LD1593

An Act to Require Certain Public Entities to Define Their Use of the Term "Equity"

Failed·6/9/25
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Maine LD1593 mandates public entities and educational institutions to define "equity" and disclose metrics on their websites when advancing equity.

Maine LD1593 requires public entities and educational institutions to define "equity" and disclose the metrics used to measure equity on their publicly accessible websites when making decisions based on advancing equity. This includes actions such as adopting policies, awarding contracts, or conducting hiring practices. The bill aims to ensure transparency in how equity is defined and measured by these entities.

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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 19, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 5, 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. 371 (Yeas 76 - Nays 69 - Absent 4 - Excused 2)