HCR 175 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution in memory of the Venerable J. Stannard Baker of Shelburne

This is a commemorative resolution (HCR 175), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Venerable J. Stannard Baker of Shelburne, recognizing his pivotal role in Vermont's marriage equality history. The resolution commemorates his leadership in the landmark 1999 *Baker v. State* case that established marriage equality under the Vermont Constitution, leading to civil unions and later marriage rights. It expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to share the resolution with his family and the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026

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MINOR

The changes are entirely formatting and layout updates to HCR 175, a memorial resolution for J. Stannard Baker. The old version used an internal bill numbering system (R-210) with page headers and footers, while the new version uses a cleaner official format with 'State of Vermont' and 'House of Representatives' headers. No substantive policy content was altered.

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Replaced internal bill numbering (R-210) and page header/footer artifacts with an official document format including 'State of Vermont', 'House of Representatives', location line, and resolution number H.C.R. 175

Reflowed the list of offering representatives from a multi-line indented block into a continuous paragraph format

Removed internal tracking code 'VT LEG #387207 v.1' and page number markers that appeared in the prior version

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

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Jan 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

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Jan 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

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Jan 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

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82 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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