State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 603

Bill Info

LD 603 (SP 183)

"RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require Approval by a 2/3 Vote of Each Branch of the Legislature in Order To Raise a Tax"

Sponsored by Senator Jonathan Courtney

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Taxation
Last House Action	6/7/2011 -  FAILED FINAL PASSAGE. This being a Constitutional Amendment, a two-thirds vote of the House being necessary, a total was taken. ROLL CALL NO. 132 (Yeas 75 - Nays 69 - Absent 6 - Excused 0) (Vacancy 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	6/28/2011 -  On motion by Senator ROSEN of Hancock TAKEN FROM THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE (Remarks Made) Failed final passage On motion by Senator ALFOND of Cumberland Roll Call Ordered Roll Call # 284 17 Yeas - 17 Nays- 0 Excused - 1 Absent Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Engrossed by House on	6/6/2011
Last Engrossed by Senate on	6/6/2011