State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 498

Bill Info

LD 498 (SP 216)

"An Act to Prohibit the Use of the Electronic Benefits Transfer System Outside of Maine, Massachusetts or New Hampshire to Obtain Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Benefits"

Sponsored by Senator Eric Brakey

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Health and Human Services
Last House Action	6/12/2023 -  Reports READ. On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 168 (Yeas 79 - Nays 63 - Absent 8 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Senate Action	6/7/2023 -  Reports Read On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 237 Yeas 22 - Nays 13 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 PREVAILED Sent down for concurrence