HCR 245 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution celebrating the importance of the Vermont visitor economy and recognizing April 16, 2026, as Tourism Economy Day at the State House

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that celebrates the economic value of Vermont's tourism industry and designates April 16, 2026, as Tourism Economy Day at the State House. It highlights statistics such as the industry's $4.2 billion impact and its role in providing jobs across the state, while also emphasizing the importance of welcoming visitors from diverse backgrounds. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Ski Vermont, acknowledging these organizations' roles in the sector. As a non-binding concurrent resolution, it does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to formally recognize the significance of the visitor economy.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 Last action Apr 16, 2026
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MINOR
This is a formatting-only change between two versions of the same House concurrent resolution. The official version updates the document layout to match standard Vermont legislative formatting (adding State of Vermont header, Montpelier location line, and proper title block) while removing internal tracking numbers and page references. No substantive policy content was altered.
TECHNICAL

Document formatting updated from an internal draft layout (R-297, page numbers, VT LEG tracking number) to the official legislative format with State of Vermont header, Montpelier location, and standard concurrent resolution title block.

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Apr 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
Apr 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
Apr 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
35 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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