This bill honors Theresa Snow for her leadership in promoting agricultural gleaning in Vermont. Gleaning is the practice of collecting leftover crops from harvested fields to support food security and reduce food waste. The resolution recognizes Snow's work founding Salvation Farms and establishing programs that distribute gleaned food to charitable organizations and correctional facilities. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Snow as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions to Vermont's food system.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Lynda Hill for her community service in the Town of Johnson. It recognizes her volunteer work during the 2023 flood, her service on the Johnson School Board, and her elected role on the Town Selectboard. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Ms. Hill as an official acknowledgment of her contributions. This type of legislative action does not create new laws or policy changes but serves to publicly recognize individual civic contributions.
This bill proposes adding a new article to Vermont's state constitution that guarantees equal treatment under the law regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin. The amendment would require the government to ensure all people receive equal protection and prohibit denying rights based on these characteristics. It also explicitly allows for measures designed to help groups that have historically faced discrimination. If voters approve this change in the 2026 election, it would become part of the state's founding legal document.
This legislative document is a Senate concurrent resolution that formally honors the nearly 40 years of service by former Vermont Senate Dean Richard T. Mazza. The resolution recognizes his long tenure in the Vermont legislature, including his work on transportation committees and his role in chairing the Transportation Committee. It acknowledges his contributions to Vermont infrastructure, preservation efforts, and his promotion of civility within the Senate. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to former Senator Mazza as an official acknowledgment of his service.
This Senate concurrent resolution honors Sue Allen for her distinguished career spanning journalism, government, politics, and the nonprofit sector. The document recognizes her unique professional path, which includes working as a journalist, serving as press secretary for two Vermont governors, and holding leadership roles in media and public service. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to Vermont public life and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Sue Allen and the Bennington Banner.
This Senate concurrent resolution honors Senator Robert A. Starr of the Orleans District for his decades of distinguished public service in Vermont. The document recognizes his long career in local government, including roles on the town zoning board, school board, and civil authority, as well as his extensive legislative service spanning over 45 years. It highlights his leadership on agricultural issues, particularly dairy farming, and his work supporting Vermont's farmland preservation efforts. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Senator Starr as an official acknowledgment of his contributions.
This bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that honors Senator Richard McCormack for his dedicated service in the Vermont Senate. It recognizes his 35 years of representing the Windsor Senate District, his work as an environmentalist and educator, and his leadership roles including Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Chair. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to public service and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Senator McCormack. This type of legislative action serves as a formal recognition rather than creating new laws or policies.
This bill designates May 5-11, 2024, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Vermont to honor the work of correctional staff. It directly affects correctional officers, employees, and related state agencies by formally recognizing their roles in maintaining security, supervising daily operations, and supporting rehabilitation within the state's correctional system. The resolution requires the Secretary of State to send copies to the Commissioner of Corrections, facility superintendents, and the Vermont State Employees' Association. This is a ceremonial recognition that does not create new laws, funding, or operational changes.
This bill establishes a funding and reporting framework for testing schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and covering the costs of any necessary cleanup. It requires the Agency of Natural Resources to either conduct PCB testing at schools or pay for testing done by schools, while also seeking to hold PCB manufacturers financially liable for remediation costs when possible. The legislation includes monthly reporting requirements to track available funds and authorizes the Emergency Board to transfer money from the Environmental Contingency Fund if state resources become insufficient to continue testing. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the state will not pay for PCB cleanup costs when remediation is part of a planned renovation or construction project, except for a specific reservation for the Burlington School District.
This bill creates a new Joint Government Oversight and Accountability Committee within the Vermont legislature to systematically evaluate how well state laws achieve their intended goals. The committee will consist of eight members from both chambers, with powers to investigate issues of significant public concern, issue subpoenas, and require agencies to submit performance reports. It aims to shift accountability from individual legislators to a structured, fact-based process that examines government performance and provides recommendations to prevent future failures. Additionally, the bill modifies how agency reports are distributed to the legislature, requiring them to be submitted by a specific deadline and limiting general mailings to individual members who request them.
This bill authorizes salary increases for Vermont State employees and state officials for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. It fully funds collective bargaining agreements for classified employees, providing a total 6.4 percent raise in 2025 and a 5.4 percent raise in 2026. The legislation also sets specific annual salary amounts for elected executive officers and department heads, establishing base salaries and maximum salary limits for various state positions. Additionally, it allows branch heads to extend these pay increases to exempt employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the Allard Lumber Company of Brattleboro on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the company's growth from a small family operation in 1974 to a diversified business with over 50 employees and multiple services including kiln drying and planing. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the company as a formal acknowledgment of its milestone.
