HCR 71 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution recognizing the economic significance of Benefit Corporations in Vermont

This bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the economic importance of benefit corporations in Vermont. It acknowledges that these businesses aim to balance profit generation with positive societal impacts like environmental protection and community support. The resolution highlights Vermont's high number of benefit corporations per capita and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Cabot Creamery and B Lab. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or changing existing regulations.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2023

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2023

Senate Passage

Mar 2023

Governor

Introduced Mar 31, 2023 Last action Mar 31, 2023

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As Adopted → As Adopted By the House (Official) · 3 edits

MINOR

This is a formatting-only change converting the resolution from a working draft layout to the official adopted version format. The header was reformatted to include 'State of Vermont' and 'Montpelier, Vermont,' line breaks were adjusted throughout, and an internal legislative tracking number (VT LEG #369267 v.1) was removed. No substantive policy content was altered.

TECHNICAL

Header reformatted from a simple page reference to the official 'State of Vermont / House of Representatives' format with Montpelier, Vermont location line.

Internal legislative tracking number 'VT LEG #369267 v.1' removed from the end of the document.

Line wrapping and indentation adjusted throughout to match the official adopted version layout, with no changes to the actual text content.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 31, 2023

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

Mar 31, 2023

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

Mar 31, 2023

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

upper

3 primary · 1 co-sponsor