Joint Order, To Recall Legislative Document 1643 From The Governor'S Desk
This bill directs the Maine Senate to recall a previously approved piece of legislation from the Governor's desk, effectively pausing its progress toward becoming law. The legislation in question would have established the Maine Life Science Innovation Center, a facility intended to support life science research and development in the state. By recalling the bill, the Senate is choosing to review or reconsider the proposal before it can be signed into effect by the Governor. This procedural action does not change the bill's content but alters its current status in the legislative process.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
READ and PASSED.
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland READ and PASSED
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Teresa Pierce
DDemocratic
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