State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 1440

Bill Info

LD 1440 (SP 542)

"An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Department of Corrections and Correctional Services" (Governor's Bill)

Sponsored by Senator Kimberley Rosen

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Last House Action	6/30/2015 -  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. 450V 133 having voted in the affirmative and 7 in the negative, with 11 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. In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	6/30/2015 -  LD 1440 In Senate, June 30, 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?" 32 In Favor and 3 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	6/12/2015
Last Engrossed by Senate on	6/12/2015
Governor Action	Veto overridden (Emer)
Chapter	291
Final Law Type	Public Law
Date	6/30/2015