SRES 612 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to the State of Maine and designating March 24, 2024, as "Maine Maple Sunday".

This Senate resolution designates March 24, 2024, as "Maine Maple Sunday" to honor Maine's maple syrup industry. It recognizes Maine as the third-largest U.S. producer (17% of national output), generating over $55 million annually and supporting 560 jobs. The resolution is non-binding and symbolic, acknowledging the industry's cultural and economic significance. It follows an annual tradition observed for 41 years, with sugarhouses across Maine hosting events on the fourth Sunday in March.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 21, 2024 Last action Mar 21, 2024
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Mar 21, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520)
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520)
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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