Maine 128th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: Passed Senate

SP 709 — Joint Order, Directing The Joint Standing Committee On Criminal Justice And Public Safety To Report Out A Bill Concerning Female Genital Mutilation

Last action — In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

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

This bill died with 128th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

The bill directs a committee to create a proposed law regarding female genital mutilation. It aims to address issues related to this practice through further legislative action.

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Action History

  1. In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  2. READ and PASSED.

  3. Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

  4. On motion by Senator ROSEN of Hancock READ and PASSED.

Sponsors

  • ROSEN · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • ROSEN

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SP 709 do?
The bill directs a committee to create a proposed law regarding female genital mutilation. It aims to address issues related to this practice through further legislative action.
Who sponsors SP 709?
SP 709 is sponsored by ROSEN.
What is the current status of SP 709?
This bill died with 128th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SP 709?
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