HCR 48 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement on the observance of St. Patrick’s Day 2023

This bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, a historic peace deal signed in 1998 that helped end decades of conflict in Northern Ireland. It does not create new laws or change policy but instead directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to several Irish political leaders and the Vermont Congressional Delegation. The resolution acknowledges the agreement's role in establishing a peaceful political framework for Northern Ireland and recognizes its importance on St. Patrick's Day 2023. This type of symbolic legislation serves to recognize historical events rather than implement concrete policy changes.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2023 Last action Mar 17, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 17, 2023
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
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Mar 17, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
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Mar 17, 2023
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
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