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SP 551

Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, April 1, 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

Maine legislature sets recess period ending April 1, 2025, with leadership able to call earlier reconvening if needed.

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
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Bill Summary · SP 551

Legislative bill overview

SP 551 is a procedural joint order from the Maine legislature that establishes when the Senate and House will adjourn and reconvene. The bill sets a recess period ending Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM, or allows earlier reconvening if called by legislative leadership.

Why is this important

This type of order is a standard legislative housekeeping measure that allows lawmakers to schedule breaks between session work. It provides certainty about when members must return and gives leadership flexibility to call an early session if urgent business arises.

Potential points of contention

  • None typically—these are routine procedural matters with minimal policy substance
  • The timing or duration of recess periods could theoretically be debated if lawmakers disagree on legislative priorities
  • Leadership retains unilateral power to call early sessions without broader legislative consent

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

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