House concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program for the continued success of aquatic-resource sustainability and the availability of abundant recreational fishing opportunities in Vermont
This bill is a formal recognition by the Vermont legislature of the value of the Department of Fish and Wildlife's fish culture program. It highlights how the state's five fish hatcheries produce over 1.5 million fish annually to support sustainable populations and provide recreational fishing opportunities. The resolution notes that these efforts also benefit local economies, promote public health, and encourage conservation education. Ultimately, the bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this acknowledgment to the department.
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 14, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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No substantive policy changes were made between the As Introduced and As Adopted versions of HCR 298. The resolution recognizing the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife's fish culture program was adopted without any amendments to its content, sponsors, or operative provisions. All differences are purely formatting: reflowed line breaks, addition of page numbers, bill number header (R-356), year designation (2026), and legislative tracking footers.
TECHNICAL
Formatting changes only: text was re-wrapped to different line lengths, page headers/footers were added (R-356, Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 2, 2026, VT LEG #389916 v.1), and the title was moved into a header block with the bill number.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
0
May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted in concurrence
lower
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
upper
29 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alicia Malay
RRepublican
P
Chris Keyser
RRepublican
P
Chris Pritchard
RRepublican
P
Daisy Berbeco
DDemocratic
P
Dan Noyes
DDemocratic
P
Doug Bishop
DDemocratic
P
Elizabeth Burrows
DDemocratic
P
Gina Galfetti
RRepublican
P
James Gregoire
RRepublican
P
Jim Masland
DDemocratic
P
Joe Luneau
RRepublican
P
Joseph Parsons
RRepublican
P
Jubilee McGill
DDemocratic
P
Kate Logan
DDemocratic
P
Kenneth Goslant
RRepublican
P
Kevin Winter
RRepublican
P
Larry Labor
RRepublican
P
Lisa Hango
RRepublican
P
Mark Higley
RRepublican
P
Mary Howard
DDemocratic
P
Mary Morrissey
RRepublican
P
Michael Nigro
DDemocratic
P
Mike Morgan
RRepublican
P
Mike Southworth
RRepublican
P
Peter Conlon
DDemocratic
P
Sarita Austin
DDemocratic
P
V.L. Coffin
RRepublican
P
Will Greer
DDemocratic
P
Woody Page
RRepublican
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