Vermont HCR239: House concurrent resolution congratulating the winning teams at the 18th annual Jr Iron Chef VT culinary extravaganza

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, April 3, 2026:

State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 239 Offered by All Members of the House House concurrent resolution congratulating the winning teams at the 18th annual Jr Iron Chef VT culinary extravaganza Whereas, Jr Iron Chef VT, convened most recently on March 14, 2026, at the Champlain Valley Exposition, provides an ideal opportunity to promote the agricultural, economic, educational, and nutritional benefits of Vermont's Farm to School initiative, while the aspiring chefs learn the importance of collaboration and explore a potential career option, and Whereas, since 2008, over 5,000 secondary school students cooking on more than 1,000 teams have competed, and, in 2026, teams consisting of 253 students and representing 37 schools or organizations participated, and Whereas, each team, competing in either a middle school or high school cohort, vied for three Mise en Place, showcasing the team that exhibited exemplary teamwork, order, and professionalism; and Crowd Pleaser, bestowing credit on the team that best incorporated color, texture, and taste, and the award recipients, including their school name, team name, and culinary creations, in 2026 were as follows: Lively Local: Mary Hogan School, Gourmet Hawks, Vermont country risotto with maple cream and black currant compote; First Branch Middle School, Deviled Chefs, curry-flavored fettucine; and Mt. Mansfield Union High School, MMU Wild Pestonians, pesto fettuccine with …

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Sponsors

• Laura Sibilia (I, Windham-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

1. April 7, 2026: Ceremonial Reading
2. April 3, 2026: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
3. April 3, 2026: Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
4. April 3, 2026: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
5. April 3, 2026: On Consent Calendar
6. April 2, 2026: On Consent Calendar

Common questions

What is HCR239?

HCR239 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating the winning teams at the 18th annual Jr Iron Chef VT culinary extravaganza.

What is the status of HCR239?

Passed both chambers as of April 3, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (April 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR239?

Laura Sibilia (I, Windham-2), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR239?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.239