HCR 184 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution celebrating the restoration of a wild turkey population in Vermont

This concurrent resolution (HCR 184) celebrates the successful restoration of wild turkeys in Vermont, commemorating the 1969 effort led by wildlife biologist Bill Drake. It specifically honors the release of 17 turkeys (5 toms, 12 hens) in Pawlet, which established the population now thriving statewide. The resolution recognizes this as a conservation milestone made possible through federal wildlife funding and local landowner cooperation, and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Pawlet Historical Society. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legislative effect and does not alter laws or directly affect any individuals or groups.
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 Jan 30, 2026
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MINOR
The bill is a commemorative House Concurrent Resolution celebrating the 1969 restoration of wild turkeys in Vermont. No substantive policy changes were made between the As Introduced and As Adopted versions. All changes are purely formatting and administrative: the header was reorganized, an internal tracking number (R-225) replaced the original H.C.R. 184 designation, a page number and year (2026) were added, and a legislative file reference was appended at the bottom.
TECHNICAL

Header formatting changed from a multi-line 'State of Vermont / House of Representatives' block to a compact single-line format with internal tracking number R-225, page number, and year 2026

A legislative file reference 'VT LEG #387229 v.1' was added at the bottom of the document

Floor votes

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

Actions timeline

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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
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chris Pritchard
RRepublican
VT
Rutland-Bennington