State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 263

Bill Info

LD 263 (HP 181)

"An Act To Provide a Minor with a Defense to Prosecution in a Situation That Involves Risk of Alcohol Overdose"

Sponsored by Representative Joyce Maker

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Last House Action	6/9/2015 -  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. 182V 124 having voted in the affirmative and 23 in the negative, with 4 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	6/10/2015 -  LD 263 In Senate, June 10, 2015, 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?" 26 IN FAVOR and 9 AGAINST, accordingly it was the vote of the Senate that the Bill become law and the VETO was OVERRIDDEN.
Last Engrossed by House on	5/19/2015
Last Engrossed by Senate on	5/20/2015
Governor Action	Veto Overridden
Chapter	154
Final Law Type	Public Law
Date	6/10/2015