Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR298: House concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program for
Status: Passed both chambers, May 15, 2026
House concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program for the continued success of aquatic-resource sustainability and the availability of abundant recreational fishing opportunities in Vermont
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 15, 2026:
R-356 Page 1 of 2 No. R-356. House concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife's fish culture program for the continued success of aquatic-resource sustainability and the availability of abundant recreational fishing opportunities in Vermont. (H.C.R.298) Offered by Representatives Greer of Bennington, Galfetti of Barre Town, Austin of Colchester, Berbeco of Winooski, Bishop of Colchester, Burrows of West Windsor, Carris Duncan of Whitingham, Coffin of Cavendish, Conlon of Cornwall, Goslant of Northfield, Gregoire of Fairfield, Hango of Berkshire, Higley of Lowell, Howard of Rutland City, Keyser of Rutland City, Labor of Morgan, Logan of Burlington, Luneau of St. Albans City, Malay of Pittsford, Masland of Thetford, McGill of Bridport, Morgan, M. of Milton, Morrissey of Bennington, Nigro of Bennington, Noyes of Wolcott, Page of Newport City, Parsons of Newbury, Pritchard of Pawlet, Southworth of Walden, and Winter of Ludlow Whereas, recreational fishing bonds family and community members, offers physical and mental health benefits, and is accessible to most Vermonters regardless of geographic location, financial means, physical ability, or developmental level, and Whereas, the preservation and enhancement of our aquatic ecosystems helps ensure biodiversity, community health, prosperous local economies, and recreational fishing opportunities for residents and visitors, and Whereas, Vermont's five fish culture stations (commonly referred to as fish hatcheries)--Bald Hill (Newark), Bennington, Ed Weed …
Sponsors
- William Greer (D, Bennington-2) · primary sponsor
- Gina Galfetti (R, Washington-Orange) · primary sponsor
- Sarah Austin (D, Chittenden-19)
- Daisy Berbeco (D, Chittenden-21)
- Doug Bishop (D, Chittenden-20)
- Elizabeth Burrows (D, Windsor-1)
- Carris Duncan, Emily (D, Windham-6)
- Voranus Coffin (R, Windsor-2)
- Peter Conlon (D, Addison-2)
- Kenneth Goslant (R, Washington-1)
- James Gregoire (R, Franklin-6)
- Lisa Hango (R, Franklin-5)
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 HCR298?
- HCR298 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program for.
- What does HCR298 do?
- House concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program for the continued success of aquatic-resource sustainability and the availability of abundant recreational fishing opportunities in Vermont
- What is the status of HCR298?
- Passed both chambers as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (May 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR298?
- William Greer (D, Bennington-2), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR298?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.298
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