Rep. Tom Oliver

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Ryan Kilborn on receiving the Vermont Forest Products Association Outstanding Management of Resources award. It recognizes Kilborn's work as a forest resource manager who oversees timber sales and sustainable forestry practices across northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Kilborn as an official acknowledgment of his achievements in balancing economic, recreational, and conservation goals in forest management.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes March 25, 2026, as National Medal of Honor Day in Vermont to honor the state's military history and Medal of Honor recipients. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Green Mountain Submarine Veterans and the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs. The resolution commemorates Vermont's 64 Medal of Honor recipients, including the youngest recipient, Willie Johnston, and acknowledges the significance of March 25 as the date the first medals were issued in 1863. This is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or create new programs but serves to formally acknowledge the state's military heritage.

Maddy summaryThis bill welcomes the officers and crew of the U.S. submarine USS VERMONT (SSN 792) to the Vermont State House on March 17, 2026, and designates April 18, 2026, as USS VERMONT Day in the state. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the submarine's commanding officer and support group as an official acknowledgment. It recognizes the vessel's recent achievements, including its participation in the AUKUS security partnership and its completion of maintenance in Australia. The bill also notes that an information display about the submarine will be shown at the State House the day before the designated USS VERMONT Day.

Maddy summaryHCR 178 is a ceremonial resolution honoring former Vermont State Senator William H. Carris of Wells. It commemorates his life and service, including his career as a business leader (founder of Carris Reels, which implemented an employee stock ownership plan), his philanthropy, and his three terms in the Vermont Senate (2006-2016). The resolution extends the General Assembly's sympathy to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to them. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryHCR 196 is a ceremonial resolution honoring U.S. Army Major General Gregory Knight, Vermont's Adjutant and Inspector General, for his 43-year military and public service career. It formally commends his service - including deployments to Iraq, academic achievements, leadership in the Vermont National Guard, and his seven-year tenure as the state's top military officer - and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to him and the Vermont National Guard. This resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill was offered by all members of both the House and Senate.

Maddy summaryHCR 202 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Vermont House and Senate to formally congratulate the 7/8 St. Albans Steelers youth football team on winning the 2025 Northern Vermont Youth Football League Division I championship. It does not create any new laws or policies; it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution specifically acknowledges the team's playoff victory, including their overtime win against the Rutland Raiders, and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the team. This resolution directly affects the players, coaches, and communities represented by the St. Albans Steelers team.

Maddy summaryHCR 201 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the 5/6 St. Albans Steelers youth football team on winning the inaugural Northern Vermont Youth Football League 5/6 championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's undefeated 9-0 season record and championship victory over the Chittenden South Buccaneers. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents; it solely serves to honor the team's achievement through a formal expression of the Vermont General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution designates February 11, 2026, as "Disability Advocacy Day" at the Vermont State House. It recognizes the work of disability rights groups like the Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR) and highlights ongoing challenges such as educational disparities and barriers in employment, housing, and transportation faced by Vermonters with disabilities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these issues and the contributions of people with disabilities. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to VCDR.

Maddy summaryHCR 166 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating The Pick and Shovel, a Newport City retail store, on its 50th anniversary. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only symbolic recognition of the store's history and services. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to deliver a copy to the business, with no direct impact on residents, laws, or government operations. This is purely a commemorative gesture with no legislative effect.

Maddy summaryH 876 requires Vermont State's Attorneys, Sheriffs' offices, and the Attorney General’s Criminal Division to submit annual, de-identified reports to the Governor and General Assembly. The reports must detail case data including arrests/referrals per offense, prosecutions accepted, pre-charge diversions, dismissals (with categorical reasons), and case dispositions (e.g., convictions via plea, trial, or dismissal types). Reports must be compiled uniformly, searchable by jurisdiction and offense, and submitted by March 1 each year. This bill aims to increase public accountability by providing lawmakers with standardized data on prosecutorial decisions.