Maine 131st Legislature (2023-2024) Status: Introduced 1 I cosponsors

SP 9 — Joint Order, To Amend The Joint Rules To Require A Simple Majority To Call A United States Constitutional Convention

Last action — In possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

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

This bill died with 131st Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

  1. In possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

  2. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to a subsequent special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 594.

  3. In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  4. READ and REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES.

  5. Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

  6. On motion by Senator BENNETT of Oxford The Joint Order was Referred to the Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules

  7. READ

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SP 9?
SP 9 is sponsored by Richard A. Bennett (Independent).
What is the current status of SP 9?
This bill died with 131st Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “Introduced” 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 9?
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