Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House May 2, 2025

HCR 127: House concurrent resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of Act 91 of 2000, establishing Vermont as the first state to legalize civil unions

HCR 127 is a concurrent resolution that commemorates the 25th anniversary of Act 91 of 2000, which made Vermont the first state to legalize civil unions. It acknowledges the historical significance of this act and the individuals involved in its enactment. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the plaintiffs and attorneys of the Baker v. State case, the Pride Center of Vermont, and Outright Vermont.

passed both · Vermont · Senate May 2, 2025

SCR 5: Senate concurrent resolution commemorating the centennial of Porter Medical Center in Middlebury

This Senate concurrent resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vermont. The bill recognizes the facility's history, which began in 1923 when William Henry Porter donated funds to build a hospital for Addison County residents and Middlebury College students. It highlights the center's evolution from its original opening in 1925 to its current status as a modern medical complex with acute care, nursing, and surgical services. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the hospital to mark this milestone.

passed both · Vermont · House May 2, 2025

HCR 118: House concurrent resolution commending Team Trumie and Truman Compton for their advocacy, community engagement, and fostering of public awareness and acceptance of autism

HCR 118 is a House Concurrent Resolution that commends Team Trumie and Truman Compton for their advocacy, community engagement, and efforts to foster public awareness and acceptance of autism. The resolution specifically recognizes their work in raising funds, donating resources, and promoting understanding of autism within the community.

passed · Vermont · Senate May 2, 2025

SR 12: Senate resolution reaffirming the friendship between the State of Vermont and Taiwan and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations

Senate Resolution 12 (SR 12) is a Vermont Senate resolution that reaffirms the friendship between the State of Vermont and Taiwan. It expresses support for enhanced bilateral relations, including potential trade and educational cooperation, and advocates for Taiwan's participation in international organizations. As a resolution, it states the Senate's position rather than enacting new laws.

passed both · Vermont · House May 2, 2025

HCR 122: House concurrent resolution recognizing the week of May 6–12 as National Nurses Week in Vermont

HCR 122 is a House concurrent resolution that officially recognizes the week of May 6-12 as National Nurses Week in Vermont. This resolution serves to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of nurses within the state.

passed both · Vermont · House May 1, 2025

HCR 102: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 8–10 Colchester All-Star Vermont championship Little League Baseball team

This resolution congratulates the 2024 8-10 Colchester All-Star Little League Baseball team for winning the Vermont championship. It acknowledges their achievements and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the team.

passed both · Vermont · Senate May 1, 2025

JRS 24: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on May 2, 2025

JRS 24 is a joint resolution that sets the adjournment schedule for the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives. It stipulates that when both houses adjourn on Friday, May 2, 2025, they will reconvene no later than Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

passed · Vermont · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 131: An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the possession of firearms

This bill approves an amendment to the City of Burlington's charter, which directly affects individuals within the city who possess firearms and patronize establishments serving alcohol. The amendment establishes a ban on knowingly possessing firearms in premises licensed to serve alcoholic beverages in Burlington. However, it includes specific exceptions for certain types of licensed premises, law enforcement, military personnel, and the premises' license holder. Violations of this ban can result in either criminal penalties, such as fines or imprisonment, or civil penalties.

passed · Vermont · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SR 13: Senate resolution strongly objecting to the manner and circumstances under which U.S. immigration authorities arrested and detained Mohsen Mahdawi and strongly advocating that he be afforded due process under the law and released immediately from detention

Vermont's Senate passed Resolution SR 13 to formally object to the arrest and detention of Mohsen Mahdawi, a White River Junction resident and U.S. green card holder with a decade-long permanent residency. The resolution demands that U.S. immigration authorities afford Mahdawi due process and release him immediately, citing his arrest while en route to a citizenship interview without explanation. It directs Vermont's Senate Secretary to send the resolution to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, ICE leadership, and Vermont's congressional delegation. As a symbolic resolution, it does not change laws but expresses the state's position on this specific case.

Topics ✓ Immigration

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 30, 2025

HCR 116: House concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War

This House concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, which took place on April 30, 1975. The resolution directs the General Assembly to acknowledge this anniversary and sends copies to the Vermont State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion Department of Vermont, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Vermont.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 30, 2025

HCR 113: House concurrent resolution congratulating the winning teams at the 2025 Jr Iron Chef VT competition

HCR 113 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the winning middle and high school teams of the 2025 Jr Iron Chef VT competition. It recognizes their culinary achievements and promotes Vermont's Farm to School program.

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 29, 2025

HCR 86: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Montpelier High School Solons Division II girls’ Nordic championship ski team

This resolution congratulates the 2025 Montpelier High School Solons Division II girls’ Nordic ski team for winning their championship. It also directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Montpelier High School.

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