VermontVermont lawmakers honor Civil War painting on State House display
The General Assembly celebrates Julian Scott’s painting in the State House and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to six people who helped bring it there.
What it does
The General Assembly celebrates the painting’s State House display and thanks the people who helped make it happen. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to six named people.
Argument forRecognizing the painting and the people who helped bring it to the State House could help more people learn about Vermont’s Civil War history.
Argument againstBecause Lyman Orton loaned the painting for display, access could depend on how long he keeps the loan in place.
More detail
The General Assembly celebrates the painting’s display and thanks the people who helped arrange it. The resolution concerns Julian Scott’s Civil War painting, which Lyman Orton loaned for display in the State House Cedar Creek Room.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 19Ceremonial ReadingLatest
- May 15Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- May 15Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- May 15Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- May 15On Consent Calendar
- May 14On Consent CalendarIntroduced
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