Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 12, 2025

HCR 24: House concurrent resolution designating February 12, 2025, as Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House

This concurrent resolution designates February 12, 2025, as Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House to celebrate the state's outdoor recreation economy and community benefits. It recognizes Vermont's 8,000+ miles of trails, 360,000 acres of public lands, and the $2.1 billion annual economic impact of outdoor recreation (employing over 16,000 Vermonters). The resolution directs the Secretary of State to share it with state agencies like Natural Resources, Tourism, and outdoor industry associations. It has no new policy requirements or funding - it is purely ceremonial, aiming to highlight existing outdoor recreation assets and their role in Vermont's economy and well-being.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 12, 2025

HCR 22: House concurrent resolution designating February 12, 2025 as Farm to School and Child Awareness Day at the State House

This concurrent resolution designates February 12, 2025, as "Farm to School and Child Awareness Day" at the Vermont State House. It recognizes Vermont's existing Farm-to-School programs, which connect schools with local farmers to provide healthy meals and support agricultural sustainability. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Farm to School & Early Childhood Network. As a ceremonial designation, it does not create new laws or funding but highlights ongoing initiatives benefiting schools, early childhood programs, and Vermont farmers.

Marc Mihaly (D) Will Greer (D) Barbara Rachelson (D) Mollie Burke (D) Brian Cina (D)

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 11, 2025

HCR 25: House concurrent resolution recognizing the vital role of Vermont 211 on its 20th anniversary and recognizing February 11, 2025 as National 211 Day in Vermont

HCR 25 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Vermont 211's 20th anniversary and designating February 11, 2025, as National 211 Day in Vermont. It highlights the helpline's role in connecting Vermont residents to over 1,000 community services - including housing, food, and utilities - through 57,000 annual contacts and 12,500 referrals. The resolution honors Vermont 211's work as a statewide resource supporting emergency response, child services, and community needs.

passed · Vermont · Senate Feb 7, 2025

S 7: An act relating to automobile insurance

This bill (S.7) changes Vermont's automobile insurance rules to better protect injured drivers. It prohibits insurers from reducing underinsured motorist coverage by subtracting payments received from the at-fault driver's liability insurance. It also prevents insurers from claiming back medical costs paid under medical payments coverage from third parties. These changes directly affect Vermont drivers injured in accidents involving underinsured or uninsured drivers, ensuring they receive full coverage without double deductions. The law takes effect for new policies on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Vermont · Senate Feb 7, 2025

JRS 10: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on February 7, 2025

This procedural resolution sets the Vermont legislature's schedule for February 2025, directing that if the Senate and House adjourn on Friday, February 7, 2025, they must reconvene no later than Tuesday, February 11, 2025. It affects only the legislative calendar and does not change laws or impact constituents. The resolution was adopted by both chambers on February 7, 2025.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 7, 2025

HCR 20: House concurrent resolution honoring the Vermonters who created the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown and Montpelier High School’s role in the Washington County teen performances

This House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 20) formally honors Vermonters involved in creating the Tony Award-winning musical *Hadestown* and recognizes Montpelier High School's participation in Washington County teen theater productions of the musical. It specifically acknowledges Anaïs Mitchell (a Vermont native), collaborators like Ben T. Matchstick, and Montpelier High School Theater Director Maren Langdon Spillane for their roles in the musical's creation and a 2024-2025 teen performance partnership with U-32 Middle and High School. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to Montpelier High School and the theater director, serving as a ceremonial tribute with no policy or funding changes.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 7, 2025

HCR 12: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 University of Vermont Catamounts on winning their school’s first NCAA Division I men’s soccer championship (College Cup)

This House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 12) is a non-binding ceremonial resolution expressing legislative congratulations to the University of Vermont (UVM) men's soccer team for winning their first NCAA Division I men's soccer championship (College Cup) in 2024. It formally recognizes the team's achievement, including their "Cardiac Cats" nickname and championship victory over Marshall University. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to UVM Athletics but does not create any new policy, funding, or legal obligations. It is purely symbolic recognition of the team's athletic accomplishment.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 6, 2025

HCR 10: House concurrent resolution designating February 6, 2025 as 3SquaresVT Awareness Day at the State House

This House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 10) designates February 6, 2025, as "3SquaresVT Awareness Day" at the Vermont State House. It formally recognizes 3SquaresVT - the state's administration of the federal SNAP nutrition assistance program - which supports over 65,000 Vermonters, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. The resolution highlights how the program provides nine meals for every meal from charitable food systems, strengthens local economies, and helps vulnerable residents with privacy and dignity. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policy but raises public awareness about the program’s role in reducing hunger.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 4, 2025

HCR 18: House concurrent resolution honoring Vermont’s communications union districts for their visionary leadership and effective efforts in bringing world class fiber optic service to rural communities

HCR 18 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Vermont's communications union districts (CUDs) for their work bringing fiber-optic broadband to rural areas. It recognizes that CUDs - local entities formed under 2015 law - reduced the number of rural internet addresses with poor service from 100,000 to 20,000 by building infrastructure using municipal bonds and grants without burdening communities. The resolution formally expresses the General Assembly’s appreciation and directs copies to the CUDs, the Vermont Community Development Board, and the Governor. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy or funding.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Vermont · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 5: House resolution authorizing limited remote committee voting through the remainder of calendar year 2025

This Vermont House resolution (HR 5) allows members of House committees to vote remotely for up to three days during 2025. It requires members to notify the committee chair and clerk before voting remotely, and the clerk must track each remote vote and the member’s total remote voting days. The rule applies only to committee voting, not full House sessions, and ensures remote votes count toward quorum. This procedural change directly affects House committee members by providing limited flexibility for remote participation.

passed both · Vermont · House Jan 31, 2025

HCR 15: House concurrent resolution congratulating former Bennington Acting Police Chief Wally Mattison on his centennial birthday

This Vermont legislative resolution (HCR 15) formally honors Wally Mattison, a former Bennington Police Department acting chief, on his 100th birthday. It recognizes his military service during WWII - including combat in Normandy, a Purple Heart, and a French Medal of Honor - and his 40-year career with the Bennington Police Department. The resolution, passed unanimously by both the Vermont House and Senate in January 2025, expresses the state's appreciation for his service and includes a directive for the Secretary of State to deliver a copy to Mr. Mattison. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a ceremonial expression of respect.

passed both · Vermont · House Jan 31, 2025

HCR 17: House concurrent resolution honoring the Green Mountain Hometown Heroes Banner Program and its recognized members of the U.S. Armed Forces

HCR 17 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Green Mountain Hometown Heroes Banner Program, which displayed banners along Route 7 in Bennington recognizing military veterans from conflicts dating back to the Civil War. The resolution specifically acknowledges the program's organizers (Green Mountain Hometown Heroes Corporation, Bennington American Legion, and VFW) and partners (Bennington Town, Green Mountain Power) for creating a public tribute to veterans and their families. It has no policy impact or new requirements; it simply expresses legislative support for this commemorative effort.

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