Sen. Richard McCormack

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2023 Hartford High School Hurricanes boys' golf team for winning the Vermont Division II state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's achievements, including their victory at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes despite challenges from a July 2023 flood that temporarily closed their usual practice course. It specifically names the seven team members and their coaching staff who contributed to the team's success. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to Hartford High School.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2023 Hartford High School Hurricanes Division II championship field hockey team. It recognizes the team's 14-2 season record and their victory in the state championship game against the Woodstock Wasps, where they won 2-0. The resolution specifically acknowledges the individual players and coaching staff who contributed to the team's success. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to Hartford High School.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the 2024 Hartford High School Hurricanes boys' indoor track and field team for winning the Division II state championship in Vermont. It recognizes the team's specific achievements at the competition, including their relay victories and individual placements in various events. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Hartford High School as a formal acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Weathersfield Fire Chief Darrin Spaulding, who passed away suddenly in April 2024. It formally extends condolences from the Vermont General Assembly to Spaulding's family, the Weathersfield Fire Department, and the broader community. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the family and the fire department as a gesture of respect. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of Spaulding's service and legacy.

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 legislative resolution commemorates Vermont's April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, a rare astronomical event visible across much of the state. It officially recognizes the historic nature of the eclipse, noting that the last total solar eclipse visible in Vermont occurred nearly a century ago in 1932. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to the Vermont Space Grant Consortium and the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, which are partners in educating the public about the event. This ceremonial measure serves to acknowledge the significance of the eclipse for Vermont residents and visitors rather than to change any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill restructures Vermont's fish and wildlife management by creating a 16-member Fish and Wildlife Board that advises the Department of Fish and Wildlife on rules and policies. The board includes representatives from each county, two at-large members, and requires members to have expertise in wildlife biology and consider climate change impacts. Proposed regulations must be reviewed by the board before public hearings, and the board can recommend revisions with written explanations if the department does not adopt its suggestions. The bill also establishes a process for determining antlerless deer hunting seasons based on scientific studies and public testimony, with specific permit allocation rules for landowners and hunters.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the 2024 Thetford Academy Panthers boys' basketball team on winning the Division III state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's specific achievements during the championship game, where they overcame significant deficits to defeat Hazen Union 57-53. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Thetford Academy as official acknowledgment of their accomplishment. This type of legislative action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a two-year pilot program to test community nurse services for older Vermonters by allocating $450,000 to the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living. The program would fund existing community nurse organizations to hire community health workers, expand home visit services, address service gaps, improve administrative support, and track program outcomes through data collection. Participating programs must submit a final report by December 15, 2026, detailing how many aging residents were served and what improvements were made. The pilot is designed to help determine whether expanding these nurse programs is effective before any permanent funding decisions are made.