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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

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Did ME LD 1297 pass?

No. ME LD 1297 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 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.

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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

  • Harold STEWARTprimary
  • Gregory SWALLOWcosponsor
  • Tracy QUINTcosponsor
  • Timothy GUERRETTEcosponsor
  • Lucien DAIGLEcosponsor
  • Joseph UNDERWOODcosponsor
  • Mark BABINcosponsor
  • Donald ARDELLcosponsor
  • Roger ALBERTcosponsor
  • Susan BERNARDcosponsor

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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. 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.

  3. 2025-05-14

    On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE In NON-CONCURRENCE

  4. 2025-05-13

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  5. 2025-05-13

    Subsequently, the Resolve FAILED FINAL PASSAGE.

    failure

  6. 2025-05-13

    On motion of Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, the House RECONSIDERED its action whereby the Resolve FAILED FINAL PASSAGE.

  7. 2025-05-13

    FAILED FINAL PASSAGE.

    failure

  8. 2025-05-13

    This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

  9. 2025-05-07

    In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  10. 2025-05-07

    The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-42).

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  11. 2025-05-07

    Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.

  12. 2025-05-07

    CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY

  13. 2025-05-06

    Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

  14. 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).

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  15. 2025-05-06

    Committee Amendment "A" (S-42) READ and ADOPTED.

    committee-passage-favorable

  16. 2025-05-06

    READ ONCE.

    reading-1

  17. 2025-05-06

    Report READ and ACCEPTED.

  18. 2025-05-02

    Reported Out - OTP-AM

  19. 2025-04-22

    Voted - OTP-AM

  20. 2025-04-22

    Work Session Held

  21. 2025-04-01

    In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  22. 2025-04-01

    The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.

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  23. 2025-03-27

    Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

  24. 2025-03-27

    On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

    referral-committee

  25. 2025-03-27

    Taken from the table by the President

  26. 2025-03-25

    On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending REFERENCE

  27. 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=280097738

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