Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 73: An Act To Designate The Wood Turtle As The Official State Reptile
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
LD 73 is a bill introduced in the Maine House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Designate The Wood Turtle As The Official State Reptile. Primary sponsor: Laurie Osher (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2025): Became Law without Governor's Signature.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Osher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Dan Ankeles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Stacy Brenner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Became Law without Governor's Signature
- PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
- Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in concurrence.
- READ ONCE
- Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 79 Yeas 27 - Nays 6 - Excused 2 - Absent 0
- On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED
- Reports Read
- Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
- Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
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