Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 28, 2025

HCR 42: House concurrent resolution honoring Oxbow Union High School CoPrincipal and Gather author Kenneth M. Cadow of Norwich

HCR 42 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Kenneth M. Cadow, co-principal of Oxbow Union High School in Norwich and author of the young adult novel *Gather*. The resolution recognizes Cadow’s work in public education, his novel *Gather* (which won the 2024 Kirkus Prize and was selected for Vermont Reads 2024-2025), and its impact in inspiring statewide discussions on housing, food security, and youth empowerment. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the Vermont General Assembly’s appreciation. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to deliver a copy to Cadow and Oxbow Union High School.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 28, 2025

HCR 45: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Essex High School Hornets Division I boys’ indoor track and field team on winning a second consecutive Division I championship

This House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 45) formally congratulates the 2025 Essex High School Hornets Division I boys’ indoor track and field team for winning their second consecutive state championship. It directly recognizes the team’s specific achievements, including multiple individual records and a team score of 130-112 over St. Johnsbury Academy. The resolution’s sole mechanism is directing the Secretary of State to send a copy to Essex High School, as it is a procedural acknowledgment with no policy or funding changes. This is a purely ceremonial resolution, not a legislative act with substantive effects.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 28, 2025

HCR 48: House concurrent resolution in memory of former Representative Curt McCormack of Burlington

HCR 48 is a ceremonial resolution honoring former Vermont House Representative Curt McCormack of Burlington, who died in September 2024. It recognizes his environmental advocacy (including pioneering work on chlorofluorocarbon limits), transportation leadership (as Bicycle-Pedestrian Coordinator and House Transportation Committee Chair), and service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal. The resolution extends condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to them. This procedural resolution does not create policy changes or affect any constituents.

Gayle Pezzo (D) Emilie Krasnow (D) Tom Stevens (D) Woody Page (R) Chea Evans (D)

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 26, 2025

HCR 30: House concurrent resolution in memory of former Representative, House Republican Leader, and Milton Town Manager Donald H. Turner Jr.

HCR 30 is a memorial resolution honoring Donald H. Turner Jr., a former Vermont Representative, House Republican Leader, and Milton Town Manager. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family following his death in November 2024 and directs copies of the resolution to his family, the Milton Town Clerk, and the Milton Fire Department. This procedural resolution commemorates his public service, including his 30+ years with the Milton Fire Department and his legislative career representing Milton.