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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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March 10, 2021 | ME | LD 102 | Extends the Time for Processing Absentee Ballots | Bill Passed - House (83 - 66) |
April 7, 2016 | ME | LD 1600 | Requires Legislative Approval for National Monument Designations | Bill Passed - House (77 - 73) |
April 23, 2013 | ME | LD 405 | Increases the Maximum Vehicle Registration Fee | Bill Passed - House (89 - 57) |
April 30, 2013 | ME | SP 548 | Encourages Congress to Adopt a Constitutional Amendment Regarding Campaign Finance | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
June 15, 2021 | ME | LD 1675 | Amends Various State Drug Laws | Bill Passed - House (80 - 58) |
June 9, 2021 | ME | LD 1126 | Requires the Secretary of State Establish an Online Voter Registration Application | Bill Passed - House (81 - 61) |
March 27, 2013 | ME | LD 611 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (86 - 58) |
Feb. 16, 2023 | ME | LD 206 | Appropriates Funds for the 2023 Fiscal Year State Budget | Bill Passed - House (113 - 21) |
June 9, 2021 | ME | LD 1363 | Amends the Statutory Language Regarding Elections Determined by Ranked Choice Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
May 22, 2013 | ME | LD 1546 | Expands Medicaid and Authorizes Liquor Operation Bonds | Bill Passed - House (87 - 56) |
June 8, 2021 | ME | LD 1575 | Authorizes Student ID's to be Used as Voter Identification Cards | Bill Passed - House (79 - 58) |
May 30, 2023 | ME | LD 1435 | Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers | Bill Passed - House (86 - 57) |
July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 1895 | Establishes Rules Regarding Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8) |
June 23, 2023 | ME | LD 1895 | Establishes Rules Regarding Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources | Bill Passed - House (59 - 40) |
Feb. 19, 2013 | ME | LD 576 | Prohibits the Public Access of Concealed Handgun Permit Information | Bill Passed - House (129 - 11) |
June 27, 2023 | ME | LD 1619 | Amends and Updates State Abortion and Reproductive Privacy Laws | Bill Passed - House (74 - 72) |
April 17, 2014 | ME | LD 1578 | Expands Medicaid Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
July 6, 2023 | ME | LD 258 | Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget | Bill Passed - House (80 - 58) |
April 30, 2013 | ME | SP 550 | Alleges Support For Comprehensive Immigration Reform | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
May 8, 2013 | ME | LD 115 | Prohibits the Sale of Gasoline Containing Corn-Based Ethanol | Bill Passed - House (109 - 32) |
July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 582 | Expands Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 5) |
May 16, 2023 | ME | LD 1389 | Establishes a Mobile Learning Lab | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
April 2, 2013 | ME | LD 272 | Prohibits the Use of Tanning Facilities by Minors | Bill Passed - House (91 - 56) |
July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 1898 | Requires that Teacher who help Prevent Dangerous Behavior are Protected under collective bargaining | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8) |
July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 1653 | Amends the State Constitution to Allow for Individuals Under Guardianship for Mental Illness to Be Electors | Bill Passed - House (84 - 12) |
June 27, 2023 | ME | LD 1436 | Establishes Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation | Bill Passed - House (99 - 43) |
April 6, 2010 | ME | LD 1830 | Suspending Tax Law Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
June 22, 2023 | ME | LD 1119 | Classifies Assault on a Medical Professional as a Felony | Bill Passed - House (105 - 38) |
April 7, 2010 | ME | LD 1826 | Bond Authorization | Bill Passed - House (100 - 48) |
April 12, 2024 | ME | LD 2086 | Amending Laws Governing the Disposition of Forefeited Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
June 21, 2023 | ME | LD 1964 | Establishes the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
May 9, 2023 | ME | LD 53 | Repeals Intentional Torts from Workers Compensation Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (82 - 60) |
