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ME LD1573

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Reagan Paul

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Governor from reissuing or renewing an emergency proclamation during a pending state of emergency without legislative approval
  • Prevents the Governor from issuing a new emergency proclamation that is substantially similar to one that has expired without legislative approval
  • Bars the Governor from reissuing any emergency proclamation that the Legislature has previously terminated
  • Amends Title 37-B MRSA §742, sub-§1 by adding a new paragraph (F) to existing emergency powers statutes

Legislative Description

An Act to Require Legislative Approval for Certain Emergency Powers of the Governor

State Officers

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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