Rep. Michael Marcotte

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the economic importance of benefit corporations in Vermont. It acknowledges that these businesses aim to balance profit generation with positive societal impacts like environmental protection and community support. The resolution highlights Vermont's high number of benefit corporations per capita and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Cabot Creamery and B Lab. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or changing existing regulations.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution honors former President James Earl Carter as a tireless international humanitarian and public servant. The bill recognizes his post-presidential work, including conflict mediation, election monitoring, disease eradication efforts, and advocacy for affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity. It acknowledges his receipt of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize and his decision to enter hospice care. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to former President Carter.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes March 2023 as Social Work Month in Vermont to honor the contributions of social workers to improving human well-being and addressing social issues. The resolution highlights the profession's role in various settings including schools, hospitals, and government agencies, as well as its work supporting diverse communities and addressing challenges like the opioid crisis. It marks the 60th anniversary of Social Work Month and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the National Association of Social Workers Vermont Chapter.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Edwin G. Camp of Derby for his 58-year career in the Vermont insurance industry. It recognizes his long professional service, community involvement, and personal achievements without changing any laws or policies. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Mr. Camp as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Green Mountain Boys State educational program to use the Vermont State House facilities on June 29, 2023, for a mock legislative session. The program, sponsored by the American Legion Department of Vermont, provides 12th-grade boys with an opportunity to study state government operations. The resolution permits access to the legislative chambers and committee rooms from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., subject to conditions set by the Sergeant at Arms. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the American Legion Department of Vermont by the Secretary of State.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 22, 2023, as Vermont Tourism Day at the State House to recognize the state's tourism industry. It directly affects state officials and the tourism sector by creating an official day to celebrate visitors and the economic benefits they bring. The resolution acknowledges tourism's role in generating tax revenue, jobs, and economic impact across Vermont's communities. The Secretary of State will send a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of Marketing and Tourism to coordinate the observance. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Marshall Webb, a nonprofit cofounder and environmental advocate who passed away in 2022. It recognizes his contributions to Shelburne Farms, a Vermont center for sustainability education, and acknowledges his personal connection to the organization and the state. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to Webb's family and Shelburne Farms as a formal expression of appreciation. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge Webb's legacy and impact on the community.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares Lake Memphremagog a "lake in crisis" and removes the requirement that a municipality must show declining real property values to qualify for this designation. The legislation directly affects Lake Memphremagog, which spans Vermont and Quebec, by mandating that its crisis response plan include controls on effluent discharges to the lake's tributaries. By eliminating the property value decline criterion, the bill makes it easier to trigger emergency measures aimed at addressing phosphorus runoff and algal blooms that threaten public health and water quality. The changes take effect immediately for the Lake Memphremagog declaration, while updated criteria for future lake designations will apply starting July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for Vermont's Child Care Financial Assistance Program by adjusting income thresholds and co-payment rules to help more families access subsidized child care. Under the new provisions, families earning up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level would qualify for subsidies, while those earning 150 percent or less would pay no co-payment regardless of family size. The bill also changes how child care providers are paid by decoupling reimbursement rates from the Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS) and instead tying them to market rates from the Vermont Child Care Market Rate Survey with tiered caps based on provider ratings. These changes would take effect on July 1, 2023, and directly impact families seeking employment or training and the child care providers serving them.

Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt all U.S. military retirement income and military survivor benefit income from Vermont state income tax. It directly affects active and retired military personnel, as well as the surviving spouses and dependents of deceased service members who receive these benefits. The legislation amends existing tax code sections to remove military retirement and survivor benefits from taxable income, while also clarifying that taxpayers can only choose one income exclusion option if they qualify for multiple types of exemptions. The bill states its purpose is to honor and thank military retirees and their families for their service, and it applies retroactively to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.