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ME LD 1855

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An Act To Impose An Excise Tax On Spirits-Based Cocktails Containing No More Than 12 Percent Alcohol

Maine · 132 · lower

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Did ME LD 1855 pass?

No. ME LD 1855 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 1855 about?

ME LD 1855 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Impose An Excise Tax On Spirits-Based Cocktails Containing No More Than 12 Percent Alcohol”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1855?

James DILL is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1855, joined by 1 cosponsor.

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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

  • James DILLprimary
  • Allison HEPLERcosponsor

Committees

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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)

    failure

  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. 2025-06-02

    On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.

  4. 2025-05-29

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  5. 2025-05-29

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

    passage

  6. 2025-05-28

    Ordered sent down forthwith.

  7. 2025-05-28

    Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-297), in concurrence.

    reading-2,reading-3

  8. 2025-05-28

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-297) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.

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  9. 2025-05-28

    READ ONCE.

    reading-1

  10. 2025-05-28

    Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.

  11. 2025-05-28

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  12. 2025-05-28

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-297).

    reading-3

  13. 2025-05-28

    Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.

  14. 2025-05-28

    CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY

  15. 2025-05-27

    Reported Out - OTP-AM

  16. 2025-05-14

    Voted - OTP-AM

  17. 2025-05-14

    Work Session Held

  18. 2025-04-30

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

    referral-committee

  19. 2025-04-30

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  20. 2025-04-30

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

    referral-committee

  21. 2025-04-30

    Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.

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