HP 1155 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Joint Resolution Recognizing Christian Holy Week In Maine

This bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing Christian Holy Week in Maine. It formally acknowledges the religious observances leading up to Easter (including Palm Sunday through Resurrection Sunday) without creating any new laws or affecting people's rights. The resolution extends greetings to Maine's Christian community for their Holy Week and Easter observances. As a non-binding ceremonial measure, it has no legal or policy impact on residents or state operations.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Apr 22, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
READ and ADOPTED.
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors