State of Maine Legislature

Summary of HP 987

Bill Info

HP 987

"JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR CALLING A CONVENTION TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO LIMIT THE POWER OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT"

Sponsored by Representative Stephen Stanley

Status Summary
Reference Committee	State and Local Government
Last House Action	5/30/2017 -  Reports READ. On motion of Representative MARTIN of Sinclair, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 178 (Yeas 86 - Nays 56 - Absent 8 - Excused 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	5/31/2017 -  Reports Read Motion by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis to ACCEPT the Minority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED. In NON-CONCURRENCE Pursuant to Joint Rule 215, FAILED ADOPTION . Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)