Rep. Matt Birong

Maddy summaryThis bill approves a charter amendment for the Town of Panton that establishes a formal process for residents to recall elected town officers. To initiate a recall, a petition signed by at least 15% of registered voters must be filed with the Selectboard and Town Clerk, triggering a vote at either a regular or special town meeting. The officer is removed only if a majority of votes cast support the recall and the number of votes equals or exceeds the turnout of the officer's most recent election, or at least one-third of all registered voters participate. Additionally, the law prevents recall petitions from being filed against the same individual more than once within a 12-month period.

Maddy summaryH 567 updates Vermont's unclaimed property rules, requiring holders to report property valued at $50+ with owner details and increasing the threshold for property sent to the Retirement Security Fund from $100 to $150 after 10 years. It adds a 1% monthly penalty for employers missing retirement contribution deadlines (30 days past due) and creates a Pension and Benefits Funding Task Force. The bill transitions oversight of post-employment benefits for state employees and teachers to the Vermont Pension Investment Commission and raises the claim threshold for unclaimed property from $250 to $1,000 for certain cases. These changes primarily affect employers contributing to retirement systems, individuals claiming unclaimed funds, and the state retirement systems themselves.

Maddy summaryH 588 updates Vermont's licensing rules for professions regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation. It allows the Office to revoke licenses for fraudulent or deceptive license use, requires all professional regulation board members to be adults (age 18+), and creates a limited academic dentist license. The bill also modifies midwifery licensing to require practice data submissions for renewal (replacing an advisory committee), expands the definition of funeral service to include new body disposal methods (like cremation and alkaline hydrolysis), and adjusts requirements for pharmacists and technicians administering vaccines. These changes directly affect licensees, including dentists, midwives, pharmacists, and funeral service providers, and streamline regulatory processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill, H.639 (Genetic Information Privacy Act), requires direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to protect the genetic data of Vermont residents. It mandates that companies obtain clear "express consent" from consumers before collecting or sharing their genetic data (defined as information from DNA analysis, including SNPs and inferred data), prohibits using "dark patterns" to manipulate consent, and limits data sharing without permission. Consumers gain the right to access their own genetic data and must actively authorize its use. The law applies specifically to companies offering genetic testing directly to Vermont residents, excluding deidentified data and research conducted under federal human subjects protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that honors Representative Kevin "Coach" Christie of Hartford for his civic leadership and extends best wishes for his future. It recognizes his long history of public service, including his work as an educator, his role on the Hartford School Board, and his legislative focus on education and social equity. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Representative Christie.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors the life and public service of former Representative Francis Matthew "Topper" McFaun. It recognizes his long career in Vermont, which included roles in the executive branch, local government, and coaching, as well as his nearly 11 years serving in the House of Representatives. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to the community and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that honors the memory of Terje Anderson, a gay rights advocate and political activist who passed away in 2026. It recognizes his significant contributions to social justice, including his leadership roles in AIDS service organizations and his service as chair of the Vermont Democratic Party. The resolution formally expresses the General Assembly's condolences to Anderson's family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to his survivors and the Vermont Democratic Party.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that expresses the General Assembly's best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to Representative Anne Donahue. It directly affects Representative Donahue, who recently suffered a brain aneurysm but is recovering well as of March 2026. The resolution highlights her long-standing contributions to mental health care, including her work on the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital and efforts to address historical injustices related to eugenics. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Representative Donahue.

Maddy summaryH 762 extends the deadline for the County and Regional Governance Study Committee to submit its final report from November 1, 2025, to December 15, 2026, and prolongs the committee’s existence until July 1, 2027. The committee, composed of six legislators (three from each chamber), studies county governance structures and makes recommendations on public safety, regional collaboration, resource allocation, and climate resilience. This procedural bill does not change the committee’s study focus or create new policies - it only adjusts timing for an existing oversight body. The committee’s work directly affects Vermont’s county and municipal governments by shaping future governance recommendations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate concurrent resolution honors the life and service of former Washington County Senator Mary Just Skinner. It formally expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family following her unexpected death in January 2026. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of respect.