Sen. Brian Collamore

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that honors the memory of former Vermont Representative Timothy Yeatman Hayward, who passed away in March 2024. The resolution extends condolences to Hayward's family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to them. It acknowledges Hayward's background as a U.S. Marine, his career in banking and public service, and his long involvement in Vermont politics and community leadership. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of respect from the General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2024 West Rutland High School Golden Horde girls' basketball team for winning their school's third consecutive Division IV state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's athletic achievements during the 2023-2024 season, specifically noting their 49-38 victory over the Long Trail Mountain Lions in the state finals. It lists the names of all thirteen team members and their coaches, Carl Serrani and Matt Serrani, as part of the official acknowledgment. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to West Rutland High School to formally record the achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 18, 2024, as USS VERMONT (SSN 792) Day in Vermont to honor the submarine that was commissioned on that date in 2020. The resolution recognizes the vessel as the third U.S. naval ship named after Vermont and acknowledges the crew's service with Hawaii as their home port. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the submarine and its support group. This is a commemorative measure with no regulatory or funding implications.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the 2024 Hartford High School Hurricanes girls' ice hockey team for winning the Division II state championship. The document recognizes the team's historic achievement as they became the first in the program's 30-year history to win the state title, overcoming a challenging season with a young roster. The resolution highlights the team's 5-3 victory over Missisquoi Valley Union High School, which set a new record for the highest score in a girls' ice hockey state championship. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this recognition to Hartford High School.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2024 Hartford High School Hurricanes boys' ice hockey team on winning the Division II state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 3-1 victory over Colchester High School and acknowledges the coaching staff and individual players who contributed to the school's first title since 2009. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Hartford High School as an official record of the General Assembly's congratulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the memory of Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Marie Ebbighausen, who was killed in the line of duty in July 2023. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to her family and the Rutland City Police Department. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her service and sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis Vermont bill directs the Secretary of Education to create a model policy by December 31, 2024, outlining when students can and cannot use cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools. The guidance will specify allowed times for academic use, prohibited periods, storage locations during bans, consequences for violations, and methods for parents to contact students when devices are restricted. School districts will then develop their own policies based on this model, with the Agency of Education required to report on adoption rates, effectiveness, and satisfaction levels by January 15, 2026. The legislation also includes recommendations for future legislative action and age-appropriate education on media literacy and safe device use.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 13, 2024, as National K9 Veterans Day in Vermont to honor military working dogs and their handlers. It recognizes the contributions of approximately 1,600 trained dogs who serve in roles such as patrol, drug detection, and explosives detection across the U.S. Armed Forces. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the U.S. Air Force 341st Training Squadron in San Antonio, Texas. This measure is ceremonial and does not change any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows probation and parole officers in Vermont to carry firearms while on duty, provided they complete a specialized training course. The legislation requires officers to successfully finish a curriculum developed by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council, covering firearm use, force application, reporting, and liability. Once trained and certified, officers may carry firearms for defensive purposes during their official duties. The law takes effect on July 1, 2023, and applies to correctional officers assigned to the Field Supervision Unit.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Sergeant at Arms Janet Miller for her service to the Vermont General Assembly. It recognizes her long career, which includes managing security, coordinating events, and overseeing the Legislative Council before she was elected to her current role five times. The resolution also acknowledges her specific contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, including helping the legislature transition back to in-person meetings. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this honor to Janet Miller, who has announced her retirement effective March 1, 2024.