June 15, 2023 | ME | LD 1001 | Amends the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Right-to-sue Letters | Bill Passed - House (88 - 54) |
April 14, 2012 | ME | LD 1913 | Worker's Compensation Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
March 13, 2024 | ME | LD 2102 | Repeals the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | ME | LD 2283 | Establishes Various Red Flag Gun Purchase Provisions | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11) |
April 12, 2024 | ME | LD 1487 | Authorizes Maine Residents Right to Repair Their Electronics | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
March 12, 2020 | ME | LD 13 | Authorizes a Streamlined Process for Microgrid Implementation | Bill Passed - House (85 - 54) |
March 17, 2020 | ME | LD 2126 | Appropriates Funds for the Expenditures of State Government, Including Response to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (130 - 5) |
June 13, 2019 | ME | LD 1426 | Increases Protections for Land Installment Contracts | Bill Passed - House (88 - 50) |
April 25, 2022 | ME | LD 2003 | Amends Zoning Regulations to Allow Duplexes or 2-Housing Units on Any Plot Zoned for a Single-Family Home | Bill Passed - House (68 - 43) |
March 12, 2020 | ME | LD 2077 | Establishes a Legislative Review for Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth | Bill Passed - House (91 - 47) |
March 12, 2020 | ME | LD 1894 | Increases Purchases of Electric School Buses | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10) |
June 5, 2019 | ME | LD 1386 | Expands the Definition of Public Works Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
May 28, 2019 | ME | LD 1364 | Increases State Net Neutrality Protections | Bill Passed - House (92 - 49) |
June 7, 2021 | ME | LD 1555 | Appropriates Funds for Broadband Internet Infrastructure for Marginalized Groups | Bill Passed - House (84 - 61) |
April 14, 2022 | ME | LD 1820 | Establishes a Stronger Governance of the University of Maine System | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13) |
June 18, 2019 | ME | LD 1713 | Requires the Return of Funds to Maine Property Taxpayers | Bill Passed - House (93 - 51) |
May 9, 2017 | ME | LD 56 | Authorizes Refunds for 50-Milliliter Bottles of Wine and Spirits | Bill Passed - House (111 - 34) |
Jan. 5, 2022 | ME | SP 620 | Authorizes Legislature to Continue Meeting Electronically | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
April 10, 2018 | ME | LD 1719 | Authorizes Adult-Use of Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (112 - 34) |
Jan. 26, 2022 | ME | LD 842 | Authorizes Parole for Certain Prisoners | Bill Passed - House (81 - 50) |
April 12, 2018 | ME | LD 912 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Bill Passed - House (76 - 68) |
March 24, 2022 | ME | LD 1610 | Increases the State's Ability to Collect, Analyze, and Apply Data | Bill Passed - House (74 - 54) |
June 16, 2015 | ME | LD 319 | Authorizes Medicaid Coverage for Reproductive Care | Bill Passed - House (80 - 67) |
May 31, 2011 | ME | LD 804 | Proposal to Create a Unicameral State Legislature | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (78 - 66) |
March 17, 2010 | ME | LD 821 | Prescription Drug Disposal Program | Bill Passed - House (91 - 51) |
April 11, 2012 | ME | LD 1810 | Regulatory Takings | Bill Passed - House (74 - 72) |
April 14, 2012 | ME | LD 1913 | Worker's Compensation Amendments | Bill Passed - House (71 - 69) |
March 8, 2012 | ME | LD 1774 | Campaign Finance Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
June 21, 2023 | ME | LD 1783 | Requires the Implementation of Reccomendations of the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
April 6, 2010 | ME | LD 1830 | Suspending Tax Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (91 - 53) |
March 12, 2012 | ME | LD 1603 | Authorizes State Employees to Keep Concealed Firearms in Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (84 - 55) |
April 8, 2009 | ME | LD 67 | Prohibiting Smoking at State Park Beaches | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
June 5, 2009 | ME | LD 1438 | Allowing Charter Schools | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Rejected - House (65 - 72) |
June 4, 2009 | ME | LD 977 | Repealing School District Consolidation | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Rejected - Senate (16 - 19) |
June 3, 2009 | ME | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Veto Override Failed - Senate (7 - 28) |
