Rep. David Durfee

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates Dave Fredrickson, a former basketball coach at Mt. Anthony Union High School, on being inducted into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. The document recognizes his coaching achievements, including leading the school's basketball team to eight consecutive state championships over 32 seasons. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Fredrickson as a formal acknowledgment of his career milestone. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the economic importance of benefit corporations in Vermont. It acknowledges that these businesses aim to balance profit generation with positive societal impacts like environmental protection and community support. The resolution highlights Vermont's high number of benefit corporations per capita and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Cabot Creamery and B Lab. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or changing existing regulations.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2023 Mt. Anthony Union High School wrestling team for winning their 34th consecutive state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of securing seven top-three weight-class placements to defeat the runner-up, Colchester, and acknowledges the specific wrestlers and coaching staff who contributed to this accomplishment. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school as an official record of the General Assembly's recognition.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally congratulates the Mt. Anthony Union High School Patriots boys Nordic skiing team for winning their second consecutive Division I state championship in 2023. The document recognizes the team's performance across freestyle and classic events, including their relay victories and individual top placements, as well as acknowledging the contributions of the skiers and coaching staff. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school as an official record of the General Assembly's recognition of their athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the involuntary sterilization of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Vermont. It directly affects people with intellectual disabilities and healthcare providers who might otherwise perform such procedures. The law would make it illegal to sterilize these individuals without their full consent, ensuring their reproductive rights are protected. This change removes the legal authority for forced sterilization procedures targeting this specific population. The measure aims to align Vermont's laws with human rights standards regarding bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a paid family and medical leave insurance program in Vermont, allowing eligible employees to take time off work for specific life events while receiving wage replacement benefits. It directly affects workers employed by companies with at least 10 to 15 employees, depending on the type of leave, and defines covered situations including parental leave for birth or adoption, family leave for serious health conditions, bereavement leave, safe leave for domestic violence victims, and leave for military family members. The legislation sets clear definitions for who qualifies as an employee, employer, and family member, including provisions for domestic partners and individuals with significant personal bonds beyond traditional family relationships. Key provisions include requirements for employers to fund the insurance program and establish policies that allow workers to take approved leave without losing their jobs.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution honors former President James Earl Carter as a tireless international humanitarian and public servant. The bill recognizes his post-presidential work, including conflict mediation, election monitoring, disease eradication efforts, and advocacy for affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity. It acknowledges his receipt of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize and his decision to enter hospice care. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to former President Carter.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes March 2023 as Social Work Month in Vermont to honor the contributions of social workers to improving human well-being and addressing social issues. The resolution highlights the profession's role in various settings including schools, hospitals, and government agencies, as well as its work supporting diverse communities and addressing challenges like the opioid crisis. It marks the 60th anniversary of Social Work Month and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the National Association of Social Workers Vermont Chapter.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Marshall Webb, a nonprofit cofounder and environmental advocate who passed away in 2022. It recognizes his contributions to Shelburne Farms, a Vermont center for sustainability education, and acknowledges his personal connection to the organization and the state. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to Webb's family and Shelburne Farms as a formal expression of appreciation. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge Webb's legacy and impact on the community.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires dog and wolf-hybrid owners in Vermont to submit rabies vaccination certificates to their municipal clerk when applying for an animal license. The law mandates that veterinarians provide these certificates to the clerk every 30 days and specifies that the documents must include the veterinarian's signature, owner information, animal details, and vaccination expiration date. Municipal clerks will maintain these records on file, while owners must keep their own copies and present them to officials upon request. The changes take effect on July 1, 2023, and apply to all dogs and wolf-hybrids six months of age or older.