Bill > H0396

This bill creates the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award, which is designed to commemorate the centennial of Vermont State Parks and honor Mollie Beattie, a former Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The award will be presented annually by the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to either a current or former state employee or partner who has made significant contributions that advance Mollie Beattie's legacy in conservation, public land accessibility, recreational experience quality, or sustainability of Vermont's public lands. The bill specifies that the award is to be established within the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025. By creating this award, the bill aims to recognize and perpetuate the important work and values of Mollie Beattie in environmental stewardship and public land management.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.396