed by both the Senate and House without requiring a vote, following standard procedure for ceremonial resolutions.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2024 Last action Feb 16, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Feb 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
2 primary · 56 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Alison Clarkson
Alison Clarkson
DDemocratic
VT
Windsor
P
SJ
Stephanie Jerome
DDemocratic
VT
Rutland-9
Co
Photo of Amy Sheldon
Amy Sheldon
DDemocratic
VT
Addison-1
Co
Photo of Ann Cummings
Ann Cummings
DDemocratic
VT
Washington
Co
Photo of Becca White
Becca White
DDemocratic
VT
Windsor
Co
BF
Bobby Farlice-Rubio
DDemocratic
VT
Caledonia-1
Co
CD
Carl Demrow
DDemocratic
VT
Orange-1
Co
Photo of Carol Ode
Carol Ode
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-18
Co
CB
Chris Bray
DDemocratic
VT
Addison
Co
Photo of Dara Torre
Dara Torre
DDemocratic
VT
Washington-2
Co
Photo of Edye Graning
Edye Graning
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-3
Co
Photo of Emilie Krasnow
Emilie Krasnow
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-9