AUGUSTA, Maine - Democratic lawmakers say that another 51 bills have become law after Republican Gov. Paul LePage missed his deadline to act on them.
LePage says he can still veto the bills on his desk when lawmakers return to Augusta because they adjourned last month.
But Attorney General Janet Mills said Friday that that scenario applies only when lawmakers have adjourned with no intention of returning. They plan to return this week.
LePage's spokesman said Sunday that the governor believes that Mainers deserve an objective opinion from a higher legal authority. He's expected to take the issue to the Maine Supreme Court.
Among the bills that Democrats say are now law are measures to expand access to a drug overdose antidote and provide insurance coverage for reproductive services to more women.