Maine LD1573: An Act to Require Legislative Approval for Certain Emergency Powers of the Governor

What the bill says

An Act to Require Legislative Approval for Certain Emergency Powers of the Governor" 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 - 132LR1131(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Require Legislative Approval for Certain Emergency Powers of the Governor" 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 - 132LR1131(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Sponsors

• Reagan Paul (R, 37) · primary sponsor
• Steven Bishop (R, 17)
• Harrington, Matt A. (R, 33)
• Benjamin Hymes (R, 38)
• Joseph Martin (R, 19)
• Joshua Morris (R, 91)
• Katrina Smith (R, 62)
• Stewart, Trey L. (R, 2)
• James White (R, 30)
• Russell White (R, 13)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. June 2, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. April 10, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in concurrence
4. April 10, 2025: Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Common questions

What is LD1573?

LD1573 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Require Legislative Approval for Certain Emergency Powers of the Governor.

What does LD1573 do?

In its own words: An Act to Require Legislative Approval for Certain Emergency Powers of the Governor" 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 - 132LR1131(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.

What is the status of LD1573?

Failed as of June 2, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (June 2, 2025).

Who sponsored LD1573?

Reagan Paul (R, 37), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1573?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1573&snum=132