House concurrent resolution designating February 5, 2026, as Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House
HCR 182 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 5, 2026, as "Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day" at the State House. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes Vermont's outdoor recreation economy and assets, including trails, forests, ski areas, and its $2.1 billion economic impact. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to share it with state agencies like Natural Resources, Forests/Parks, and Tourism. It acknowledges the role of outdoor recreation in Vermont's economy, community well-being, and workforce, without imposing any new requirements.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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The resolution content is unchanged. The only difference is a reformatting from a joint legislative document layout (with page numbers, R-223 designation, and a VT LEG tracking number) into the official House of Representatives document format with a standard header identifying it as a Concurrent House Resolution from Montpelier, Vermont.
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Document was reformatted from a joint legislative layout (with page numbers, R-223 designation, and VT LEG #387225 v.1 tracking number) into the official House of Representatives format with a standard header reading 'State of Vermont, House of Representatives, Montpelier, Vermont, Concurrent House Resolution, H.C.R. 182.' No substantive policy language was added, removed, or altered.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
20 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela Arsenault
DDemocratic
P
Candice White
DDemocratic
P
Carol Ode
DDemocratic
P
Charlie Kimbell
DDemocratic
P
Chea Evans
DDemocratic
P
Chris Keyser
RRepublican
P
Chris Morrow
DDemocratic
P
Dara Torre
DDemocratic
P
Jana Brown
DDemocratic
P
Jed Lipsky
IIndependent
P
Jill Krowinski
DDemocratic
P
Karen Dolan
DDemocratic
P
Ken Wells
RRepublican
P
Laura Sibilia
IIndependent
P
Leslie Goldman
DDemocratic
P
Lori Houghton
DDemocratic
P
Mary-Katherine Stone
DDemocratic
P
Pattie McCoy
RRepublican
P
Rob Hunter
DDemocratic
P
Shawn Sweeney
DDemocratic
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