LD1563

An Act to Establish Content Standards for Legislation

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Maine LD1563 mandates complete legislative drafts before introduction and prohibits abstract concepts from being referred to committees.

Maine LD1563 establishes content standards for legislation, requiring all bills to be fully drafted and capable of becoming law without amendment before introduction. It prohibits abstract concepts or incomplete drafts from being referred to legislative committees. Legislation that does not meet these standards cannot proceed to committee hearings.

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 9, 2025

House

On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 370 (Yeas 76 - Nays 70 - Absent 3 - Excused 2)