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ME LD 1223

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An Act To Lower Electric Rates For Maine Ratepayers By Requiring The Payment Of Certain Costs From The General Fund

Maine · 132 · lower

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Did ME LD 1223 pass?

No. ME LD 1223 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-29): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

What is ME LD 1223 about?

ME LD 1223 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Lower Electric Rates For Maine Ratepayers By Requiring The Payment Of Certain Costs From The General Fund”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1223?

Steven FOSTER is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1223, joined by 4 cosponsors.

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Latest action
2026-04-29 — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Steven FOSTERprimary
  • Nathan WADSWORTHcosponsor
  • Reagan PAULcosponsor
  • Nicole GROHOSKIcosponsor
  • Billy Bob FAULKINGHAMcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-29

    Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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  2. 2026-04-14

    On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

  3. 2026-04-14

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  4. 2026-04-14

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

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  5. 2026-04-14

    Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1064) in concurrence.

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  6. 2026-04-14

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-1064) READ and ADOPTED

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  7. 2026-04-14

    READ ONCE

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  8. 2026-04-14

    On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1064) Report ACCEPTED.

  9. 2026-04-14

    Reports READ

  10. 2026-04-13

    Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM

  11. 2026-04-13

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  12. 2026-04-13

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1064).

    reading-3

  13. 2026-04-13

    Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.

  14. 2026-04-13

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-1064) was READ and ADOPTED.

    committee-passage-favorable

  15. 2026-04-13

    The Bill was READ ONCE.

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  16. 2026-04-13

    On motion of Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.

  17. 2026-04-13

    Reports READ.

  18. 2026-03-10

    Voted - Divided Report

  19. 2026-03-10

    Work Session Held

  20. 2026-01-27

    Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION, in concurrence.

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  21. 2026-01-27

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  22. 2026-01-27

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION

    referral-committee

  23. 2026-01-27

    Report was READ and ACCEPTED.

  24. 2026-01-27

    Representative SACHS from the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY Reporting that the Bill be REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.

    referral-committee

  25. 2026-01-20

    Reported Out - REFERRED

  26. 2026-01-06

    Voted - REFERRED

  27. 2026-01-06

    Work Session Held

  28. 2025-06-25

    Carry Over Approved

  29. 2025-06-25

    Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

  30. 2025-05-23

    Carry Over Requested

  31. 2025-05-22

    Work Session Held - TABLED

  32. 2025-03-25

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in concurrence

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  33. 2025-03-25

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  34. 2025-03-25

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.

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  35. 2025-03-25

    Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered printed.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280097771

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