HCR 294 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution honoring Nicholas Monte, Bennington County’s chocolatier extraordinaire

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Nicholas Monte, a chocolatier from Bennington County, Vermont, for his contributions to the local chocolate industry. It recognizes his career milestones, including the founding of the Village Peddler and Village Chocolate Shoppe, his participation in community events, and his receipt of industry awards. The resolution formally acknowledges his achievements and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to Monte and his businesses.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced May 8, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026

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MINOR

This is a formatting-only change between two versions of the same House Concurrent Resolution honoring Nicholas Monte, Bennington County's chocolatier extraordinaire. The substantive content, sponsors, and resolutions are identical in both versions. The differences consist solely of layout, page headers, and document styling to conform to the official Vermont legislative format.

TECHNICAL

Document formatting changed from a working draft layout (with page numbers, bill number R-352, and VT LEG reference) to the official Vermont House of Representatives concurrent resolution format with standard header elements.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted in concurrence

lower

May 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

May 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

upper

May 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

lower

11 primary · 0 co-sponsors