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SP 693

Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, April 29, 2025, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively.

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Teresa Pierce

Establishes a formal adjournment for Maine's Legislature to April 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., unless the Senate President and House Speaker reconvene beforehand.

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
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Bill Summary · SP 693

Summary of SP 693 — Joint Order to Adjourn

What the bill is

SP 693 is a joint resolution (joint order) that, with the agreement of both chambers, sets a formal adjournment schedule for the Maine Legislature. The resolution provides that the Senate and House shall adjourn until Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.

  • Bill Type: Joint resolution (joint order)
  • Title: Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, April 29, 2025, At 10:00 In The Morning, Or Until The Call Of The President Of The Senate And The Speaker Of The House, Respectively
  • Status: In concurrence; Ordered sent forthwith
  • Introduced: April 24, 2025

Purpose and effect

  • Primary purpose: To designate a specific adjournment date and time for both chambers, effectively concluding the current legislative session (or phase of it) until that date/time unless reconvened sooner by a leadership call.
  • Effect: No formal legislative business would continue beyond the adjournment unless a leadership call or a future session is convened. This is a procedural mechanism to manage the legislative calendar and ensure an orderly recess.

Key provisions

  • Adjournment date and time: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
  • Contingent reconvening: The adjournment can be interrupted if, before that time, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House call the chambers to meet.
  • Nature of action: Purely procedural; no policy changes, appropriations, or statutory amendments are included in the text of this resolution.

Who is affected

  • Members of the Maine Senate and Maine House of Representatives
  • Legislative staff and committee staff
  • The public and stakeholders seeking action on pending bills, if any
  • Lobbyists and other observers who track the legislative calendar

Procedural and timeline context

  • Introduction and action date: April 24, 2025
  • Legislative actions (April 24, 2025):
    • Read and passed in the Senate (on motion by Senator Pierce of Cumberland)
    • Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
    • Read and passed (likely in the House) and in concurrence
    • Ordered sent forthwith
  • Current status: The joint resolution has been sent for concurrence and, given “In concurrence,” is expected to be adopted by both chambers.

Potential impact

  • Provides predictable scheduling for the remainder of the session or interim period.
  • Enables leadership to plan workflows and deadlines around a defined adjournment.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are associated with this resolution; it is a scheduling and procedural measure.

Notes

  • The language uses “until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively,” allowing the chambers to reconvene if leadership determines it necessary prior to the scheduled adjournment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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