Rep. Tiff Bluemle

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal immigration authorities to obtain a judicial warrant before entering nonpublic areas of Vermont's schools, healthcare facilities, polling places, public libraries, or childcare centers. It also prohibits Vermont's Department of Corrections from assisting federal immigration enforcement beyond what federal law permits and limits civil arrests in government buildings. The Human Rights Commission must create a model policy for sensitive locations by April 2027, guiding institutions on refusing warrantless access requests. These provisions directly affect federal immigration agents, Vermont schools, healthcare providers, and other sensitive location operators.

Maddy summaryH.747, the "No Secret Police Act," requires all Vermont local, state, and federal law enforcement officers to visibly display their agency name and either their name or badge number during public interactions. It prohibits wearing masks or disguises that conceal identity, except for specific safety-related exceptions like medical masks, fire operations, or declared weather emergencies. Law enforcement agencies must create and publicly post written policies ensuring compliance with these identification standards. The bill aims to promote transparency and trust between officers and the public during routine engagements.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates two new personal income tax brackets in Vermont, applying a 11.75% tax rate to higher income levels. Specifically, it adds a bracket for married couples filing jointly with taxable income over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000, and a separate bracket for heads of households with income over $455,300 but not over $910,600. These changes directly affect high-income Vermont residents whose earnings fall within these new ranges. The bill modifies existing tax tables to adjust the rate structure for the top earners, maintaining the 13.75% rate for even higher income levels.

Maddy summaryH.576 proposes creating the Affirming Health Care Trust Fund, administered by Vermont's State Treasurer, to provide financial support for gender-affirming health care services. The fund would award money directly to Vermont health care providers and qualifying nonprofits to cover costs like uncompensated care, clinic operations, and insurance - specifically aiming to reduce access barriers related to geography, income, race, and other factors. It explicitly prohibits sharing patient-identifiable data and requires confidentiality for recipient information. The bill is currently under review by the Health Care Committee and has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryHCR 138 is a House concurrent resolution that honors Christine J. Brock for her 52 years of dedicated public service on the staff of the Vermont Judiciary. The resolution recognizes her extensive career and contributions in various roles within the Vermont court system.

Maddy summaryThis resolution, HCR 81, honors the life and public service of Brenda Churchill, a former Bakersfield Select Board member and advocate for transgender rights. It extends the Vermont General Assembly's condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions to local and state government, including her work on the Vermont Commission on Women.

Maddy summaryHCR 128 is a House concurrent resolution that designates May 6, 2025, as Homelessness Awareness Day in Vermont. This resolution formally recognizes the issue of homelessness within the state and directs a copy to be sent to the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont.

Maddy summaryThis resolution congratulates Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver of Winooski High School on her selection as the 2025 Vermont Teacher of the Year. It also recognizes Jeremy DeMink of Edmunds Middle School and Sonya Shedd of Wolcott Elementary School as Distinguished Finalists for the award.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, which took place on April 30, 1975. The resolution directs the General Assembly to acknowledge this anniversary and sends copies to the Vermont State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion Department of Vermont, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Vermont.

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.