HCR 26 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution honoring Putney Selectboard Vice Chair Joshua Laughlin for his outstanding municipal public service

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Putney Selectboard Vice Chair Joshua Laughlin for his outstanding municipal public service. It recognizes his leadership during significant town challenges, including the 2008 and 2009 general store fires, Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as his contributions to major town projects like sidewalk construction and the transition to an appointed town clerk. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Joshua Laughlin as an official acknowledgment of his contributions. This type of legislative action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policy changes.
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 10, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
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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 · 2 co-sponsors

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