LD 647 is sponsored by Kristen CLOUTIER, Margaret CRAVEN, Victoria KORNFIELD, Nathan LIBBY, Matthew POULIOT, Janice Dodge (Democrat), Mark Cooper (Republican), Michael Brennan (Democrat), Bruce Bickford (Republican), and Henry L. Ingwersen (Democrat).

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Maine 129th Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

LD 647 — An Act To Attract, Educate And Retain New State Residents To Strengthen The Workforce

Last action November 16, 2020 — Died in Possession of the Senate Upon Conclusion of the 129th Legislature and 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 “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

November 16, 2020
Died in Possession of the Senate Upon Conclusion of the 129th Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD).
March 17, 2020
CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788.
March 17, 2020
Carried over, in the same posture, to any special session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788.
June 20, 2019
Carried over on the Special Appropriations Table to any special or regular sessions, or both, of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order HP 1322.
June 20, 2019
CARRIED OVER on the Special Appropriations Table to any Special or Regular Sessions, or both, of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order HP 1322.
June 14, 2019
On motion by Senator BREEN of Cumberland PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
June 13, 2019
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
June 13, 2019
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
June 12, 2019
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-556) in concurrence
June 12, 2019
Committee Amendment "A" (H-556) READ and ADOPTED
June 12, 2019
READ ONCE
June 12, 2019
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 285 Yeas 22 - Nays 13 - Excused 0 - Absent 0
June 12, 2019
On motion by Senator HERBIG of Waldo the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.
June 12, 2019
Reports Read
June 12, 2019
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
June 12, 2019
The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-556).
June 12, 2019
Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
June 12, 2019
Committee Amendment "A" (H-556) was READ and ADOPTED.
June 12, 2019
The Bill was READ ONCE.
June 12, 2019
On motion of Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
June 12, 2019
Reports READ.
April 30, 2019
On motion by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin The Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED With REFERENCE to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS in concurrence
April 25, 2019
ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
April 25, 2019
The House INSISTED on REFERENCE to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS.
April 23, 2019
Sent down for concurrence
April 23, 2019
On motion by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS In NON-CONCURRENCE
April 23, 2019
Taken from the table by the President
February 28, 2019
On motion by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending REFERENCE
February 26, 2019
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
February 26, 2019
Subsequently, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS.
February 26, 2019
Speaker laid before the House
February 07, 2019
Later today assigned.
February 07, 2019
On motion of Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, TABLED pending REFERENCE.
February 07, 2019
Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Kristen CLOUTIER

Not signed on (176)

176 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 MAJ OTP-A RPT

June 12, 2019

Passed 22 Yea · 13 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	19	6	0	0
Republican	1	7	0	0
Democrat	2	0	0	0
Total	22	13	0	0
% of votes cast	63%	37%	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	—	Nay
DESCHAMBAULT of York	—	Yea
DIAMOND of Cumberland	—	Yea
DOW of Lincoln	—	Nay
FARRIN of Somerset	—	Nay
GRATWICK of Penobscot	—	Yea
HAMPER of Oxford	—	Nay
HERBIG of Waldo	—	Yea
KEIM of Oxford	—	Nay
LIBBY of Androscoggin	—	Yea
LUCHINI of Hancock	—	Yea
MILLETT of Cumberland	—	Yea
MIRAMANT of Knox	—	Yea
POULIOT of Kennebec	—	Yea
ROSEN of Hancock	—	Nay
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	Nay
Jeffrey L. Timberlake	Republican	Nay
Marianne Moore	Republican	Nay
Robert Foley	Republican	Nay
Russell J. Black	Republican	Nay
Scott W. Cyrway	Republican	Nay
Stacey K. Guerin	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

immigration labor education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LD 647?: LD 647 is sponsored by Kristen CLOUTIER, Margaret CRAVEN, Victoria KORNFIELD, Nathan LIBBY, Matthew POULIOT, Janice Dodge (Democrat), Mark Cooper (Republican), Michael Brennan (Democrat), Bruce Bickford (Republican), and  Henry L. Ingwersen (Democrat).
What is the current status of LD 647?: This bill died with 129th Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Passed House” 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 647?: Track LD 647 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: LD 647
Jurisdiction: Maine
Session: 129th Legislature (2019-2020)
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 07, 2019
Status: Passed House
Prime sponsor: Kristen CLOUTIER

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