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passed both · Maine · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SP 183: Joint Resolution Recognizing February 2025 As Black History Month

This bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month in Maine. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups through policy changes. The resolution acknowledges Maine's historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade and celebrates the contributions of African Americans throughout Maine's history. It serves as a formal legislative statement encouraging residents to learn about Black history, consistent with the national observance established by Congress in 1986. As a recognition resolution, it has no binding effect on government actions or programs.

passed both · Maine · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SP 175: Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, February 11, 2025, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively.

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

passed both · Maine · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SP 132: Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, February 4, 2025, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively.

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

passed both · Maine · Senate Jan 21, 2025

SP 119: Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, January 28, 2025, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

passed both · Maine · Senate Jan 21, 2025

SP 121: Joint Resolution Commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

This joint resolution (SP 121) is a symbolic acknowledgment by the Maine Legislature of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy. It formally commemorates his birth and contributions to civil rights, justice, and nonviolent social change, without creating new laws or affecting any specific group. The resolution expresses the Legislature's recognition of Dr. King's work as a teacher, reformer, and humanitarian, aligning with the national observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy impact.

passed both · Maine · Senate Jan 14, 2025

SP 83: Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, January 21, 2025, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

passed both · Maine · Senate Jan 14, 2025

SP 97: Joint Order, To Amend The Joint Rules Based On The Recommendations Of The Joint Select Committee On Joint Rules

SP 97 amends Maine's Joint Rules for legislative procedures. It requires proposals for uniform model acts to include an internet link to the full text, and mandates that statute recodification proposals must be prepared by the Revisor of Statutes and approved by the Legislative Council before using resources. The bill also standardizes committee membership (13 members total, 3 Senate/10 House), establishes mandatory public hearing schedules with 5-day advance notice, and adds requirements for posting concept draft amendments online. These changes affect all legislative committees, staff, and lawmakers by streamlining committee operations and ensuring transparency in bill processing.

passed both · Maine · House Jan 14, 2025

HP 129: Joint Order, To Amend Joint Rule 206 Regarding Tribal Representatives

This bill amends Joint Rule 206 to clarify that tribal representatives from the Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians have the same legislative rights as other House members. Specifically, it allows them to sponsor bills about Indian issues, offer floor amendments to such bills, cosponsor all legislation, and sponsor expressions of legislative sentiment. The change directly affects these three tribal representatives during each biennial Legislature. It is a procedural update to ensure their participation rights are explicitly defined in the House rules.

passed both · Maine · Senate Jan 8, 2025

SP 65: Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, January 14, 2025, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

passed both · Maine · House Dec 4, 2024

HP 1: Joint Order, Authorizing The Broadcast By Radio Or Television Of Joint Conventions

This procedural bill authorizes the House Speaker to permit radio or television broadcasts in the House Hall during joint conventions, at their discretion. Sponsored by Rep. Gramlich, it affects how media covers legislative proceedings but does not change policy or impact specific groups. The bill is purely procedural, focusing on broadcast access during formal sessions.

passed both · Maine · Senate Dec 4, 2024

SP 4: Joint Order, Regarding Printing And Binding By The Secretary And Clerk

This bill directs the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House to oversee all legislative printing and binding authorized by the Legislature. It is a procedural change affecting only internal legislative operations, not external groups or policy outcomes. The bill does not alter substantive laws or impact constituents. (Summary length: 2 sentences, as it is a procedural bill.)

passed both · Maine · Senate Dec 4, 2024

SP 5: Joint Order, Regarding The Legislative Record For The 132Nd Legislature

This procedural bill orders the printing of the official legislative record for Maine's 132nd Legislature. It directs that copies be printed for each Senate and House member who requests one, plus the Senate Secretary, House Clerk, and the State Law Librarian for library use. The bill also requires the preparation of a suitable index for the record under the direction of the Senate Secretary and House Clerk. It has no policy impact and solely addresses administrative handling of legislative documents.