Who sponsors LD 1970?

LD 1970 is sponsored by Samuel Zager (Democrat), Lynne WILLIAMS, Bruce WHITE, Sophia Warren (Democrat), Eloise VITELLI, Holly Stover (Democrat), Charles Skold (Democrat), Erin SHEEHAN, Kathy SHAW, Daniel Shagoury (Democrat), Holly Sargent (Democrat), Suzanne Salisbury (Democrat), Melanie Sachs (Democrat), Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo (Democrat), Parnell Terry (Democrat), Amy Roeder (Democrat), Morgan Rielly (Democrat), Cameron D. Reny (Democrat), Ambureen Rana (Democrat), Joseph E. Rafferty (Democrat), Jane PRINGLE, William Pluecker (Independent), Teresa S. Pierce (Democrat), Anne PERRY, Sean PAULHUS, Laurie Osher (Democrat), Kelly Murphy (Democrat), Stephen MORIARTY, Marianne Moore (Republican), Matt Moonen (Democrat), Nina Milliken (Democrat), Rebecca MILLETT, Michele Meyer (Democrat), Ann Matlack (Democrat), Marc Malon (Democrat), Colleen MADIGAN, Adam Lee (Democrat), Lucas Lanigan (Republican), Amy Kuhn (Democrat), Rebecca JAUCH, Craig V. Hickman (Democrat), Allison Hepler (Democrat), Tavis Hasenfus (Democrat), Nicole C. Grohoski (Democrat), Lori Gramlich (Democrat), Anne Graham (Democrat), Traci Gere (Democrat), Drew Gattine (Democrat), Jessica FAY, Billy Bob Faulkingham (Republican), Holly Eaton (Democrat), Jill C. Duson (Democrat), Victoria Doudera (Democrat), James Dill (Democrat), Deqa Dhalac (Democrat), Matthea E.L. Daughtry (Democrat), Aaron DANA, Glenn "Chip" Curry (Democrat), Margaret CRAVEN, Lydia Crafts (Democrat), Lynn Copeland (Democrat), Benjamin COLLINGS, Sally Cluchey (Democrat), Kristen CLOUTIER, Benjamin CHIPMAN, Anne M. Carney (Democrat), Stacy F. Brenner (Democrat), Michael Brennan (Democrat), Eric BRAKEY, Poppy Arford (Democrat), Daniel Ankeles (Democrat), Mana Abdi (Democrat), Donna Bailey (Democrat), Caldwell Jackson (Republican), and Rachel Talbot Ross (Democrat).

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Maine 131st Legislature (2023-2024) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 51 D · 4 R · 1 I cosponsors

LD 1970 — An Act To Enact The Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Last action June 30, 2023 — Signed by Governor

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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Janet Mills (Democratic) on June 30, 2023.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
75 sponsors

1 primary, 74 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 3 parties (51 D · 4 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

June 30, 2023
Signed by Governor
June 22, 2023
Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence
June 22, 2023
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 446 Yeas 32 - Nays 0 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
June 22, 2023
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
June 22, 2023
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
June 22, 2023
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
June 22, 2023
This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.
June 22, 2023
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
June 22, 2023
The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-413).
June 22, 2023
Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
June 22, 2023
CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
June 21, 2023
Reported Out - OTP-AM
June 21, 2023
Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
June 21, 2023
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-413).
June 21, 2023
Committee Amendment "A" (S-413) READ and ADOPTED.
June 21, 2023
READ ONCE.
June 21, 2023
Report READ and ACCEPTED.
June 06, 2023
Voted - OTP-AM
June 06, 2023
Work Session Held
May 23, 2023
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
May 23, 2023
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
May 18, 2023
Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on JUDICIARY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 74 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Donna Bailey Democrat

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

ENACT-EMER 2/3 ELECT

June 22, 2023

Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democrat	17	0	0	1
Independent	1	0	0	0
Republican	9	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	5	0	0	2
Total	32	0	0	3
% of votes cast	91%	0%	0%	9%

How each member voted (35)

