Rep. Will Greer

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of advocating for and providing support services to Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired. The resolution notes that VABVI was founded in 1926 after Helen Keller's advocacy and has worked in partnership with the state to improve lives for over a century. The only action required is for the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors three Vermont youth nominated for the 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Vermont Youth of the Year award. It recognizes Abdille, Luke, and Tyler, who represent the Burlington, Brattleboro, and Rutland local clubs respectively. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to each of the three nominees. This legislative action serves as a formal acknowledgment of their achievements and potential as community leaders.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont and honors Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for its 50 years of community service. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead formally acknowledges the organization's work in preventing child abuse through family support programs and community partnerships. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont as official recognition. This type of bill is non-binding and serves primarily to express legislative appreciation rather than to implement specific regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes March 25, 2026, as National Medal of Honor Day in Vermont to honor the state's military history and Medal of Honor recipients. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Green Mountain Submarine Veterans and the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs. The resolution commemorates Vermont's 64 Medal of Honor recipients, including the youngest recipient, Willie Johnston, and acknowledges the significance of March 25 as the date the first medals were issued in 1863. This is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or create new programs but serves to formally acknowledge the state's military heritage.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 2026 as Athletic Trainers' Month in Vermont to raise public awareness of the profession. It directly affects athletic trainers who work in schools, healthcare facilities, and other organizations across the state. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves as a commemorative designation to highlight the role of athletic trainers in healthcare and injury prevention.

Maddy summaryThis bill (H 877) expands eligibility for Vermont’s Green Mountain Passport to include residents with disabilities. Currently, the passport is available to Vermonters aged 62+ or veterans; this bill adds "persons with a disability" as a qualifying category under existing law (9 V.S.A. § 4501). The passport provides free access to state-sponsored events, parks, museums, and historical sites. Applicants must be Vermont residents and pay a $2 application fee to their town clerk, with records maintained by the town and reported to the Commissioner of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 187) is a symbolic gesture congratulating Village Garage Distillery in Bennington for winning a silver medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its debut product, Bonfire - a smoked maple bourbon. The resolution formally recognizes the distillery's achievement in the international competition, which evaluates spirits through blind tastings. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it merely offers words of praise and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the distillery. The resolution directly affects the distillery by publicly honoring its product's recognition.

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 summaryVermont's House of Representatives passed HCR 214 to commemorate Irish American contributions to the U.S. Revolutionary War. The resolution highlights historical figures like Irish-American Declaration signers, General John Sullivan, and printer John Dunlap, noting their roles in securing independence. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to Irish officials and the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding on Saint Patrick's Day 2026. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require water and wastewater system permit holders to compensate neighboring property owners before extending isolation distances onto their land. Currently, isolation distances create buffer zones around water infrastructure where certain activities are restricted, but this legislation would change how those buffers apply to adjacent properties. Under the new rules, a permit holder cannot impose restrictions on a neighbor's property without providing compensation for that use and the limitations it creates. The measure directly affects property owners near water systems and the agencies that issue permits for water infrastructure projects.