LD1553Introduced in the House
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Supermajority of the Legislature to Approve Raising Taxes
Introduced by Rachel Henderson, District 78
What does this bill do?
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Official description
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Supermajority of the Legislature to Approve Raising Taxes
Where it stands
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
June 3, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #329 · June 3, 2025
18
Yes
15
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Bernard | 1 | No |
| Harold Stewart | 2 | No |
| Bradlee Farrin | 3 | No |
| Stacey Guerin | 4 | No |
| Russell Black | 5 | No |
| Marianne Moore | 6 | No |
| Nicole Grohoski | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Tipping | 8 | Yes |
| Joseph Baldacci | 9 | Yes |
| David Haggan | 10 | No |
Bill history
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
On motion of Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, the RESOLUTION was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Work Session Held
Voted: Divided Report
Reported Out: ONTP/OTP-AM
Reports READ.
On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.
ROLL CALL NO. 268 (Yeas 75 - Nays 64 - Absent 12 - Excused 0)
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Reports Read
On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 329 Yeas 18 - Nays 15 - Excused 2 - Absent 0
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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