Vermont Bills

passed · Vermont · House Apr 18, 2024

H 721: An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

This bill, titled the Medicaid Expansion Act of 2024, expands eligibility for Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur children's health insurance program to include young adults up to age 26, in addition to the current age limit of 21. The expansion applies to residents whose family income is at or below 312 percent of the federal poverty level, and it also extends coverage to pregnant individuals of any age. The legislation authorizes the state to charge monthly premiums for pregnant women and young adults whose family income exceeds 195 percent of the federal poverty level, with collected fees directed toward offsetting program costs. By aligning Dr. Dynasaur eligibility with federal Medicaid standards for young adults, the bill aims to reduce the number of uninsured and underinsured Vermonters in this age group.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Lori Houghton (D) · 79 co-sponsors

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 18, 2024

HCR 198: House concurrent resolution designating April 18, 2024 as USS VERMONT (SSN 792) Day in Vermont

This bill designates April 18, 2024, as USS VERMONT (SSN 792) Day in Vermont to honor the submarine that was commissioned on that date in 2020. The resolution recognizes the vessel as the third U.S. naval ship named after Vermont and acknowledges the crew's service with Hawaii as their home port. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the submarine and its support group. This is a commemorative measure with no regulatory or funding implications.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Lisa Hango (R) · 49 co-sponsors

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 18, 2024

HCR 216: House concurrent resolution congratulating the winning school teams of the 2024 Jr Iron Chef VT competition

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the winning school teams of the 2024 Jr Iron Chef VT competition. It recognizes the middle and high school teams that competed in a statewide culinary event organized by Vermont Afterschool, which challenges students to create nutritious, locally-sourced dishes. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each winning team and to the organizing group. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to acknowledge the achievements of the participating schools.

Topics ✓ Education

Laura Sibilia (I) · 34 co-sponsors

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 17, 2024

HCR 174: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2023 Spirit of the ADA Award winners

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates businesses and organizations in Vermont that received the 2023 Spirit of the ADA Award for their efforts in hiring and accommodating people with disabilities. It recognizes ten specific recipients, including Junction Arts Media, Ethan Allen, and the University of Vermont Medical Center, for creating accessible workplaces and inclusive employment practices. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to the Governor's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities and each award recipient. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of these organizations in promoting equal opportunity for people with disabilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 17, 2024

HCR 196: House concurrent resolution honoring Robert Bick for his remarkable three decades of leadership at the Howard Center

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Robert Bick for his three decades of leadership at the Howard Center, a mental health and substance abuse service organization in Vermont. The resolution recognizes his specific contributions, including starting Vermont's first methadone clinic, establishing harm reduction services, and expanding the organization's reach to 19,000 people through organizational improvements. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to both Bick and the Howard Center, serving as an official acknowledgment of his achievements rather than changing any laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 12, 2024

HCR 217: House concurrent resolution recognizing April 18, 2024 as Electric Utility Lineworker Appreciation Day in Vermont

This bill designates April 18, 2024, as Electric Utility Lineworker Appreciation Day in Vermont to honor the workers who maintain the state's power lines. It directly affects employees of cooperative, investor-owned, and municipal electric utilities who repair and maintain the infrastructure essential for daily life. The resolution formally recognizes the dangerous and time-pressured work these lineworkers perform during weather emergencies and other disruptions. The General Assembly will send a copy of this recognition to each electric utility company in the state.

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 12, 2024

HCR 215: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Hartford High School Hurricanes Division II championship girls’ ice hockey team

This legislative resolution congratulates the 2024 Hartford High School Hurricanes girls' ice hockey team for winning the Division II state championship. The document recognizes the team's historic achievement as they became the first in the program's 30-year history to win the state title, overcoming a challenging season with a young roster. The resolution highlights the team's 5-3 victory over Missisquoi Valley Union High School, which set a new record for the highest score in a girls' ice hockey state championship. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this recognition to Hartford High School.

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 12, 2024

HCR 218: House concurrent resolution congratulating the Washington Electric Cooperative on its 85th anniversary

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the Washington Electric Cooperative on its 85th anniversary. It directly affects the cooperative by having the General Assembly send a copy of the resolution to them as a recognition of their service. The resolution acknowledges the cooperative's history since 1939, its current status as a nonprofit member-owned provider serving over 11,800 customers, and its use of renewable energy sources. No new laws or funding are created; the measure is purely ceremonial and does not change any policies or regulations.

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 12, 2024

HCR 214: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Hartford High School Hurricanes Division II championship boys’ ice hockey team

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2024 Hartford High School Hurricanes boys' ice hockey team on winning the Division II state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 3-1 victory over Colchester High School and acknowledges the coaching staff and individual players who contributed to the school's first title since 2009. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Hartford High School as an official record of the General Assembly's congratulations.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Apr 12, 2024

JRS 52: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on April 12, 2024

This joint resolution directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, April 12, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 16, 2024. It applies to both the Senate and House of Representatives, establishing a specific weekend break in legislative sessions. The measure sets a clear schedule for when lawmakers will pause their work and when they must return to resume duties. This procedural action does not change laws or policies but instead organizes the legislative calendar for that specific period.

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 11, 2024

HCR 213: House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Housing Finance Agency on its 50th anniversary

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the Vermont Housing Finance Agency on its 50th anniversary. It does not change any laws or policies but instead formally recognizes the agency's work since 1974 in providing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income Vermonters. The resolution acknowledges the agency's achievements, including helping 31,000 home buyers and supporting nearly 10,000 affordable apartments, and notes its recent programs addressing housing challenges. The only practical effect is directing the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the agency.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · Vermont · House Apr 11, 2024

HCR 211: House concurrent resolution designating April 11, 2024 as Tourism Economy Day at the State House

This bill designates April 11, 2024, as Tourism Economy Day at the Vermont State House to recognize the state's tourism industry. It directly affects tourism-related businesses, workers in the hospitality sector, and organizations involved in promoting Vermont as a travel destination. The resolution includes a ceremonial reading and directs the Secretary of State to send copies to tourism officials and industry partners. The measure highlights tourism's economic contributions, such as job creation and tax revenue, without creating new laws or funding.

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