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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 20, 2009 | ME | LD 290 | Out-of-State Health Insurance | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 16) |
June 18, 2019 | ME | LD 1312 | Establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 15) |
June 18, 2019 | ME | LD 1312 | Establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 15) |
May 13, 2009 | ME | LD 290 | Out-of-State Health Insurance | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (82 - 63) |
June 6, 2007 | ME | LD 203 | Student Voter Registration Bill | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (90 - 49) |
June 3, 2009 | ME | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Veto Override Failed - Senate (7 - 28) |
May 6, 2009 | ME | LD 1020 | Same Sex Marriage Bill | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
April 27, 2006 | ME | LD 1938 | Notification Requirements for Certain Firearm Purchases | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (68 - 77) |
April 27, 2006 | ME | LD 1938 | Notification Requirements for Certain Firearm Purchases | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (68 - 77) |
April 28, 2006 | ME | HCA C to LD 1717 | Sentencing Requirements for Certain Sex Offenses | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
May 5, 2009 | ME | LD 1020 | Same Sex Marriage Bill | Bill Passed - House (89 - 57) |
June 1, 2009 | ME | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Bill Passed - House (81 - 56) |
March 25, 2008 | ME | LD 2012 | Prohibiting Smoking in Vehicles with Children | Bill Passed - House (92 - 46) |
June 3, 2009 | ME | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
March 27, 2008 | ME | LD 2012 | Prohibiting Smoking in Vehicles with Children | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
June 19, 2013 | ME | LD 1240 | Establishes Penalties for Unauthorized Private Gun Sales and Requires Background Checks | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
June 19, 2013 | ME | LD 1240 | Establishes Penalties for Unauthorized Private Gun Sales and Requires Background Checks | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
April 17, 2024 | ME | LD 2086 | Amending Laws Governing the Disposition of Forefeited Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15) |
May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1942 | Specifies New Hemp Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
June 19, 2013 | ME | LD 1240 | Establishes Penalties for Unauthorized Private Gun Sales and Requires Background Checks | Bill Passed - House (78 - 71) |
June 19, 2013 | ME | LD 1240 | Establishes Penalties for Unauthorized Private Gun Sales and Requires Background Checks | Bill Passed - House (78 - 71) |
April 17, 2024 | ME | LD 2086 | Amending Laws Governing the Disposition of Forefeited Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 68) |
June 30, 2015 | ME | LD 652 | Authorizes Concealed Carry Without a Permit | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
July 6, 2023 | ME | LD 1756 | Expands Employee's Freedom of Association and Speech in the Workplace | (76 - 52) |
May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 844 | Limits Restrictions on Criminal Defendants and Probationers | Veto Override Failed - House (54 - 64) |
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) |
June 10, 2011 | ME | LD 1376 | Repeal Same-Day Voter Registration | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 14) |
April 15, 2024 | ME | LD 1696 | Establishes a Cause of Action for Persons Suffering Damages Arising from Illegal Sale of Marketing of Firearms | (71 - 69) |
May 24, 2017 | ME | LD 347 | Authorizes the Prescription of Lethal Doses of Drugs to Terminally Ill Patients | |
July 6, 2023 | ME | LD 1756 | Expands Employee's Freedom of Association and Speech in the Workplace | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 9) |
April 18, 2022 | ME | LD 1862 | Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52) |
April 18, 2022 | ME | LD 1862 | Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52) |
March 28, 2024 | ME | LD 2246 | Establishes a Minimum Value Threshold for Repeat Theft Offenders | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 65) |
April 18, 2018 | ME | LD 912 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (72 - 76) |
April 17, 2024 | ME | LD 2224 | Amends Firearm Rules in the State of Maine | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
March 27, 2024 | ME | LD 2246 | Establishes a Minimum Value Threshold for Repeat Theft Offenders | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 15) |
April 12, 2024 | ME | LD 2119 | Establish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a System to Allow for the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12) |
April 16, 2024 | ME | LD 2086 | Amending Laws Governing the Disposition of Forefeited Firearms | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (73 - 72) |
Feb. 23, 2022 | ME | LD 344 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sex | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12) |
April 7, 2022 | ME | LD 965 | Prohibits Certain Employer/Employee Contracts and Agreements | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 11) |
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) |
July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 279 | Prohibits Public Entities from Discriminating Against Individuals | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13) |
June 10, 2019 | ME | LD 777 | Establishes a Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial and Ethnic Populations | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 14) |
June 19, 2019 | ME | LD 1811 | Requires Judicial Hearings and Evaluations for Individuals in Protective Custody Regarding Risk of Harm and Restricting Access to Dangerous Weapons | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (135 - 9) |
June 18, 2019 | ME | LD 1312 | Establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (61 - 82) |
June 14, 2023 | ME | LD 52 | Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13) |
April 6, 2010 | ME | LD 1611 | State Prison Solitary Confinement Review | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 67) |
