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ME LD 581

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An Act To Fund The Doctors For Maine'S Future Scholarship Program

Maine · 132 · upper

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Did ME LD 581 pass?

No. ME LD 581 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 581 about?

ME LD 581 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Fund The Doctors For Maine'S Future Scholarship Program”.

Who sponsors ME LD 581?

Richard BENNETT is the primary sponsor of ME LD 581, joined by 7 cosponsors.

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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

  • Richard BENNETTprimary
  • Joseph RAFFERTYcosponsor
  • Teresa PIERCEcosponsor
  • Kelly MURPHYcosponsor
  • Holly SARGENTcosponsor
  • Nathan CARLOWcosponsor
  • Michael BRENNANcosponsor
  • James LIBBYcosponsor

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)

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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. 2025-05-21

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

  4. 2025-05-20

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  5. 2025-05-20

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

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  6. 2025-05-14

    In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  7. 2025-05-14

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-70).

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  8. 2025-05-14

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

  9. 2025-05-14

    Committee Amendment "A" (S-70) was READ and ADOPTED.

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  10. 2025-05-14

    The Bill was READ ONCE.

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  11. 2025-05-14

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

  12. 2025-05-14

    Reports READ.

  13. 2025-05-13

    Sent down forthwith for concurrence

  14. 2025-05-13

    Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-70)

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  15. 2025-05-13

    Committee Amendment "A" (S-70) READ and ADOPTED

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  16. 2025-05-13

    Bill READ ONCE

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  17. 2025-05-13

    On motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-70) Report ACCEPTED

  18. 2025-05-13

    Reports READ

  19. 2025-05-12

    Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP

  20. 2025-04-14

    Voted - Divided Report

  21. 2025-04-14

    Work Session Held

  22. 2025-03-25

    In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  23. 2025-03-25

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

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  24. 2025-03-25

    Report was READ and ACCEPTED.

  25. 2025-03-25

    Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

  26. 2025-03-25

    On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo for the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.

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  27. 2025-03-25

    Report READ and ACCEPTED.

  28. 2025-03-21

    Reported Out - REF TO EDU

  29. 2025-03-21

    CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

  30. 2025-03-04

    Voted - REFERRED

  31. 2025-03-04

    Work Session Held

  32. 2025-02-19

    Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

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https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280096590

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