House concurrent resolution recognizing the critical importance of 3SquaresVT for thousands of Vermonters
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the importance of 3SquaresVT, Vermont's version of the federal SNAP program. It does not change any laws or policies but instead acknowledges that over 40,000 households and 70,000 Vermonters rely on this food assistance program. The resolution highlights how the program helps vulnerable residents with food needs while supporting local farmers and retailers through monthly spending of federal funds. This type of non-binding resolution serves to express appreciation for the program's role in the state's food security system.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2023
Last action Feb 16, 2023
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No substantive policy changes were made. This is a formatting and layout revision of HCR 25, a concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of 3SquaresVT (Vermont's SNAP program). The resolution text remains identical; only the header, numbering, and line breaks were updated to match the official House format.
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Header changed from 'R-41' legislative numbering with page numbers to the standard 'State of Vermont / House of Representatives / Montpelier, Vermont / Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 25' format.
Line breaks and indentation were adjusted throughout the Whereas clauses and resolution text, but no words or phrases were added, removed, or altered.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Feb 10, 2023
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Feb 10, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Feb 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JW
Jonathan Williams
DDemocratic
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