Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House May 11, 2023

HCR 85: House concurrent resolution congratulating Sophia R. Boyle Hall on being named the recipient of the 2022 State and national school nursing awards

This legislative resolution congratulates Sophia R. Boyle Hall, a school nurse at Miller's Run School in Sheffield, Vermont, for receiving the 2022 State and national school nursing awards. The document recognizes her 42 years of service, leadership in the Vermont School Nurses Association, and receipt of the National Board for Certification of School Nurses' 2022 NCSN of the Year Award. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Sophia Hall and her school, serving as an official acknowledgment of her professional achievements.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Vermont · House May 11, 2023

HR 11: House resolution relating to establishing the Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry and granting it investigatory powers

This Vermont House resolution establishes a Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry to investigate whether there are sufficient grounds to impeach Franklin County State's Attorney John Lavoie and/or Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore. The seven-member committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House with representation from multiple parties, is authorized to meet during the 2023-2024 legislative session and has the power to subpoena witnesses, demand documents, administer oaths, and hire investigators. The committee will report its findings and any impeachment articles or recommendations to the House of Representatives.

passed both · Vermont · House May 10, 2023

HCR 114: House concurrent resolution honoring Karen Horn of Moretown for her exemplary leadership representing and strengthening local government in Vermont

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that honors Karen Horn of Moretown for her leadership in strengthening local government in Vermont. It recognizes her decades of work with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, where she advised officials on municipal issues and helped secure transportation funding and tax authority for local governments. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to municipal policy and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to both Horn and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

Laura Sibilia (I) · 148 co-sponsors

passed both · Vermont · Senate May 10, 2023

JRS 17: Joint resolution urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to comply with the expedited asylum hearing provisions of the Afghan Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022

This joint resolution urges U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to follow the expedited asylum hearing rules established in the Afghan Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022. The bill specifically affects Afghan nationals who were paroled into the United States under Operation Allies Welcome and are seeking asylum. Under the referenced law, these applicants are entitled to have their initial asylum interviews conducted within 45 days and final decisions made within 150 days, but many cases have exceeded these timelines. The resolution requests that USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou and the Vermont Congressional Delegation receive a copy of this urging to ensure compliance with the statutory deadlines.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Wendy Harrison (D) · 23 co-sponsors

passed both · Vermont · House May 9, 2023

HCR 109: House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont-associated 2023 International Ski and Snowboard Federation World Championship medalists

This House concurrent resolution formally congratulates athletes with Vermont connections who won medals at the 2023 International Ski and Snowboard Federation World Championships. It recognizes specific competitors including Laurence St-Germain, Mikaela Shiffrin, Nina O'Brien, Paula Moltzan, AJ Ginnis, Jessie Diggins, Julia Kern, and Lindsey Jacobellis for their achievements in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each honored athlete. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges athletic accomplishments without establishing new laws or policies.

passed both · Vermont · Senate May 8, 2023

SCR 5: Senate concurrent resolution honoring Castleton Town Mechanic Robert B. Ward for his outstanding 24-year municipal public service career

This Senate concurrent resolution honors Castleton Town Mechanic Robert B. Ward for his 24-year career in municipal public service. The bill formally recognizes his contributions, which included maintaining municipal vehicles, performing repairs for town departments, and designing structures to support youth programs. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Ward as a gesture of appreciation. This type of resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of an individual's service.

passed · Vermont · Senate May 5, 2023

SR 11: Senate resolution supporting the continuing resiliency and strengthening of the Abenaki communities in Vermont and encouraging a greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year

This Senate resolution expresses support for the ongoing resilience and growth of Abenaki communities in Vermont and encourages greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture throughout the year. The measure specifically highlights the historical context of discrimination against Indigenous people in Vermont, including state-sanctioned eugenics practices, and acknowledges recent legislative steps such as state recognition of specific Abenaki tribes, an official apology for past harms, and policies promoting cultural recognition. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs and to each recognized Abenaki tribe and band. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of legislative intent and solidarity.

Anne Watson (D) · 29 co-sponsors