LD732Introduced in the House
An Act to Prohibit Copyrights for Works of State Government
Introduced by Jennifer Poirier, District 70
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to Prohibit Copyrights for Works of State Government
Where it stands
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
May 28, 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 #241 · May 28, 2025
20
Yes
14
No
1
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 | Absent |
| Marianne Moore | 6 | No |
| Nicole Grohoski | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Tipping | 8 | Yes |
| Joseph Baldacci | 9 | Yes |
| David Haggan | 10 | No |
Bill history
Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
The Bill 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
Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
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. 198 (Yeas 70 - Nays 66 - Absent 15 - 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 241 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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