LD373

An Act to Establish "Welcome Home" as the Official State Anthem

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Establishes "Welcome Home" as the official state anthem of Maine.

This bill designates "Welcome Home," as written, recorded, and performed by Gordon Thomas Ward, as the official state anthem of Maine. The change amends the existing state anthem statute to reflect this new designation.

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Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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59 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 24, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 17, 2025

House

Speaker laid before the House

Apr 17, 2025

House

Subsequently, the House RECEDED and CONCURRED to ACCEPTANCE of the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report.

Apr 17, 2025

House

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.