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An Act to Recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as State Holidays

Failed·5/28/25
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Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays in Maine.

This bill establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays in Maine. It mandates that all nonessential state offices be closed on these holidays. The Governor is required to designate the specific date for each holiday annually. The bill also includes provisions for other existing state holidays and ensures that if a designated holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a holiday.

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Ought Not To Pass Rep RC #187

87 Yea

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52 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 28, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.

May 28, 2025

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)