MaineProposal sought greater Maine recognition of the Wabanaki Nations' rights
The proposal sought to restore Wabanaki Nations' rights available to other federally recognized tribes, but did not specify which rights or laws would change.
What it does
The proposal sought greater state recognition of Wabanaki rights. It also sought to restore rights available to other tribes under federal law, but offered no specific legal changes.
Argument forIf developed into specific law, the proposal could help Wabanaki Nations exercise rights available to other federally recognized tribes.
Argument againstLeaving the rights and legal changes unspecified could make it hard for Wabanaki Nations and lawmakers to assess the proposal's reach.
More detail
The proposal sought to change Maine law to further recognize Wabanaki Nations' rights and restore rights available to other federally recognized tribes. The stated goal concerns the Wabanaki Nations and rights available to other federally recognized Indian tribes under federal law. The concept draft does not identify specific rights or explain how Maine law would change.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 14Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.5, Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).Latest
- Apr 10Reported Out - LTW
- Apr 10LTW Approved by Chairs
- 2025
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- May 19Carry Over Approved
- May 19Carry Over Approved
- May 19Carry Over Requested
- Mar 21CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- Feb 4In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Feb 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Minor
- Feb 4Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on JUDICIARY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrenceIntroduced
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