Joint Resolution Recognizing April 6, 2025 To April 12, 2025 As National Library Week
HP 900 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing April 6-12, 2025, as National Library Week in Maine. It formally expresses the Legislature’s appreciation for Maine’s libraries - spanning school, academic, special, and public libraries - without creating new policies or funding. The resolution highlights libraries’ community roles, including providing digital access, job resources, educational programs, and emergency services like weather centers. As a symbolic gesture, it directly honors libraries and their staff serving over 3 million Mainers annually.
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 1, 2025
Last action Apr 8, 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 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
READ and ADOPTED.
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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