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Summary of LD 1504

Bill Info
LD 1504 (SP 529)
"An Act Regarding Solar Power for Farms and Businesses"
Sponsored by Senator Thomas Saviello

Status Summary
Reference Committee Energy, Utilities and Technology
Last House Action 8/2/2017 -  Representative MALABY OF HANCOCK asked if the Bill was properly before the body.
Subsequently, the Chair RULED the Bill was properly before the body.
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. 459V
88 having voted in the affirmative and 48 in the negative, with 14 being absent, and 1 excused, and accordingly it was the vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained.
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action 8/2/2017 -  Taken from the table by the President
Subsequently LD 1504 In Senate, August 2, 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?" 28 IN FAVOR and 6 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 6/28/2017
Last Engrossed by Senate on 6/28/2017
Governor Action Vetoed by the Governor
Date 7/10/2017

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