House concurrent resolution congratulating Northshire Bookstore on 50 years of outstanding literary merchandising and promotion
This legislative bill is a formal resolution from the Vermont General Assembly that congratulates Northshire Bookstore on reaching its 50th anniversary. The document highlights the store's history, including its founding in 1976, expansion over the decades, and its reputation for hosting over 200 community events annually. It also notes the recent transition of ownership to a new local family while acknowledging the store's long-standing commitment to serving book lovers. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the text to the bookstore as a gesture of recognition.
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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No substantive changes were made between these two versions of HCR 280. The differences are entirely formatting and layout: the header was changed to a formal State of Vermont House of Representatives format, page numbers and legislative tracking codes were removed, and line wrapping was adjusted throughout. The actual text of the resolution congratulating Northshire Bookstore on 50 years is identical in both versions.
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Header changed from a numbered bill format (R-338, page numbers) to a formal State of Vermont House of Representatives title block with Montpelier, Vermont location line.
Page footers containing legislative tracking codes (VT LEG #389289 v.1) and page numbers were removed.
Line wrapping and paragraph indentation were adjusted throughout to match a different document template, with no changes to the actual wording of any whereas clause or resolution text.
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
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May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
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May 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
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6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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