LD1648

Resolve, to Honor Margaret Chase Smith and Joshua Chamberlain in the National Statuary Hall Collection

Complete·6/9/25

Maine seeks to replace statues of Hannibal Hamlin and William King with those of Margaret Chase Smith and Joshua Chamberlain in the National Statuary.

This resolve directs the Maine Arts Commission, the Maine State Museum Commission, and the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to request the replacement of the statues of Hannibal Hamlin and William King in the National Statuary Hall Collection with statues of Margaret Chase Smith and Joshua Chamberlain. If approved, the commissions must replace the statues within one year and relocate the Hamlin and King statues to the State House or its grounds.

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Calendar

May 15, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

May 5, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

FINALLY PASSED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 9, 2025

Senate

FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.