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ME LD 1996

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An Act To Clarify Responsibilities Of The State In The Laws Governing General Assistance

Maine · 132 · upper

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Did ME LD 1996 pass?

No. ME LD 1996 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 1996 about?

ME LD 1996 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Clarify Responsibilities Of The State In The Laws Governing General Assistance”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1996?

Henry INGWERSEN is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1996.

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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

  • Henry INGWERSENprimary

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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. 2026-03-25

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

  3. 2026-03-24

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  4. 2026-03-24

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

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  5. 2026-03-19

    In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  6. 2026-03-19

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-555).

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  7. 2026-03-19

    Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.

  8. 2026-03-19

    CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY

  9. 2026-03-18

    Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

  10. 2026-03-18

    READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-555)

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  11. 2026-03-18

    COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.

  12. 2026-03-17

    ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.

  13. 2026-03-17

    Committee Amendment "A" (S-555) READ and ADOPTED.

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  14. 2026-03-17

    Bill READ ONCE.

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  15. 2026-03-17

    Report READ and ACCEPTED.

  16. 2026-03-16

    Reported Out - OTP-AM

  17. 2026-02-19

    Voted - OTP-AM

  18. 2026-02-19

    Work Session Held

  19. 2025-12-03

    Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 3, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

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Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280100764

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