LD 2086 Maine Senate · 131st Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act To Amend The Law Governing The Disposition Of Forfeited Firearms

This bill amends Maine laws regarding the definition of "machine guns" and the handling of seized weapons. It expands the legal definition to include devices that increase a semi-automatic firearm's rate of fire or eliminate the need for a separate trigger pull for each shot, while also providing a clearer definition for semi-automatic firearms. Additionally, the legislation directs the Attorney General to update rules on how forfeited firearms are distributed to and destroyed by state, county, and municipal agencies.

Bill status failed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2024

Committee Review

Apr 2024

House Passage

Apr 2024

Senate Passage

Apr 2024

Governor

Introduced Jan 3, 2024 Last action May 10, 2024

Floor votes · House Apr 16, 2024

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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May 10, 2024

Vetoed

LD 2086 In Senate, May 10, 2024, this Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the Senate proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" 18 and 16, accordingly it was the vote of the Senate that the Bill not become law and the VETO was SUSTAINED.

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Apr 17, 2024

Upper · Passed

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

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Apr 17, 2024

Lower · Passed

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

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Apr 16, 2024

Amended

Motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland that the House RECONSIDER its action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-679) FAILED.

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