Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD169: Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Estate Recovery and Planning for Long-term Care" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Emergency preamble.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Estate Recovery and Planning for Long-term Care" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, this legislation establishes the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery; and Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period so that the commission may meet in a timely manner and make its report to the Legislature; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it Sec. 1. Commission established. Resolved: That the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery, referred to in this resolve as "the commission," is established. Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the commission consists of 10 members as follows: 1. Four members appointed by the President of the Senate, including: A. Two members of the Senate, including a member from each …
Sponsors
- Tavis Hasenfus (D, 57) · primary sponsor
- Craig Hickman (D, 14)
- James Libby (R, 22)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- : On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
- : This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-129) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-129), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
- : CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-129).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
- : Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Subjects: MAINECARE, ESTATE RECOVERY, Legislature, Senate, MEDICAID, Other
Common questions
- What is LD169?
- LD169 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery.
- What does LD169 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Estate Recovery and Planning for Long-term Care" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Emergency preamble.
- What is the status of LD169?
- Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD169?
- Tavis Hasenfus (D, 57), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD169?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=169&snum=132
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