HCR 35 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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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
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