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State Senator
Brad Farrin
(R) - Maine
Maine Senate District 03
In Office - Started: 12/05/2018
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Capitol Office
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-287-1505
Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
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LD1496 | An Act to Ensure Ongoing Access to Medications and Care for Chronic Conditions and Conditions Requiring Long-term Care by Changing Requirements for Prior Authorizations | This bill requires that a prior authorization for health care services remain valid for the duration of the treatment or one year, whichever is longer. It prohibits a health care plan from requiring the renewal of a prior authorization more frequently than once every 5 years for treatment that is necessary for more than one year. It also prohibits a health care plan from restricting coverage for a health care service or a prescription that was approved under a previous health care plan within 90 days of enrollment in the new health care plan and requires a health care plan to provide at least 90 days' notice to an enrollee prior to restricting coverage of a previously approved health care service. | In Committee |
LD1640 | An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission | This bill establishes the Base Gagetown Training Registry within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services to collect and maintain data related to military service and health conditions from individuals who voluntarily provide such data and who have trained at the Canadian military support base in Gagetown, New Brunswick. The bill also reestablishes the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and requires the study commission to request certain information it determines necessary from the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies to provide medical testing for individuals identified through information received pursuant to the requests as necessary to complete its study. | Passed |
LD1263 | An Act Regarding Penalties for Fentanyl Trafficking When That Trafficking Results in an Overdose Causing Serious Bodily Injury of a Person | This bill creates a Class A crime of aggravated trafficking in a scheduled drug for when serious bodily injury of another person resulting from an overdose is caused by the use of fentanyl powder and the fentanyl powder trafficked by the defendant is a contributing factor of the serious bodily injury resulting from the overdose. | Crossed Over |
LD1838 | An Act to Provide Opportunities and Sustainable Revenue for Maine Farms, Agricultural Fairs, Wabanaki Tribes and Veterans' Homes | This bill authorizes the licensed operation of electronic wagering terminals to place wagers on historical horse races, purchase virtual sealed tickets and to conduct electronic beano by federally recognized Indian tribes, certain off-track betting facilities and commercial tracks and organizations eligible to conduct certain games of chance. Licenses are issued by the director of the Gambling Control Unit within the Department of Public Safety. The bill also requires distributors of electronic wagering terminals to be licensed with the Gambling Control Unit. The bill establishes limits on the number and location of terminals based upon the type of licensee. The bill requires an operator of an electronic wagering terminal to collect 25% of net terminal income for distribution among the General Fund for administrative expenses of the Gambling Control Unit; gambling addiction prevention and treatment services; the Maine Milk Pool until January 1, 2035 and, on or after January 1, 2035, to the Agricultural Development Fund; agricultural fairs; funds dedicated to supporting and promoting harness racing; career and technical education; the Maine Veterans' Homes Stabilization Fund; and municipalities in which terminals are located. | In Committee |
LD508 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Popular Election | This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that provides for direct popular election beginning in 2026 of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General biennially in the manner currently provided for Senators and Representatives. | Crossed Over |
LD913 | An Act to Prohibit Ticket Sellers from Prohibiting the Transfer of Tickets to Third Parties | This bill prohibits a seller of a ticket to an entertainment event from prohibiting the purchaser from transferring the ticket with or without consideration to a 3rd party, requires the seller to offer the option of a transferable ticket if the ticketing system does not allow for a ticket to be transferred and prohibits a person from denying a ticket holder admission to an entertainment event solely because the ticket has been resold. This bill does not apply to tickets sold to students for events at public institutions of higher education or to places of entertainment with a seating capacity of 3,500 or less if the place of entertainment provides written notice to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. | Crossed Over |
