Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1437: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors in State and Local Ele
Status: Failed, May 29, 2025
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors in State and Local Elections
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
L.D. 1437 Date: (Filing No. H- ) VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 132ND LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to H.P. 946, L.D. 1437, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors in State and Local Elections" Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1144 This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. Page 1 - 132LR1356(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Sponsors
- William Faulkingham (R, 12) · primary sponsor
- Donald Ardell (R, 6)
- Steven Bishop (R, 17)
- Harrington, Matt A. (R, 33)
- McIntyre, Mathew (R, 18)
- Reagan Paul (R, 37)
- Chad Perkins (R, 31)
- Katrina Smith (R, 62)
- Stewart, Trey L. (R, 2)
- Russell White (R, 13)
Latest actions
- : Reports ReadOn motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 261 Yeas 19 - Nays 15 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 221(Yeas 75 - Nays 66 - Absent 10 - Excused 0)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in concurrence
- : Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. The RESOLUTION was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- Senate RC #261: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT (May 29, 2025): 19 yea, 15 nay, passed
- House RC #221: ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (May 28, 2025): 75 yea, 66 nay, passed
Subjects: Legislature, ELECTIONS, Senate, ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS, VOTING PROCEDURES, Other
Common questions
- What is LD1437?
- LD1437 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors in State and Local Ele.
- What does LD1437 do?
- RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors in State and Local Elections
- What is the status of LD1437?
- Failed as of May 29, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 261 Yeas 19 - Nays 15 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (May 29, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD1437?
- William Faulkingham (R, 12), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1437?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1437&snum=132
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