This legislative resolution formally congratulates individuals who achieved significant scouting milestones in 2022. It honors 35 young people who earned the Eagle Scout rank and one individual, Katherine Lewis, who received the Summit Award for Venturing. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this recognition to each person named in the resolution. This ceremonial document acknowledges their accomplishments but does not create new laws or policy changes.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates five Vermont teachers who were finalists for the 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The resolution recognizes Michelle Page, Thomas Payeur, and Brian Schwartz as finalists for mathematics, and Randy Brown, Allan Miller, and Nicole Preiser as finalists for science. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each honored teacher. The bill does not create new laws or change policy but serves to formally acknowledge the achievements of these educators.
This joint resolution sets a specific date for the Vermont General Assembly to reconvene after adjourning on a Friday. It requires both the Senate and House of Representatives to meet again no later than Tuesday, May 2, 2023, following their adjournment on Friday, April 28, 2023. The measure directly affects state legislators by establishing a weekend adjournment schedule for that legislative session. This procedural document ensures continuity of government business by mandating a specific return date for the legislature.
This bill updates Vermont's regulations for permitting indirect discharges of wastewater, primarily affecting on-site sewage systems and their permits. It clarifies that existing indirect discharges must comply with water quality standards and obtain permits by a specific deadline, while exempting smaller systems under 6,500 gallons per day from permitting requirements. The legislation requires more rigorous review and site-specific analysis for larger systems in high-quality waters, including cumulative impact assessments to protect Class A and B(1) water bodies. Additionally, it establishes a stakeholder group to evaluate how current agricultural and forestry practices protect high-quality waters and mandates periodic reporting on reclassification efforts and permit issuance in sensitive water areas.
This bill authorizes the Green Mountain Girls State educational program to use the Vermont State House facilities for a specific day and time during the week of June 18, 2023. The program, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, provides high school seniors with an opportunity to learn about state government through a mock legislative session. The resolution allows the program to access the building on a mutually agreed-upon date, subject to any limitations set by the Sergeant at Arms. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Vermont to inform them of the authorization.
This House concurrent resolution congratulates Mikaela Shiffrin on her historic 2022-2023 World Cup Alpine ski racing achievements, including becoming the winningest female Alpine racer of all time with 88 victories and setting a new all-time World Cup record with 87 event wins. The resolution recognizes her accomplishments, which include winning races in all six World Cup Alpine disciplines and accumulating 138 career podiums. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Shiffrin and U.S. Ski & Snowboard as a formal acknowledgment of her record-setting performance.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates World Learning Inc. on its 90th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of international educational programs, including its role in training Peace Corps volunteers and supporting refugee resettlement efforts. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to World Learning Inc. as a formal acknowledgment of its contributions. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the organization's achievements.
This Vermont legislative resolution honors Boy Scout Troop 1 in Barre as the official descendant of America's first Boy Scout troop. The bill recognizes the troop's historical lineage dating back to 1909 and acknowledges existing recognition through a U.S. Postal Service honor and a local monument. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the troop, serving as a formal state acknowledgment of their heritage. The measure does not change laws or create new programs but instead provides ceremonial recognition of the troop's historical significance.
This bill designates April 2023 as Donate Life Awareness Month in Vermont to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation. It directly affects Vermont residents by encouraging them to register as organ donors through the Department of Motor Vehicles. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to relevant health and motor vehicle officials and Donate Life Vermont to coordinate awareness activities. The bill highlights the national need for organ donors, noting that many people wait for transplants while others die daily, and celebrates Vermont's high rate of donor registration.
This joint resolution directs the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 25, 2023, if they adjourn on Friday, April 21, 2023. The measure establishes a specific weekend adjournment schedule for the legislative session, ensuring both chambers meet again within four days. It applies only to the legislative bodies and sets a concrete date for resuming meetings after the specified Friday adjournment.
This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the Colchester 10-to-12 Little League Softball All-Stars on winning the 2022 Vermont Little League Softball Championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's comeback victory in the championship game, where they overcame a 13-9 deficit to defeat Champlain 14-13. It also recognizes the individual players and coaches who contributed to the team's success. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to the team as an official acknowledgment of their achievement.
This bill is a formal congratulatory resolution from the Vermont General Assembly to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's conservation work, including its investment in wildlife habitat and recruitment of hunters, and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the NWTF's national and local chapters. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official acknowledgment of the group's contributions to wildlife conservation and hunting heritage.