LD881 | An Act to Establish an Apprentice Insurance Producer License | This bill establishes an apprentice insurance producer license. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD863 | An Act to Allow a Person or Organization Conducting a Raffle to Use an Approved Payment Management System | This bill removes the prohibition on an agricultural society, nonprofit organization, volunteer fire department or their auxiliaries to conduct Internet raffles in which the total value of the prize offered to the holder of the winning chance does not exceed $2,500 or, if there are multiple winning chances, the total value of all prizes offered do not exceed a value of $2,500 without being required to register with the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Unit. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD197 | Resolve, to Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Conduct a Study Regarding the Future of Electric Transmission Infrastructure in the State | Resolve, to Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Conduct a Study Regarding the Future of Electric Transmission Infrastructure in the State | | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD455 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Statewide Popular Election of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General for 4-year Terms | This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that provides for the popular election beginning in 2032 and every 4 years thereafter of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General on the same date and in the manner currently provided for the election of members of the Senate and House of Representatives. | Dead |
LD1953 | An Act to Ensure Public Access to Conservation Land by Providing Protections from Liability to Landowners | This bill provides additional protection from liability for a landowner or other grantor who grants, and a holder or grantee who accepts, an easement or other legal instrument that includes or makes an express grant of perpetual public access over premises for the public to pursue recreational or harvesting activities. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD1012 | An Act to Fund the Operations of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Laboratory | This bill establishes the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Laboratory Operations Fund and directs the State Liquor and Lottery Commission to develop and initiate a $4 instant lottery game to raise funds for the fund. The commission is required to submit a report by December 15, 2028 detailing the status of the instant lottery game to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over lottery matters, which may report out legislation related to the report to the 134th Legislature in 2029. | Crossed Over |
LD1551 | An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License | An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, this legislation is a way to support Maine's hospitality sector and businesses that cater to tourists, and the tourism season is crucial for the State's economy and public well-being; and Whereas, the tourism season, which brings millions of visitors and significant revenue to the State, relies on a regulated and enjoyable environment, including accessible and responsible alcohol sales; and Whereas, for these reasons, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD38 | An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting | This bill requires the presentation of proof of identity in the form of a photograph identification document when voting in person. Acceptable forms of photograph identification are a current and valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued in this State, a United States passport, a military identification or a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued in this State if that permit includes a photograph. An identification issued by a college or university may not be accepted for voter identification. The bill also allows a person who does not possess a photograph identification document to request a free special voter photograph identification card from the Secretary of State. | Dead |
LD924 | Resolve, Directing the Judicial Branch to Authorize the Lease of a Courthouse That Meets Accessibility and Functional Needs in the Town of Newport | This resolve directs the judicial branch to enter into a long-term lease agreement for a new courthouse facility in Newport. The leased facility must comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the public accommodations provisions of the Maine Human Rights Act and include adequate space for courtroom operations. The resolve requires the judicial branch to dedicate up to $200,000 from the judicial branch's existing resources for maintenance and repair. Finally, the resolve directs the judicial branch to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary no later than December 31, 2025 with information on the judicial branch's progress in securing the lease agreement. | Dead |
LD921 | An Act to Expand Use of Electronic Proceedings in the Judicial Branch | This bill requires that certain categories of hearings and other judicial proceedings in the District Court, Superior Court and Supreme Judicial Court be conducted by electronic means absent a finding that conducting the proceeding by electronic means is inappropriate because it would result in a deprivation of due process, fairness or justice. This requirement does not apply to criminal trials or to civil jury trials requiring the presentation of evidence absent the approval of the court and consent of each party to the proceeding. The bill also requires the court to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with limited access to the technology required to participate by electronic means as well as individuals with disabilities that limit the individuals' ability to fully participate by electronic means. The bill recognizes the authority of the Supreme Judicial Court to adopt rules and issue orders to implement the provisions of this legislation. It further directs the Supreme Judicial Court to submit an annual report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters regarding the conduct of hearings and other judicial proceedings by electronic means in state courts. The bill also requires the Supreme Judicial Court to submit a report by December 3, 2025 to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary detailing the provisions rendered of no effect due to the bill's provisions. | Dead |
