Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR238: House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocatin
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocating for and facilitating the realization of outstanding support services
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 27, 2026:
R-290 Page 1 of 1 No. R-290. House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocating for and facilitating the realization of outstanding support services. (H.C.R.238) Offered by All Members of the House Whereas, in 1926, Helen Keller, the ardent advocate for individuals with visual impairment, toured Vermont and encouraged the State's governmental leadership to provide public financing for services assisting Vermonters who were blind or visually impaired, and Whereas, she proved an effective advocate, as her speaking engagement in Burlington sparked considerable interest, and, in May 1926, her efforts resulted in the establishment of the nonprofit organization the Vermont Association for the Blind, now known as the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI), and Whereas, upon being formed, VABVI partnered with the State to develop a statewide program to facilitate vital support services for impacted individuals, and Whereas, for the past century, this partnership has improved the lives of countless Vermonters of all ages who are either blind or visually impaired, and Whereas, in 2026, VABVI is an integral organization in the system of support for the visually impaired, and this work is now especially important as the number of persons in need of these vital services is anticipated to double by the year 2030, now therefore …
Sponsors
- Thomas Burditt (R, Rutland-2) · primary sponsor
- Angela Arsenault (D, Chittenden-2)
- Sarah Austin (D, Chittenden-19)
- Richard Bailey (R, Lamoille-2)
- John Bartholomew (D, Windsor-1)
- Ashley Bartley (R, Franklin-1)
- Daisy Berbeco (D, Chittenden-21)
- Matthew Birong (D, Addison-3)
- Doug Bishop (D, Chittenden-20)
- Alyssa Black (D, Chittenden-24)
- Tiffany Bluemle (D, Chittenden-13)
- Michelle Bos-Lun (D, Windham-3)
Latest actions
- : Ceremonial Reading
- : Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- : Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
- : Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- : On Consent Calendar
- : On Consent Calendar
Common questions
- What is HCR238?
- HCR238 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocatin.
- What does HCR238 do?
- House concurrent resolution congratulating the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a century of advocating for and facilitating the realization of outstanding support services
- What is the status of HCR238?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (April 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR238?
- Thomas Burditt (R, Rutland-2), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR238?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.238
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