Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House Jan 30, 2024

HCR 142: House concurrent resolution recognizing January 27, 2024 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Vermont

This bill recognizes January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Vermont. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont Holocaust Memorial in Jeffersonville. The resolution includes background information about the Holocaust and recent antisemitic incidents to underscore the importance of Holocaust education. This is a ceremonial resolution that does not change laws or create new programs.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Jan 30, 2024

SCR 8: Senate concurrent resolution honoring those who assumed summer 2023 flood recovery leadership roles in Montpelier and Barre City

This Senate concurrent resolution honors the individuals and organizations that led flood recovery efforts in Montpelier and Barre City during the severe flooding of July 2023. The bill recognizes specific leaders who coordinated volunteer teams, established response hubs, and created relief funds to support affected residents and businesses. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the named organizations and individuals as a formal acknowledgment of their contributions. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing new laws or policies.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Jan 30, 2024

SCR 9: Senate concurrent resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the chartering of the National Life Insurance Company

This Senate concurrent resolution commemorates the 175th anniversary of the National Life Insurance Company's original chartering in 1848. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the company's executive leadership as a formal acknowledgment of its history and contributions. It highlights the company's founding by notable figures like Henry Clay, its early operations in Vermont, and its recent charitable efforts during the 2023 floods. This legislative action serves as a ceremonial recognition rather than creating new laws or policies.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Jan 26, 2024

JRS 40: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on January 26, 2024

This joint resolution directs the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to adjourn on Friday, January 26, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The measure applies specifically to the state legislature's schedule for that weekend period. It establishes a formal rule for when lawmakers will return to sessions after the Friday adjournment. This procedural action sets the timing for legislative business during the specified dates.

passed both · Vermont · House Jan 26, 2024

HCR 135: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2023 Milton High School Division II Yellowjackets on winning the school’s 17th girls’ soccer state championship

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the Milton High School girls' soccer team on winning their 17th state championship in 2023. It formally recognizes the team's achievement and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school. The document lists the players, coaches, and team manager who contributed to the victory, serving as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment rather than establishing new policy or funding.

passed both · Vermont · House Jan 25, 2024

HCR 141: House concurrent resolution honoring Director of Elections and Campaign Finance Will Senning for his superb public service

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Will Senning, the Director of Elections and Campaign Finance in Vermont, for his public service. It recognizes his leadership in implementing election improvements such as earlier primary dates, expanded digital election processes, and enhanced vote-by-mail systems during the pandemic. The resolution also notes his work on election security, which led to his appointment as a regional security advisor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The General Assembly formally thanks Senning and directs the Secretary of State to send him a copy of the resolution.

passed · Vermont · House Jan 19, 2024

HR 14: House resolution in memory of Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne, Director of the Spatial Analysis Laboratory at the University of Vermont

This bill is a House resolution honoring Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne, a former Marine and director of the Spatial Analysis Laboratory at the University of Vermont who passed away at age 49. It formally expresses the House's condolences to his family and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to his family and the laboratory. The resolution recognizes his contributions to geospatial research, disaster response efforts during the 2023 Vermont floods, and his leadership in environmental data analysis. No new laws or funding are established; the measure serves as a commemorative tribute to his life and work.

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passed both · Vermont · Senate Jan 19, 2024

JRS 37: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on January 19, 2024

This bill directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, January 19, 2024, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, January 23, 2024. It directly affects the state's legislative body by establishing specific dates for the next session following the weekend. The resolution sets a clear timeline for when lawmakers must return to their duties after the Friday adjournment. This procedural measure ensures the legislative calendar remains organized during the holiday weekend.

passed · Vermont · House Jan 19, 2024

H 560: An act relating to making technical corrections to workers’ compensation rulemaking requirements

This bill amends a previous workers' compensation law to clarify the timeline for adopting new administrative rules. It requires the Vermont Commissioner of Labor to finalize and implement specific rule changes by July 1, 2024, to support provisions in the 2023 legislation. The bill applies to workers' compensation programs and the state agency responsible for overseeing them. It contains no new policy changes but rather corrects procedural language to ensure the existing rules are adopted on schedule.

passed both · Vermont · House Jan 19, 2024

HCR 139: House concurrent resolution commemorating the bicentennial of Mt. Anthony Masonic Lodge No. 13

This legislative bill is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 200th anniversary of Mt. Anthony Masonic Lodge No. 13 in Bennington, Vermont. The resolution acknowledges the lodge's history, which began in 1823 when it was chartered and has since played a role in local civic life, including laying the cornerstone for the Battle of Bennington Monument. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the lodge as an official acknowledgment of its bicentennial milestone.

passed both · Vermont · House Jan 19, 2024

HCR 137: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2023 Georgia Elementary and Middle School Chargers seventh- and eighth-grade girls’ soccer team on completing an outstanding, undefeated season

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2023 Georgia Elementary and Middle School Chargers seventh- and eighth-grade girls' soccer team for completing an undefeated 12-0 season. The resolution recognizes the team's impressive performance and lists the names of all twenty-three players and their head coach, Courtney Chadburn. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Georgia Elementary and Middle School to acknowledge the team's achievement. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Vermont General Assembly.

passed both · Vermont · House Jan 19, 2024

HCR 140: House concurrent resolution in memory of former Representative John C. Candon of Norwich

This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Representative John C. Candon, who served in the Vermont General Assembly from 1983 to 1986. It recognizes his contributions as a legislator, attorney, and community leader, including his role in creating the first father-son pair to serve concurrently in the state legislature. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to them.

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