Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 19, 2025

HCR 21: House concurrent resolution expressing strong appreciation for the essential role of Vermont’s school board members in the State’s public education system and designating February as School Board Recognition Month in Vermont

HCR 21 is a symbolic resolution expressing the Vermont General Assembly's appreciation for school board members' role in public education. It formally designates February as "School Board Recognition Month" in Vermont to highlight their contributions. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging school board members' civic service. The resolution was adopted by both chambers on February 7, 2025, and directs the Secretary of State to share it with the Vermont School Boards Association.

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

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 18, 2025

HCR 11: House concurrent resolution in memory of extraordinary Bennington K-9 Police Officer Gracie

This House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 11) honors K-9 Officer Gracie, a Bennington Police Department K-9 who served with distinction before her death on November 28, 2024. It formally extends condolences to the Bennington Police Department and recognizes her contributions, including over 500 deployments, recovery of more than 70 persons, and assets valued at $1.6 million. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to Police Chief Paul J. Doucette Jr., Lt. Camillo Grande, and Officer Robert Murawski. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy impact but serves to memorialize Officer Gracie’s service.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Feb 14, 2025

JRS 12: Joint resolution providing for the election of a Sergeant at Arms, and three trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College

This joint resolution schedules a joint meeting of Vermont's Senate and House of Representatives for February 20, 2025, to elect a Sergeant at Arms and three trustees for the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College. If all positions aren't filled on that date, the legislature will reconvene daily (excluding weekends) until the elections are completed. The bill does not create new policy but sets the procedural timeline for these specific appointments.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Feb 14, 2025

JRS 11: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on February 14, 2025

This procedural resolution adjusts the Vermont legislature's schedule by moving the next session date from Monday, February 15, 2025, to Tuesday, February 18, 2025. It directly affects the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives, changing when they will reconvene after adjourning on Friday, February 14, 2025. The resolution does not alter policy or impact citizens; it solely modifies the legislative calendar. The measure was unanimously adopted by both chambers on February 14, 2025.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Feb 14, 2025

JRS 13: Joint resolution establishing a procedure for the conduct of the election of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College trustees by plurality vote by the General Assembly in 2025

This joint resolution changes the voting procedure for electing three University of Vermont (UVM) trustees in 2025. It specifies that the General Assembly will use a plurality vote system (not majority) for this single election, meaning members vote for up to three candidates on one ballot. The three candidates receiving the most votes win the trustee positions, with additional ballots used only if ties occur for any vacancy. This applies solely to the February 20, 2025, trustee election, overriding current rules for this specific instance.