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ME LD 590

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An Act Regarding The Inclusion Of Racial And Other Demographic Data From State Agencies In The Legislative Process

Maine · 132 · upper

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Did ME LD 590 pass?

No. ME LD 590 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 590 about?

ME LD 590 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act Regarding The Inclusion Of Racial And Other Demographic Data From State Agencies In The Legislative Process”.

Who sponsors ME LD 590?

Rachel TALBOT ROSS is the primary sponsor of ME LD 590.

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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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  • Rachel TALBOT ROSSprimary

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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. 2026-03-18

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

  3. 2026-03-17

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  4. 2026-03-17

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

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  5. 2026-03-12

    In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  6. 2026-03-12

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-502).

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  7. 2026-03-12

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

  8. 2026-03-12

    Committee Amendment "A" (S-502) was READ and ADOPTED.

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  9. 2026-03-12

    The Bill was READ ONCE.

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  10. 2026-03-12

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

  11. 2026-03-12

    Reports READ.

  12. 2026-03-10

    Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

  13. 2026-03-10

    READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-502)

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  14. 2026-03-10

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

  15. 2026-03-05

    ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.

  16. 2026-03-05

    Committee Amendment "A" (S-502) READ and ADOPTED

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  17. 2026-03-05

    Bill READ ONCE

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  18. 2026-03-05

    On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED.

  19. 2026-03-05

    Taken from the table by the President

  20. 2026-02-24

    On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

  21. 2026-02-24

    Report READ

  22. 2026-02-13

    Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP

  23. 2026-01-28

    Voted - Divided Report

  24. 2026-01-28

    Work Session Held

  25. 2025-06-25

    Carry Over Approved

  26. 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.

  27. 2025-05-23

    Carry Over Requested

  28. 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.

  29. 2025-02-19

    Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

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