Sen. Phil Baruth

Maddy summaryHCR 83 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the 2024 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. It formally recognizes the dedication and accomplishment of 55 named individuals and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to each honored Eagle Scout and the Green Mountain Council.

Maddy summaryJoint Resolution JRS 23 is a procedural resolution that sets the legislative schedule for a specific period. It dictates that when the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives adjourn on Friday, April 25, 2025, they will reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryJRS 22 is a joint resolution that sets the legislative calendar for a specific weekend. It directs the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to adjourn on Friday, April 18, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Maddy summaryHCR 90 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the 2025 Burlington High School girls' basketball team on winning their Division I championship - their first title in 49 years. It expresses the Vermont General Assembly's recognition of the team's achievement and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Burlington High School. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely symbolic recognition of the team's athletic success. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, funding, or regulations.

Maddy summaryHCR 91 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the 2025 Burlington High School Seahorses boys' basketball team for winning the Division I championship. It also recognizes the team's coaches and managers for their successful 2024-2025 season.

Maddy summaryThis procedural joint resolution (JRS 21) adjusts the Vermont legislative schedule by directing both the Senate and House to adjourn on Friday, April 11, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 15, 2025. It directly affects the Vermont General Assembly’s calendar, extending the weekend break by two days. The bill is purely procedural, changing meeting dates without altering any substantive laws or policies. It was adopted by both chambers on April 11, 2025, and is now effective.

Maddy summaryVermont's S.143 expands the Advisory Council on Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention in Schools to include 15 members, adding student representatives from the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network and Education Justice Coalition, disability rights advocates, and organizations focused on racial equity and domestic violence. The bill requires the Council to review and update model prevention policies every two years starting in 2025, develop resources on restorative practices and disability accommodations, and annually gather student and parent input. It mandates an annual report to the legislature with recommendations for policy improvements and resource needs. This directly affects schools, educators, and students by strengthening statewide prevention frameworks and response protocols.

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill (JRS 20) directs the Vermont legislature to adjourn on Friday, April 4, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 8, 2025. It affects only the legislative schedule, not policy or citizens. The resolution adjusts the timing of the session to skip the weekend between April 4-7, 2025. The bill was adopted by both chambers on April 1-3, 2025, and is now in effect.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (JRS 19) is a procedural bill that changes the legislative schedule for March 2025. It directs both the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to adjourn on Friday, March 28, 2025, and reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The bill does not create new laws or affect constituents; it only modifies the timing of legislative sessions. As a scheduling resolution, it has no substantive policy impact beyond ensuring lawmakers meet shortly after the weekend.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution adjusts the Vermont legislature's schedule, allowing lawmakers to take a weekend break after adjourning on Friday, March 21, 2025, with a return to session on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. It does not change any laws or affect residents, as it solely modifies the legislative calendar for that specific session. The resolution was adopted by both chambers on March 21, 2025.