Rep. Larry Satcowitz

Maddy summaryThis Senate concurrent resolution honors the life and service of former Washington County Senator Mary Just Skinner. It formally expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family following her unexpected death in January 2026. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Dennis Miles, the General Assembly Doorkeeper, for his long service to the Vermont legislature and its staff. It recognizes his 41-year career as an educator and coach before he joined the General Assembly in 2014, where he has managed building security and mentored legislative pages for over a dozen years. The resolution formally acknowledges his dedication and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to him as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors General Assembly Head Doorkeeper Michael Wiater and his wife, Donna Wiater, for their long careers in Vermont state government. It recognizes Mike Wiater's background as a former soldier and state police officer before he spent over two decades facilitating the orderly operation of the State House, while also acknowledging Donna Wiater's work as an administrative assistant. The document serves to express gratitude for their public service and officially extends best wishes for their future as they conclude their tenures in 2026. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this honor to the couple.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of former Representative Stephen Andrew Carr, who passed away in April 2026. It recognizes his extensive community service in western Vermont, including his roles on local selectboards, his leadership in economic development projects like the Segment 6 Project, and his long career in banking and finance. The resolution formally extends the General Assembly's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to them.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that "posting annually" for land restrictions on hunting and fishing means placing signs once every 12 months, not multiple times within a year. It directly affects landowners who restrict access to their property, requiring them to maintain dated signs at boundaries (corner posts every 400 feet) and record annual postings with their town clerk for a $5 fee. The key provision updates Vermont law to eliminate ambiguity about the timing of required postings while keeping existing sign requirements and recording procedures unchanged. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts in Vermont. It recognizes the specific achievements of 43 individuals who earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America during that year. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to each of the named scouts as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows telehealth and telephone medical consultations in Vermont to be recorded only with the explicit consent of both the patient and the health care provider. It amends Vermont law to require mutual consent before any recording of these appointments can occur, updating statutes for telemedicine (§ 9361) and audio-only phone consultations (§ 9362). The law directly affects all patients and providers using telehealth services in Vermont, ensuring recordings are permitted only with agreement from both parties. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont to honor the children of military service members. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont National Guard Office of Child & Youth Services. The measure serves as a formal recognition rather than implementing new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the winning teams of the 18th annual Jr Iron Chef VT culinary competition. It recognizes the achievements of middle school and high school students who competed using Vermont ingredients and highlights specific award winners for creativity, teamwork, and taste. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each winning team and Vermont Afterschool. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to honor the participants and promote the state's Farm to School initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Vermont-associated athletes who won medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. It specifically recognizes six Vermont residents or alumni who won seven U.S. medals, including Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Jessie Diggins, Mac Forehand, Ben Ogden, Paula Moltzan, and Mikaela Shiffrin. The resolution highlights their achievements and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each honored athlete. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the accomplishments of Vermont athletes without changing any laws or policies.