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SP 377

Joint Order, Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, March 11, 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 adjourns until March 11, 2025, with leadership retaining power to recall either chamber earlier if needed.

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
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Bill Summary · SP 377

Legislative bill overview

SP 377 is a procedural joint order from the Maine Legislature that establishes when both chambers will adjourn and reconvene. The bill sets an adjournment date of Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with flexibility for earlier recall if leadership deems it necessary.

Why is this important

Adjournment orders are routine legislative housekeeping that allow lawmakers to leave the State House while preserving the ability to quickly reconvene if urgent business arises. This particular order affects the operational schedule of Maine's 132nd Legislature during the 2025 session.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency of early recall authority: The bill grants Senate and House leadership unilateral power to call members back before the stated date without specifying notification procedures or required justification
  • Session timing: The adjournment date and duration may be criticized as either too long (preventing timely legislative action) or too short (rushing members' work on pending bills)
  • Lack of public input mechanism: No provision allows constituents or advocacy groups to request extended session or earlier adjournment

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

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