State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 921

Bill Info

LD 921 (HP 649)

"An Act To Remove Time and Acreage Limits for Placing Land in Trust Status under the Maine Indian Claims Settlement"

Sponsored by Representative Matthew Dana

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Judiciary
Last House Action	6/30/2017 -  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 House proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" ROLL CALL NO. 418V 131 having voted in the affirmative and 15 in the negative, with 4 being absent, and 1 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. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	7/20/2017 -  LD 921 In Senate, July 20, 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?" 16 IN FAVOR and 15 AGAINST, 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	6/15/2017
Last Engrossed by Senate on	6/15/2017
Governor Action	Vetoed by the Governor
Date	6/30/2017