Sen. Nader Hashim

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in Townshend, Vermont, on its 75th anniversary. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but instead formally recognizes the hospital's history and contributions to the community. The resolution notes the hospital's founding in 1949 and highlights its various expansions and awards over the decades. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this acknowledgment to the hospital.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes May 2024 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Vermont. It acknowledges the historical contributions and achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans while also highlighting the discrimination they have faced, including exclusionary laws and internment during World War II. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Asian Cultural Center of Vermont for awareness purposes. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to honor and celebrate this community's heritage.

Maddy summaryThis proposal would add a new article to the Vermont Constitution guaranteeing employees the right to organize and collectively bargain with their employers. The amendment allows workers to form labor organizations to negotiate wages, hours, working conditions, and workplace safety protections. It also permits labor organizations to collect dues from members and prevents laws from interfering with collective bargaining agreements that require union membership as a condition of employment. If ratified by voters in November 2026, this change would establish a constitutional right to collective bargaining in Vermont.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2023 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts in Vermont for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. It recognizes these young individuals for their dedication and service, noting that earning this rank is a significant accomplishment. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to each of the 50 scouts named in the text. This measure does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as a formal acknowledgment of their achievements.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures, an organization founded in 1975 that supports state and territorial legislators and their staff. The resolution recognizes the group's role in advancing state legislative effectiveness, fostering cooperation between states, and providing a unified voice for state legislatures in the federal system. It directs the Vermont Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The measure is a commemorative action with no policy changes or budgetary impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Esta Broutsas Smith of Brattleboro on reaching her 100th birthday. It does not change any laws or policies but serves to formally recognize her life achievements and contributions to education and her community. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Ms. Smith as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis Vermont bill proposes to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and flavored e-liquids statewide, targeting items with characterizing flavors such as fruit, candy, mint, menthol, and other non-tobacco tastes. The legislation directly affects tobacco manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers by prohibiting the sale of any tobacco product or e-liquid containing characterizing flavors, with specific exceptions for certain prefilled nicotine cartridges. Key provisions include expanding the definition of flavored products to cover menthol cigarettes and establishing a presumption that a product is flavored if marketing claims suggest a distinguishable taste or aroma other than tobacco. The bill also mandates child-resistant packaging for all tobacco products and restricts the sale of flavored tobacco and e-liquids through vending machines.

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 honors Putney Fire Chief Thomas Goddard for his exemplary service as a municipal public safety official. It recognizes his role in transitioning Putney from volunteer-only firefighting to a full-time department, where he built the organization from scratch while also serving as health officer, code enforcement officer, emergency management director, and E-911 coordinator. The resolution acknowledges his regional leadership and technical expertise, noting his selection as president of VT EMS District 13 and vice president of the Southwestern New Hampshire District Fire Mutual Aid Board. The General Assembly formally recognizes his contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Goddard and the Putney Fire Department.

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.