HCR 196 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution honoring Robert Bick for his remarkable three decades of leadership at the Howard Center

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Robert Bick for his three decades of leadership at the Howard Center, a mental health and substance abuse service organization in Vermont. The resolution recognizes his specific contributions, including starting Vermont's first methadone clinic, establishing harm reduction services, and expanding the organization's reach to 19,000 people through organizational improvements. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to both Bick and the Howard Center, serving as an official acknowledgment of his achievements rather than changing any laws or policies.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2024 Last action Apr 17, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
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Mar 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Mar 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Mar 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
2 primary · 29 co-sponsors

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