April 6, 2010 | ME | LD 1611 | State Prison Solitary Confinement Review | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 67) |
April 16, 2024 | ME | LD 2224 | Amends Firearm Rules in the State of Maine | Bill Passed - House (75 - 68) |
April 18, 2018 | ME | LD 912 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
June 4, 2019 | ME | LD 665 | Prohibits Restrictions of Free Speech on College Campuses | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14) |
March 11, 2021 | ME | LD 2 | Requires the State Legislature to Assess the Racial Impact of Pending Legislation | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
June 15, 2023 | ME | LD 1435 | Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
July 6, 2023 | ME | LD 1436 | Establishes Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
May 21, 2019 | ME | LD 1025 | Prohibits the Practice of Conversion Therapy | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
June 16, 2021 | ME | LD 1675 | Amends Various State Drug Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
June 16, 2021 | ME | LD 1592 | Establishes Decriminalization of Prostitution and Strengthens Laws Against Sexual Exploitation | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
May 11, 2023 | ME | LD 53 | Repeals Intentional Torts from Workers Compensation Exemptions | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
June 10, 2019 | ME | LD 1529 | Prohibits Employers from Requiring Employees Sign Nondisclosure Agreements | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
June 9, 2011 | ME | LD 1376 | Repeals Same-Day Voter Registration | Bill Passed - House (72 - 65) |
April 17, 2024 | ME | LD 1447 | Increases Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
June 5, 2019 | ME | LD 795 | Amends State Constitution to Include a Right to Food | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
June 10, 2019 | ME | LD 1529 | Prohibits Employers from Requiring Employees Sign Nondisclosure Agreements | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
June 7, 2023 | ME | LD 1423 | Increase the Limits on Awards for Compensatory and Punitive Damages Under the Maine Human Rights Act | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
June 7, 2011 | ME | LD 1463 | Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Fetuses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - House (66 - 81) |
April 5, 2022 | ME | LD 965 | Prohibits Certain Employer/Employee Contracts and Agreements | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (76 - 36) |
April 11, 2024 | ME | LD 2119 | Establish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a System to Allow for the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (82 - 66) |
Feb. 16, 2022 | ME | LD 344 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sex | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (80 - 57) |
June 11, 2013 | ME | LD 1286 | Prohibits Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (94 - 49) |
June 10, 2021 | ME | LD 1668 | Requires the Closure of the Long Creek Youth Development Center | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (81 - 57) |
June 13, 2023 | ME | LD 279 | Prohibits Public Entities from Discriminating Against Individuals | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 64) |
June 6, 2023 | ME | LD 1703 | Expands the Equal Pay Act to Include Race | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (112 - 20) |
June 13, 2023 | ME | LD 52 | Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 67) |
April 5, 2010 | ME | LD 1611 | State Prison Solitary Confinement Review | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
June 3, 2019 | ME | LD 665 | Prohibits Restrictions of Free Speech on College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (87 - 51) |
April 5, 2010 | ME | LD 1611 | State Prison Solitary Confinement Review | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
Feb. 19, 2013 | ME | LD 576 | Prohibits the Public Access of Concealed Handgun Permit Information | Bill Passed - House (129 - 11) |
June 22, 2023 | ME | LD 1119 | Classifies Assault on a Medical Professional as a Felony | Bill Passed - House (105 - 38) |
June 15, 2021 | ME | LD 1675 | Amends Various State Drug Laws | Bill Passed - House (80 - 58) |
May 23, 2019 | ME | LD 264 | Authorizes Certain EMS Personnel to Draw Blood at the Scene of Fatal Accidents | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
Jan. 26, 2022 | ME | LD 842 | Authorizes Parole for Certain Prisoners | Bill Passed - House (81 - 50) |
June 7, 2021 | ME | LD 1555 | Appropriates Funds for Broadband Internet Infrastructure for Marginalized Groups | Bill Passed - House (84 - 61) |
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) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | ME | LD 2283 | Establishes Various Red Flag Gun Purchase Provisions | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11) |
May 8, 2019 | ME | LD 1025 | Prohibits the Practice of Conversion Therapy | Bill Passed - House (91 - 45) |
March 16, 2024 | ME | LD 1447 | Increases Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System | Bill Passed - House (75 - 68) |
July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 582 | Expands Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 5) |
April 12, 2018 | ME | LD 912 | Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors | Bill Passed - House (76 - 68) |
May 30, 2023 | ME | LD 1435 | Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers | Bill Passed - House (86 - 57) |
June 27, 2023 | ME | LD 1436 | Establishes Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation | Bill Passed - House (99 - 43) |
March 11, 2021 | ME | LD 1 | Establishes a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
April 12, 2024 | ME | LD 2086 | Amending Laws Governing the Disposition of Forefeited Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
June 4, 2019 | ME | LD 795 | Amends State Constitution to Include a Right to Food | Bill Passed - House (93 - 47) |
July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 582 | Expands Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 5) |
June 6, 2011 | ME | LD 1463 | Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Fetuses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - Senate (15 - 18) |
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) |