House concurrent resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the March 13, 1775 Westminster Massacre
This bill (HCR 35) is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the March 13, 1775 Westminster Massacre, which Vermonters consider the first bloodshed of the American Revolution. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Westminster Historical Society, honoring the event where armed Whigs occupied a courthouse and were shot by a sheriff's posse. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Morrow
DDemocratic
P
Greg Burtt
RRepublican
P
Jim Masland
DDemocratic
P
Jonathan Cooper
DDemocratic
P
Leslie Goldman
DDemocratic
P
Michelle Bos-Lun
DDemocratic
P
Mike Mrowicki
DDemocratic
P
Nader Hashim
DDemocratic
P
Shawn Sweeney
DDemocratic
P
Tom Charlton
RRepublican
P
Wendy Harrison
DDemocratic
P
Zon Eastes
DDemocratic
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