HCR 298 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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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MINOR
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
3
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
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29 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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