Rep. Timothy Corcoran

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures, an organization founded in 1975 that supports state and territorial legislators and their staff. The resolution recognizes the group's role in advancing state legislative effectiveness, fostering cooperation between states, and providing a unified voice for state legislatures in the federal system. It directs the Vermont Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The measure is a commemorative action with no policy changes or budgetary impact.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates Kevin J. Goodhue on nearly 50 years of service with the Bennington Rural Fire Department. The resolution recognizes his career progression from entry-level firefighter to chief and his ongoing role as an active second lieutenant. It highlights specific achievements including establishing a junior firefighter program in 2003 and improving radio communications in 2004. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Goodhue as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to public service.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the Woodford SnoBusters snowmobile club on its 40th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the club's contributions to Vermont's statewide snowmobile trail network through volunteer trail maintenance and safety programs. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the club as official acknowledgment. The measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2024 Grace Christian Lions Division IV championship boys' basketball team from Bennington, Vermont. The resolution recognizes the team's unique achievement of winning the state title despite being in the program's second season, having members from different nations, and facing language barriers during play. It lists the eleven team members, coaching staff, and team managers who contributed to the victory. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Grace Christian School to officially record the General Assembly's recognition of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 3, 2024, as Prevention Day in Vermont to recognize efforts to prevent substance misuse. It directly affects community organizations, youth, and prevention groups working to address alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and other substance use issues. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Prevention Works!VT, the organization that hosts the annual event. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the importance of substance misuse prevention rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2024 Mt. Anthony Union High School Patriots wrestling team on winning their school's 35th consecutive state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's victory in all five weight categories at the state tournament held in Brandon and acknowledges the contributions of the wrestlers and coaching staff. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the high school as an official record of the General Assembly's recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Sergeant at Arms Janet Miller for her service to the Vermont General Assembly. It recognizes her long career, which includes managing security, coordinating events, and overseeing the Legislative Council before she was elected to her current role five times. The resolution also acknowledges her specific contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, including helping the legislature transition back to in-person meetings. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this honor to Janet Miller, who has announced her retirement effective March 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors Vermont television journalist Stewart Ledbetter for his 40 years of news reporting. The bill formally recognizes his career achievements, including his work as a news director, political campaign moderator, and recipient of multiple broadcast awards. It directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Ledbetter and WPTZ, the television station where he worked.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 200th anniversary of Mt. Anthony Masonic Lodge No. 13 in Bennington, Vermont. The resolution acknowledges the lodge's history, which began in 1823 when it was chartered and has since played a role in local civic life, including laying the cornerstone for the Battle of Bennington Monument. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the lodge as an official acknowledgment of its bicentennial milestone.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase fines and add more points to driving records for using portable electronic devices like phones while driving in Vermont. It directly affects all drivers who use handheld devices or text while operating a moving vehicle on highways. The bill establishes higher penalties for violations in school zones and work zones where construction or maintenance crews are present, with fines ranging from $250 to $1,000 and additional points on driving records. It also creates a new Distracted Driving Diversion Program to offer an alternative to traditional penalties for eligible first-time offenders. The legislation applies to both junior operators and licensed drivers, with specific provisions preventing duplicate penalties for the same incident.