Rep. Erin Brady

Maddy summaryH.777 creates the Vermont Skier Development Scholarship Fund to provide up to 20 annual scholarships of $25,000 each for Vermont high school students (grades 9-12) who attended Vermont public or approved private schools. The fund, financed by sales tax, supports students attending eligible Vermont ski academies that meet specific standards for student support, academic quality, and safety. Scholarship recipients must maintain athletic progress (competitive standing, training), academic performance, and Vermont community engagement. Ski academies must demonstrate compliance with accessibility, transparency, accredited academics, and safety protocols to qualify for funding.

Maddy summaryH.779 ends Vermont's early college program by July 2027 and increases dual enrollment course eligibility from two to four courses per student for high school students. The bill addresses equity concerns by removing financial barriers (like college fees and transportation costs) that previously limited access for lower-income students and those in rural areas. It also creates a working group of education officials and school leaders to study new partnerships between high schools and Vermont State Colleges for delivering college-level coursework. These changes directly affect Vermont public high schools, students seeking college credit before graduation, and the Vermont State Colleges System.

Maddy summaryHCR 172 is a commemorative resolution honoring Jon Gailmor, a Vermont folk singer and former Elmore Town Moderator who died in 2025. The resolution expresses the Vermont General Assembly’s condolences to his family and Elmore residents, recognizing his contributions as a musician who celebrated Vermont through songs like "A Town Meeting Tune" and his 15+ years serving as Elmore's town moderator. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Gailmor’s family and the Elmore Town Clerk. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy impact.

Maddy summaryHCR 117 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates Andrew Kasprisin, a science teacher at Essex Middle School, for being named the 2025 Vermont finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send him a copy.

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 summaryThis resolution congratulates the 2025 Montpelier High School Solons Division II girls’ Nordic ski team for winning their championship. It also directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Montpelier High School.

Maddy summaryHCR 87 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the Montpelier High School Solons boys’ basketball program on winning their fifth consecutive Division II championship during the 2024-2025 season. This resolution formally recognizes the team's achievement.

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 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.