April 15, 2008 | ME | LD 701 | Slot Machine Authorization | Veto Override Failed - House (94 - 49) |
April 7, 2008 | ME | LD 1932 | School Consolidation | Veto Override Failed - Senate (12 - 23) |
April 26, 2007 | ME | LD 805 | Washington County Indian Casino Authorization Act | Veto Override Failed - House (38 - 92) |
Jan. 10, 2006 | ME | LD 1690 | Race Tracks and Casinos in Washington County | Veto Override Failed - House (63 - 77) |
May 24, 2006 | ME | HCA A to LD 1845 | Dirigo Health Insurance Amendment | Amendment Rejected - House (73 - 73) |
May 24, 2006 | ME | HCA A to LD 1845 | Dirigo Health Insurance Amendment | Amendment Rejected - Senate (16 - 17) |
April 2, 2008 | ME | LD 1932 | School Consolidation | Conference Report Rejected - House (97 - 46) |
June 21, 2007 | ME | LD 1925 | Tax Cuts | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (7 - 28) |
April 27, 2006 | ME | LD 1938 | Notification Requirements for Certain Firearm Purchases | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (68 - 77) |
March 28, 2006 | ME | LD 1912 | Maine House of Representatives Age Requirement | Resolution Failed - House (77 - 65) |
March 27, 2006 | ME | LD 1926 | Amending Work Place Smoking Laws | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 21) |
Jan. 26, 2022 | ME | LD 151 | Authorizes Farm Workers to Bargain Collectively | Veto Override Failed - House (67 - 66) |
July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 1610 | Prohibits Campaign Spending by Foreign Governments and Establishes an Anticorruption Amendment in the State Constitution | Veto Override Failed - House (73 - 50) |
Jan. 28, 2014 | ME | LD 1254 | Requires State Institutions to Purchase Foods Produced in Maine | Veto Override Failed - Senate (20 - 13) |
May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 844 | Limits Restrictions on Criminal Defendants and Probationers | Veto Override Failed - House (54 - 64) |
May 28, 2013 | ME | LD 468 | Prohibits Smoking on College Campuses | Veto Override Failed - House (85 - 54) |
Jan. 21, 2020 | ME | LD 517 | Authorizes Placing a Candidate's "Nickname" on a Ballot | Veto Override Failed - House (83 - 57) |
June 30, 2021 | ME | LD 1592 | Establishes Decriminalization of Prostitution and Strengthens Laws Against Sexual Exploitation | Veto Override Failed - House (76 - 70) |
May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1942 | Specifies New Hemp Regulations | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 55) |
April 18, 2018 | ME | LD 912 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (72 - 76) |
May 23, 2017 | ME | LD 347 | Authorizes the Prescription of Lethal Doses of Drugs to Terminally Ill Patients | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - House (61 - 85) |
June 18, 2019 | ME | LD 1312 | Establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (61 - 82) |
June 17, 2015 | ME | LD 319 | Authorizes Medicaid Coverage for Reproductive Care | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Rejected - Senate (16 - 19) |
May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1820 | Establishes a Stronger Governance of the University of Maine System | Bill Failed - House (46 - 67) |
April 7, 2010 | ME | LD 1826 | Bond Authorization | Bill Failed - Senate (19 - 16) |
June 7, 2011 | ME | LD 1463 | Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Fetuses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - House (66 - 81) |
June 8, 2011 | ME | LD 1046 | Transgender Discrimination Law Amendments | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - Senate (11 - 23) |
March 26, 2010 | ME | LD 1706 | Requiring Cell Phone Radiation Warning Label | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 20) |
March 30, 2017 | ME | LD 156 | Authorizes National Popular Vote Interstate Compact | Bill Failed - House (66 - 73) |
March 10, 2021 | ME | LD 115 | Establishes a New Flag for the State of Maine | Bill Failed - House (57 - 91) |
June 6, 2011 | ME | LD 1463 | Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Fetuses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - Senate (15 - 18) |
June 7, 2011 | ME | LD 1046 | Transgender Discrimination Law Amendments | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (61 - 81) |
Feb. 2, 2010 | ME | LD 56 | National Popular Vote Act | Bill Failed - House (50 - 95) |