Rep. Tom Stevens

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 formally congratulates Bea Molson, a student at Mount Mansfield Union High School, for winning her second individual state tennis championship. The resolution recognizes her athletic achievements, specifically noting her victory over the third-seeded opponent in the 2025 state tournament. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Molson as an official acknowledgment of her accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2026 Mount Mansfield Union High School Cougars dance team for winning the state jazz and overall state dancing championships. It recognizes the team's long history of success, noting that this victory marks their eighth state title in jazz and 18th overall in the sport. The resolution specifically honors the individual dancers and coaching staff who contributed to the team's achievements. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the high school as a formal acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

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 formal congratulatory resolution from the Vermont General Assembly honoring the 2026 Mount Mansfield Union High School girls' basketball team for winning their first Division I state championship. The text highlights the team's remarkable comeback victory over Rutland High School, where they overcame a significant deficit to secure the title. It specifically names the players and coaching staff who contributed to this achievement and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the school.

Maddy summaryThis Vermont House joint resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 5356, a bill establishing a National Infrastructure Bank to fund critical public projects. The proposed bank would provide up to $5 trillion in direct loans and financing for initiatives such as repairing roads and bridges, upgrading water systems, expanding broadband, and building affordable housing. Modeled after historical federal financing institutions, the bank is designed to support projects that pay prevailing wages, prioritize American-made materials, and offer financial assistance to minority and women-owned businesses. While the resolution highlights Vermont's specific infrastructure challenges and rising homelessness as context, its primary function is to formally request federal action rather than create new state laws. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor, the President, and Vermont's congressional representatives.

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 formally recognizes the week of April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week throughout the state of Vermont. It does not create new laws or change government programs, but rather serves as an official acknowledgment of the importance of this health initiative. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the organization that leads the national campaign.