Rep. Pattie McCoy

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 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 regulates how insurance companies handle aftermarket parts when repairing vehicles. It requires insurers to use aftermarket parts only if they match the original parts in fit, quality, and performance and are certified by the Certified Automotive Parts Association. The law also mandates clear disclosure to vehicle owners when aftermarket parts are used and requires permanent identification on parts manufactured after January 1, 2024. Additionally, insurers cannot require aftermarket parts for vehicles that are less than two years old or have 30,000 miles or fewer on the odometer. These rules apply to all insurance claims reported on or after July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors organizations and individuals working to improve rural broadband access in Vermont. It recognizes the Communications Union Districts (CUDs) and related groups like the Vermont Communications Union Districts Association and the Vermont Community Broadband Board for their efforts in building broadband networks. The resolution acknowledges past legislative actions that created funding and oversight structures to support these broadband initiatives. It does not change any laws or policies but serves to formally recognize the achievements of these groups in expanding internet access to over 200 municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates January 23-27, 2023, as the first annual Holocaust Education Week in Vermont. It directly affects Vermont schools and educational institutions by establishing a formal period for Holocaust education activities. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to the Vermont Holocaust Memorial and the Agency of Education to facilitate the event. This commemorative measure recognizes the historical significance of the Holocaust and aims to increase awareness through organized educational programming during the designated week.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program to include courses at out-of-state colleges that offer degree programs not available in Vermont. It directly affects Vermont National Guard members who wish to pursue education at institutions outside the state. The key provision allows eligible service members to use their tuition benefits at these non-Vermont schools approved for federal funding, with benefits calculated at the University of Vermont's in-state tuition rate. The change takes effect on July 1, 2023, and does not alter existing benefits for in-state institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution that formally notifies the Vermont Senate that the House of Representatives has completed its organizational process and is ready to begin official business for the session. It requires the House Clerk to send this notification to the Senate as part of standard legislative protocol. The resolution does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as an administrative step to establish the House's operational status. It was adopted by the House on January 4, 2023, following introduction by Representatives Long, McCoy, and Mulvaney-Stanak.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Vermont House Rule 25 to update the names, membership sizes, and policy jurisdictions of the state's standing committees for the upcoming legislative session. It directly affects the House of Representatives by establishing specific committee structures, such as creating a new Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry committee and adjusting the scope of existing committees like Environment and Energy and Commerce and Economic Development. The key provision reorganizes how legislative matters are assigned, ensuring each committee has a defined focus on related policies while maintaining the required number of members from both parties. This procedural change streamlines the legislative process by clarifying which committee handles which topics, such as placing climate change mitigation under multiple relevant committees and separating energy consumer protection from the Commerce committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes that the House rules from the 2021-2022 legislative session will remain in effect for the current biennial session until new rules are adopted. It directly affects the Vermont House of Representatives by providing continuity in procedural guidelines without requiring immediate changes. The resolution is a procedural measure that maintains existing rules rather than introducing new policies or substantive changes to legislative operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution that formally notifies the Governor of Vermont that the House of Representatives has completed its organizational process and is ready to receive official communications. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an administrative step to establish the House's operational status at the start of the legislative session. The resolution is adopted by the House itself and requires no additional legislative action to take effect.