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Title: Requires State Institutions to Purchase Foods Produced in Maine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a bill that requires state institutions and schools to purchase certain amounts of foods produced or brokered in Maine.

Highlights:

  • Requires a state institution or school to purchase the following percentages of food from Maine producers or brokers (Sec. 1):
    • At least 15 percent of food by December 31, 2020;
    • At least 20 percent of food by December 31, 2024;
    • At least 25 percent of food by December 31, 2034; and
    • At least 35 percent of food by December 31, 2035.
  • Exempts a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program from the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).

NOTE: A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ELECTED IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.

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Title: Requires State Institutions to Purchase Foods Produced in Maine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a bill that requires state institutions and schools to purchase certain amounts of foods produced or brokered in Maine.

Highlights:

  • Requires a state institution or school to purchase the following percentages of food from Maine producers or brokers (Sec. 1):
    • At least 15 percent of food by December 31, 2020;
    • At least 20 percent of food by December 31, 2024;
    • At least 25 percent of food by December 31, 2034; and
    • At least 35 percent of food by December 31, 2035.
  • Exempts a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program from the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).

NOTE: A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ELECTED IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.

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Title: Requires State Institutions to Purchase Foods Produced in Maine

Vetoed by Governor Paul LePage


Veto Letter

Title: Requires State Institutions to Purchase Foods Produced in Maine

In accordance with Section 21 of Article IX of the Maine Constitution, a two-thirds vote is necessary in both chambers when a bill requires 1 or more local units of government to expand or modify activities so as to necessitate additional expenditures from local revenues but does not provide funding for at least 90% of those expenditures.

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