Rep. Bobby Farlice-Rubio

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 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 House concurrent resolution congratulates Mikaela Shiffrin on her historic 2022-2023 World Cup Alpine ski racing achievements, including becoming the winningest female Alpine racer of all time with 88 victories and setting a new all-time World Cup record with 87 event wins. The resolution recognizes her accomplishments, which include winning races in all six World Cup Alpine disciplines and accumulating 138 career podiums. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Shiffrin and U.S. Ski & Snowboard as a formal acknowledgment of her record-setting performance.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2023 as Donate Life Awareness Month in Vermont to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation. It directly affects Vermont residents by encouraging them to register as organ donors through the Department of Motor Vehicles. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to relevant health and motor vehicle officials and Donate Life Vermont to coordinate awareness activities. The bill highlights the national need for organ donors, noting that many people wait for transplants while others die daily, and celebrates Vermont's high rate of donor registration.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the winning teams of the 2023 15th Jr Iron Chef VT competition, a culinary event for middle and high school students in Vermont. The resolution acknowledges the competition's return after a pandemic-related pause and recognizes the three award categories: Crowd Pleaser, Lively Local, and Mise en Place. It specifically names the six winning teams that received awards in both morning and afternoon rounds across middle and high school divisions. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each winning team and to Vermont Afterschool, which oversees the event.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2023 St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers Division I boys' indoor track and field team for winning the state championship. It recognizes the team's specific achievements, including first-place finishes in the 55-meter hurdles, 4x200 and 4x400 relays, and long jump, which contributed to a 147-122.5 victory over Essex High School. The resolution lists the names of the team members and coaches and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to St. Johnsbury Academy. This measure has no impact on laws or policy and serves only as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution designates April 18, 2023, as USS VERMONT Day in Vermont to honor the submarine and its crew. The bill formally recognizes the vessel, which was commissioned in 2020 and is the third U.S. Navy ship named after Vermont, and celebrates the service of its officers and enlisted personnel. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the USS VERMONT and its support group. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to acknowledge military service.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2022 St. Johnsbury Academy boys' cross-country team on winning their second consecutive Division I state championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's achievement of placing seven athletes in the top 20 at the state meet and names the eight student athletes and two coaches who contributed to the victory. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to St. Johnsbury Academy as an official record of the General Assembly's recognition. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes that Vermont adopt and join the Social Work Licensure Compact, an agreement that allows licensed social workers to practice across multiple states with a single license. The legislation would update Vermont's current social work licensing laws to align with this interstate compact framework, enabling social workers to move between participating states more easily. Directly affected individuals include social workers seeking to practice in multiple jurisdictions and the state's licensing board overseeing credentialing. The bill does not change existing requirements for initial licensure but would facilitate reciprocity among member states. It is currently under review by the Committee on Health Care.