HCR 257 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont

This bill formally recognizes May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Vermont. It aims to raise public awareness about mental health challenges and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to NAMI Vermont and the state Commissioner of Mental Health. This is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws or require funding, but rather serves to highlight the importance of mental health support during the designated month.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 9, 2024 Last action May 10, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
3
Committee
0
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
May 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
1 primary · 45 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Daisy Berbeco
Daisy Berbeco
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-21
Co
Photo of Alyssa Black
Alyssa Black
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-24
Co
Photo of Angela Arsenault
Angela Arsenault
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-2
Co
BF
Bobby Farlice-Rubio
DDemocratic
VT
Caledonia-1
Co
Photo of Brian Cina
Brian Cina
DDemocratic/Progressive
VT
Chittenden-15
Co
Photo of Brian Minier
Brian Minier
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-11
Co
Photo of Carol Ode
Carol Ode
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-18
Co
CT
Chip Troiano
DDemocratic
VT
Caledonia-2
Co
DW
Dane Whitman
DDemocratic
VT
Bennington-2
Co
Photo of Dara Torre
Dara Torre
DDemocratic
VT
Washington-2
Co
Photo of Edye Graning
Edye Graning
DDemocratic
VT
Chittenden-3