Maine 132th Legislature Status: Introduced 1 I cosponsors

SP 98 — Joint Order, To Amend Joint Rule 208 To Eliminate Most Concept Drafts

Last action — Placed in 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 January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled -4% · 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).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

  2. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 3 Yeas 15 - Nays 18 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 FAILED

  3. On motion by Senator BENNETT of Oxford READ

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on · 18 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

PASSAGE

Failed 15 Yea · 18 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01802
Independent 1000
Republican 13000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 151802
% of votes cast 43%51%0%6%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
HAGGAN of Penobscot — Yea
 Henry L. Ingwersen Democrat Nay
Anne M. Carney Democrat Nay
Cameron D. Reny Democrat Nay
Craig V. Hickman Democrat Nay
Denise Tepler Democrat Nay
Donna Bailey Democrat Nay
Glenn "Chip" Curry Democrat Nay
Jill C. Duson Democrat Nay
Joseph E. Rafferty Democrat Nay
Joseph M. Baldacci Democrat Nay
Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo Democrat Nay
Mark W. Lawrence Democrat Not Voting
Matthea E.L. Daughtry Democrat Nay
Michael Tipping Democrat Nay
Nicole C. Grohoski Democrat Nay
Pinny H. Beebe-Center Democrat Nay
Rachel Talbot Ross Democrat Nay
Stacy F. Brenner Democrat Nay
Teresa S. Pierce Democrat Nay
Timothy E. Nangle Democrat Not Voting
Richard A. Bennett Independent Yea
Bradlee T. Farrin Republican Yea
Bruce Bickford Republican Yea
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III Republican Yea
James D. Libby Republican Yea
Jeffrey L. Timberlake Republican Yea
Joseph E. Martin Republican Yea
Marianne Moore Republican Yea
Matthew A. Harrington Republican Yea
Richard T. Bradstreet Republican Yea
Russell J. Black Republican Yea
Scott W. Cyrway Republican Yea
Stacey K. Guerin Republican Yea
Susan Bernard Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SP 98?
SP 98 is sponsored by Richard A. Bennett (Independent).
What is the current status of SP 98?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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