LD366 | An Act to Ensure Consistency of Income Tax Deductions for Retired Members of the Uniformed Services | This bill includes benefits received as a result of service in the active or reserve components of the Space Force, the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the United States Public Health Service in the definition of "military retirement plan" for purposes of the pension benefit deduction in the income tax laws. | Passed |
LD509 | An Act to Allow a Journeyman Electrician to Supervise 3 Helper Electricians | This bill changes the number of helper electricians who may be supervised by a journeyman electrician. Under current law, a journeyman electrician may supervise one helper electrician or 2 helper electricians if they are enrolled in or have completed a certain educational program. This bill eliminates this distinction and allows a journeyman electrician to supervise 3 helper electricians. | Dead |
LD1549 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Use and Oversight of Transportation-related Revenues | This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to provide that, beginning July 1, 2027, at least 60% of automobile-related sales and use tax revenue must be transferred to the Highway Fund and must be expended solely for costs of all modes of transportation, including public highways, bridges, aviation, transit, railroads, ferries, ports and other marine infrastructure, trails, pedestrian infrastructure and bicycle facilities and related appurtenances. The resolution also provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters has jurisdiction over all financial matters related to the Highway Fund. | Dead |
LD1359 | Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Report Progress Made Toward Implementing Recommendations Based on the 2025 Public Transit Advisory Council Report | This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to develop practices regarding public transit, including: 1. Increasing transparency in the allocation and distribution of funding for public transit operators by publishing annual transit distributions in print form and on a publicly accessible website, including the total amount made available for operations and the amounts allocated to each recipient; 2. Reducing the local match requirement for funding rural public transit operators; and 3. Increasing collaboration and coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services to improve public transit services between health care providers and consumers of the health care providers' services. The resolve directs the Department of Transportation, by December 3, 2025, to report on its progress in carrying out this resolve and resulting practices to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation. | Passed |
LD1884 | Resolve, to Increase the Number of Kennebec County Commissioners | This resolve proposes a referendum to increase the number of commissioners for Kennebec County from 3 to 5. The resolve will put the question out to the voters of Kennebec County in November 2026. | Dead |
LD1903 | An Act to Conform the State's Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Laws to Federal Standards | This bill conforms state standards for certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, to federal standards in the following ways. 1. It establishes soil concentration levels for PFAS for the purposes of determining when land is contaminated by PFAS under the Fund To Address PFAS Contamination. 2. It amends the law authorizing the adoption of state drinking water rules by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to require that those rules establish a maximum contaminant level equivalent to the standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's national primary drinking water regulations adopted in April 2024 for certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. 3. It provides that federal law or regulation regulating the sale of a food package to which PFAS have been intentionally added preempts state authority to prohibit the sale of such food packaging. 4. It provides that if surface water quality standards for PFAS are established pursuant to federal law, the Department of Environmental Protection must adopt rules for surface water quality standards to match the federal water quality standards. 5. It provides that if the United States Environmental Protection Agency adopts emissions standards for PFAS, emissions standards for PFAS adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection, Board of Environmental Protection must be the same as the emissions standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. | Dead |
LD1340 | An Act to Establish the Municipal Stream Crossing Fund | An Act to Establish the Municipal Stream Crossing Fund | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD1525 | An Act to Promote Firewood Banks in Maine | An Act to Promote Firewood Banks in Maine | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD1839 | An Act to Strengthen the So-called Maine Hire-a-Vet Program | This bill establishes the Fundraising and Advisory Commission to Support the Hiring of Veterans in order to support a program to help veterans and members of their families find jobs, promote the hiring of veterans and members of their families by employers in this State and provide information to veterans and members of their families regarding the services to which they are entitled. The bill also establishes the Fund to Support the Hiring of Veterans, to be administered by the advisory commission to support the program. | Dead |
