Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 4 R · 1 I cosponsors

H 396 — An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

Last action — House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2025

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Phil Scott (Republican) on May 28, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    11 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (6 D · 4 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill creates an annual award honoring contributions to Vermont's public lands.

This act establishes the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award, to be presented yearly by the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation. It recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to the conservation and quality of recreational experiences on Vermont’s public lands.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill H.396 introduces a new section titled the "Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award," which had been included in the previous draft but was also removed in this revision. This change signifies recognition for outstanding service, potentially honoring contributions made by individuals to the community or state. It's important because it emphasizes the value placed on public service and community contributions, which can inspire others to engage in meaningful work.

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AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.396 Page 1 of 1 H.396 An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.396 Page 1 of 2 H.396 Introduced by Representatives Logan of Burlington, Austin of Colchester, Bartholomew of Hartland, Chapin of East Montpelier, Labor of Morgan, Morris of Springfield, North of Ferrisburgh, Pritchard of Pawlet, Satcowitz of Randolph, Sheldon of Middlebury, and Tagliavia of Corinth Referred to Committee on Date:
Subject:
Conservation and development;
Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation;
Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to create the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award in commemoration of the centennial of the Vermont State Parks in the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
§ 2614 is added to read:
§ 2614 is added to read:
§ 2614.
§ 2614.
MOLLIE BEATTIE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD In commemoration of the centennial of the Vermont State Parks in the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and in honor of the conservation and public land accessibility values of the late former Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Mollie Beattie, there is created the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award.
MOLLIE BEATTIE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.396 Page 2 of 2 In commemoration of the centennial of the Vermont State Parks in the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and in honor of the conservation and public land accessibility values of the late former Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Mollie Beattie, there is created the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award.
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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2025

  2. Signed by Governor on May 27, 2025

  3. Delivered to the Governor on May 21, 2025

  4. House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment

  5. Senate proposal of amendment concurred in

  6. Action Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

  7. Notice Calendar: Senate Proposal of Amendment

  8. Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  9. Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment

  10. New Business/Third Reading

  11. 3rd reading ordered

  12. Proposal of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy agreed to

  13. Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Bongartz for Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  14. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  15. New Business/Second Reading

  16. Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  17. Second Reading

  18. Entered on Notice Calendar

  19. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

  20. Read third time and passed

  21. Action Calendar: Third Reading

  22. Third Reading ordered

  23. Rep. Lipsky of Stowe reported for the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

  24. Read second time

  25. Action Calendar: Favorable

  26. Notice Calendar: Favorable

  27. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

Sponsors

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11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (11)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 396?
H 396 is sponsored by Michael "Mike" Tagliavia (Republican), Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard (Republican), Kristi C Morris (Democrat), Ela Chapin (Democrat), Sarah "Sarita" C Austin (Democrat), Amy D Sheldon (Democrat), Larry Satcowitz (Democrat), Rob North (Republican), Larry Labor (Republican), John L Bartholomew (Democrat), and Kate Logan (Progressive/Democrat).
What is the current status of H 396?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2025. Enacted.
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