Vermont HCR269: House concurrent resolution congratulating Brody Allen of Reading on completing the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program and e

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:

State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 269 Offered by Representatives Coffin of Cavendish and Kimbell of Woodstock Offered by Senator Major House concurrent resolution congratulating Brody Allen of Reading on completing the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program and earning the Distinguished Smallbore Rifleman Award Whereas, annually, starting in December and continuing into April, the Precision Valley Fish and Game Association (PVFGA) in Perkinsville conducts training sessions under the auspices of the National Rifle Association (NRA) Marksmanship Qualification Program, in which participants can achieve marksmanship proficiency awards, and Whereas, the recognition levels start with Pro-Marksman and advance upwards to Marksman; Marksman First Class; Sharpshooter; Expert; and, ultimately, the most advanced designation, Distinguished Expert, and Whereas, as the enrollee proceeds up the ranks, the accuracy and sophistication required becomes increasingly rigorous, with only prone shooting and a lower threshold score required for the Pro-Marksman, Marksman, and Marksman First Class designations, and Whereas, to qualify for the Distinguished Expert designation, the by-now highly competent marksman has typically earned all the prior designations and must successfully complete two shooting regimens, one entailing prone and sitting shooting, scoring a minimum of 18 points, and a second kneeling and off-hand shooting, aiming at a five-bullseye target, directing two shots at each of the five bulls, and tallying a minimum of 16 …

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Sponsors

• Voranus Coffin (R, Windsor-2) · primary sponsor
• Charles Kimbell (D, Windsor-5)
• Joseph Major (D, Windsor District)

Latest actions

1. May 1, 2026: Ceremonial Reading
2. April 24, 2026: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
3. April 24, 2026: Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
4. April 24, 2026: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
5. April 24, 2026: On Consent Calendar
6. April 23, 2026: On Consent Calendar

Common questions

What is HCR269?

HCR269 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating Brody Allen of Reading on completing the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program and e.

What does HCR269 do?

House concurrent resolution congratulating Brody Allen of Reading on completing the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program and earning the Distinguished Smallbore Rifleman Award

What is the status of HCR269?

Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (May 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR269?

Voranus Coffin (R, Windsor-2), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR269?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.269