Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House May 7, 2025

HCR 126: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Spirit of the ADA Award winners

HCR 126 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Spirit of the ADA Award winners, which are businesses and nonprofit organizations recognized for their commitment to employing people with disabilities. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the award recipients and the Governor’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities.

Edye Graning (D) Dave Bosch (R) Jonathan Cooper (D) Anne Donahue (R) Kirk White (D)

passed both · Vermont · House May 6, 2025

HCR 81: House concurrent resolution in memory of former Bakersfield Select Board member Brenda Churchill

This resolution, HCR 81, honors the life and public service of Brenda Churchill, a former Bakersfield Select Board member and advocate for transgender rights. It extends the Vermont General Assembly's condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions to local and state government, including her work on the Vermont Commission on Women.

passed both · Vermont · House May 6, 2025

HCR 104: House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont

HCR 104 is a House concurrent resolution that officially recognizes May 2025 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont. This resolution aims to bring attention to the foster care system and the children, youth, and caregivers involved.

passed both · Vermont · House May 6, 2025

HCR 123: House concurrent resolution honoring Shaun Murphy of Guilford for his nearly quarter century of exemplary educational governance public service

HCR 123 is a House concurrent resolution that honors Shaun Murphy of Guilford. It recognizes his nearly quarter century of exemplary public service in educational governance, including his roles on the Brattleboro Union High School District 6 Board, Windham Southeast School District, Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Board, and Guilford School Board.

passed both · Vermont · House May 6, 2025

HCR 128: House concurrent resolution designating May 6, 2025 as Homelessness Awareness Day in Vermont

HCR 128 is a House concurrent resolution that designates May 6, 2025, as Homelessness Awareness Day in Vermont. This resolution formally recognizes the issue of homelessness within the state and directs a copy to be sent to the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont.

signed · Vermont · House May 6, 2025

H 17: An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

H 17 is an act that officially approves the new charter for the Town of Morristown, as previously adopted by its voters. This bill formalizes Morristown's status as a municipal corporation, ensuring state statutes for municipalities apply unless modified by the charter. A key provision of the approved charter establishes a Town Manager as the chief executive officer, responsible for the town's administrative affairs and managing its employees. This act directly affects the local governance structure and operations for the residents of Morristown.

signed · Vermont · House May 6, 2025

H 21: An act relating to service of writs of possession

This bill (H 21) changes Vermont court procedure for serving writs of possession, which are court orders to evict tenants and return property to landlords. It allows a sheriff from any county - not just the county where the property is located - to serve these writs. The change directly affects landlords, tenants, and sheriffs involved in eviction cases by streamlining the service process. The key provision amends Vermont law to explicitly permit sheriffs from other counties to handle this service, making the process more flexible for courts and law enforcement.

in committee · Vermont · House May 6, 2025

H 86: An act relating to establishing the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program at the Agency of Natural Resources

H 86 proposes to establish the Chloride Contamination Reduction Program within the Agency of Natural Resources. This program would educate, train, and certify commercial and municipal salt applicators on best management practices for applying salt or salt alternatives. The goal is to increase efficiency, reduce the amount of salt used, and prevent chloride from entering state waters. Certified applicators who follow these practices would receive a presumption of compliance with water quality laws and limited liability for certain snow and ice-related damages. The bill also requires the Agency to track salt usage, set reduction targets, and report on chloride impacts.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · Vermont · Senate May 6, 2025

JRS 15: Joint resolution supporting Vermont’s transgender and non-binary community and declaring Vermont’s commitment to fighting discrimination and treating all citizens with respect and dignity

This joint resolution (JRS 15) is a symbolic statement of support for Vermont's transgender and non-binary community, not a new law. It reaffirms Vermont's existing commitments to anti-discrimination protections in areas like employment, housing, and healthcare, as well as its policies allowing gender marker changes on vital records and protecting gender-affirming care. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Pride Center of Vermont and Outright Vermont. It does not create new legal obligations or alter current policies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Vermont · House May 2, 2025

HCR 64: House concurrent resolution congratulating Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver of Winooski High School on her selection as the 2025 Vermont Teacher of the Year and Jeremy DeMink of Edmunds Middle School in Burlington and Sonya Shedd of Wolcott Elementary School on their recognition as Distinguished Finalists

This resolution congratulates Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver of Winooski High School on her selection as the 2025 Vermont Teacher of the Year. It also recognizes Jeremy DeMink of Edmunds Middle School and Sonya Shedd of Wolcott Elementary School as Distinguished Finalists for the award.

passed both · Vermont · House May 2, 2025

HCR 117: House concurrent resolution congratulating Essex Middle School science teacher Andrew Kasprisin on his designation as the 2025 Vermont finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

HCR 117 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates Andrew Kasprisin, a science teacher at Essex Middle School, for being named the 2025 Vermont finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send him a copy.

passed both · Vermont · House May 2, 2025

HCR 121: House concurrent resolution congratulating the Rutland High School cheerleading program on winning a record 11th consecutive Division I championship

HCR 121 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the Rutland High School cheerleading program. It specifically recognizes their achievement of winning a record 11th consecutive Division I championship.

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