LD239 | An Act to Allow Retail Pharmacies to Operate Remote Dispensing Sites in Rural Areas | An Act to Allow Retail Pharmacies to Operate Remote Dispensing Sites in Rural Areas | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD868 | An Act to Ensure Equity and Safety in Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Housing at Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Schools | This bill requires that interscholastic and intramural athletic teams or sports that are sponsored by public schools, public charter schools, public postsecondary education institutions or schools they compete against be designated as male, female or coed. The bill also prohibits students who are male from participating in an athletic team or sport designated as a female team or sport. The bill requires public schools, public charter schools and public postsecondary education institutions to designate restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping quarters as for use by either only females or only males with limited exceptions. The bill provides that an individual may have a private cause of action against a public school, public charter school, public postsecondary education institution, private school, private postsecondary education institution or athletic association or organization under certain circumstances as a result of a knowing violation of these provisions. | In Committee |
LD503 | An Act Regarding the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission | An Act Regarding the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD1737 | An Act to Ensure the Future of Maine's Sporting Camp Heritage | This bill establishes a separate license for a commercial sporting camp that is different than the existing license for a recreational camp or sporting camp. The bill defines "commercial sporting camp." Under the provisions of the bill, the Department of Health and Human Services may not require a commercial sporting camp located in an area without a municipal water supply to install sprinkler systems or to make upgrades or improvements to existing plumbing systems or septic systems as long as those plumbing and septic systems are operational. The department may not require an applicant for a license to demonstrate compliance with any other state laws except for compliance with the licensing requirements. The bill provides that a commercial sporting camp must qualify to serve meals and may not be prohibited from serving or catering meals to the general public if the camp meets the requirements of a Class A restaurant. The bill also makes a commercial sporting camp eligible for a separate moose permit drawing. | In Committee |
LD1840 | An Act to Amend the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act | This bill makes the following changes to the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act. 1. It amends the definition of "caregiver retail store" to clarify that it is a retail store with regular business hours at a location accessible to the general public where a registered caregiver sells cannabis paraphernalia, cannabis plants, harvested cannabis, related supplies or educational materials to qualifying patients without an appointment and other items to the general public. It provides that a caregiver retail store does not include an office at a location not accessible to the general public where a registered caregiver provides consultation services, cannabis paraphernalia, cannabis plants, harvested cannabis, related supplies or educational materials to qualifying patients by appointment. 2. It prohibits the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, except where explicitly authorized or directed by law, from requiring a registered caregiver, registered dispensary, cannabis testing facility or manufacturing facility to use a form issued by the department in complying with the requirements of the Act or of adopted rules and from issuing a guidance document or memorandum to such persons regarding compliance by those persons with the requirements of the Act or of adopted rules. The bill directs the department’s Office of Cannabis Policy to, as expeditiously as possible, rescind and remove from public availability any noncompliant forms and guidance documents or memoranda. 3. It repeals the provision of law that authorizes a caregiver to receive reasonable monetary compensation for costs associated with cultivating cannabis plants or assisting a qualifying patient with that patient's medical use of cannabis. 4. It provides that a caregiver is authorized to transport, sell, offer to sell or furnish cannabis plants or harvested cannabis on the property or premises owned, leased or rented by the caregiver; at trade shows, festivals or other cannabis industry-related events; or through delivery to or private arrangement with a qualifying patient, caregiver or registered dispensary. 5. It removes the process under the Act by which a person that is not a qualifying patient, registered caregiver, registered dispensary or manufacturing facility may receive authorization from the department to engage in cannabis extraction using an inherently hazardous substance and prohibits such cannabis extraction other than by qualifying patients, registered caregivers, registered dispensaries or manufacturing facilities. A qualifying patient, registered caregiver, registered dispensary or manufacturing facility that engages in cannabis extraction using an inherently hazardous substance must comply with any rules regarding that activity adopted by the department by rule but is not required to obtain additional approvals or authorizations from the department to do so. 6. It prohibits the department from posting on its publicly accessible website or otherwise making publicly available, except upon request, applications, supporting information and other nonconfidential information regarding a registered caregiver, including any address where the registered caregiver cultivates, manufactures, tests, packages, stores or sells cannabis plants or harvested cannabis under this chapter. The bill directs the office to, as expeditiously as possible, remove from the office's website and otherwise from public availability, except upon request, any such nonconfidential information regarding registered caregivers. 