Vermont Senator Richard Sears [D]

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VTS0192Engross
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An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes
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2024-05-10
[Hearing: May 10]

Proposal of amendment to be offered by Senator(s) Lyons
VTS0259Intro
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An act relating to climate change cost recovery
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2024-05-10
[Hearing: May 10]

House proposal of amendment
VTS0058Enroll
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An act relating to public safety
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2024-05-09
Senate Message: Committee of Conference members appointed
VTS0195Engross
50%
An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release
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2024-05-09
House proposal of amendment
VTHCR255Intro
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House concurrent resolution honoring Barbara Reilly for her more than four decades of dedicated public service at the Vermont Veterans’ Home
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2024-05-09
On Consent Calendar
VTHCR248Intro
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House concurrent resolution congratulating Shaftsbury First Assistant Fire Chief Michael Taylor on being named the 2024 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award winner
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2024-05-09
On Consent Calendar
VTHCR254Intro
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House concurrent resolution honoring Michele Burgess for her 47-plus years of outstanding and supportive service at the Vermont Veterans’ Home
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2024-05-09
On Consent Calendar
VTSCR018Engross
50%
Senate concurrent resolution honoring Senator Robert A. Starr of Orleans District for his decades of distinguished public service
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2024-05-09
Roll Call, requested by Senator Baruth, Passed -- Needed 14 of 27 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 0
VTS0209Enroll
75%
An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers
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2024-05-08
As passed by Senate and House
VTS0072Intro
25%
An act relating to lifting the potency limits on concentrated cannabis products
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2024-05-06
Rep. Wood of Waterbury moved to postpone action until 5/07/2024, which was agreed to
VTHCR243PassHouse concurrent resolution in memory of Alexander and Marilyn Mahar and recognizing the couple’s special community legacy to the Town of Bennington
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2024-05-04
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
VTHCR171PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating the 2023 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts
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2024-04-26
Ceremonial Reading
VTHCR231PassHouse concurrent resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures
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2024-04-26
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTHCR232PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating the Woodford SnoBusters snowmobile club on its 40th anniversary
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2024-04-26
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTHCR236PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating Kevin J. Goodhue on his nearly half century of remarkable public service and future-oriented leadership at the Bennington Rural Fire Department
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2024-04-26
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTS0278PassAn act relating to prohibiting a comparative negligence defense in an action for a negligence claim relating to a sexual act or sexual conduct
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2024-04-24
Senate Message: Signed by Governor 4/22/2024
VTS0285Engross
50%
An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies
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2024-04-02
To House Judiciary Committee
VTS0150Engross
50%
An act relating to automobile insurance
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2024-03-26
To House Commerce and Economic Development Committee
VTHCR190PassHouse concurrent resolution designating March 26, 2024 as Robert Frost Day in Vermont
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2024-03-26
Ceremonial Reading
VTHCR187PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating the 2024 Mt. Anthony Union High School Patriots wrestling team on winning the school’s 35th consecutive State championship
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2024-03-22
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTHCR152PassHouse concurrent resolution recognizing March 13, 2024 as National K9 Veterans Day in Vermont
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2024-03-13
Ceremonial Reading
VTHCR162PassHouse concurrent resolution honoring Sergeant at Arms Janet Miller for her stellar public service for the General Assembly
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2024-02-29
Ceremonial Reading
VTHCR160PassHouse concurrent resolution in memory of veteran Pownal firefighter Kenneth Carlton O’Dell
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2024-02-27
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
VTHCR139PassHouse concurrent resolution commemorating the bicentennial of Mt. Anthony Masonic Lodge No. 13
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2024-01-19
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
VTS0261Intro
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An act relating to liability for the release of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
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2024-01-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
VTS0222Intro
25%
An act relating to sealing records of nonviolent offenses
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2024-01-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee
VTS0056Engross
50%
An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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2024-01-03
Rep. Lanpher of Vergennes moved to commit bill to the Committee on Appropriations, which was agreed to
VTS0006VetoAn act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies
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2023-06-20
To Senate Judiciary Committee
VTS0004PassAn act relating to reducing crimes of violence associated with juveniles and dangerous weapons
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2023-05-12
Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2023
VTS0014PassAn act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends
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2023-05-12
Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 1, 2023
VTS0017PassAn act relating to sheriff reforms
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2023-05-12
Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 31, 2023
VTS0036PassAn act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers
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2023-05-12
Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2023
VTS0033PassAn act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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2023-05-12
Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 5, 2023
VTS0047PassAn act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care
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2023-05-12
Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2023
VTS0089PassAn act relating to establishing a forensic facility
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2023-05-12
Senate Message, signed by Governor May 30, 2023
VTS0091PassAn act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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2023-05-12
Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2023
VTSCR006PassSenate concurrent resolution honoring Vanessa Davison for her extraordinary dedication as a staff member of the General Assembly
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2023-05-12
As adopted by Senate and House
VTS0037PassAn act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers
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2023-05-10
Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 10, 2023
VTSR0011Intro
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Senate resolution supporting the continuing resiliency and strengthening of the Abenaki communities in Vermont and encouraging a greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year
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2023-05-05
As adopted by Senate
VTHCR111PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating the Bennington Rural Fire Department on its 70th anniversary
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2023-05-05
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTHCR110PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating the Bennington Rescue Squad on its 60th anniversary
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2023-05-05
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTHCR008PassHouse concurrent resolution honoring Lisa Byer for her outstanding quarter-century association with Catamount Access Television in Bennington
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2023-05-04
Ceremonial Reading
VTS0152Intro
25%
An act relating to public access to trials
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2023-05-02
To Senate Judiciary Committee
VTS0149Intro
25%
An act relating to dram shop liability insurance
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2023-04-25
To Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
VTHCR096PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating The Wilson House on its 35th anniversary
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2023-04-21
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTHCR075PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating the Mt. Anthony Union High School Patriots on winning a second consecutive Division I boys Nordic skiing championship
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2023-03-31
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTHCR077PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating the 2023 Mt. Anthony Union High School Patriots on winning their 34th consecutive State wrestling championship
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2023-03-31
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTHCR074PassHouse concurrent resolution congratulating former Mt. Anthony Union High School Patriots’ basketball coach Dave Fredrickson on his induction into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame
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2023-03-31
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
VTS0104Engross
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An act relating to designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day
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2023-03-23
To House General and Housing Committee
VTHCR031PassHouse concurrent resolution in memory of Marshall Webb
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2023-03-21
Ceremonial Reading
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