Rep. Brian Cina

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 summaryHCR 122 is a House concurrent resolution that officially recognizes the week of May 6-12 as National Nurses Week in Vermont. This resolution serves to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of nurses within the state.

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 113 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the winning middle and high school teams of the 2025 Jr Iron Chef VT competition. It recognizes their culinary achievements and promotes Vermont's Farm to School program.

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 summaryH.80 strengthens the Office of the Health Care Advocate (OHCA) by clarifying its role as an independent voice for Vermonters promoting access to affordable health care. The bill expands the OHCA's ability to advocate for consumers in health insurance rate reviews and certificate of need applications by allowing it to submit questions, comments, and provide testimony to the Green Mountain Care Board. It also updates the OHCA's duties, which include assisting Vermonters with health insurance plan selection, understanding their rights, filing complaints, and facilitating public input on health care policies.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 8 (HR 8) is a resolution from the Vermont House of Representatives expressing strong objection to the arrest and detention of Mohsen Mahdawi by U.S. immigration authorities. It advocates that Mr. Mahdawi, a U.S. permanent resident, be afforded due process under the law and immediately released from detention. Copies of the resolution are directed to be sent to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director, and the Vermont Congressional Delegation.

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 summaryHCR 90 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the 2025 Burlington High School girls' basketball team on winning their Division I championship - their first title in 49 years. It expresses the Vermont General Assembly's recognition of the team's achievement and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Burlington High School. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely symbolic recognition of the team's athletic success. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, funding, or regulations.

Maddy summaryHCR 91 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the 2025 Burlington High School Seahorses boys' basketball team for winning the Division I championship. It also recognizes the team's coaches and managers for their successful 2024-2025 season.