Sen. Ann Cummings

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring the memory of former Vermont Representative Warren Kitzmiller, who served in the House for 21 years and was a longtime Montpelier resident. It extends condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to them. The document does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal tribute to his public service and community involvement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate concurrent resolution honors Helen Estroff of Montpelier for her distinguished public service in the Vermont executive branch and her role as Calendar Clerk of the Vermont Senate. The document recognizes her 34-year career, which included positions in state financial oversight, higher education, and transportation, as well as her work ensuring legislative schedules were properly organized and printed. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Ms. Estroff as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official commendation of her service.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that honors Steven D. Marshall of Swanton for his 35 years of service as the Assistant Secretary of the Vermont Senate. The resolution recognizes his professional contributions, including his role in the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries and his work on revisions to legislative procedure manuals. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Marshall as a formal acknowledgment of his exemplary service. This document serves as an official commendation rather than a law that creates new policies or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary Basic Needs Budget Technical Advisory Commission to review and update how Vermont calculates its basic needs budget and livable wage standards. The commission will include representatives from government agencies, legislative bodies, small businesses, and community organizations, and must submit its findings by January 1, 2024. Additionally, the bill requires the state to develop a public online calculator that shows how much state and federal assistance individuals and families might receive based on their income, household size, and other factors. The commission will have access to expert analysis and public testimony, with funding allocated for member compensation and technical support.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows landowners in Vermont to legally prohibit hunting and fishing on their property by using visible purple paint markings on trees or posts near property boundaries. The paint must be a specific size and height, and landowners must also record the posting with their town clerk's office when the markings are first applied. Unlike traditional signs that require annual updates and recording, the paint marking option only needs initial registration with the town, though the owner must still maintain the markings visibly. The law also requires that any permission-only signs include the owner's contact information and be dated each year. These changes take effect on July 1, 2023, and apply to owners or those with exclusive rights to take game on private land or waters.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes legislative oversight for payment reform and conflict-free case management changes affecting individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and service agencies in Vermont. It requires the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living to consider individual life circumstances and budget needs alongside standardized assessments, evaluate fiscal impacts on recipients and agencies, and gather input from stakeholders before implementing federally required case management changes. The legislation also mandates that proposed policy changes be presented to relevant legislative committees by February 1, 2023, and repeals a previous 2022 act related to these same topics.