LD 259 is sponsored by David MIRAMANT, Jeffrey EVANGELOS, Daniel HOBBS, Rebecca MILLETT, Walter RISEMAN, William Pluecker (Independent), Victoria Doudera (Democrat), Janice Dodge (Democrat), and James Dill (Democrat).

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Maine 129th Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 I cosponsors

LD 259 — An Act To Require The State To Meet The Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution To Schools

Last action June 20, 2019 — The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 129th Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

June 20, 2019
The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
May 28, 2019
Later today assigned.
May 28, 2019
On further motion of same Representative TABLED pending her motion to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report.
May 28, 2019
Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor moved to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report.
May 28, 2019
Reports READ.
May 23, 2019
Sent down for concurrence
May 23, 2019
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-130)
May 23, 2019
Committee Amendment "A" (S-130) READ and ADOPTED
May 23, 2019
READ ONCE
May 23, 2019
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 125 Yeas 34 - Nays 1 - Excused 0 - Absent 0
May 23, 2019
On motion by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.
May 23, 2019
Reports Read
January 22, 2019
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
January 22, 2019
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
January 22, 2019
Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

David MIRAMANT

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

ACCEPT MAJ OTP-A RPT

May 23, 2019

Passed 34 Yea · 1 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	24	1	0	0
Republican	8	0	0	0
Democrat	2	0	0	0
Total	34	1	0	0
% of votes cast	97%	3%	0%	0%

How each member voted (35)

Member	Party	Vote
BELLOWS of Kennebec	—	Yea
BREEN of Cumberland	—	Yea
CARPENTER of Aroostook	—	Yea
CARSON of Cumberland	—	Yea
CHENETTE of York	—	Yea
CHIPMAN of Cumberland	—	Yea
CLAXTON of Androscoggin	—	Yea
DAVIS of Piscataquis	—	Yea
DESCHAMBAULT of York	—	Yea
DIAMOND of Cumberland	—	Yea
DOW of Lincoln	—	Yea
FARRIN of Somerset	—	Yea
GRATWICK of Penobscot	—	Yea
HAMPER of Oxford	—	Nay
HERBIG of Waldo	—	Yea
KEIM of Oxford	—	Yea
LIBBY of Androscoggin	—	Yea
LUCHINI of Hancock	—	Yea
MILLETT of Cumberland	—	Yea
MIRAMANT of Knox	—	Yea
POULIOT of Kennebec	—	Yea
ROSEN of Hancock	—	Yea
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland	—	Yea
SANBORN, L. of Cumberland	—	Yea
VITELLI of Sagadahoc	—	Yea
James Dill	Democrat	Yea
Mark W. Lawrence	Democrat	Yea
Caldwell Jackson	Republican	Yea
David Woodsome	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey L. Timberlake	Republican	Yea
Marianne Moore	Republican	Yea
Robert Foley	Republican	Yea
Russell J. Black	Republican	Yea
Scott W. Cyrway	Republican	Yea
Stacey K. Guerin	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

finance education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LD 259?: LD 259 is sponsored by David MIRAMANT, Jeffrey EVANGELOS, Daniel HOBBS, Rebecca MILLETT, Walter RISEMAN, William Pluecker (Independent), Victoria Doudera (Democrat), Janice Dodge (Democrat), and James Dill (Democrat).
What is the current status of LD 259?: This bill died with 129th Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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 LD 259?: Track LD 259 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: LD 259
Jurisdiction: Maine
Session: 129th Legislature (2019-2020)
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 22, 2019
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: David MIRAMANT

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