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• Introduced by Rep. Philip A. Cressey, Jr. (R) on January 25, 2007, this bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Maine to require approval of 2/3 of all members of each House of the Legislature to enact or increase taxes or license fees except when inadequate funds have been appropriated for debt payment.
  • Referred to the State and Local Government Committee on January 25, 2007.
  • Reported in the House on March 29, 2007, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. The reported passed 83 to 59 in the House on March 29, 2007.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Passed by voice vote in the House on March 29, 2007.
• Received in the Senate on April 3, 2007.
  • Motion by Sen. Elizabeth M. Schneider (D) on April 11, 2007, to ACCEPT the Majority Ought Not To Pass Report. The motion failed 15 to 19 in the Senate on April 11, 2007.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered in the Senate on May 1, 2007. The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 1, 2007.
  • Reported in the Senate on May 1, 2007, Minority Ought to Pass As Amended Report. The reported passed 21 to 14 in the Senate on May 1, 2007.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 2, 2007.
• Received in the House on May 3, 2007.
• Failed by voice vote in the House on May 3, 2007, the house/or senate decided against further actions and the bill is dead.