7. It prohibits the department from requiring a caregiver retail store, registered dispensary, cannabis testing facility or manufacturing facility to use a form provided by the department to demonstrate municipal approval or other local authorization, if such approval or authorization is required by the municipality in which the store, dispensary or facility is seeking to operate. 8. It provides that a caregiver retail store, registered dispensary, cannabis testing facility or manufacturing facility that was previously issued by the department a registration or other authorization to operate and was subsequently denied such registration or other authorization based solely on the failure of the store, dispensary or facility to obtain a completed form provided by the department to demonstrate municipal approval or other local authorization, or based solely on the failure of the municipality to adopt or amend an ordinance or approve a warrant article as required by law, is deemed in compliance with applicable municipal approval or local authorization requirements under the Act. A caregiver retail store, registered dispensary, cannabis testing facility or manufacturing facility deemed in compliance with applicable municipal approval or local authorization requirements pursuant to this provision may request and the department shall issue a registration or other authorization to renew operations, provided that: the store, dispensary or facility is to be located in the same municipality in which it was located when last issued a registration or other authorization to operate by the department; and the store, dispensary or facility satisfies all other applicable registration or authorization requirements pursuant to the Act and adopted rules, excluding any such requirements relating to municipal approval or local authorization and any such requirements that the store, dispensary or facility maintain continuous operation since it was last issued a registration or other authorization to operate by the department. 9. It provides that the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in its annual report to the Legislature regarding the medical cannabis program, must include information regarding the gross sales of cannabis for medical use for the current and prior fiscal years. 10. It directs the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy, on or before January 9, 2026, to provisionally adopt and submit for legislative review major substantive rules necessary to implement the medical cannabis research grant program in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 2430, subsection 5. | In Committee |
LD1210 | An Act to Regarding Renewable Electricity Generation by Hydropower Projects | This bill amends the laws regulating the Department of Environmental Protection's process for approving or disapproving a permit for a hydropower project and for issuing or denying a water quality certification for a hydropower project as required under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It requires the department, in determining whether to approve or deny a permit, or issue or deny a water quality certification, to consider the effect of that approval, disapproval, issuance or denial on the State's renewable energy, decarbonization and economic development policies and goals; the environmental and economic benefits to the State of the hydroelectric generation provided by the project; and, taking those factors into consideration, whether approval of the permit or issuance of the certification for the project is permissible notwithstanding the project's effect on wildlife habitat and aquatic life within the waters affected by the project, including affected waters downstream of the project. | Dead |
LD888 | An Act to Expand Property Tax Relief for Veterans and Survivors of Veterans | This bill changes the property tax benefits for veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026. The bill provides that veterans are no longer required to have served during a federally recognized war period and receive an exemption of up to $5,000 of the just value of the property. It provides that veterans who are 62 years of age or older receive an exemption of up to $6,000 of the just value of the property. It also provides that veterans receive an exemption of between $10,000 and $50,000 based on their United States Department of Veterans Affairs service- connected disability rating. The bill provides that a veteran's unremarried surviving spouse, minor child or parent remains eligible for the benefit that the veteran would be eligible for if the veteran was living. | Passed |
LD890 | An Act to Permit the Dispensing of Ivermectin Pursuant to a Standing Order upon Request for COVID-19, Flu and Cancer Patients | This bill authorizes a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin upon request of a patient pursuant to a standing order from a practitioner acting within the lawful scope of the practitioner's license. The standing order must meet certain conditions, including authorization to dispense ivermectin to a patient for the treatment of COVID-19, influenza or cancer. A pharmacist who acts under a standing order is deemed to be dispensing ivermectin for a legitimate medical purpose in the usual course of the practice of pharmacy. | Dead |
