Sen. Rob Plunkett

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 17) honoring Chrissy Gilhuly for her 7+ years of nonpartisan legislative staff service in the Vermont General Assembly. It recognizes her roles as Supervisor of Committee Services, Joint Fiscal Office Staff Associate, and Senate Operations Manager/Journal Clerk, and extends best wishes as she transitions to a new position at the Agency of Administration. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition of her professional contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 69 (Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act), requires online services popular with minors to redesign their platforms to protect children’s privacy and safety. It directly affects businesses that generate most revenue from online services likely accessed by Vermont minors under 18 and collect their personal data. Key provisions mandate age-assurance methods to identify minors, set default privacy settings to the most protective level, ban features causing "compulsive use" (like addictive content algorithms), and restrict data collection for minors. The law also defines strict rules for handling biometric, genetic, and derived data of minors, ensuring data processing aligns with their developmental needs. It applies broadly to digital products like apps and websites, excluding physical products and basic internet services.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution urges Vermont state agencies to protect the civil rights, medical confidentiality, and personal privacy of residents diagnosed with autism, in response to federal plans for an autism research database. It specifically addresses concerns that the federal database - collecting medical records and wearable device data - could use sensitive health information without explicit consent. The resolution directs agencies to safeguard this data and references Illinois' similar privacy protections for autism-related information. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but calls for proactive privacy safeguards.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 153), not a policy bill. It formally expresses the Vermont General Assembly's praise for Ronald Loomis, recognizing his decades of community service in Shaftsbury. The resolution specifically highlights his donations of vehicles to the fire department, creation of police training facilities, support for schools and youth programs, and other volunteer work that earned him the 2025 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award. The legislature directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Mr. Loomis.

Maddy summaryBill S 155 authorizes municipal law enforcement agencies to use Automated Traffic Law Enforcement (ATLE) systems, such as traffic cameras, as part of a pilot program until July 1, 2027. These systems can be deployed in municipal work zones to enhance worker safety and at other locations with high rates of crashes or speeding where traditional enforcement is impractical. The bill requires clear signage notifying drivers of ATLE use, engineering analysis for deployment locations, and that systems in work zones only operate when workers are present. It also mandates annual calibration, daily logs of activity, and an annual report from the Agency of Transportation detailing system usage, violations, and collected penalties.

Maddy summaryHCR 144 is a House concurrent resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, highlighting its history and contributions. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Veterans' Home.

Maddy summaryHCR 146 is a resolution from the Vermont General Assembly commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bennington Fire Department managing the annual Bennington Battle Day Weekend Parade and festivities. The resolution acknowledges the department's long-standing role in organizing these community celebrations.

Maddy summaryHCR 147 is a House concurrent resolution that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy. It acknowledges the Navy's historical origins and its service, including that of U.S. Navy veterans residing at the Vermont Veterans' Home. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Veterans' Home.

Maddy summaryHCR 149 is a House concurrent resolution that commemorates the 175th anniversary of the Bennington Fire Department. It recognizes the department's history and accomplishments since its establishment on March 18, 1850.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution congratulates Bennington Lodge No. 567 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks on 125 years of community service and good fellowship. It formally acknowledges the organization's history and its contributions to the community since its formation in 1900.