Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD953: An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine Criminal Code
Status: Failed, June 17, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine Criminal Code" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine Criminal Code" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1051, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1975, c. 499, §1, is amended to read: 2. As used in this chapter, "machine gun" means a weapon of any description, by whatever name known, loaded or unloaded, which is capable of discharging a number of projectiles shots in rapid succession by one manual or mechanical action on the trigger or firing mechanism.' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY 2222 This amendment replaces the word "projectiles" with the word "shots" in the definition 2233 of "machine gun" in the Maine Criminal Code. Page 1 - 132LR1375(03) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Sponsors
- David Haggan (R, 10) · primary sponsor
- Donald Ardell (R, 6)
- Harrington, Matt A. (R, 33)
- Rachel Henderson (R, 78)
- Joshua Morris (R, 91)
- Chad Perkins (R, 31)
- Jennifer Poirier (R, 70)
- James White (R, 30)
Latest actions
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, REPORT B Ought Not to Pass was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 547(Yeas 76 - Nays 71 - Absent 2 - Excused 2)ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
- : Taken from the table by the President On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED PREVAILED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 569 Yeas 19 - Nays 15 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Sent down for concurrence
- : Unfinished Business
- : Motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland to ACCEPT The Report B Ought Not To Pass Report FAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 493 Yeas 17 - Nays 18 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE of Report A Ought to Pass
- : 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 March 6, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Votes
- House RC #547: ACC REPORT "B" ONTP (June 17, 2025): 76 yea, 71 nay, passed
- Senate RC #569: INDEFINITELY POSTPONE (June 16, 2025): 19 yea, 15 nay, passed
- Senate RC #493: ACCEPT REPORT 'B' OUGHT NOT TO PASS (June 12, 2025): 17 yea, 18 nay, failed
Subjects: MACHINE GUNS, Legislature, FIREARMS, Senate, Other, POSSESSION
Common questions
- What is LD953?
- LD953 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine Criminal Code.
- What does LD953 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine Criminal Code" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD953?
- Failed as of June 17, 2025. Latest action: Reports READ.On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, REPORT B Ought Not to Pass was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 547(Yeas 76 - Nays 71 - Absent 2 - Excused 2)ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (June 17, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD953?
- David Haggan (R, 10), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD953?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=953&snum=132
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