LD 696 is sponsored by Laura Supica (Democrat), Walter RISEMAN, Craig V. Hickman (Democrat), Randall Greenwood (Republican), David Boyer (Republican), and John ANDREWS.

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Maine 131st Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

LD 696 — An Act To Allow The People To Elect The State Auditor

Last action June 21, 2023 — Placed in 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 131st Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

June 21, 2023
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
June 21, 2023
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 408 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
June 21, 2023
On motion by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence
June 21, 2023
Reports Read
June 20, 2023
Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM
June 20, 2023
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
June 20, 2023
On motion of Representative STOVER of Boothbay, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.
June 20, 2023
Reports READ.
April 20, 2023
Voted - Divided Report
April 20, 2023
Work Session Held
March 30, 2023
Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 594.
February 16, 2023
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in concurrence
February 16, 2023
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
February 16, 2023
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
February 16, 2023
Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (1)

John ANDREWS

Co-sponsors (5)

Laura Supica Democrat
Walter RISEMAN
Craig V. Hickman Democrat Voted No
Randall Greenwood Republican
David Boyer Republican

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT

June 21, 2023

Passed 20 Yea · 14 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democrat	16	2	0	0
Independent	0	1	0	0
Republican	1	8	0	0
Unaffiliated	3	3	0	1
Total	20	14	0	1
% of votes cast	57%	40%	0%	3%

How each member voted (35)

Member	Party	Vote
BRAKEY of Androscoggin	—	Nay
CHIPMAN of Cumberland	—	Yea
KEIM of Oxford	—	Not Voting
LAFOUNTAIN of Kennebec	—	Yea
LYFORD of Eddington	—	Nay
POULIOT of Kennebec	—	Nay
VITELLI of Sagadahoc	—	Yea
Henry L. Ingwersen	Democrat	Yea
Anne M. Carney	Democrat	Yea
Cameron D. Reny	Democrat	Yea
Craig V. Hickman	Democrat	Nay
Donna Bailey	Democrat	Yea
Glenn "Chip" Curry	Democrat	Yea
Jill C. Duson	Democrat	Yea
Joseph E. Rafferty	Democrat	Yea
Joseph M. Baldacci	Democrat	Nay
Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo	Democrat	Yea
Mark W. Lawrence	Democrat	Yea
Matthea E.L. Daughtry	Democrat	Yea
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	Nay
Bradlee T. Farrin	Republican	Nay
Caldwell Jackson	Republican	Yea
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III	Republican	Nay
James D. Libby	Republican	Nay
Jeffrey L. Timberlake	Republican	Nay
Marianne Moore	Republican	Nay
Matthew A. Harrington	Republican	Nay
Russell J. Black	Republican	Nay
Stacey K. Guerin	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

elections

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LD 696?: LD 696 is sponsored by Laura Supica (Democrat), Walter RISEMAN, Craig V. Hickman (Democrat), Randall Greenwood (Republican), David Boyer (Republican), and John ANDREWS.
What is the current status of LD 696?: This bill died with 131st Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” 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 696?: Track LD 696 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: LD 696
Jurisdiction: Maine
Session: 131st Legislature (2023-2024)
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 16, 2023
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: John ANDREWS

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