LD1649Introduced in the Senate
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study and Recommend Solutions for Modernizing and Improving the Effectiveness of the Legislature
Introduced by Harold Stewart, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study and Recommend Solutions for Modernizing and Improving the Effectiveness of the Legislature
Where it stands
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #500 · June 12, 2025
28
Yes
5
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 | Yes |
| Harold Stewart | 2 | Yes |
| Bradlee Farrin | 3 | Yes |
| Stacey Guerin | 4 | Yes |
| Russell Black | 5 | Yes |
| Marianne Moore | 6 | Yes |
| Nicole Grohoski | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Tipping | 8 | Yes |
| Joseph Baldacci | 9 | Yes |
| David Haggan | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Work Session Held
Voted: Divided Report
Work Session Reconsidered: TABLED
Work Session Held
Voted: Divided Report
Reports Read
On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 500 Yeas 28 - Nays 5 - Excused 2 - Absent 0
Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP
Bill READ ONCE
Committee Amendment "A" (S-368) READ and ADOPTED
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-368)
Sent down for concurrence
Reports READ.
On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
The Resolve was READ ONCE.
Committee Amendment "A" (S-368) was READ and ADOPTED.
Under suspension of the rules, the Resolve was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-368).
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
FINALLY PASSED.
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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