Rep. Jubilee McGill

Maddy summaryThis bill welcomes the officers and crew of the U.S. submarine USS VERMONT (SSN 792) to the Vermont State House on March 17, 2026, and designates April 18, 2026, as USS VERMONT Day in the state. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the submarine's commanding officer and support group as an official acknowledgment. It recognizes the vessel's recent achievements, including its participation in the AUKUS security partnership and its completion of maintenance in Australia. The bill also notes that an information display about the submarine will be shown at the State House the day before the designated USS VERMONT Day.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a 150-member Vermont Citizens’ Assembly composed of randomly selected residents (via sortition) to develop policy recommendations for the state legislature. The Assembly would operate independently for one year (mid-June to mid-November, meeting two weekends monthly), with members receiving a daily wage equal to the median Vermonter’s wage plus reimbursements for expenses. It would address significant public issues chosen annually by the Assembly itself, with recommendations submitted to the Vermont General Assembly. The body would be funded through state appropriations and have its own staff and website. The bill directly affects Vermont residents selected for membership and the General Assembly, which would consider the Assembly’s proposals.

Maddy summaryHCR 178 is a ceremonial resolution honoring former Vermont State Senator William H. Carris of Wells. It commemorates his life and service, including his career as a business leader (founder of Carris Reels, which implemented an employee stock ownership plan), his philanthropy, and his three terms in the Vermont Senate (2006-2016). The resolution extends the General Assembly's sympathy to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to them. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryHCR 196 is a ceremonial resolution honoring U.S. Army Major General Gregory Knight, Vermont's Adjutant and Inspector General, for his 43-year military and public service career. It formally commends his service - including deployments to Iraq, academic achievements, leadership in the Vermont National Guard, and his seven-year tenure as the state's top military officer - and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to him and the Vermont National Guard. This resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill was offered by all members of both the House and Senate.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding symbolic resolution designating February 2026 as "School Board Appreciation Month" in Vermont. It recognizes the work of locally elected school board members, who manage district budgets and make educational decisions affecting students and communities. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont School Board Association, with no new policies, funding, or obligations created. It serves purely as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge school board service.

Maddy summaryH.897 requires social media platforms to block Vermont residents under 18 from creating accounts. It directly affects minors under 18 living in Vermont who would be unable to sign up for new social media profiles. The key provision mandates platforms to prohibit account creation for this age group, rather than restricting usage of existing accounts. The bill focuses on preventing new account creation for underage users, not on content moderation or parental controls. This is a direct restriction on platform access for minors under 18 within Vermont.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution designates February 11, 2026, as "Disability Advocacy Day" at the Vermont State House. It recognizes the work of disability rights groups like the Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR) and highlights ongoing challenges such as educational disparities and barriers in employment, housing, and transportation faced by Vermonters with disabilities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these issues and the contributions of people with disabilities. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to VCDR.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic recognition resolution, not a law. It formally designates February 11, 2026, as "National 211 Day" in Vermont to honor Vermont 211, a helpline operated by United Way of Vermont. The resolution celebrates Vermont 211's role in connecting Vermonters to community services (like housing and food assistance) and directing calls to appropriate agencies, and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Vermont 211.

Maddy summaryHCR 181 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating 25 Vermont businesses and organizations that won the 2025 Spirit of the ADA Award. It formally recognizes these recipients - such as Walmart Rutland, Copley Hospital, and the Vermont Granite Museum - for their inclusive employment practices that align with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send each winner a copy of the resolution, with no policy changes or new requirements for the recipients. This is purely symbolic recognition, not a legislative action affecting laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryH 895 would restrict enforcement of 13 specific minor traffic violations (such as obscured license plates, improper lane changes, or loud mufflers) to situations where an officer has already stopped a driver for a different, primary violation. It prohibits officers from using these minor infractions as the sole reason to stop a vehicle or to request consent for a vehicle search. The bill directly affects drivers who might otherwise be stopped solely for these technical traffic issues. This policy change aims to limit traffic stops based on minor violations and prevent secondary searches after such stops.