HCR 71 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution recognizing the economic significance of Benefit Corporations in Vermont

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the economic importance of benefit corporations in Vermont. It acknowledges that these businesses aim to balance profit generation with positive societal impacts like environmental protection and community support. The resolution highlights Vermont's high number of benefit corporations per capita and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Cabot Creamery and B Lab. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or changing existing regulations.
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 31, 2023 Last action Mar 31, 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
3
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Mar 31, 2023
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Mar 31, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Mar 31, 2023
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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