HCR 125 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Vermont

This bill formally recognizes May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Vermont. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Jewish communities in the state. The measure acknowledges the historical contributions of Jewish Americans to Vermont and the nation, noting their early settlement and ongoing cultural significance. It does not change laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of Jewish heritage and history.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2023
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2023 Last action May 12, 2023
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
3
Committee
0
May 12, 2023
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
May 12, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
May 12, 2023
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
1 primary · 150 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Barbara Rachelson
Barbara Rachelson
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-14
Co
Photo of Alice Emmons
Alice Emmons
DDemocratic
VT
Windsor-3
Co
Photo of Alyssa Black
Alyssa Black
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-24
Co
Photo of Amy Sheldon
Amy Sheldon
DDemocratic
VT
Addison-1
Co
Photo of Angela Arsenault
Angela Arsenault
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-2
Co
Photo of Anne Donahue
Anne Donahue
RRepublican
VT
Washington-1
Co
AP
Art Peterson
RRepublican
VT
Rutland-2
Co
Photo of Ashley Bartley
Ashley Bartley
RRepublican
VT
Franklin-1
Co
AP
Avram Patt
DDemocratic
VT
Lamoille-Washington
Co
Photo of Bill Canfield
Bill Canfield
RRepublican
VT
Rutland-10
Co
Photo of Bob Hooper
Bob Hooper
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-18