Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House Mar 3, 2023

HCR 43: House concurrent resolution honoring Ludlow Selectboard Chair Bruce Schmidt for his distinguished civic leadership

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Bruce Schmidt, the chair of the Ludlow Selectboard in Vermont, for his distinguished civic leadership. It recognizes his long history of community service, including his 21-year tenure on the selectboard, his work on the cemetery commission, and his involvement in local education and employment. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Schmidt, serving as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the town. This measure does not create new laws or policies but instead serves as a ceremonial tribute to a local public official.

passed both · Vermont · House Mar 3, 2023

HCR 44: House concurrent resolution honoring Philip Carter for his exemplary community service in the Town of Ludlow

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Philip Carter for his long-term community service in the Town of Ludlow. It recognizes his 37 years of work on the Development Review Board, three years on the selectboard, and his contributions to local gardening and town planning efforts. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the honor to Mr. Carter, but it does not create any new laws or policy changes.

passed · Vermont · House Mar 2, 2023

HR 7: House resolution authorizing limited remote committee voting through the first Friday of the 2024 Adjourned Session

This Vermont House resolution allows committee members to vote remotely during the first week of the 2024 adjourned session under specific conditions. Members may vote from home if they have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation, or for up to three days for any other reason. To use this option, members must notify their committee chair and clerk, and the clerk will record these votes while tracking non-COVID-19 remote voting days. The resolution ensures remote voters still count toward committee quorum requirements during this limited time period.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 28, 2023

HCR 39: House concurrent resolution honoring former Waterbury Municipal Manager William Shepeluk in recognition of his extraordinary public service career

This bill honors former Waterbury Municipal Manager William Shepeluk for his 34-year career in public service. It recognizes his administrative achievements, including financial improvements, infrastructure projects, and the town-village merger, along with his leadership roles in state municipal organizations. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to Shepeluk and the Waterbury Town Clerk.

passed both · Vermont · Senate Feb 24, 2023

JRS 15: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment

This joint resolution sets a specific date for the Vermont General Assembly to reconvene after a scheduled adjournment. It requires both the Senate and House of Representatives to meet again no later than Tuesday, February 28, 2023, following their adjournment on Friday, February 24, 2023. The measure applies only to this specific legislative session and does not establish a permanent rule for future adjournments. It is a procedural document that ensures the legislature returns to session within a defined timeframe.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 24, 2023

HCR 37: House concurrent resolution honoring former Halifax Fire Chief Wayne Courser for his exemplary volunteer leadership and community service

This bill honors former Halifax Fire Chief Wayne Courser for his decades of volunteer leadership and community service. It recognizes his long history with the Halifax Fire Company, including his roles as assistant chief, chief, and road commissioner, as well as his personal donation of a fire truck and leadership in building a new firehouse. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the honor to Courser and the Halifax Fire Company.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 24, 2023

HCR 40: House concurrent resolution congratulating the Essex High School girls’ volleyball team on winning a second consecutive State championship

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the Essex High School girls' volleyball team on winning their second consecutive Vermont State championship. The resolution recognizes the team's undefeated regular season performance and their decisive 3-0 victory over Champlain Valley Union High School in the championship match. It lists the names of the team members and coaches who achieved this accomplishment. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to Essex High School as an official acknowledgment of their success.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 24, 2023

HCR 41: House concurrent resolution honoring South Burlington City Clerk Donna Kinville for her dedicated municipal public service

This bill honors South Burlington City Clerk Donna Kinville for her dedicated public service. It recognizes her achievements, including her leadership in digitizing the city's land records and her election as Vermont Municipal Clerk of the Year. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the honor to Kinville and her office. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or policies.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 23, 2023

HCR 24: House concurrent resolution honoring teenage Rockingham volunteer firefighter Alex Leonard for his heroism and decisive action

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Alex Leonard, a 17-year-old volunteer firefighter from Rockingham, Vermont, for his heroic actions during a home fire. The resolution recognizes Leonard's quick decision-making when he used a fire extinguisher and closed a burning room door, which prevented the fire from spreading and saved his family's home. It also acknowledges his role in helping emergency responders evacuate his father, who uses a wheelchair. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to Leonard, the Rockingham Fire Chief, and the Bellows Falls Fire Chief.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 17, 2023

HCR 35: House concurrent resolution honoring Barre Town Manager Carl Rogers for his outstanding municipal public service

This legislative bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally honors Barre Town Manager Carl Rogers for his outstanding municipal public service. The resolution recognizes his 15-year career, during which he oversaw key projects like the Wells-Lamson water system, a new salt shed, and the merger of fire districts, while also promoting community initiatives such as bike paths and Green Up Day. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Carl Rogers and the Barre Town Clerk, serving as an official acknowledgment of his contributions before he concludes his municipal career.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 17, 2023

HCR 32: House concurrent resolution congratulating Jody Stahlman on winning the 2023 Vermont State Women’s Pinball Championship

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Jody Stahlman for winning the 2023 Vermont State Women's Pinball Championship. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but instead formally recognizes her achievement through a legislative acknowledgment. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Stahlman as an official record of the General Assembly's congratulations. This type of bill is non-binding and serves primarily as a public recognition of a specific individual's accomplishment in a niche competitive sport.

passed both · Vermont · House Feb 17, 2023

HCR 34: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2022 Montpelier High School Division III championship field hockey team

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2022 Montpelier High School Division III championship field hockey team. It recognizes the team's achievement of winning the state championship and earning a 13-4 season record, highlighting the players and coaches who contributed to their success. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Montpelier High School as an official record of the General Assembly's acknowledgment.

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