ME LD 1297

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Resolve, To Establish The Committee To Study The Use Of Sunflower Crops To Produce Biofuels

Maine · 132 · upper

Quick answers

Did ME LD 1297 pass?

No. ME LD 1297 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-04-29). 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 1297 about?

ME LD 1297 is a bill in the 132 titled “Resolve, To Establish The Committee To Study The Use Of Sunflower Crops To Produce Biofuels”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1297?

Harold STEWART is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1297, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced: —
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)
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Committees

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Action timeline

2025-03-25
Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed
2025-03-25
On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending REFERENCE
2025-03-27
Taken from the table by the President
2025-03-27
On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
referral-committee
2025-03-27
Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
2025-04-01
The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.
referral-committee
2025-04-01
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2025-05-06
Report READ and ACCEPTED.
2025-05-06
READ ONCE.
reading-1
2025-05-06
Committee Amendment "A" (S-42) READ and ADOPTED.
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2025-05-06
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-42).
reading-2,reading-3
2025-05-06
Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
2025-05-07
CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
2025-05-07
Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
2025-05-07
The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-42).
reading-3
2025-05-07
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2025-05-13
This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.
2025-05-13
FAILED FINAL PASSAGE.
2025-05-13
On motion of Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, the House RECONSIDERED its action whereby the Resolve FAILED FINAL PASSAGE.
2025-05-13
Subsequently, the Resolve FAILED FINAL PASSAGE.
2025-05-13
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2025-05-14
On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE In NON-CONCURRENCE
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.
2026-04-29
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
failure
2025-04-22
Work Session Held
2025-04-22
Voted - OTP-AM
2025-05-02
Reported Out - OTP-AM

Versions

Amendment C-A (S-42)Compare
LD 1297 SP 527Compare
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Related bills

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Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280097738

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