LD1709 | An Act Regarding Antique Automobiles | This bill reduces the age that an automobile or truck must be to be considered an antique auto in the motor vehicle laws from 35 years old to 25 years old. This age requirement was increased from 25 years old to 35 years old in Public Law 2023, chapter 634. The bill requires a person registering an antique auto to show proof of registration and insurance for the motor vehicle used as that person's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods and maintain the registration and insurance for that motor vehicle or a replacement motor vehicle during the term of registration of the antique auto. A person may not operate an antique auto when a motor vehicle used as that person's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods is not registered and insured. A person who violates this provision commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,500 may be adjudged and for which the Secretary of State may immediately revoke the registration for the antique auto. | Dead |
LD1755 | An Act to Increase the Maine Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit in Rural Areas | This bill increases the historic properties tax credit available to eligible projects that are located in rural areas in this State and contain a housing component. The changes in the bill apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. | In Committee |
SP0778 | JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAST UNITED STATES COMBAT MISSION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AT THE END OF THE VIETNAM WAR | JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAST UNITED STATES COMBAT MISSION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AT THE END OF THE VIETNAM WAR | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD1804 | An Act Concerning Funding and Oversight of Transportation Matters | This bill amends the laws related to legislative oversight of transportation funding and use of the funds from the Highway Fund. The bill: 1. Codifies the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters as having jurisdiction over the Highway Fund. It updates references to the Highway Fund; 2. Establishes a minimum level of funding for transportation infrastructure programs related to bridges, highway lights and multimodal transportation, and requires the State Budget Officer to adjust the minimum level of funding by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index each biennium beginning July 1, 2027; 3. Increases, from 40% to 60%, the percentage of automobile-related sales and use taxes transferred to the Highway Fund and adds automobile-related sales and use taxes to the list of revenue that is allocated to and becomes part of the Highway Fund beginning July 1, 2027; 4. Provides for the net revenue from liquor operations to be deposited as undedicated revenue to the General Fund, rather than being split between undedicated revenue to the General Fund and undedicated revenue to the Highway Fund; 5. Provides for state funding for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to come solely from the General Fund, rather than being split between the General Fund and the Highway Fund, beginning in fiscal year 2027-28; 6. Removes the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police from the list of allowable uses of the Highway Fund; 7. Adds multimodal transportation to the list of allowable uses of the Highway Fund; 8. Redefines “transportation infrastructure” to mean the infrastructure, assets, facilities and systems related to all modes of transportation, including highways, bridges, aviation, transit, railroads, ferries, ports and other marine infrastructure, trails and bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as all buildings, utilities and other appurtenances related to those modes; 9. Removes the designation of project-specific and nonproject-specific procurement and retains the provision that the Department of Transportation has full power to purchase all supplies, materials and equipment that are incidental to, or necessary for, construction, improvement or maintenance of transportation infrastructure; and 10. Requires, beginning March 1, 2026, the Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority to submit biennial reports in each even-numbered year, summarizing the procurement activities over the preceding 2 calendar years. The summary must include construction contracting, consulting contracts for engineering and other technical services and other vendor contracts. | In Committee |
LD1814 | An Act to Increase Transparency in State Government by Amending Laws Regarding Persons Attempting to Influence the Competitive Bidding Process and Lobbyist Reporting During Rule-making Processes | This bill requires any person who is specifically employed by another person for the purpose of attempting to influence the competitive bidding process to register with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices for each employer and to submit monthly reports regarding activity, expenditures and compensation associated with attempting to influence any order, grant or contract on behalf of that employer. The bill requires the commission to create and maintain a publicly accessible website that displays this information to the public. It also expands the definition of "lobbying" and "grassroots lobbying" to include communicating directly with any official in the executive branch for the purpose of influencing any rulemaking. It requires a lobbyist or lobbyist associate who provides public comment on a proposed agency rule to disclose to the agency the name of the person or organization that lobbyist or lobbyist associate is representing in the same manner as when testifying before a joint select or joint standing committee of the Legislature. | In Committee |
