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ME LD1616
ME LD1616An Act to Make the Description of the State Seal Gender-neutral and to Depict One of the Human Images on the State Flag as Female
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Introduced
04/11/2023
04/11/2023
In Committee
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
Introduced Session
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill amends the law governing the state seal by making the descriptions of the figures appearing on the state seal gender-neutral by changing "husbandman" to "farmer" and "seaman" to "sailor." This bill also directs the Secretary of State to commission a redesign of the state flag depicting one of the human figures as a female.
AI Summary
This bill amends the law governing the state seal by making the descriptions of the figures appearing on the state seal gender-neutral, changing "husbandman" to "farmer" and "seaman" to "sailor." Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of State to commission a redesign of the state flag depicting one of the human figures as a female.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Jun 6, 2023 (on 06/06/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1616&snum=131 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1041&item=1&snum=131 |
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