This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2022 St. Johnsbury Academy boys' cross-country team on winning their second consecutive Division I state championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's achievement of placing seven athletes in the top 20 at the state meet and names the eight student athletes and two coaches who contributed to the victory. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to St. Johnsbury Academy as an official record of the General Assembly's recognition. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of athletic accomplishment.
This House concurrent resolution congratulates the River Valley Technical Center culinary and management teams for winning the Vermont championship at the 2023 NYSRAEF ProStart Invitational. The bill recognizes the students who competed in this national student competition for culinary and restaurant management careers, which is organized by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the River Valley Technical Center as a formal acknowledgment of their achievement. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official commendation from the General Assembly to the participating students and their mentors.
This bill directs the Vermont legislature to reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023, if both chambers adjourn on Friday, April 14, 2023. It specifically sets the minimum number of days between the Friday adjournment and the next meeting, ensuring a Tuesday return rather than a Monday. The resolution applies only to this specific legislative session and does not establish a permanent rule for future adjournments. It is a procedural measure that coordinates the schedule for the two legislative chambers during this particular period.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2023 North Country Union High School Falcons girls' basketball team on winning the Division II state championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's perfect 24-0 season and their victory in the championship game against Spaulding, and it specifically names the ten players and three coaches who contributed to the win. The document directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school as a formal recognition of their achievement. This type of bill does not create new laws or change policy, but rather serves as an official commendation from the state legislature.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Tillie Walden of Norwich on being named the fifth Vermont Cartoonist Laureate. It recognizes her achievements as a cartoonist and author, including multiple awards and her role as a faculty member at the Center for Cartoon Studies. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Walden and the Center for Cartoon Studies. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge Walden's contribution to Vermont's artistic community.
This bill authorizes the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation to exchange land parcels with private landowners to resolve access issues and improve public access at Jamaica State Park and Coolidge State Forest. At Jamaica State Park, the state would transfer a 24.7-acre parcel to Peter Winslow in exchange for acquiring a 5.4-acre lot that blocks public access to the West River Trail, while retaining a right-of-way for public and forest management access. At Coolidge State Forest, the state would transfer a 102-acre parcel to Jaime Ellertson in exchange for acquiring another 102-acre parcel and a 400-foot-wide trail easement to Old Baldy Mountain, while also eliminating private development rights on a nearby 160-acre parcel. The bill requires the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to obtain General Assembly approval before completing these land transactions.
This bill amends Vermont's local option tax laws to allow municipalities to impose specific taxes as an alternative revenue source. It authorizes local governments to vote on adding a one percent sales tax, meals and alcoholic beverages tax, or rooms tax. The legislation also validates local option tax votes from 2022, permitting those approved taxes to be assessed at the 2022 annual municipal meeting. Municipalities must meet specific criteria related to education tax rates or property values before adopting these taxes, and the act takes effect on July 1, 2023.
This bill designates April 7, 2023, as Vermont Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Day at the State House to honor the organization's volunteers and their work. It recognizes the efforts of Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Vermont, which have built and repaired numerous homes through volunteer labor since 1976. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Vermont Habitat for Humanity. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the group's contributions rather than changing laws or policies.
This joint resolution officially recognizes March 31, 2023, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Vermont. It expresses the state's support for the rights of all transgender Vermonters and opposes any legislation that would restrict those rights regardless of age. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal statement of support from the General Assembly. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to three LGBTQ+ organizations in Vermont.
This House concurrent resolution formally congratulates the 2023 Burlington High School girls' Nordic skiing team for winning their third consecutive Division I state championship. The document recognizes the team's specific achievements, including their relay victories and individual race placements at the Craftsbury and Ripton competitions during the 2023 season. It also acknowledges the coaching staff that supported the team throughout the competition. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Burlington High School as an official record of the General Assembly's congratulations.
This joint resolution directs the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 11, 2023, following their adjournment on Friday, April 7, 2023. The measure specifically addresses the timing of the legislative session's resumption after a weekend break. It establishes a fixed date for the next meeting of both chambers rather than leaving the schedule open-ended. This procedural action ensures continuity in legislative operations by setting a clear deadline for the next session.
This legislative bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Cersosimo Industries Inc. on reaching its 75th anniversary. The document recognizes the company as a three-generation family business founded in 1947 that has grown into one of New England's largest producers of hardwood and pine lumber. It also acknowledges the company's diverse operations, which include construction, aggregate production, real estate, and mulch sales, along with its recent industry awards. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the company's president, Michael A. Cersosimo.
