Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine HP1501: JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH
Status: Introduced, March 10, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
STATE OF MAINE _____ IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX _____ JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH WHEREAS, social workers have paved the way for change by enhancing the well-being of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; and WHEREAS, social workers have helped lead the nation's struggle for social justice and continue to advocate for positive social change and, more than the members of any other profession, social workers recognize that more must be done to address the persistent social problems that plague the State; and WHEREAS, social workers support diverse families in every community and understand that individuals and communities together can bring about change; and WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the rights of the disadvantaged and oppressed; and WHEREAS, social workers advocate for children's rights to a safe environment and a good education; and WHEREAS, social workers advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights; and WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, rules and policies; and WHEREAS, social workers work to ensure good care is provided to older adults; and WHEREAS, social workers help provide community support for veterans and their families after …
Sponsors
- Lori Gramlich (D, 131) · primary sponsor
- Poppy Arford (D, 101)
- Michael Brennan (D, 115)
- Lydia Crafts (D, 46)
- Deqa Dhalac (D, 120)
- Jill Duson (D, 27)
- Harriman, Scott (D, 94)
- Rotundo, Peggy R. (D, 21)
- Melanie Sachs (D, 102)
- Holly Stover (D, 48)
Latest actions
- : READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
- : READ and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 632(Yeas 88 - Nays 39 - Absent 22 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Common questions
- What is HP1501?
- HP1501 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH.
- What is the status of HP1501?
- Introduced as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence. (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HP1501?
- Lori Gramlich (D, 131), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HP1501?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=0&snum=132
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