Maine 132th Legislature Status: Introduced 1 I cosponsors

SP 726 — Joint Order To Amend Joint Rule 308

Last action — Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 I).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

  2. The House INSISTED on INDEFINITE POSTONEMENT of the Joint Order.

  3. Sent down for concurrence

  4. On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Senate INSISTED on REFERENCE to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES

  5. Taken from the table by the President

  6. On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending FURTHER CONSIDERATION

  7. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  8. In NON-CONCURRENCE and sent for concurrence.

  9. On motion of Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, the Joint Order was INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.

  10. READ.

  11. Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

  12. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 132 Yeas 18 - Nays 15 - Excused 2 - Absent 0

  13. On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland The Joint Order was REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES PREVAILED

  14. READ

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on · 13 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

REFERENCE

Passed 18 Yea · 15 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18101
Independent 0100
Republican 01201
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 181502
% of votes cast 51%43%0%6%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
HAGGAN of Penobscot — Nay
 Henry L. Ingwersen Democrat Yea
Anne M. Carney Democrat Yea
Cameron D. Reny Democrat Yea
Craig V. Hickman Democrat Yea
Denise Tepler Democrat Yea
Donna Bailey Democrat Yea
Glenn "Chip" Curry Democrat Yea
Jill C. Duson Democrat Yea
Joseph E. Rafferty Democrat Yea
Joseph M. Baldacci Democrat Not Voting
Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo Democrat Yea
Mark W. Lawrence Democrat Yea
Matthea E.L. Daughtry Democrat Yea
Michael Tipping Democrat Yea
Nicole C. Grohoski Democrat Yea
Pinny H. Beebe-Center Democrat Yea
Rachel Talbot Ross Democrat Yea
Stacy F. Brenner Democrat Nay
Teresa S. Pierce Democrat Yea
Timothy E. Nangle Democrat Yea
Richard A. Bennett Independent Nay
Bradlee T. Farrin Republican Nay
Bruce Bickford Republican Nay
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III Republican Nay
James D. Libby Republican Nay
Jeffrey L. Timberlake Republican Nay
Joseph E. Martin Republican Nay
Marianne Moore Republican Nay
Matthew A. Harrington Republican Nay
Richard T. Bradstreet Republican Nay
Russell J. Black Republican Not Voting
Scott W. Cyrway Republican Nay
Stacey K. Guerin Republican Nay
Susan Bernard Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SP 726?
SP 726 is sponsored by Richard A. Bennett (Independent).
What is the current status of SP 726?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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