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ME LD 1696

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Resolve, To Study Maine'S Absolute Dominion And Beneficial Use Laws Relating To Water Rights

Maine · 132 · lower

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Did ME LD 1696 pass?

No. ME LD 1696 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 1696 about?

ME LD 1696 is a bill in the 132 titled “Resolve, To Study Maine'S Absolute Dominion And Beneficial Use Laws Relating To Water Rights”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1696?

Lori GRAMLICH is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1696, 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

  • Lori GRAMLICHprimary
  • Daniel SAYREcosponsor
  • Adam LEEcosponsor
  • Christopher KESSLERcosponsor
  • Nicole GROHOSKIcosponsor
  • David SINCLAIRcosponsor
  • Victoria DOUDERAcosponsor
  • Richard CAMPBELLcosponsor
  • Richard BENNETTcosponsor
  • Sean FAIRCLOTHcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  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. 2025-05-27

    On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence.

  4. 2025-05-27

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  5. 2025-05-27

    FINALLY PASSED.

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  6. 2025-05-21

    Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-156) in concurrence.

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  7. 2025-05-21

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-156) READ and ADOPTED

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  8. 2025-05-21

    Bill READ ONCE

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  9. 2025-05-21

    Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 197 Yeas 19 - Nays 13 - Excused 3 - Absent 0

  10. 2025-05-21

    On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED

  11. 2025-05-21

    Reports Read

  12. 2025-05-20

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  13. 2025-05-20

    The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-156).

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  14. 2025-05-20

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

  15. 2025-05-20

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-156) was READ and ADOPTED.

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  16. 2025-05-20

    The Resolve was READ ONCE.

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  17. 2025-05-20

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

  18. 2025-05-20

    Reports READ.

  19. 2025-05-15

    Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP

  20. 2025-05-06

    Voted - Divided Report

  21. 2025-05-06

    Work Session Held

  22. 2025-04-17

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES in concurrence

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  23. 2025-04-17

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  24. 2025-04-17

    The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

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  25. 2025-04-17

    Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed.

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Votes

  • ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT

    2025-05-21 · pass · 19-13

    Member-level votes (35)
    • BAILEY of York: yes
    • BALDACCI of Penobscot: yes
    • BEEBE-CENTER of Knox: yes
    • BENNETT of Oxford: yes
    • BERNARD of Aroostook: no
    • BICKFORD of Androscoggin: other
    • BLACK of Franklin: no
    • BRADSTREET of Kennebec: no
    • BRENNER of Cumberland: other
    • CARNEY of Cumberland: yes
    • CURRY of Waldo: yes
    • CYRWAY of Kennebec: no
    • DAUGHTRY of Cumberland: yes
    • DUSON of Cumberland: yes
    • FARRIN of Somerset: no
    • GROHOSKI of Hancock: yes
    • GUERIN of Penobscot: no
    • HAGGAN of Penobscot: no
    • HARRINGTON of York: no
    • HICKMAN of Kennebec: yes
    • INGWERSEN of York: yes
    • LAWRENCE of York: yes
    • LIBBY of Cumberland: no
    • MARTIN of Oxford: no
    • MOORE of Washington: no
    • NANGLE of Cumberland: other
    • PIERCE of Cumberland: yes
    • RAFFERTY of York: yes
    • RENY of Lincoln: yes
    • ROTUNDO of Androscoggin: yes
    • STEWART of Aroostook: no
    • TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland: yes
    • TEPLER of Sagadahoc: yes
    • TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin: no
    • TIPPING of Penobscot: yes

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Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280098590

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