Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1941: Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices
Status: Signed into law, April 26, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text:
LAW WITHOUT CHAPTER GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE 176 APRIL 26, 2026 RESOLVES STATE OF MAINE _____ IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX _____ H.P. 1300 - L.D. 1941 Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices Sec. 1. Commission established. Resolved: That the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices, referred to in this resolve as "the commission," is established. Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the commission consists of 16 members as follows: 1. Two members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, including one member from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature; 2. Three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, including at least one member from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature; 3. The Commissioner of Corrections or the commissioner's designee; 4. The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee; 5. A district attorney, designated by an association representing prosecutors in the State; 6. A representative of an organization advocating for the interests of persons who are incarcerated, appointed by the President of the Senate; 7. A member who is an expert in criminal procedure, appointed by …
Sponsors
- Nina Milliken (D, 16) · primary sponsor
- Beebe-Center, Pinny H. (D, 12)
- Jill Duson (D, 27)
- Kristi Mathieson (D, 151)
- William Pluecker (I, 44)
- Holly Sargent (D, 147)
- Daniel Sayre (D, 135)
- David Sinclair (D, 50)
- Ross, Rachel Talbot (D, 28)
- Sophia Warren (D, 124)
Latest actions
- : On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table Subsequently, FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
- : On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
- : FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-978) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-646) thereto.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports READOn motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Report C Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-978) Report ACCEPTED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 907 Yeas 21 - Nays 14 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "B" (H-978) READ. On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland Senate Amendment "A" (S-646) to Committee Amendment "B" (H-978) READ and ADOPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. Committee Amendment "B" (H-978) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-646) thereto A
- : Reports READ.Motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth to ACCEPT REPORT A Ought Not to Pass FAILED.ROLL CALL NO. 747(Yeas 74 - Nays 74 - Absent 2 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)Subsequently, motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth to ACCEPT REPORT B Ought to Pass as Amended FAILED.ROLL CALL NO. 748(Yeas 54 - Nays 94 - Absent 2 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)Subsequently, on motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, REPORT C Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 749(Yeas 77 - Nays 71 - Absent 2
- : Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
- : Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- Senate RC #908: PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED (April 8, 2026): 20 yea, 15 nay, passed
- Senate RC #907: ACCEPT REPORT 'C' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED (April 8, 2026): 21 yea, 14 nay, passed
- House RC #749: acc report "c" otp-am by ca "b" (April 7, 2026): 77 yea, 71 nay, passed
- House RC #748: acc report "b" otp-am by ca "a" (April 7, 2026): 54 yea, 94 nay, failed
- House RC #747: acc report "a" ontp (April 7, 2026): 74 yea, 74 nay, failed
Subjects: PAROLE, Legislature, Senate, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Other, SENTENCES
Common questions
- What is LD1941?
- LD1941 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices.
- What is the status of LD1941?
- Signed into law as of April 26, 2026. Latest action: On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table Subsequently, FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence. (April 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD1941?
- Nina Milliken (D, 16), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1941?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1941&snum=132
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