Sen. Randy Brock

Maddy summaryHCR 28 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the 2024 Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax High School Bullets baseball team on winning the Division III championship. It formally recognizes their victory, specifically highlighting their 7-0 championship game win over White River Valley Wildcats. The resolution directs Vermont's Secretary of State to send a copy to the school, with no associated policy changes or funding. This is a standard recognition measure with no legislative or regulatory impact.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 29) is a ceremonial gesture congratulating Montgomery runner Elinor Purrier St. Pierre on her eighth-place finish in the women's 1500m at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It recognizes her athletic achievements, including American records and prior Olympic participation, as detailed in the resolution's "whereas" clauses. The resolution directs Vermont's Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Ms. Purrier St. Pierre. As a symbolic tribute with no policy changes or direct effects, it does not alter laws or affect any constituents beyond expressing legislative recognition.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 12) is a non-binding ceremonial resolution expressing legislative congratulations to the University of Vermont (UVM) men's soccer team for winning their first NCAA Division I men's soccer championship (College Cup) in 2024. It formally recognizes the team's achievement, including their "Cardiac Cats" nickname and championship victory over Marshall University. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to UVM Athletics but does not create any new policy, funding, or legal obligations. It is purely symbolic recognition of the team's athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 2) formally congratulates the 2024 Missisquoi Valley Union High School Thunderbirds softball team for winning the Division I championship. It directly recognizes the team members, coaches, and staff who achieved this victory, including specific player names and support personnel listed in the resolution. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the school, serving as a ceremonial acknowledgment with no policy changes or funding impacts. As a symbolic gesture, it does not alter laws or affect broader legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution congratulating the 2024 Richford Junior-Senior High School Falcons boys' track and field team for winning the Division IV championship. It recognizes their victory after a nine-year championship drought, highlighting specific achievements like winning the 200m, 400m, and relay events. The resolution directs Vermont’s Secretary of State to send a copy to the school, with no policy changes or direct impact beyond ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 5) formally congratulates the 2024 Richford Junior-Senior High School Rockets softball team for winning the Division IV championship. It specifically recognizes their victory over West Rutland in the championship game, highlighting their scoring performance and key players. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the school, making it a ceremonial acknowledgment with no policy impact or direct effect on individuals beyond the team and school. As a purely symbolic resolution, it contains no substantive legislative provisions.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 4) is a ceremonial expression of congratulations from Vermont's General Assembly to the 2024 Richford Junior-Senior High School Division IV girls' soccer team for winning their championship. It specifically honors the team's 3-2 victory over West Rutland in the championship game, noting their comeback from a 2-0 deficit. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Richford Junior-Senior High School. As a non-binding ceremonial measure, it does not create new policy or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts U.S. military retirement income and survivor benefit income received by Vermont residents from state income tax. It directly affects Vermont veterans and their surviving spouses or dependents who receive these benefits. The bill amends Vermont's tax code to add these income types to the list of exclusions from taxable income under § 5811, specifically adding a new exclusion (vii) for military retirement and survivor benefits. The change takes effect retroactively for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Senator Richard Sears, who passed away in June 2024 at age 81. The document formally acknowledges his career as a state senator, his work as a youth counselor, and his leadership on the Judiciary Committee where he helped advance legislation on civil unions, marriage equality, and juvenile justice. It also notes his personal history, including being adopted as an infant and later establishing a mentoring program for boys in the justice system. The resolution expresses the Senate's sadness at his passing and directs that a copy be sent to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the public service career of Senator Martha Jane Kitchel, recognizing her work in both the Executive Branch and the Vermont Senate. The document highlights her progression from social work to leadership roles in the Department of Social Welfare and later as Secretary of the Agency of Human Services, followed by her legislative service in the Senate. It specifically acknowledges her contributions as Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, where she led budget analysis and supported infrastructure projects like the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. The resolution formally recognizes her two decades of service and her recent announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2024.