State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 1252

Bill Info

LD 1252 (HP 886)

"An Act To Improve Maine's Economy and Energy Security with Solar and Wind Energy"

Sponsored by Representative Terry Morrison

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Energy, Utilities and Technology
Last House Action	4/14/2014 -  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. 706V 105 having voted in the affirmative and 41 in the negative, with 5 being absent, 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. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	4/16/2014 -  TAKEN from the Table by the President. LD 1252 In Senate, April 16, 2014, 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?" 22 in the Affirmative and 13 in the Negative , accordingly it was the vote of the Senate that the Bill not become law and the VETO was SUSTAINED. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Engrossed by House on	3/26/2014
Last Engrossed by Senate on	3/27/2014
Governor Action	Vetoed by the Governor
Date	4/11/2014