House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont
This bill formally recognizes May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont. It aims to raise public awareness about mental health challenges and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to NAMI Vermont and the state Commissioner of Mental Health. This is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws or require funding, but rather serves to highlight the importance of mental health support during the designated month.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 9, 2024
Last action May 10, 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
5
Key actions
3
Committee
0
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
May 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
1 primary · 45 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Daisy Berbeco
DDemocratic
Co
Alyssa Black
DDemocratic
Co
Angela Arsenault
DDemocratic
Co
BF
Bobby Farlice-Rubio
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Cina
DDemocratic/Progressive
Co
Brian Minier
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Ode
DDemocratic
Co
CT
Chip Troiano
DDemocratic
Co
DW
Dane Whitman
DDemocratic
Co
Dara Torre
DDemocratic
Co
Edye Graning
DDemocratic
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