HCR 188 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Bennington College Visual and Performing Arts Center

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Bennington College's Visual and Performing Arts Center (VAPA), dedicated in 1976. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; it is a symbolic gesture by the Vermont legislature. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the college, formally recognizing the center's history and architectural significance. No concrete policy changes or impacts are associated with this resolution.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026

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No substantive changes were made to this concurrent resolution. The diff reflects only formatting and layout differences between the 'As Adopted' version and the official House-adopted version, including a new state header block, reflowed line breaks, and removal of an internal tracking number.

TECHNICAL

Header reformatted from a numbered bill format (R-229, page number, year) to a formal state resolution header with 'State of Vermont,' 'House of Representatives,' and 'Montpelier, Vermont'

Internal legislative tracking reference 'VT LEG #387496 v.1' removed from the footer

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

upper

8 primary · 0 co-sponsors