HCR 229 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution in memory of respected legal community leader, linguist, and musician Robert D. Rachlin

This bill is a House concurrent resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert D. Rachlin, a respected attorney, linguist, and musician from Vermont. It formally extends condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to his family and his former law firm, Downs Rachlin Martin. The resolution acknowledges Rachlin's diverse contributions to the legal community, his academic work, and his personal passions, including his role as a pilot and his dedication to teaching and community service.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026

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MINOR

No substantive changes were made between these two versions of HCR 229, a House Concurrent Resolution in memory of Robert D. Rachlin. The differences are entirely formatting and layout: the 'As Adopted' version included internal tracking numbers (R-281, VT LEG #388392 v.1), page numbers, and a year header, while the official version replaces these with standard legislative document headers such as 'State of Vermont,' 'House of Representatives,' 'Montpelier, Vermont,' and 'Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 229.' The text of all whereases and resolutions is identical in both versions.

TECHNICAL

Replaced internal bill tracking identifiers (R-281, VT LEG #388392 v.1) and page numbering with standard official document headers including state name, chamber, location, and resolution number format.

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted per Joint Rule 16b

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors