Maine 130th Legislature (2021-2022) Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

LD 598 — An Act To Prohibit Discrimination In Employment And School Based On Hair Texture Or Hairstyle

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 757 Yeas 26 - Nays 6 - Excused 2 - Absent 0

  3. Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence

  4. Taken from the table by the President

  5. On motion by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ENACTMENT

  6. Taken from the table by the President

  7. On motion by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

  8. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  9. PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

  10. In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  11. The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.

  12. Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.

  13. The Bill was READ ONCE.

  14. On motion of Representative HARNETT of Gardiner, the Majority Ought to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

  15. Reports READ.

  16. Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

  17. Under suspension of the Rules READ A SECOND TIME And PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED

  18. READ ONCE

  19. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 663 Yeas 21 - Nays 12 - Excused 1 - Absent 0

  20. On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED.

  21. Reports Read

  22. Reported Out - OTP/ONTP

  23. Voted - Divided Report

  24. Work Session Held

  25. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 130th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order HP 1302

  26. Carry Over Approved

  27. Carry Over Requested

  28. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to a subsequent special or regular session of the 130th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 435.

  29. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 25, 2021 and REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

Sponsors

  • Heather SANBORN · Cosponsor
  • Lois RECKITT · Cosponsor
  • Nathan LIBBY · Cosponsor
  • Kristen CLOUTIER · Cosponsor
  • Benjamin CHIPMAN · Cosponsor
  • Matthea E.L. Daughtry · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Heather SANBORN
  • Lois RECKITT
  • Nathan LIBBY
  • Kristen CLOUTIER
  • Benjamin CHIPMAN

Not signed on (180)

180 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

ENACTMENT

Passed 26 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Independent 1000
Republican 4400
Unaffiliated 11202
Total 26602
% of votes cast 76%18%0%6%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
BREEN of Cumberland — Yea
CHIPMAN of Cumberland — Yea
CLAXTON of Androscoggin — Yea
DAVIS of Piscataquis — Nay
DESCHAMBAULT of York — Yea
DIAMOND of Cumberland — Not Voting
FARRIN of Somerset — Not Voting
KEIM of Oxford — Nay
LIBBY of Androscoggin — Yea
MAXMIN of Lincoln — Yea
MIRAMANT of Knox — Yea
POULIOT of Kennebec — Yea
ROSEN of Hancock — Yea
SANBORN of Cumberland — Yea
VITELLI of Sagadahoc — Yea
Anne M. Carney Democrat Yea
Craig V. Hickman Democrat Yea
Donna Bailey Democrat Yea
Glenn "Chip" Curry Democrat Yea
James Dill Democrat Yea
Joseph E. Rafferty Democrat Yea
Joseph M. Baldacci Democrat Yea
Mark W. Lawrence Democrat Yea
Matthea E.L. Daughtry Democrat Yea
Stacy F. Brenner Democrat Yea
Richard A. Bennett Independent Yea
Caldwell Jackson Republican Yea
David Woodsome Republican Yea
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III Republican Nay
Jeffrey L. Timberlake Republican Nay
Marianne Moore Republican Yea
Russell J. Black Republican Yea
Scott W. Cyrway Republican Nay
Stacey K. Guerin Republican Nay

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Passed 21 Yea · 12 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Independent 0100
Republican 1700
Unaffiliated 10401
Total 211201
% of votes cast 62%35%0%3%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
BREEN of Cumberland — Yea
CHIPMAN of Cumberland — Yea
CLAXTON of Androscoggin — Yea
DAVIS of Piscataquis — Nay
DESCHAMBAULT of York — Yea
DIAMOND of Cumberland — Yea
FARRIN of Somerset — Nay
KEIM of Oxford — Not Voting
LIBBY of Androscoggin — Yea
MAXMIN of Lincoln — Yea
MIRAMANT of Knox — Yea
POULIOT of Kennebec — Nay
ROSEN of Hancock — Nay
SANBORN of Cumberland — Yea
VITELLI of Sagadahoc — Yea
Anne M. Carney Democrat Yea
Craig V. Hickman Democrat Yea
Donna Bailey Democrat Yea
Glenn "Chip" Curry Democrat Yea
James Dill Democrat Yea
Joseph E. Rafferty Democrat Yea
Joseph M. Baldacci Democrat Yea
Mark W. Lawrence Democrat Yea
Matthea E.L. Daughtry Democrat Yea
Stacy F. Brenner Democrat Yea
Richard A. Bennett Independent Nay
Caldwell Jackson Republican Yea
David Woodsome Republican Nay
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III Republican Nay
Jeffrey L. Timberlake Republican Nay
Marianne Moore Republican Nay
Russell J. Black Republican Nay
Scott W. Cyrway Republican Nay
Stacey K. Guerin Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LD 598?
LD 598 is sponsored by Heather SANBORN, Lois RECKITT, Nathan LIBBY, Kristen CLOUTIER, Benjamin CHIPMAN, and Matthea E.L. Daughtry (Democrat).
What is the current status of LD 598?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2021. Enacted.
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