Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR280: House concurrent resolution congratulating Northshire Bookstore on 50 years of outstanding literary merchandising and promotion
Status: Passed both chambers, May 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 1, 2026:
R-338 Page 1 of 2 No. R-338. House concurrent resolution congratulating Northshire Bookstore on 50 years of outstanding literary merchandising and promotion. (H.C.R.280) Offered by Representatives James of Manchester, Hunter of Manchester, Morrow of Weston, and Pinsonault of Dorset Offered by Senators Bongartz and Plunkett Whereas, in 1976, Ed and Barbara Morrow (the Morrows) decided to "provide bookselling excellence in a safe, inclusive environment that welcomes everyone on Main Street in Manchester Center," and they opened Northshire Bookstore (Northshire), and Whereas, in 1985, they relocated Northshire across Main Street to the landmark Colburn House, a former inn and restaurant, and Whereas, by 2003, Northshire's increasing popularity as a favorite destination for book buying and associated activities was apparent, and under the leadership of the Morrows' son, Chris, 10,000 square feet of new space was added to the Colburn House, providing a more spacious home, and Whereas, in 2006, Publisher's Weekly, a national publication reporting on all matters related to the book industry, honored the innovative Northshire as the organization's Bookseller of the Year (now known as Bookstore of the Year), a highly coveted industry award, and, in 2013, the Morrow family opened a second location in Saratoga Springs, New York, and Whereas, in 2021, the highly successful 45 years of Morrow-family ownership concluded, and Clark and Lu French enthusiastically purchased …
Sponsors
- Kathleen James (D, Bennington-4) · primary sponsor
- Christopher Morrow (D, Windham-Windsor-Bennington) · primary sponsor
- Seth Bongartz (D, Bennington District)
- Robert Hunter (D, Bennington-4)
- Sandra Pinsonault (R, Bennington-Rutland)
- Robert Plunkett (D, Bennington District)
Latest actions
- : 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 HCR280?
- HCR280 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating Northshire Bookstore on 50 years of outstanding literary merchandising and promotion.
- What is the status of HCR280?
- Passed both chambers as of May 1, 2026. Latest action: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b (May 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR280?
- Kathleen James (D, Bennington-4), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR280?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.280
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