HCR 197 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution congratulating the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and extending best wishes for the organization’s future endeavors

This Vermont House concurrent resolution (HCR 197) formally congratulates the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and extends best wishes for its future work. It specifically acknowledges the YMCA's national history and its local impact in Vermont, noting that the YMCA of Greater Burlington and Meeting Waters YMCA serve 15,000 Vermonters annually. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to these two Vermont branches. As a ceremonial resolution, it contains no new policies, funding, or requirements - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

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 12, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026

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No substantive changes were made to HCR 197. The resolution congratulating the YMCA on its 175th anniversary is identical in content between both versions. The only differences are formatting and layout: the document was reformatted from an internal working draft template (with page numbers, bill number R-238, and legislative tracking codes) to the official House adoption format with a standard Vermont House of Representatives header.

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Document formatting changed from an internal draft layout (with page headers, R-238 designation, and VT LEG tracking number) to the official 'As Adopted By the House' format with a standard State of Vermont / House of Representatives / Montpelier header block. All substantive text, sponsors, whereas clauses, and resolved sections are unchanged.

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

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Feb 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

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Feb 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

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Feb 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

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23 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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