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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 3, 2009 | ME | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Veto Override Failed - Senate (7 - 28) |
June 1, 2009 | ME | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Bill Passed - House (81 - 56) |
June 3, 2009 | ME | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
April 30, 2013 | ME | SP 550 | Alleges Support For Comprehensive Immigration Reform | Joint Resolution Passed - House (88 - 55) |
April 30, 2013 | ME | SP 550 | Alleges Support For Comprehensive Immigration Reform | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
March 11, 2021 | ME | LD 1 | Establishes a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
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) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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6/03 | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Veto Override Failed - Senate (7 - 28) |
6/01 | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Bill Passed - House (81 - 56) |
6/03 | LD 1357 | Relating to Driver's License and Identification Card Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17) |
4/30 | SP 550 | Alleges Support For Comprehensive Immigration Reform | Joint Resolution Passed - House (88 - 55) |
4/30 | SP 550 | Alleges Support For Comprehensive Immigration Reform | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
3/11 | LD 1 | Establishes a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
6/21 | LD 1783 | Requires the Implementation of Reccomendations of the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |