Rep. Jim Harrison

Maddy summaryH 512 aims to enhance consumer protection in the event ticketing market by regulating entities that resell or facilitate the resale of tickets. The bill requires these resellers to guarantee full refunds under specific conditions and provide clear, itemized price details, including all taxes and fees. It prohibits selling tickets not yet owned or contracted, unless specified, and bans the use of software to bypass online sales limits. Additionally, the bill mandates annual licensing for ticket resellers, requires them to maintain a surety bond to cover consumer losses, and grants the Office of the Attorney General enforcement authority, including conducting audits and imposing penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows telehealth and telephone medical consultations in Vermont to be recorded only with the explicit consent of both the patient and the health care provider. It amends Vermont law to require mutual consent before any recording of these appointments can occur, updating statutes for telemedicine (§ 9361) and audio-only phone consultations (§ 9362). The law directly affects all patients and providers using telehealth services in Vermont, ensuring recordings are permitted only with agreement from both parties. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill would permanently establish year-round U.S. Eastern Standard Time in Vermont, eliminating the biannual clock changes for daylight saving time. It directly affects all Vermont residents and businesses by making the current standard time (without summer daylight saving adjustments) the permanent standard. The key mechanism amends Vermont law to remove the provision for daylight saving time and sets a transition date of January 1, 2027, contingent on neighboring states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York) adopting similar changes under federal law. The policy change would take effect on July 1, 2026, with the time adjustment occurring January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 151) is a ceremonial gesture congratulating Casella Waste Systems, Inc. on its 50th anniversary. It formally recognizes the company's founding in 1975, growth to over 5,000 employees across 10 states, sustainability initiatives (including EV fleets and the Casella Center for Circular Economy), and community contributions. The resolution has no legislative effect - only directing the Secretary of State to send a copy to the company. It directly affects Casella Waste Systems, Inc., as the recipient of this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Vermont House resolution (HR 9) urges all state agencies to protect the privacy and medical confidentiality of Vermonters diagnosed with autism, specifically in response to federal plans for an autism research database. It directly affects autistic Vermonters by seeking to prevent their personal health data - like medical records, insurance claims, and wearable device information - from being collected or shared without informed consent. The resolution emphasizes that autism is a neurological difference, not a disease, and highlights concerns about federal data collection practices that lack explicit privacy safeguards. As a non-binding resolution, it directs state officials to uphold privacy rights and has been formally adopted by the House.

Maddy summaryH.518 proposes to repeal the State Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program. If enacted, the Agency of Natural Resources would not be required to establish or implement this program. The bill would also eliminate the requirement for the State Treasurer to assess the cost of greenhouse gas emissions to Vermont and its residents. Any state positions authorized for the program or assessment would be terminated, and appropriated funds would be returned to the General Fund.

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution formally recognizes May 2025 as National Tennis Month in Vermont. It acknowledges the sport's history and its promotion by organizations like the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Maddy summaryH.96 increases the monetary thresholds requiring a certificate of need for healthcare projects in Vermont. It raises the cost limits from current levels (e.g., $1.5 million for facility capital costs to $10 million) to $10 million or $50 million for larger projects. The bill directly affects hospitals and healthcare facilities that would previously need state approval for projects exceeding these thresholds. It also exempts healthcare services or facility projects resulting from state contracts from the certificate requirement. This change reduces regulatory burden for many healthcare investments by raising the cost bar for mandatory review.

Maddy summaryThis resolution, HCR 81, honors the life and public service of Brenda Churchill, a former Bakersfield Select Board member and advocate for transgender rights. It extends the Vermont General Assembly's condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions to local and state government, including her work on the Vermont Commission on Women.