An Act To Prevent Student Homelessness
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LD 1609 — An Act To Prevent Student Homelessness
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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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 131st Legislature (2023-2024). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
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Read LD 1609 on the official Maine source →Action History
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In possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
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On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
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Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
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FINALLY PASSED.
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This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.
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Reported Out - OTP-AM
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In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
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The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-290).
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Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
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Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
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Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-290).
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Committee Amendment "A" (S-290) READ and ADOPTED.
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READ ONCE.
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Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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Voted - OTP-AM
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Work Session Held
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In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
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The Bill was REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING.
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On motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot REFERENCE to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
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Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed
Sponsors
- Joseph E. Rafferty · Primary
- Caldwell Jackson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Joseph E. Rafferty Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Caldwell Jackson Republican
Not signed on (184)
184 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LD 1609?
- LD 1609 is sponsored by Joseph E. Rafferty (Democrat) and Caldwell Jackson (Republican).
- What is the current status of LD 1609?
- This bill died with 131st Legislature (2023-2024). 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 1609?
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