Rep. Jim Carroll

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces overdose risks in Vermont by expanding access to buprenorphine treatment, legalizing drug-checking services, and creating a dedicated funding stream for opioid prevention. It allows healthcare providers to prescribe up to 24 milligrams of buprenorphine without prior authorization, permits community organizations to test substances for contaminants without fear of legal penalties, and establishes an Opioid Abatement Special Fund to finance naloxone distribution and treatment programs. The legislation also clarifies that drug-checking results cannot be used as evidence in court and ensures that individuals seeking these services face no arrest or prosecution for possession of the substances being tested.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that honors Karen Horn of Moretown for her leadership in strengthening local government in Vermont. It recognizes her decades of work with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, where she advised officials on municipal issues and helped secure transportation funding and tax authority for local governments. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to municipal policy and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to both Horn and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Vermont's regulations for captive insurance companies, which are insurance entities owned by the businesses they insure. It requires branch captive companies to submit annual reports from their home jurisdictions to the state Commissioner and allows waivers if those reports are deemed sufficient. The legislation also mandates that incorporated protected cells include specific naming conventions like "Incorporated Cell" or "IC" in their titles. Additionally, the bill requires captive insurers to keep original records and documents in Vermont unless the Commissioner approves keeping them elsewhere, and it strengthens pre-licensing requirements by asking applicants to provide detailed information about their assets, management expertise, and operational plans. A portion of premium tax revenues will be transferred to the Department of Financial Regulation to fund captive insurance oversight, with this funding change taking effect on July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns the forced harvesting of organs from prisoners and detainees in China, directly affecting the U.S. House of Representatives and the Chinese government. It formally acknowledges findings from the China Tribunal and other international bodies that document systematic organ harvesting targeting specific groups like Falun Gong practitioners and Uyghurs. The resolution calls on Chinese authorities to respond to these allegations and directs the Clerk to send copies to the Chinese Ambassador, President Biden, and Vermont's congressional delegation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the Bennington Rural Fire Department on its 70th anniversary. It directly affects the Bennington Rural Fire Department by formally recognizing its history and contributions to rural fire protection in Bennington, Vermont. The resolution provides a brief historical overview of the department's establishment in 1953, its growth through volunteer efforts and facility expansions, and its current volunteer-based structure. The Vermont General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to the department as an official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the Bennington Rescue Squad on its 60th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the organization's history, which began in 1963 as a volunteer group that evolved into a professional emergency medical service providing care to the Bennington, Woodford, and Shaftsbury communities. It recognizes the Squad's growth from a volunteer operation to a full-time professional organization with advanced capabilities including snowmobile rescue and telemedicine services. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Bennington Rescue Squad as a formal record of the General Assembly's appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lisa Byer for her 25-year contribution to Catamount Access Television in Bennington. It recognizes her leadership in advancing the station's digital capabilities, expanding channel offerings, and advocating for community access television systems. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the honor to Ms. Byer and the television station.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution expresses support for Abenaki communities in Vermont and encourages greater appreciation of Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year. The bill directly affects the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs and the four state-recognized Abenaki tribes and bands by directing the House Clerk to send copies of the resolution to these entities. The resolution acknowledges past injustices, including state-sanctioned eugenics and sterilizations, and recognizes existing legislative efforts such as free hunting and fishing licenses for certified Native Americans and the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It serves as a formal statement of support rather than creating new policy requirements or funding allocations.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally congratulates individuals who achieved significant scouting milestones in 2022. It honors 35 young people who earned the Eagle Scout rank and one individual, Katherine Lewis, who received the Summit Award for Venturing. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this recognition to each person named in the resolution. This ceremonial document acknowledges their accomplishments but does not create new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution officially recognizes March 31, 2023, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Vermont. It expresses the state's support for the rights of all transgender Vermonters and opposes any legislation that would restrict those rights regardless of age. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal statement of support from the General Assembly. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to three LGBTQ+ organizations in Vermont.