Rep. David Durfee

Maddy summaryThis Vermont bill (H 911) bans the sale and use of pesticides containing PFAS chemicals and prohibits pesticide packaging made with PFAS. It directly affects pesticide manufacturers, sellers, and users within Vermont. The law specifically prohibits both PFAS in the pesticide product itself and PFAS in the packaging materials used for pesticides. Violations would be enforced under Vermont state regulations.

Maddy summaryHCR 204 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the National Hanger Company (NAHANCO) of North Bennington on its 100th anniversary. It formally recognizes NAHANCO as Vermont's largest hanger manufacturer and distributor, highlighting its sustainable practices and role as a major local employer. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to NAHANCO and its president, Michele Pilcher. This is a non-binding expression of appreciation with no policy or financial impact.

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 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 resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Bennington College's Visual and Performing Arts Center (VAPA), dedicated in 1976. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; it is a symbolic gesture by the Vermont legislature. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the college, formally recognizing the center's history and architectural significance. No concrete policy changes or impacts are associated with this resolution.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. HCR 191 formally honors Doris G. Dexter on her 100th birthday (born February 3, 1926) by recognizing her life and contributions. The resolution highlights her background as a Michigan State University graduate, Sorbonne scholar, mother of six, volunteer with ACLU and MCPEARL, and lifelong community member. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Doris Dexter in Shaftsbury, Vermont. No policy changes or affected groups are involved.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HCR 175), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Venerable J. Stannard Baker of Shelburne, recognizing his pivotal role in Vermont's marriage equality history. The resolution commemorates his leadership in the landmark 1999 *Baker v. State* case that established marriage equality under the Vermont Constitution, leading to civil unions and later marriage rights. It expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to share the resolution with his family and the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont.

Maddy summaryHCR 177 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Twin Valley High School's Athletic Director and boys' soccer coach Buddy Hayford for achieving 500 career coaching victories. It recognizes his 43-year coaching career, including 10 divisional titles, two state basketball titles, and his status as Vermont's first high school soccer coach to reach 500 wins. This resolution, offered by all House members and sponsoring senators, formally congratulates Hayford and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to him and his school - **it is not a law but a symbolic gesture of appreciation**.

Maddy summaryHCR 172 is a commemorative resolution honoring Jon Gailmor, a Vermont folk singer and former Elmore Town Moderator who died in 2025. The resolution expresses the Vermont General Assembly’s condolences to his family and Elmore residents, recognizing his contributions as a musician who celebrated Vermont through songs like "A Town Meeting Tune" and his 15+ years serving as Elmore's town moderator. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Gailmor’s family and the Elmore Town Clerk. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy impact.