Sen. Dave Weeks

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution formally congratulates the 2024 Fair Haven Union High School Slaters boys' football team for winning the Division II championship. It recognizes their achievement and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the high school.

Maddy summaryThis resolution congratulates Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver of Winooski High School on her selection as the 2025 Vermont Teacher of the Year. It also recognizes Jeremy DeMink of Edmunds Middle School and Sonya Shedd of Wolcott Elementary School as Distinguished Finalists for the award.

Maddy summaryHCR 121 is a House concurrent resolution that congratulates the Rutland High School cheerleading program. It specifically recognizes their achievement of winning a record 11th consecutive Division I championship.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 12 (SR 12) is a Vermont Senate resolution that reaffirms the friendship between the State of Vermont and Taiwan. It expresses support for enhanced bilateral relations, including potential trade and educational cooperation, and advocates for Taiwan's participation in international organizations. As a resolution, it states the Senate's position rather than enacting new laws.

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 summaryHCR 72 is a House concurrent resolution that commemorates May 9, 2025, as the 250th anniversary of Ethan Allen's arrival in Castleton in association with the American War of Independence. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this resolution to the Castleton Town Clerk and the Vermont State University Castleton campus.

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 bill (HCR 66) is a ceremonial resolution designating April 10, 2025, as "Tourism Economy Day" at the Vermont State House. It recognizes tourism's economic significance, citing its $4 billion impact and role in supporting over 30,000 jobs. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to share it with tourism organizations like the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Tourism and Marketing. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the industry's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain forestry vehicles from Vermont's vehicle use tax. It provides full tax exemption for specific equipment used in timber cutting, removal, and processing (like skidders, feller bunchers, and log loaders), and a 50% tax exemption for heavier vehicles used in transportation (such as semi-trailers and trucks over 10,000 pounds). Businesses purchasing these vehicles must certify their use at purchase, and the Department of Motor Vehicles must provide application guidance. The exemptions begin July 1, 2025, and expire July 1, 2028.