Rep. Debbie Dolgin

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 92 honors the Federal TRIO Programs in Vermont for their outstanding achievements. These programs support financially disadvantaged students and those aspiring to be the first in their families to attend college, assisting them in pursuing higher education. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Board of Directors of the Vermont Educational Opportunity Programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution congratulates Phoenix Newell, a seventh grader from Lyndonville, for winning two consecutive Vermont State Spelling Bees in 2024 and 2025. It also directs the Secretary of State to send her a copy of the resolution.

Maddy summaryHCR 83 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the 2024 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. It formally recognizes the dedication and accomplishment of 55 named individuals and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to each honored Eagle Scout and the Green Mountain Council.

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 56 designates April 18, 2025, as USS VERMONT (SSN 792) Day in Vermont. This resolution formally recognizes the U.S. submarine and its crew for their service and achievements.

Maddy summaryH 503 would delay the implementation of Vermont's Advanced Clean Truck rule by five years, moving the effective date from model year 2031 to 2036. The rule would require heavy truck manufacturers and fleet operators in Vermont to gradually adopt zero-emission truck models. This bill directly affects commercial trucking businesses and manufacturers who would have been subject to the emissions standards starting in 2031. The key provision is simply extending the timeline for compliance without altering the rule's emissions requirements.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 74) is a ceremonial measure congratulating four Vermont youth selected as 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Vermont Youth of the Year honorees: Jason (Brattleboro), Kali (Burlington), Megan (Vergennes), and Tyler (Rutland). It formally recognizes their achievements as the highest honor bestowed by the Boys & Girls Clubs movement. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to each honoree. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it does not affect laws, funding, or regulations.

Maddy summaryHCR 70 is a ceremonial resolution designating April 10, 2025, as Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the Vermont State House. It formally recognizes the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in Vermont, citing local statistics about affected residents, caregivers, and associated costs. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, and acknowledges current awareness efforts by families, caregivers, and medical professionals. This is a non-binding designation with no new policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHCR 65 is a symbolic resolution designating May 2025 as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Awareness Month in Vermont. It recognizes PSP - a rare, progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, cognition, and daily functioning in approximately 20,000 Americans - as a condition requiring greater public and healthcare awareness. The resolution directs Vermont’s Secretary of State to send copies to CurePSP (a national advocacy group) and the Vermont Medical Society. This non-binding measure aims to highlight PSP’s challenges, support affected families, and encourage broader understanding, with no new funding or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHCR 55 is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 2025 as "Month of the Military Child" in Vermont. It directly acknowledges the experiences of Vermont military children, particularly those with parents in the Vermont National Guard (approximately 1,000 personnel deployed annually), who face challenges like frequent relocations and parental deployment. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont National Guard’s Child & Youth Services office. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal force but serves to honor military-connected youth through official state recognition.

Maddy summaryHCR 60 is a ceremonial resolution designating March 25, 2025, as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Day at the Vermont State House. It formally recognizes advocates and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who will visit the State House that day to discuss service needs. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it simply designates a day for acknowledgment and directs the Secretary of State to share the resolution with advocacy groups present. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative action.