HCR 277 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution thanking Pieter Van Schaik for his special land donation to the Albert C. Lord State Forest in Cavendish

This bill is a formal expression of gratitude from the Vermont General Assembly to Pieter Van Schaik for donating over 125 acres of land to the Albert C. Lord State Forest. The donation will nearly triple the size of the existing 64-acre forest, which is currently surrounded by private property and has limited public access. By adding this new woodland, the gift aims to significantly expand opportunities for recreational activities such as hunting, walking, and snowshoeing. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the thanks to Mr. Van Schaik as a recognition of his contribution to the state's natural resources.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 1, 2026
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This is a formatting-only change between two versions of the same concurrent resolution. The text content is identical; only the document layout, header style, and line wrapping differ. The bill thanks Pieter Van Schaik for donating over 125 acres (valued at $184,830) to the Albert C. Lord State Forest in Cavendish, Vermont.
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Header changed from a simple reference number and page format to a formal state document header including 'State of Vermont,' 'House of Representatives,' and 'Montpelier, Vermont.'

Line wrapping adjusted throughout due to different column width in the official version; no words were added or removed.

Internal reference number 'VT LEG #389336 v.1' was removed from the footer.

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

Total actions
5
Key actions
3
Committee
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May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
May 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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