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ME LD1668

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jill Duson

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Lowers the voting threshold to extend legislative sessions beyond statutory adjournment dates from two-thirds (2/3) to a simple majority of members present and voting in each chamber

  • Applies to both first regular sessions (which must adjourn by the 3rd Wednesday in June) and second regular sessions (which must adjourn by the 3rd Wednesday in April)

  • Allows the Legislature to extend adjournment by up to 5 legislative days in case of emergency, with the possibility of an additional 5-day extension for further emergencies

  • Maintains existing provision allowing one additional legislative day extension for considering potential gubernatorial vetoes

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding the Voting Requirement to Extend the Date for Adjournment of the Legislature

Legislature

Last Action

HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

7/8/2025

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government4/17/2025

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