Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine HP1502: JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MUSLIM CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
Status: Introduced, March 12, 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 THE MUSLIM CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN WHEREAS, Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, a significant holy month in the Islamic faith and a month of sacrifice in which Muslims fast the entirety of the month, abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset; and WHEREAS, commencement of Ramadan begins on February 18, 2026, and Ramadan continues for one lunar month; and WHEREAS, Ramadan is the holy month when millions of Muslims in the United States fast not only to renew themselves spiritually but also to recognize their responsibility and obligations to society at large and to take care of those less fortunate, regardless of their religious or racial now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayer, charity, reflection and spiritual renewal, take this opportunity to recognize the onset of Ramadan and express our deepest respect to Muslims in Maine and throughout the world on this significant occasion; and be it further RESOLVED: That We extend best wishes to all those of Muslim faith in Maine, the United States and across the …
Sponsors
- Ambureen Rana (D, 21) · primary sponsor
- Mana Abdi (D, 95)
- Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23)
- DeBrito, Flavia (D)
- Deqa Dhalac (D, 120)
- Rafael Macias (D, 51)
- Eleanor Sato (D, 109)
- Rachel Talbot Ross (D, 28)
- Denise Tepler (D, 24)
- Yusuf Yusuf (D, 118)
Latest actions
- : Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, ADOPTED in concurrence. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 765 Yeas 24 - Nays 9 - Excused 2 - Absent 0
- : READ. On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ADOPTION in concurrence. Unfinished Business
- : READ and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 633(Yeas 111 - Nays 14 - Absent 24 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Common questions
- What is HP1502?
- HP1502 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MUSLIM CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN.
- What is the status of HP1502?
- Introduced as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, ADOPTED in concurrence. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 765 Yeas 24 - Nays 9 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HP1502?
- Ambureen Rana (D, 21), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HP1502?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=0&snum=132
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