State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 57

Bill Info

LD 57 (HP 44)

"An Act To Phase Out the Use of Single-use Plastic Shopping Bags"

Sponsored by Representative Michael Devin

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Environment and Natural Resources
Last House Action	5/16/2017 -  This Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the House proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" ROLL CALL NO. 95V 73 having voted in the affirmative and 70 in the negative, with 6 being absent, and 2 excused, and accordingly it was the vote of the House that the Bill not become law and the veto was sustained. (Placed in the Legislative Files. DEAD.) ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	5/2/2017 -  PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Engrossed by House on	4/13/2017
Last Engrossed by Senate on	4/25/2017
Governor Action	Vetoed by the Governor
Date	5/12/2017