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ME LD 1229

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An Act To Create Equity In Maine'S Campaign Finance Laws Between Enrolled And Unenrolled Candidates

Maine · 132 · lower

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Did ME LD 1229 pass?

No. ME LD 1229 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2025-06-25): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

What is ME LD 1229 about?

ME LD 1229 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Create Equity In Maine'S Campaign Finance Laws Between Enrolled And Unenrolled Candidates”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1229?

Billy Bob FAULKINGHAM is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1229, joined by 6 cosponsors.

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Latest action
2025-06-25 — 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

  • Billy Bob FAULKINGHAMprimary
  • Craig HICKMANcosponsor
  • Sharon FROSTcosponsor
  • Laura SUPICAcosponsor
  • Quentin CHAPMANcosponsor
  • David BOYERcosponsor
  • John EDERcosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-06-25

    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. 2025-06-04

    On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE of the Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-470) Report in concurrence.

  3. 2025-06-03

    Reported Out - OTP-AM

  4. 2025-06-03

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  5. 2025-06-03

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-470).

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  6. 2025-06-03

    Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.

  7. 2025-06-03

    CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY

  8. 2025-05-22

    Voted - OTP-AM

  9. 2025-05-22

    Work Session Held

  10. 2025-05-21

    Work Session Reconsidered - TABLED

  11. 2025-04-16

    Voted - Divided Report

  12. 2025-04-16

    Work Session Held

  13. 2025-03-25

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in concurrence

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  14. 2025-03-25

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  15. 2025-03-25

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.

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  16. 2025-03-25

    Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.

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Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280097783

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