This House concurrent resolution honors the memory of Reuben Jackson, a jazz archivist, radio host, and poet who passed away in February 2024. The bill expresses the Vermont General Assembly's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to his partner, Vermont Public, WPFW Radio, and the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives at the University of the District of Columbia. Jackson was recognized for his significant contributions to jazz preservation, including his work curating the Duke Ellington Collection at the Smithsonian Institution and hosting Vermont Public's Friday Night Jazz program. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of his life's achievements and legacy in music and literature.
This bill requires sellers and landlords in Vermont to disclose flood risk information to buyers and tenants, including whether properties are in mapped flood hazard areas and if they have experienced past flooding. It also establishes accessibility standards for state-funded residential construction and updates definitions and disclosure requirements for mobile homes and mobile home parks. The legislation creates legal consequences for sellers who fail to provide required flood information, allowing buyers to terminate contracts or seek damages. Additionally, the bill mandates that mobile home sales include written disclosures about flooding history and requires appraisal reports to separate the value of the mobile home from its location.
This bill designates November as Vermont Month of the Veteran to honor military service members who have contributed to national security. It adds a new section to Vermont law stating that November of each year is officially recognized as this commemorative month. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2024, and applies to all state government activities during November.
This bill modifies Vermont's automobile insurance laws to clarify how underinsured motorist coverage works and how insurers handle payments for medical costs. It defines a vehicle as underinsured when the at-fault driver's liability coverage is lower than the injured party's uninsured motorist limits, or when liability payments to other crash victims reduce available coverage below those limits. The legislation also prevents insurers from using subrogation rights to recover medical payments they have already made to their own insureds. These changes apply to all auto insurance policies offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025.
This bill designates March 26, 2024, as Robert Frost Day in Vermont to honor the state's first Poet Laureate on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The resolution recognizes Frost's literary achievements, including four Pulitzer Prizes, his deep connection to Vermont landscapes, and his contributions to education at institutions like Bread Loaf School of English. The General Assembly formally acknowledges Frost's legacy by naming this specific date in his honor. The Secretary of State will send copies of the resolution to the Robert Frost Stone House in Shaftsbury and the Bread Loaf School of English in Ripton.
This bill designates March 25, 2024, as National Medal of Honor Day in Vermont to honor the state's Medal of Honor recipients. It recognizes the historical significance of the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States, and highlights Vermont's contributions through 61 recipients who served during various conflicts. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to relevant state officials and directs a ceremonial reading of the document.
This bill directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, March 22, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, March 26, 2024. It applies to both the Senate and House of Representatives, establishing a specific weekend break in legislative sessions. The resolution sets clear dates for when lawmakers will pause their work and when they must return to resume duties. This procedural measure organizes the legislative calendar without changing any laws or policies.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes March 2024 as National Senior Nutrition Program Month in Vermont to honor over 50 years of the federal Senior Nutrition Program. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves to acknowledge the program's history and current impact on older Vermonters. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to relevant state agencies and organizations involved in senior nutrition services. This type of legislative action celebrates community efforts to address hunger and isolation among seniors without altering any existing programs or funding.
This bill is a commemorative resolution from the Vermont legislature celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Ireland. It formally acknowledges the historical significance of the 1924 establishment of diplomatic ties and the ongoing friendship between the two nations. The resolution directs the Vermont Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the Irish Embassy in Washington, DC. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official statement of recognition and celebration.
This legislative resolution recognizes June 24, 2024, as Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Vermont to honor the state's French-Canadian heritage and community contributions. The measure does not create a new legal holiday or change any laws, but instead serves as an official acknowledgment of the cultural significance of the date to Franco-American communities. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Canadian Club in Barre and the Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society. This type of commemorative resolution is symbolic and does not affect government operations or public policy.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the Desorcie family on 60 years of continuous ownership of Desorcie's Market in Highgate Center. The resolution recognizes the store's long history, which spans from its founding in 1910 through multiple family generations, including the Tremblay family before the Desorcie family took over in 1964. It acknowledges the market's role as a community hub that provides fresh meats, home delivery, and event catering while serving as a local landmark. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the market, but it does not create new laws or require any government action beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2024 Thetford Academy Panthers boys' basketball team on winning the Division III state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's specific achievements during the championship game, where they overcame significant deficits to defeat Hazen Union 57-53. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Thetford Academy as official acknowledgment of their accomplishment. This type of legislative action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policy changes.