LD1803 | An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometric Practice | This bill amends provisions of the law governing optometrists. The bill provides a more detailed explanation of what constitutes the practice of optometry. The definition of "practice of optometry" in current law does not include surgical procedures. Under the bill, certain types of ophthalmic surgeries are included in the practice of optometry and certain procedures are specifically excluded. An optometrist may only perform ophthalmic surgery if the optometrist meets credentialing requirements established by the State Board of Optometry. The bill also broadens the authority of an optometrist to dispense drugs by expanding the types of drugs an optometrist may dispense to include schedule II narcotics limited to pharmaceuticals containing specified doses of hydrocodone combined with doses of another drug and by removing language that prohibits an optometrist from administering drugs by injection or intravenously. The bill directs the board to adopt rules to further define the scope of practice of optometry and establish credentialing requirements for surgical procedures. The bill clarifies that the board, and no other board or commission in the State, has the authority to define the scope of practice of optometry and to exercise the powers of the board. The bill authorizes the board to issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings. The bill also makes minor changes to the provisions relating to telehealth services and filling contact lense and spectacle prescriptions. | In Committee |
LD1457 | Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones | This resolve authorizes the Maine Turnpike Authority to conduct a pilot program to implement up to 3 automated speed control systems at a time in highway work zones on limited access highways in the State for 3 years. The system produces an image of a motor vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit by 11 miles an hour or more in the highway work zone, including the motor vehicle's license plate number, and a notice of violation is sent to the owner of the motor vehicle, who is subject to a warning for a first offense and a fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. The system is maintained by an operator who is responsible for calibrating the system and certifying that the system is in proper working order. Personally identifiable information of motor vehicle owners and motor vehicles captured by the system is confidential and not a public record under the Freedom of Access Act. | In Committee |
LD555 | An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services | This bill creates a new Department of Child and Family Services and transfers the functions of the Department of Health and Human Services that relate to child and family services and child welfare to the new department. The Department of Child and Family Services will have a commissioner appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature as is the current Commissioner of Health and Human Services. The bill also establishes provisions for transferring functions to the new department. | In Committee |
LD566 | An Act to Modernize the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program and Amend the Law Governing Inspection Fees | This bill authorizes the Chief of the State Police to require the use of an electronic inspection program for the purpose of performing motor vehicle inspections. It also authorizes an inspection station to charge a $20 fee for inspection regardless of the model year of the inspected vehicle and provides that an operator of an official school bus inspection station is entitled to a fee of $20 for each school bus inspected. | In Committee |
LD31 | An Act Regarding School Enrollment for Military-connected Students | An Act Regarding School Enrollment for Military-connected Students | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD1209 | Resolve, to Create a Working Group to Study the Safety and Use of Nonconforming Vehicles on Maine's Roads and Highways | Resolve, to Create a Working Group to Study the Safety and Use of Nonconforming Vehicles on Maine's Roads and Highways | | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD1315 | An Act to Authorize the Display of an Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal Decal on a Special Veterans License Plate and Authorize Certain Other Service Members to Receive Special Commemorative Decals | This bill provides that a recipient of the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal may display a decal of the commemorative medal on the recipient's license plates. | Passed |
LD238 | An Act to Protect Emergency Medical Services Persons' Right to Work in Multiple Health Care Settings | An Act to Protect Emergency Medical Services Persons' Right to Work in Multiple Health Care Settings | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD289 | Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Bingham the Barry A. DeLong Bridge | Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Bingham the Barry A. DeLong Bridge | | Passed |
LD477 | An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Rural Counties by Providing State Police Patrol and Policing Services | This bill provides funding for 15 State Trooper positions, 9 State Police Corporal positions and related All Other to enhance public safety in rural counties of the State and to support county sheriff department efforts. | Passed |
LD987 | An Act Clarifying Exemptions from the Law Regulating Products Containing PFAS | An Act Clarifying Exemptions from the Law Regulating Products Containing PFAS | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
