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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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.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Abbey Duke
DDemocratic
P
Andrew Perchlik
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Barbara Rachelson
DDemocratic
P
Brian Collamore
RRepublican
P
Chris Keyser
RRepublican
P
Dara Torre
DDemocratic
P
Dave Weeks
RRepublican
P
David Durfee
DDemocratic
P
Doug Bishop
DDemocratic
P
Emilie Krasnow
DDemocratic
P
Gayle Pezzo
DDemocratic
P
James Gregoire
RRepublican
P
Jana Brown
DDemocratic
P
Joe Luneau
RRepublican
P
Jonathan Cooper
DDemocratic
P
Kate McCann
DDemocratic
P
Kate Nugent
DDemocratic
P
Kathleen James
DDemocratic
P
Kenneth Goslant
RRepublican
P
Kesha Ram Hinsdale
DDemocratic
P
Kirk White
DDemocratic
P
Laura Sibilia
IIndependent
P
Leonora Dodge
DDemocratic
P
Lisa Hango
RRepublican
P
Lori Houghton
DDemocratic
P
Martine Gulick
DDemocratic
P
Michael Marcotte
RRepublican
P
Monique Priestley
DDemocratic
P
Ruth Hardy
DDemocratic
P
Sarita Austin
DDemocratic
P
Scott Campbell
DDemocratic
P
Shawn Sweeney
DDemocratic
P
Theresa Wood
DDemocratic
P
Tiff Bluemle
DDemocratic
P
Woody Page
RRepublican
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