State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 1384

Bill Info

LD 1384 (SP 471)

"An Act To Amend the Election Laws"

Sponsored by Senator Garrett Mason

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Veterans and Legal Affairs
Last House Action	6/22/2017 -  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. 378V 116 having voted in the affirmative and 27 in the negative, with 8 being absent, and 0 excused, and accordingly it was the vote of the House that the Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor, since two-thirds of the members of the House so voted. In concurrence. Sent to the Engrossing Department. Ordered Sent Forthwith.
Last Senate Action	6/21/2017 -  On motion by Senator MASON of Androscoggin Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending FURTHER CONSIDERATION Taken from the table by the President Subsequently LD 1384 In Senate, June 21, 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?" 29 IN FAVOR and 5 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	6/22/2017
Last Engrossed by Senate on	6/5/2017
Governor Action	Veto Overridden
Chapter	248
Final Law Type	Public Law
Date	6/22/2017