Rep. Ashley Bartley

Maddy summaryHCR 48 is a ceremonial resolution honoring former Vermont House Representative Curt McCormack of Burlington, who died in September 2024. It recognizes his environmental advocacy (including pioneering work on chlorofluorocarbon limits), transportation leadership (as Bicycle-Pedestrian Coordinator and House Transportation Committee Chair), and service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal. The resolution extends condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to them. This procedural resolution does not create policy changes or affect any constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Vermont's land use regulations to encourage housing development, primarily affecting developers and municipalities. Key provisions include creating an exemption for "priority housing projects" (mixed-income housing in designated downtowns, growth centers, or neighborhoods with required infrastructure) and defining "mixed use" development requiring at least 40% residential space. It also revises rules for road construction to prevent fragmentation of natural resource areas while allowing clustered housing designs. These changes aim to streamline approvals for housing in specific zones without altering broader conservation protections.

Maddy summaryH.415 provides $350,000 for purchasing land and $350,000 for relocating existing fair structures from the Franklin County State Airport to support the Franklin County Field Days agricultural fair. The bill directly funds the Franklin County Field Days agricultural fair association for land acquisition and physical relocation costs. It appropriates these funds from the General Fund for fiscal year 2026, effective July 1, 2025. The bill focuses solely on providing specific grant funding for infrastructure needs of the fair association.

Maddy summaryH 378 establishes a new program allowing Vermont municipalities to use tax increment financing (TIF) to fund housing infrastructure projects. It enables cities and towns to leverage future increases in property tax revenue - specifically from education and municipal property taxes - to finance infrastructure like utilities, brownfield cleanup, and transportation improvements that stimulate new housing development. Municipalities must create a housing infrastructure project plan, hold public hearings, and get approval from the Vermont Economic Progress Council before using TIF funds. The bill directly affects local governments seeking to finance housing-related infrastructure without increasing tax rates, with funds restricted to approved projects and related costs.

Maddy summaryHCR 30 is a memorial resolution honoring Donald H. Turner Jr., a former Vermont Representative, House Republican Leader, and Milton Town Manager. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to his family following his death in November 2024 and directs copies of the resolution to his family, the Milton Town Clerk, and the Milton Fire Department. This procedural resolution commemorates his public service, including his 30+ years with the Milton Fire Department and his legislative career representing Milton.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 26) honoring Burlington High School alumna Ilona Maher for winning a bronze medal with the U.S. women's rugby sevens team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It formally congratulates her on this achievement and directs Vermont's Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to her. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to recognize her athletic accomplishment and community ties. It was adopted by the Vermont House and Senate in February 2025 as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryH 302 requires Vermont health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover specific fertility-related services. It mandates coverage for fertility diagnostic care (all members), fertility treatment for those with infertility (including IVF procedures), and fertility preservation services (all members), while excluding experimental procedures and nonmedical donor/surrogacy costs. The law takes effect for health insurance plans on January 1, 2026, and Medicaid coverage depends on federal approval of a state plan amendment by September 1, 2025. This directly affects Vermont residents with health insurance or Medicaid seeking fertility care.

Maddy summaryH 308 would temporarily exempt all building materials and supplies from Vermont's sales and use tax for manufacturers constructing or renovating facilities used exclusively for manufacturing tangible goods. The exemption applies to purchases exceeding $1 million annually over any three consecutive years, reducing construction costs for these businesses. It would take effect July 1, 2025, and sunset on July 1, 2028, reverting to Vermont's previous limited exemption for manufacturing facilities. This change directly affects manufacturers planning facility construction or renovation projects.

Maddy summaryH 282 creates a new driver education program for students in Vermont's home study programs, requiring the Motor Vehicles Commissioner and Education Secretary to approve a course for parents or guardians to teach their children. The approved course must cover alcohol/drug effects on driving, motor vehicle insurance laws, and the environmental impact of vehicle idling. Parents teaching the course must not have recent DUI convictions, six or more traffic points in three years, or certain felony convictions. The bill mandates course approval by July 1, 2025, and requires a report comparing driving records of home study students with traditional program students by November 2029.

Maddy summaryHCR 21 is a symbolic resolution expressing the Vermont General Assembly's appreciation for school board members' role in public education. It formally designates February as "School Board Recognition Month" in Vermont to highlight their contributions. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging school board members' civic service. The resolution was adopted by both chambers on February 7, 2025, and directs the Secretary of State to share it with the Vermont School Boards Association.