Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD793: Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Modernize Gaming Revenue Allocations and Increase Efforts to Prevent Gambling Addiction" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Emergency preamble.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Modernize Gaming Revenue Allocations and Increase Efforts to Prevent Gambling Addiction" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing' 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, the effective date for acts and resolves of the Legislature is likely to be in early October; and Whereas, the report required by this legislation must be submitted by December 3, 2025; and Whereas, the working group established by this legislation needs sufficient time in which to complete its work; 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. Working group established. Resolved: That the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing, referred to in this resolve as "the working group," is established. Sec. 2. Working group membership. Resolved: That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the working group consists of 12 members …
Sponsors
- Craig Hickman (D, 14) · primary sponsor
- David Boyer (R, 87)
- Laura Supica (D, 22)
- Jeffrey Timberlake (R, 17)
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
- : 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.
- : 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" (S-376).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-376) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-376).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 27, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Common questions
- What is LD793?
- LD793 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing.
- What does LD793 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Modernize Gaming Revenue Allocations and Increase Efforts to Prevent Gambling Addiction" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Emergency preamble.
- What is the status of LD793?
- 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 LD793?
- Craig Hickman (D, 14), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD793?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=793&snum=132
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