Rep. Edye Graning

Maddy summaryHCR 108 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Namo Seibert, a Mount Mansfield Union High School senior and four-time Vermont high school girls' golf individual state champion. The resolution formally recognizes her achievement of winning the state title for four consecutive years, starting in ninth grade. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Seibert. As a commemorative measure with no policy impact, it does not create new laws or affect any programs.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 99) formally congratulates the 2025 Mount Mansfield Union High School (MMU) boys’ Nordic ski team for winning the Division I championship. It specifically recognizes their team victory and individual achievements at the Vermont Nordic championships, naming all 22 athletes and coaches. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to MMU as a formal acknowledgment of their athletic accomplishment. This is a standard recognition measure with no legislative or regulatory effect.

Maddy summaryThis Vermont House resolution (HR 9) urges all state agencies to protect the privacy and medical confidentiality of Vermonters diagnosed with autism, specifically in response to federal plans for an autism research database. It directly affects autistic Vermonters by seeking to prevent their personal health data - like medical records, insurance claims, and wearable device information - from being collected or shared without informed consent. The resolution emphasizes that autism is a neurological difference, not a disease, and highlights concerns about federal data collection practices that lack explicit privacy safeguards. As a non-binding resolution, it directs state officials to uphold privacy rights and has been formally adopted by the House.

Maddy summaryH 398 creates the Vermont Disaster Recovery Loan Fund within the Vermont Economic Development Authority. The fund provides loans and financial assistance to businesses, including agricultural and forest product enterprises, after disasters. It requires the Authority to consult with specific state secretaries when considering aid for non-declared disasters, though no consultation is needed for disasters declared by the Governor or President. This bill directly affects Vermont businesses recovering from disaster-related losses.

Maddy summaryH.137 regulates virtual currency business activities, particularly those involving virtual-currency kiosks, to protect consumers. It requires licensed virtual currency operators to provide clear disclosures to customers before engaging in any activity, outlining fee schedules, insurance coverage, and liability for unauthorized transfers, and stating that virtual currency is not money. For each transaction at a virtual-currency kiosk, operators must disclose specific details such as transaction amounts, fees, refund policies, and daily limits. These measures aim to ensure transparency for individuals using virtual currency services.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution formally recognizes May 2025 as National Tennis Month in Vermont. It acknowledges the sport's history and its promotion by organizations like the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Maddy summaryH 206, titled "An act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code," makes specific amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code. These changes primarily affect the transitional provisions for Articles 9 and 12 of the UCC. One amendment clarifies the timing of validly entered transactions by inserting the word "before" into a relevant clause. Another modification removes the specific date "July 1, 2025" from a provision concerning the act's amendments, potentially altering its implementation timeline. These adjustments impact the legal framework for commercial transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 34 designates the Commissioner of Labor and the Executive Director of the Office of Workforce Strategy and Development as co-leaders for workforce education and training in Vermont. This legislation outlines their authority and responsibility to coordinate state government workforce programs. It requires them to develop a state plan, align training with job market needs, and establish performance measures for workforce activities. The bill also mandates that businesses and training providers receiving state funding submit reports evaluating their training results, and it requires the collection of individual-level data to assess program effectiveness.

Maddy summaryHCR 134 is a House concurrent resolution that honors Cassandra Polhemus for her exemplary leadership as the chief executive officer of the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA). It recognizes her achievements, including overseeing VEDA's lending commitments and its response to the pandemic.

Maddy summaryHCR 126 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Spirit of the ADA Award winners, which are businesses and nonprofit organizations recognized for their commitment to employing people with disabilities. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the award recipients and the Governor’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities.