Rep. Michael Nigro

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that congratulates Ella Palisano on breaking the Vermont girls' indoor track and field high jump record with a jump of five feet, nine inches. It acknowledges her achievement as a senior at Mt. Anthony Union High School and expresses good wishes for her upcoming athletic career at Ohio State University. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Palisano as an official gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate concurrent resolution honors the life and service of former Washington County Senator Mary Just Skinner. It formally expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family following her unexpected death in January 2026. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Dennis Miles, the General Assembly Doorkeeper, for his long service to the Vermont legislature and its staff. It recognizes his 41-year career as an educator and coach before he joined the General Assembly in 2014, where he has managed building security and mentored legislative pages for over a dozen years. The resolution formally acknowledges his dedication and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to him as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors General Assembly Head Doorkeeper Michael Wiater and his wife, Donna Wiater, for their long careers in Vermont state government. It recognizes Mike Wiater's background as a former soldier and state police officer before he spent over two decades facilitating the orderly operation of the State House, while also acknowledging Donna Wiater's work as an administrative assistant. The document serves to express gratitude for their public service and officially extends best wishes for their future as they conclude their tenures in 2026. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this honor to the couple.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 206) commemorates the 160th anniversary of the Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion in Bennington. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the mansion's historical significance through a resolution passed by the Vermont General Assembly. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Park-McCullough House Association, Inc., the Friends of Hiland Hall Gardens, and the Fund for North Bennington, Inc. The bill focuses solely on ceremonial acknowledgment of the mansion's history and current role as a community museum and event space.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of former Representative Stephen Andrew Carr, who passed away in April 2026. It recognizes his extensive community service in western Vermont, including his roles on local selectboards, his leadership in economic development projects like the Segment 6 Project, and his long career in banking and finance. The resolution formally extends the General Assembly's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to them.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts in Vermont. It recognizes the specific achievements of 43 individuals who earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America during that year. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to each of the named scouts as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves amendments to the Town of Bennington's charter that allow the Select Board to remove the Town Manager without requiring "notice, cause, and hearing" if the manager has a written contract. The key change modifies the removal process to permit removal by a Select Board majority vote after 90 days' written notice, with the manager eligible for suspension with pay during that period. The policy directly affects the Select Board (which votes on removal) and the Town Manager (whose removal process is altered). This change streamlines the removal process for contracted managers while maintaining the 90-day notice period.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont to honor the children of military service members. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont National Guard Office of Child & Youth Services. The measure serves as a formal recognition rather than implementing new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Alice June Abraham, a Vermont resident who passed away in 2025. It recognizes her professional achievements as a music librarian and her community service in Jamaica, Vermont, where she volunteered with local organizations. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to her survivors and the Collaborative nonprofit. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, and it does not affect any laws or regulations.