An Act Regarding The Voting Requirement To Extend The Date For Adjournment Of The Legislature

LD 1668 changes Maine's law to require only a simple majority (more than half) of members present and voting in each chamber to extend the adjournment date of regular legislative sessions, instead of the current two-thirds majority requirement. This applies to extensions for emergencies (up to 5 days) or for considering gubernatorial objections (an additional 1 day). The bill does not alter the maximum extension periods or the circumstances under which extensions are permitted. It directly affects how the Senate and House vote on session length, making extensions easier to secure.