HCR 25 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution recognizing the critical importance of 3SquaresVT for thousands of Vermonters

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the importance of 3SquaresVT, Vermont's version of the federal SNAP program. It does not change any laws or policies but instead acknowledges that over 40,000 households and 70,000 Vermonters rely on this food assistance program. The resolution highlights how the program helps vulnerable residents with food needs while supporting local farmers and retailers through monthly spending of federal funds. This type of non-binding resolution serves to express appreciation for the program's role in the state's food security system.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2023 Last action Feb 16, 2023
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Feb 10, 2023
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Feb 10, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Feb 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JW
Jonathan Williams
DDemocratic
VT
Washington-3