Maine LD1273: An Act to Make Paid Family and Medical Leave Voluntary

What the bill says

An Act to Make Paid Family and Medical Leave Voluntary" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR0757(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Make Paid Family and Medical Leave Voluntary" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR0757(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Sponsors

• William Faulkingham (R, 12) · primary sponsor
• Barbara Bagshaw (R, 106)
• Elizabeth Caruso (R, 72)
• Marygrace Cimino (R, 83)
• Alicia Collins (R, 61)
• John Eder (R, 136)
• Robert Foley (R, 145)
• Harrington, Matt A. (R, 33)
• Rachel Henderson (R, 78)
• Michael Lance (R, 79)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 324 Yeas 19 - Nays 14 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. June 2, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative ROEDER of Bangor, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 263(Yeas 74 - Nays 65 - Absent 12 - Excused 0)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. March 25, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR in concurrence
4. March 25, 2025: Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Votes

• Senate RC #324: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT (June 3, 2025): 19 yea, 14 nay, passed
• House RC #263: ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (June 2, 2025): 74 yea, 65 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD1273?

LD1273 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Make Paid Family and Medical Leave Voluntary.

What does LD1273 do?

In its own words: An Act to Make Paid Family and Medical Leave Voluntary" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR0757(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.

What is the status of LD1273?

Failed as of June 3, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 324 Yeas 19 - Nays 14 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (June 3, 2025).

Who sponsored LD1273?

William Faulkingham (R, 12), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1273?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1273&snum=132