Rep. Chris Morrow

Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of former Representative Stephen Andrew Carr, who passed away in April 2026. It recognizes his extensive community service in western Vermont, including his roles on local selectboards, his leadership in economic development projects like the Segment 6 Project, and his long career in banking and finance. The resolution formally extends the General Assembly's condolences to his family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to them.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a formal resolution from the Vermont General Assembly that congratulates Northshire Bookstore on reaching its 50th anniversary. The document highlights the store's history, including its founding in 1976, expansion over the decades, and its reputation for hosting over 200 community events annually. It also notes the recent transition of ownership to a new local family while acknowledging the store's long-standing commitment to serving book lovers. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the text to the bookstore as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Vermont House joint resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 5356, a bill establishing a National Infrastructure Bank to fund critical public projects. The proposed bank would provide up to $5 trillion in direct loans and financing for initiatives such as repairing roads and bridges, upgrading water systems, expanding broadband, and building affordable housing. Modeled after historical federal financing institutions, the bank is designed to support projects that pay prevailing wages, prioritize American-made materials, and offer financial assistance to minority and women-owned businesses. While the resolution highlights Vermont's specific infrastructure challenges and rising homelessness as context, its primary function is to formally request federal action rather than create new state laws. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor, the President, and Vermont's congressional representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates the 2025 Green Mountain Council Class of Eagle Scouts in Vermont. It recognizes the specific achievements of 43 individuals who earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America during that year. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to each of the named scouts as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in Vermont to honor the children of military service members. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont National Guard Office of Child & Youth Services. The measure serves as a formal recognition rather than implementing new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Alice June Abraham, a Vermont resident who passed away in 2025. It recognizes her professional achievements as a music librarian and her community service in Jamaica, Vermont, where she volunteered with local organizations. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to her survivors and the Collaborative nonprofit. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, and it does not affect any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the winning teams of the 18th annual Jr Iron Chef VT culinary competition. It recognizes the achievements of middle school and high school students who competed using Vermont ingredients and highlights specific award winners for creativity, teamwork, and taste. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each winning team and Vermont Afterschool. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to honor the participants and promote the state's Farm to School initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Vermont-associated athletes who won medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. It specifically recognizes six Vermont residents or alumni who won seven U.S. medals, including Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Jessie Diggins, Mac Forehand, Ben Ogden, Paula Moltzan, and Mikaela Shiffrin. The resolution highlights their achievements and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to each honored athlete. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges the accomplishments of Vermont athletes without changing any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of advocating for and providing support services to Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired. The resolution notes that VABVI was founded in 1926 after Helen Keller's advocacy and has worked in partnership with the state to improve lives for over a century. The only action required is for the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont and honors Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for its 50 years of community service. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead formally acknowledges the organization's work in preventing child abuse through family support programs and community partnerships. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the document to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont as official recognition. This type of bill is non-binding and serves primarily to express legislative appreciation rather than to implement specific regulatory changes.