Rep. Dane Whitman

Co-sponsor SCR 3

Passed · Vermont Senate · Co-sponsor

Senate concurrent resolution honoring James Sullivan for his exemplary leadership at the Bennington County Regional Commission

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that honors James Sullivan for his 33-year career at the Bennington County Regional Commission. It recognizes his leadership as executive director and his work on regional planning, community development, and environmental management. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Sullivan as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions.

Passed Jan 20, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 68

Introduced · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to removing State and municipal regulatory barriers for fair zoning and housing affordability

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to make housing more affordable by reducing zoning restrictions and regulatory barriers that limit where and how people can build homes. It directly affects local governments, developers, and residents by establishing statewide standards for residential zoning. Key provisions include requiring duplexes and small apartment buildings in areas with municipal water and sewer, limiting parking requirements to one space per unit, and allowing accessory dwelling units under the same rules as single-family homes. The legislation also prohibits deed restrictions that limit dwelling size or parking, requires municipalities to report new zoning rules to the state, and strengthens enforcement of fair housing laws.

HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to increase affordable housing by reducing zoning restrictions and regulatory barriers, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Introduced Jan 19, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 50

Introduced · Vermont House · Lead sponsor

An act relating to prohibiting the labeling of consumer products that contain PFAS as compostable

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale or distribution in Vermont of consumer products labeled as compostable if they contain more than 100 parts per million of PFAS chemicals. It directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of packaging and household items by restricting how these products can be marketed. The law defines consumer products to include personal items, packaging materials, and bags, while allowing the Secretary of Natural Resources to set stricter PFAS limits through future rules. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and aims to prevent misleading environmental claims on products containing harmful fluorinated substances.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts PFAS-containing products from being labeled compostable, reducing environmental pollution and protecting soil/water from harmful chemicals.95% confidence

Introduced Jan 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 22

Passed · Vermont Senate · Co-sponsor

Senate concurrent resolution congratulating Jay and Joan Zwynenburg on the 50th anniversary of Jay’s Art Shop & Frame Gallery and for their roles as exemplary downtown Bennington entrepreneurs

Passed May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor JRH 22

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

Joint resolution urging the President and Congress to spearhead a global effort to prevent nuclear war and opposing the basing of nuclear weapons in Vermont

Passed May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 266

Signed into law · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Signed into law May 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 160

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

House concurrent resolution honoring the General Assembly’s venerable head doorkeeper, Cornelius F. Reed Jr. of Wolcott

Passed May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 161

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

House concurrent resolution honoring Alice Harter for her dedicated service as a long-term care ombudsman

Passed May 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 150

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

House concurrent resolution designating April 2022 as Vermont Public Safety Telecommunicators Month

Passed May 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 103

Passed · Vermont House · Co-sponsor

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2021 class of Eagle Scouts in the State of Vermont

Passed May 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track