State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 1044

Bill Info

LD 1044 (SP 346)

"An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Eligibility for Disability Retirement Benefits"

Sponsored by Senator Roger Katz

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Last House Action	8/2/2017 -  This Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 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. 460V 76 having voted in the affirmative and 58 in the negative, with 16 being absent, and 1 excused, and accordingly it was the vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained. Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	8/2/2017 -  LD 1044 In Senate, August 2, 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 Senate proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" 28 IN FAVOR and 6 AGAINST, accordingly it was the vote of the Senate that the Bill become law and the VETO was OVERRIDDEN. Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Last Engrossed by House on	5/17/2017
Last Engrossed by Senate on	5/16/2017
Governor Action	Vetoed by the Governor
Date	8/1/2017