VT·Resolution·2025-2026 Regular Session
HCR 226
House concurrent resolution remembering, with great sadness, the historic and interconnected 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters that struck the Tohoku region of Japan
Introduced 2026-03-12Last action 2026-03-24
Sponsor
Jonathan CooperD
Cosponsors
Emily Carris Duncan(D)Abbey Duke(D)Edye Graning(D)Monique Priestley(D)
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Passed the House, died in the Senate
The 2025-2026 Regular Session ended on 2025-05-08. This bill was passed one chamber when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Chamber
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Enacted / Signed
Summary
This concurrent resolution from the Vermont House of Representatives commemorates the 15th anniversary of the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster that devastated the Tōhoku region, resulting in nearly 20,000 deaths, thousands missing or injured, and over $300 billion in damages. The resolution formally expresses Vermont's remembrance and sadness for these tragic events while recognizing the ongoing impact on Japan and its people. The Vermont Secretary of State is directed to send copies of this resolution to the Japanese Consul General in Boston and to Dr. and Mrs. Kida, who have worked for over two decades to strengthen Vermont-Japan relations, demonstrating Vermont's continued solidarity with Japan.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2025-2026
Full Bill Text
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/RESOLUTN/HCR226/HCR226%20As%20Introduced.pdf