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passed both · Vermont · House Feb 19, 2026

HCR 200: House concurrent resolution celebrating the life of Nathan Suter of Montpelier

HCR 200 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the life of Nathan Suter, a Montpelier resident and community leader who died in 2025. It honors his contributions as a cofounder of Root Division, director of the Current art center, track coach at Montpelier schools, and board member of organizations like Migrant Justice and the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to Suter’s family, Montpelier High School, and the organizations he supported. This is a symbolic tribute with no policy changes or funding impacts.

Emilie Krasnow (D) Andrew Perchlik (D) Kate McCann (D) Conor Casey (D) Anne Watson (D)

passed · Vermont · House Feb 19, 2026

H 532: An act relating to mandatory retirement of college professors

H 532 repeals a Vermont law that allowed colleges to require professors to retire at age 70. This bill directly affects college professors employed under unlimited tenure contracts who would have been subject to the mandatory retirement rule. The repeal aligns Vermont law with the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1994, which has preempted such state mandates since 1994. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 18, 2026

HCR 202: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 7/8 St. Albans Steelers on winning the 2025 Northern Vermont Youth Football League Division I championship

HCR 202 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Vermont House and Senate to formally congratulate the 7/8 St. Albans Steelers youth football team on winning the 2025 Northern Vermont Youth Football League Division I championship. It does not create any new laws or policies; it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution specifically acknowledges the team's playoff victory, including their overtime win against the Rutland Raiders, and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the team. This resolution directly affects the players, coaches, and communities represented by the St. Albans Steelers team.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 18, 2026

HCR 195: House concurrent resolution designating February 2026 as School Board Appreciation Month in Vermont

This bill is a non-binding symbolic resolution designating February 2026 as "School Board Appreciation Month" in Vermont. It recognizes the work of locally elected school board members, who manage district budgets and make educational decisions affecting students and communities. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont School Board Association, with no new policies, funding, or obligations created. It serves purely as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge school board service.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 18, 2026

HCR 201: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 5/6 St. Albans Steelers on winning the inaugural Northern Vermont Youth Football League 5/6 championship

HCR 201 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the 5/6 St. Albans Steelers youth football team on winning the inaugural Northern Vermont Youth Football League 5/6 championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's undefeated 9-0 season record and championship victory over the Chittenden South Buccaneers. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents; it solely serves to honor the team's achievement through a formal expression of the Vermont General Assembly.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 17, 2026

HCR 197: 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.

passed · Vermont · Senate Feb 17, 2026

JRS 37: Joint resolution supporting, in solidarity with national and international ski organizations and numerous skiers across the globe, the introduction of long-overdue gender equality in Nordic combined Olympic competition and urging that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) only introduce new Olympic sports that practice gender equality

This Vermont joint resolution (JRS 37) expresses legislative support for gender equality in Olympic Nordic combined competition. It specifically urges the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to include women in this sport, noting that women like Vermonter Tara Geraghty-Moats have competed successfully in non-Olympic events but were excluded from the Olympics, leading some athletes to switch sports. The resolution directs Vermont's Secretary of State to send a copy to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), Nordic Combined USA, and the IOC. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws but aligns Vermont with international advocacy efforts for the sport's inclusion of women in the 2026 Winter Olympics and beyond.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Feb 13, 2026

JRS 40: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on February 13, 2026

JRS 40 is a procedural joint resolution that adjusts the Vermont legislative schedule. It directs the Senate and House to adjourn on Friday, February 13, 2026, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2026, skipping the weekend. This resolution directly affects the Vermont General Assembly's calendar for that specific session period.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 13, 2026

HCR 203: House concurrent resolution designating February 2026 as Recovery Awareness Month in Vermont

This concurrent resolution designates February 2026 as Recovery Awareness Month in Vermont to highlight efforts addressing substance abuse challenges. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes Vermont's ongoing work through organizations like VAMHAR and Recovery Partners of Vermont. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to share it with these groups to support their awareness initiatives. It directly affects Vermont residents by promoting community engagement with recovery resources.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 13, 2026

HCR 194: House concurrent resolution in memory of North Bennington educator, coach, volunteer firefighter, and religious leader Robert P. Nolan

HCR 194 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Robert P. Nolan, a North Bennington educator, coach, volunteer firefighter, and community leader who died at age 93 in 2025. The resolution expresses the Vermont General Assembly's sympathy to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to them. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations - it solely commemorates Nolan's decades of service to his community, including 30 years teaching, 70 years with the local fire department, and leadership roles in church and youth activities. This is a non-binding tribute with no direct impact on legislation or affected parties beyond the family.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 13, 2026

HCR 193: House concurrent resolution in memory of Bennington Town Manager Stuart Alan Hurd

HCR 193 is a memorial resolution honoring Stuart Alan Hurd, former Bennington Town Manager, who served nearly 33 years (1992-2025) and died at age 77 after a four-year cancer battle. The resolution expresses the Vermont General Assembly’s condolences to Hurd’s family and colleagues, recognizing his 50+ years of municipal service, including his 2008 Vermont Municipal Service Award. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Hurd’s family and the Town of Bennington. This procedural bill has no policy impact - it solely commemorates Hurd’s legacy.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 13, 2026

HCR 164: House concurrent resolution congratulating the St. Albans Town Fire Department on 50 years of remarkable community service

This legislative resolution (HCR 164) formally congratulates the St. Albans Town Fire Department on completing 50 years of community service. It acknowledges the department's founding in 1975, its historical milestones like acquiring modern equipment, and its improved collaboration with St. Albans City Fire Department. The resolution directs Vermont's Secretary of State to deliver a copy of the resolution to the fire department as a formal recognition of their service. This is a ceremonial action with no policy or funding changes.