Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR245: House concurrent resolution celebrating the importance of the Vermont visitor economy and recognizing April 16, 2026, as Tourism
Status: Passed both chambers, April 3, 2026
House concurrent resolution celebrating the importance of the Vermont visitor economy and recognizing April 16, 2026, as Tourism Economy Day at the State House
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. 245 Offered by Representatives Duke of Burlington, Austin of Colchester, Bishop of Colchester, Bluemle of Burlington, Brown of Richmond, Campbell of St. Johnsbury, Cooper of Pownal, Dodge of Essex, Durfee of Shaftsbury, Goslant of Northfield, Gregoire of Fairfield, Hango of Berkshire, Houghton of Essex Junction, James of Manchester, Keyser of Rutland City, Krasnow of South Burlington, Luneau of St. Albans City, Marcotte of Coventry, McCann of Montpelier, Nugent of South Burlington, Page of Newport City, Pezzo of Colchester, Priestley of Bradford, Rachelson of Burlington, Sibilia of Dover, Sweeney of Shelburne, Torre of Moretown, White of Bethel, and Wood of Waterbury Offered by Senators Collamore, Gulick, Hardy, Perchlik, Ram Hinsdale, and Weeks House concurrent resolution celebrating the importance of the Vermont visitor economy and recognizing April 16, 2026, as Tourism Economy Day at the State House Whereas, Vermont is a world-class destination for outdoor recreation, dining, lodging, art, and history that attracts visitors and new residents, incentivizes Vermonters to stay, and creates business opportunities, and Whereas, Vermont's visitor economy has a $4.2 billion economic impact and employs more than 10 percent of Vermont's workforce, and Whereas, in 2024, million people visited Vermont, contributing an estimated $293.5 million dollars in State and local taxes, and Whereas, tourism and hospitality are …
Sponsors
- Abbey Duke (D, Chittenden-17) · primary sponsor
- Sarah Austin (D, Chittenden-19)
- Doug Bishop (D, Chittenden-20)
- Tiffany Bluemle (D, Chittenden-13)
- Jana Brown (D, Chittenden-1)
- Scott Campbell (D, Caledonia-Essex)
- Brian Collamore (R, Rutland District)
- Jonathan Cooper (D, Bennington-1)
- Leonora Dodge (D, Chittenden-23)
- David Durfee (D, Bennington-3)
- Kenneth Goslant (R, Washington-1)
- James Gregoire (R, Franklin-6)
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 HCR245?
- HCR245 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution celebrating the importance of the Vermont visitor economy and recognizing April 16, 2026, as Tourism.
- What does HCR245 do?
- House concurrent resolution celebrating the importance of the Vermont visitor economy and recognizing April 16, 2026, as Tourism Economy Day at the State House
- What is the status of HCR245?
- Passed both chambers as of April 3, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR245?
- Abbey Duke (D, Chittenden-17), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR245?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.245
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