Vermont Senator Richard Sears [D]

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VTS0192Enroll
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An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes
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2024-05-10
[Hearing: May 10]
[Hearing: May 10]

Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
VTS0259Enroll
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An act relating to climate change cost recovery
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2024-05-10
[Hearing: May 10]

Rules suspended & action messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
VTSCR018Engross
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Senate concurrent resolution honoring Senator Robert A. Starr of Orleans District for his decades of distinguished public service
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2024-05-10
On Consent Calendar
VTSCR016Intro
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Senate concurrent resolution honoring Senator Richard McCormack for his dedicated legislative service in the Vermont Senate
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2024-05-10
On Consent Calendar
VTSCR019Intro
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Senate concurrent resolution honoring Sue Allen for her exemplary career in journalism, government, politics, and the nonprofit sector
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2024-05-10
On Consent Calendar
VTSCR017Intro
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Senate concurrent resolution honoring the nearly four decades of conscientious legislative service of former Vermont Senate Dean Richard T. Mazza of Colchester
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2024-05-10
On Consent Calendar
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
VTS0209Enroll
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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
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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
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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
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An act relating to sealing records of nonviolent offenses
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2024-01-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee
VTS0056Engross
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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
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An act relating to public access to trials
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2023-05-02
To Senate Judiciary Committee
VTS0149Intro
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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
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