Member	Party	Vote
BRAKEY of Androscoggin	—	Yea
CHIPMAN of Cumberland	—	Yea
KEIM of Oxford	—	Not Voting
LAFOUNTAIN of Kennebec	—	Not Voting
LYFORD of Eddington	—	Yea
POULIOT of Kennebec	—	Yea
VITELLI of Sagadahoc	—	Yea
Henry L. Ingwersen	Democrat	Yea
Anne M. Carney	Democrat	Yea
Cameron D. Reny	Democrat	Yea
Craig V. Hickman	Democrat	Yea
Donna Bailey	Democrat	Yea
Glenn "Chip" Curry	Democrat	Yea
Jill C. Duson	Democrat	Yea
Joseph E. Rafferty	Democrat	Yea
Joseph M. Baldacci	Democrat	Yea
Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo	Democrat	Yea
Mark W. Lawrence	Democrat	Yea
Matthea E.L. Daughtry	Democrat	Not Voting
Michael Tipping	Democrat	Yea
Nicole C. Grohoski	Democrat	Yea
Pinny H. Beebe-Center	Democrat	Yea
Stacy F. Brenner	Democrat	Yea
Teresa S. Pierce	Democrat	Yea
Timothy E. Nangle	Democrat	Yea
Richard A. Bennett	Independent	Yea
Bradlee T. Farrin	Republican	Yea
Caldwell Jackson	Republican	Yea
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III	Republican	Yea
James D. Libby	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey L. Timberlake	Republican	Yea
Marianne Moore	Republican	Yea
Matthew A. Harrington	Republican	Yea
Russell J. Black	Republican	Yea
Stacey K. Guerin	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LD 1970?: LD 1970 is sponsored by Samuel Zager (Democrat), Lynne WILLIAMS, Bruce WHITE, Sophia Warren (Democrat), Eloise VITELLI, Holly Stover (Democrat), Charles Skold (Democrat), Erin SHEEHAN, Kathy SHAW, Daniel Shagoury (Democrat), Holly Sargent (Democrat), Suzanne Salisbury (Democrat), Melanie Sachs (Democrat), Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo (Democrat), Parnell Terry (Democrat), Amy Roeder (Democrat), Morgan Rielly (Democrat), Cameron D. Reny (Democrat), Ambureen Rana (Democrat), Joseph E. Rafferty (Democrat), Jane PRINGLE, William Pluecker (Independent), Teresa S. Pierce (Democrat), Anne PERRY, Sean PAULHUS, Laurie Osher (Democrat), Kelly Murphy (Democrat), Stephen MORIARTY, Marianne Moore (Republican), Matt Moonen (Democrat), Nina Milliken (Democrat), Rebecca MILLETT, Michele Meyer (Democrat), Ann Matlack (Democrat), Marc Malon (Democrat), Colleen MADIGAN, Adam Lee (Democrat), Lucas Lanigan (Republican), Amy Kuhn (Democrat), Rebecca JAUCH, Craig V. Hickman (Democrat), Allison Hepler (Democrat), Tavis Hasenfus (Democrat), Nicole C. Grohoski (Democrat), Lori Gramlich (Democrat), Anne Graham (Democrat), Traci Gere (Democrat), Drew Gattine (Democrat), Jessica FAY, Billy Bob Faulkingham (Republican), Holly Eaton (Democrat), Jill C. Duson (Democrat), Victoria Doudera (Democrat), James Dill (Democrat), Deqa Dhalac (Democrat), Matthea E.L. Daughtry (Democrat), Aaron DANA, Glenn "Chip" Curry (Democrat), Margaret CRAVEN, Lydia Crafts (Democrat), Lynn Copeland (Democrat), Benjamin COLLINGS, Sally Cluchey (Democrat), Kristen CLOUTIER, Benjamin CHIPMAN, Anne M. Carney (Democrat), Stacy F. Brenner (Democrat), Michael Brennan (Democrat), Eric BRAKEY, Poppy Arford (Democrat), Daniel Ankeles (Democrat), Mana Abdi (Democrat), Donna Bailey (Democrat), Caldwell Jackson (Republican), and Rachel Talbot Ross (Democrat).
What is the current status of LD 1970?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2023. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: LD 1970
Jurisdiction: Maine
Session: 131st Legislature (2023-2024)
Type: Bill
Introduced: May 18, 2023
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Donna Bailey

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