Maine 132th Legislature Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

SP 173 — Joint Resolution Making An Application To The Congress Of The United States Calling An Article V Convention To Propose An Amendment Addressing Campaign Finance Reform

Last action — Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 60% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (3 D · 1 I · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

  2. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 47 Yeas 19 - Nays 16 - Excused 0 - Absent 0

  3. On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED

  4. Reports READ

  5. Reported Out - ONTP/OTP

  6. Voted - Divided Report

  7. Work Session Held

  8. In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  9. READ and REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.

  10. Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

  11. On motion by Senator BENNETT of Oxford READ and REFERRED to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 13 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (181)

181 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

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT

Passed 19 Yea · 16 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 15500
Independent 0100
Republican 31000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 191600
% of votes cast 54%46%0%0%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
HAGGAN of Penobscot — Yea
 Henry L. Ingwersen Democrat Yea
Anne M. Carney Democrat Yea
Cameron D. Reny Democrat Yea
Craig V. Hickman Democrat Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
Pinny H. Beebe-Center Democrat Yea
Rachel Talbot Ross Democrat Nay
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 Yea
Joseph E. Martin Republican Yea
Marianne Moore Republican Nay
Matthew A. Harrington Republican Nay
Richard T. Bradstreet Republican Nay
Russell J. Black Republican Nay
Scott W. Cyrway Republican Nay
Stacey K. Guerin Republican Yea
Susan Bernard Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SP 173?
SP 173 is sponsored by Sophia Warren (Democrat), Craig V. Hickman (Democrat), Nicole C. Grohoski (Democrat), Nathan Carlow (Republican), and Richard A. Bennett (Independent).
What is the current status of SP 173?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SP 173?
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