Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 297: House concurrent resolution honoring Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Director of Fisheries Eric Palmer and extending future best wishes
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HCR 297 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Vermont House on May 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: House concurrent resolution honoring Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Director of Fisheries Eric Palmer and extending future best wishes. Primary sponsor: Chris Pritchard (Republican), Sarita Austin (Democratic), Seth Bongartz (Democratic), Carolyn Branagan (Republican), Bill Canfield (Republican), Jim Casey (Republican), Ela Chapin (Democratic), Tom Charlton (Republican), Brian Collamore (Republican), Penny Demar (Republican), Lynn Dickinson (Republican), Debbie Dolgin (Republican), Kenneth Goslant (Republican), Zak Harvey (Republican), Michael Hoyt (Democratic), Russ Ingalls (Republican), Chris Keyser (Republican), Charlie Kimbell (Democratic), Larry Labor (Republican), Wayne Laroche (Republican), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Eric Maguire (Republican), Jim Masland (Democratic), Pattie McCoy (Republican), Leland Morgan (Republican), Mike Morgan (Republican), Kristi Morris (Democratic), Bob Norris (Republican), Tom Oliver (Republican), Joseph Parsons (Republican), Sandy Pinsonault (Republican), Debbie Powers (Republican), Larry Satcowitz (Democratic), Amy Sheldon (Democratic), Mike Southworth (Republican), Shawn Sweeney (Democratic), Mike Tagliavia (Republican), Dave Weeks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Independent 1 · Republican 27
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Pritchard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-Bennington |
| Sarita Austin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-19 |
| Seth Bongartz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Carolyn Branagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-1 |
| Bill Canfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-10 |
| Jim Casey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Addison-Rutland |
| Ela Chapin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Washington-5 |
| Tom Charlton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Windsor-Windham |
| Brian Collamore | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Penny Demar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-7 |
| Lynn Dickinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-2 |
| Debbie Dolgin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-Essex |
| Kenneth Goslant | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Washington-1 |
| Zak Harvey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-3 |
| Michael Hoyt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-4 |
| Russ Ingalls | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Essex |
| Chris Keyser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-7 |
| Charlie Kimbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-5 |
| Larry Labor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Essex-Orleans |
| Wayne Laroche | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-5 |
| Jed Lipsky | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | Lamoille-1 |
| Eric Maguire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-5 |
| Jim Masland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-Orange-2 |
| Pattie McCoy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rutland-1 |
| Leland Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Mike Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grand Isle-Chittenden |
| Kristi Morris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Windsor-3 |
| Bob Norris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Franklin |
| Tom Oliver | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Franklin-4 |
| Joseph Parsons | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-Caledonia |
| Sandy Pinsonault | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Bennington-Rutland |
| Debbie Powers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-1 |
| Larry Satcowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Orange-Washington-Addison |
| Amy Sheldon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Addison-1 |
| Mike Southworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Caledonia-2 |
| Shawn Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Chittenden-7 |
| Mike Tagliavia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Orange-1 |
| Dave Weeks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
- Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- On Consent Calendar
- On Consent Calendar