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SP 914

Ordered, The House Concurring, That When The Senate And House Adjourn, They Do So Until Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 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 17, 2026 at 10 AM, with early recall available at leadership discretion.

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Bill Summary · SP 914

Legislative bill overview

This is an adjournment order that establishes when the Maine Senate and House of Representatives will reconvene after their current recess. The bill sets a specific reconvene date of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with a provision allowing earlier recall by legislative leadership if needed.

Why is this important

Adjournment orders are procedural housekeeping measures that affect the legislative calendar and when lawmakers return to conduct business. This particular order impacts the timing of any legislative work that would occur in the spring of 2026 and signals the intended length of the current recess period.

Potential points of contention

  • Flexibility vs. Planning: The fixed date may be inconvenient if urgent legislative matters arise before March 17, 2026, though the "call of the President/Speaker" provision provides some flexibility
  • Legislative efficiency: A lengthy recess could delay time-sensitive bills, though the early-recall mechanism mitigates this concern
  • Transparency: Without additional context about why this specific date was chosen, constituents may question whether it reflects appropriate legislative priorities and workload management

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

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