MaineProposed amendment would let lawmakers grant subpoena powers
The proposed replacement amendment would let lawmakers give an entity created by executive order certain investigative powers, but only with two-thirds support in each House.
What it does
The proposed replacement amendment would let lawmakers give an executive-created entity power to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and take sworn testimony, if two-thirds of each House approves.
Argument forA two-thirds vote in each House could let lawmakers authorize an executive-created entity to gather sworn testimony and evidence.
Argument againstRequiring two-thirds support in each House could make it harder for an executive-created entity to receive these investigative powers.
More detail
The Legislature may grant investigative powers to an entity created by executive order. The provision covers entities created by executive order. Two-thirds of the members present in each House must vote to grant the powers.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Became Law
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)Died
- 2025
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- Jun 10On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence
- Jun 10Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 10PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Jun 9Ordered sent down forthwith.
- Jun 9Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-567), in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 9Committee Amendment "A" (H-567) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 9READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 9Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
- Jun 9Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 9The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-567).Minor
- Jun 9Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
- Jun 9CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
- Jun 6Reported Out - OTP-AM
- May 21Voted - OTP-AM
- May 21Work Session Reconsidered
- Mar 21Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- Mar 19Voted - Divided Report
- Mar 19Work Session Held
- Jan 28The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in concurrenceMinor
- Jan 28Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jan 28The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.Minor
- Jan 28Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.Introduced
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