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ME LD 78

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An Act To Require Elementary School Students To Learn Cursive Writing

Maine · 132 · lower

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Did ME LD 78 pass?

No. ME LD 78 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 78 about?

ME LD 78 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Require Elementary School Students To Learn Cursive Writing”.

Who sponsors ME LD 78?

Joseph UNDERWOOD is the primary sponsor of ME LD 78.

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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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Sponsors

  • Joseph UNDERWOODprimary

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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 FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

  4. 2025-05-20

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  5. 2025-05-20

    FINALLY PASSED.

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  6. 2025-05-14

    Ordered sent down forthwith.

  7. 2025-05-14

    Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-113), in concurrence.

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  8. 2025-05-14

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-113) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.

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  9. 2025-05-14

    READ ONCE.

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  10. 2025-05-14

    Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.

  11. 2025-05-13

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  12. 2025-05-13

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-113).

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  13. 2025-05-13

    Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.

  14. 2025-05-13

    CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY

  15. 2025-05-07

    Reported Out - OTP-AM

  16. 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.

  17. 2025-03-05

    Voted - OTP-AM

  18. 2025-03-05

    Work Session Held

  19. 2025-01-06

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

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  20. 2025-01-06

    Received by the Clerk of the House on January 6, 2025.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280095608

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