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ME LD 1259

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An Act To Enhance Public Safety In Maine By Defining The Relationship Between Local And Federal Law Enforcement

Maine · 132 · lower

Quick answers

Did ME LD 1259 pass?

No. ME LD 1259 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-03-17). Latest recorded action (2026-03-17): Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

What is ME LD 1259 about?

ME LD 1259 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Enhance Public Safety In Maine By Defining The Relationship Between Local And Federal Law Enforcement”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1259?

Ambureen RANA is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1259, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-17 — Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Ambureen RANAprimary
  • Eleanor SATOcosponsor
  • Melanie SACHScosponsor
  • Julia MCCABEcosponsor
  • Amy KUHNcosponsor
  • Rachel TALBOT ROSScosponsor
  • Kristen CLOUTIERcosponsor
  • Anne CARNEYcosponsor
  • Mana ABDIcosponsor
  • Deqa DHALACcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-03-25

    Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed.

  2. 2025-03-25

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

    referral-committee

  3. 2025-03-25

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  4. 2025-03-25

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

    referral-committee

  5. 2025-05-13

    Reports READ.

  6. 2025-05-13

    On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Refer to Another Committee Report was ACCEPTED.

  7. 2025-05-13

    On further motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.

    referral-committee

  8. 2025-05-13

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  9. 2025-05-14

    Report READ

  10. 2025-05-14

    On motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on Judiciary in concurrence

  11. 2025-05-14

    Ordered sent down forthwith

  12. 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.

  13. 2026-03-17

    Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

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  14. 2025-04-24

    Work Session Held

  15. 2025-04-24

    Voted - Divided Report

  16. 2025-05-08

    Reported Out - REFERRED/ONTP

  17. 2025-06-05

    Carry Over Requested

  18. 2025-06-25

    Carry Over Approved

  19. 2026-03-10

    Work Session Held

  20. 2026-03-10

    Voted - ONTP

  21. 2026-03-13

    Reported Out - ONTP

Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280097780

Attribution

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