Rep. Laura Sibilia

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Cybersecurity Advisory Council to advise Vermont on protecting its digital infrastructure and systems from cyberattacks. The Council will include representatives from government agencies, critical infrastructure sectors like utilities and hospitals, private businesses, and cybersecurity professionals. Its main duties include developing a state cybersecurity strategy, evaluating readiness levels, sharing best practices with businesses and local governments, and recommending ways to improve cybersecurity standards and workforce development. The Council will meet at least quarterly, submit annual reports to legislative committees, and can hold closed sessions to discuss sensitive cybersecurity information that could compromise public safety if disclosed.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Vermont. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Jewish communities in the state. The measure acknowledges the historical contributions of Jewish Americans to Vermont and the nation, noting their early settlement and ongoing cultural significance. It does not change laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of Jewish heritage and history.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont to raise public awareness about mental health challenges. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the state's mental health needs and statistics. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to relevant mental health organizations and officials. While it highlights concerning data about suicide rates and access to care, the bill itself is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution honoring 21 Vermont youth athletes who competed in snowboarding and skiing events at the 2023 USASA National Championships in Colorado. The resolution recognizes these athletes for representing Vermont with distinction and winning medals in various disciplines during the competition. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each honored athlete as an official acknowledgment of their achievements. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial recognition of the athletes' accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for a state program that issues certificates of public good for communications facilities from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2026. The law prevents the Public Service Commission from accepting new applications for these certificates after the extended date. Additionally, the bill requires state officials to submit a report by January 15, 2024, on how to improve the telecommunications siting process for municipalities and individuals. The report must include recommendations for updating the program based on input from local governments, utility companies, and other interested parties.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines and protects certain health care activities related to reproductive health and gender-affirming care from civil and criminal liability. It establishes that licensed health care providers in Vermont can legally offer these services to patients regardless of where the patient is located, as long as the services are permitted under Vermont law. The law also protects insurance coverage for these services and prohibits conversion therapy from being classified as gender-affirming care. The protections apply to the provision, prescription, distribution, and use of FDA-approved medications for pregnancy termination as of January 1, 2023. The bill became effective immediately upon passage and was signed into law by the Governor in May 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that honors Karen Horn of Moretown for her leadership in strengthening local government in Vermont. It recognizes her decades of work with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, where she advised officials on municipal issues and helped secure transportation funding and tax authority for local governments. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to municipal policy and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to both Horn and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution formally congratulates athletes with Vermont connections who won medals at the 2023 International Ski and Snowboard Federation World Championships. It recognizes specific competitors including Laurence St-Germain, Mikaela Shiffrin, Nina O'Brien, Paula Moltzan, AJ Ginnis, Jessie Diggins, Julia Kern, and Lindsey Jacobellis for their achievements in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each honored athlete. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges athletic accomplishments without establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution expresses support for Abenaki communities in Vermont and encourages greater appreciation of Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year. The bill directly affects the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs and the four state-recognized Abenaki tribes and bands by directing the House Clerk to send copies of the resolution to these entities. The resolution acknowledges past injustices, including state-sanctioned eugenics and sterilizations, and recognizes existing legislative efforts such as free hunting and fishing licenses for certified Native Americans and the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It serves as a formal statement of support rather than creating new policy requirements or funding allocations.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution congratulates Mikaela Shiffrin on her historic 2022-2023 World Cup Alpine ski racing achievements, including becoming the winningest female Alpine racer of all time with 88 victories and setting a new all-time World Cup record with 87 event wins. The resolution recognizes her accomplishments, which include winning races in all six World Cup Alpine disciplines and accumulating 138 career podiums. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Shiffrin and U.S. Ski & Snowboard as a formal acknowledgment of her record-setting performance.