Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR255: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans Comets Division I girls’ championship ice ho
Status: Passed both chambers, April 17, 2026
House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans Comets Division I girls’ championship ice hockey team
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 17, 2026:
State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 255 Offered by Representatives Luneau of St. Albans City, Bartley of Fairfax, Branagan of Georgia, Brigham of St. Albans Town, Demar of Enosburgh, Dickinson of St. Albans Town, Greer of Bennington, Gregoire of Fairfield, Laroche of Franklin, Oliver of Sheldon, and Walker of Swanton House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans Comets Division I girls' championship ice hockey team Whereas, the talented and collaborative Comets played skillfully all season, garnered the top playoff seed, and was undefeated during its regular season prior to the championship contest against thirdseeded Essex, and Whereas, having reached the decisive game in 2024 and 2025, and last year also against Essex, the 2026 Comets were determined to win this year's championship, and Whereas, at the University of Vermont's Gutterson Fieldhouse, the winning path was started at the 11:46 mark of the first period, when, on a power play, Bellows Free Academy (BFA)-St. Albans scored its opening goal, and with great offensive and defensive play, never lost the lead, concluding the contest with a 3-1 victory, the Division I crown, and an 18-game undefeated streak, and Whereas, the thrilled Comets (20-1-2) who skated strongly to the championship were Lily Desautels, Haylie Lanfear, Chatham Brouillette, Emma Caster, Lillian Ferraro, Kaylyn Hughes, Jillian …
Sponsors
- Joseph Luneau (R, Franklin-3) · primary sponsor
- Ashley Bartley (R, Franklin-1)
- Carolyn Branagan (R, Franklin-1)
- Brigham, Jack (R, Franklin-8)
- Allen Demar (R, Franklin-7)
- Eileen Dickinson (R, Franklin-2)
- William Greer (D, Bennington-2)
- James Gregoire (R, Franklin-6)
- Wayne Laroche (R, Franklin-5)
- Thomas Oliver (R, Franklin-4)
- Matthew Walker (R, Franklin-4)
Latest actions
- : Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
- : Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- : Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- : On Consent Calendar
- : On Consent Calendar
Common questions
- What is HCR255?
- HCR255 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans Comets Division I girls’ championship ice ho.
- What does HCR255 do?
- House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans Comets Division I girls’ championship ice hockey team
- What is the status of HCR255?
- Passed both chambers as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR255?
- Joseph Luneau (R, Franklin-3), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR255?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.255
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