HP1242 | JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF POPE FRANCIS | JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF POPE FRANCIS | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
LD1278 | An Act to Change the Property Tax Appeal Process | This bill provides that an applicant for a property tax abatement may not apply to the county commissioners to appeal a decision of the assessors or the municipal officers with respect to nonresidential property or properties having an equalized municipal valuation of $1,000,000 or greater, either separately or in the aggregate. An applicant must make such an appeal to the State Board of Property Tax Review. | Dead |
LD807 | An Act to Limit the Number of Free Motor Vehicle Registrations That May Be Provided to a Disabled Veteran and Reimburse Municipalities for the Loss of Excise Taxes | This bill specifies that only 3 registered motor vehicles may be exempt from excise taxes for a disabled veteran. The bill also requires the State Controller to fully reimburse municipalities for the excise tax revenue lost from this exemption based on a report from the Secretary of State. | Dead |
LD1211 | An Act Regarding Certain Definitions in the Sales and Use Tax Laws Affecting Rental Equipment and Automobiles Used in Transporting Goods | This bill changes the definition of "automobile" in the sales and use tax laws to provide that a pickup truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less is included only if it is not used primarily to transport goods or freight. The bill also changes the definition of "lease or rental" to provide that it does not include a lease or rental of tangible personal property that is used only at the primary business location of the lessor. | In Committee |
LD1313 | An Act to Promote Equity in the Forest Products Industry by Allowing Commercial Wood Haulers to Be Eligible for Certain Sales Tax Exemptions and Refunds | This bill provides that commercial wood haulers are eligible for the refund of sales tax or exemption from sales tax on the purchase or lease of depreciable machinery and equipment for use in commercial wood harvesting. | In Committee |
LD511 | Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council | This resolve directs the Department of Transportation, subject to available funding resources, permitting and municipal agreements, to remove state-owned inactive existing railroad track along the section known as the Berlin Subdivision between the City of Portland and the City of Auburn and to replace the track with an interim bicycle and pedestrian trail surfaced with pavement or gravel or stone dust on the existing rail bed. | Dead |
LD367 | An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Improve Highways, Bridges and Nonhighway Modes of Transportation | The funds provided in Part A by this bond issue, put out to referendum in November 2025, in the amount of $100,000,000, will be used to provide funding for improvements to roads and bridges and nonhighway modes of transportation. The funds provided in Part B by this bond issue, put out to referendum in November 2026, in the amount of $100,000,000, will be used to provide funding for improvements to roads and bridges and nonhighway modes of transportation. | Dead |
LD1156 | An Act to Allow Military Surplus Vehicles to Be Collected and Used in Patriotic Exhibitions and Parades | This bill allows military surplus vehicles that are lawfully purchased for civilian use to be registered and operated for participation in parades and other events, club activities and other activities; for transportation to and from these events and activities; and for maintenance, repair, sale and occasional pleasure driving. | Dead |
LD507 | An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Fund LifeFlight of Maine | The funds provided by this bond issue, in the amount of $13,485,000, will be used to improve emergency aviation infrastructure, including hospital helipads, fuel systems, automated weather observation systems, communications systems and emergency transport, to improve the safety of and access to critical emergency medical services. | In Committee |
LD836 | An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Upgrade Municipal Culverts at Stream Crossings | The funds provided by this bond issue, in the amount of $50,000,000, will be used for a competitive grant program that matches local funding for the upgrade of municipal culverts at stream crossings in order to enhance and restore rivers, streams and fish and wildlife habitats and to allow communities to better prepare for extreme storms and floods. | In Committee |
LD798 | An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Fund Mass Timber Manufacturing | The funds provided by this bond issue, in the amount of $50,000,000, will be used to help finance the design and construction or the retrofitting of a manufacturing facility to produce mass timber in the State using sustainably harvested Maine forest products. | In Committee |
LD204 | An Act to Reduce the Cost of Electricity by Removing the 100-megawatt Limit on Renewable Resources of Energy | This bill removes the 100-megawatt maximum capacity limit for a source of electrical generation to qualify as a renewable resource for purposes of meeting the State's renewable resource portfolio requirement. | Dead |
LD1038 | An Act to Increase the Maximum Term of a Medical Cannabis Written Certification to 2 Years | This bill changes the maximum term for a medical cannabis written certification from up to one year as determined by a qualifying patient's medical provider to 2 years. | Dead |
LD934 | An Act to Provide 100 Percent of the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption Amount to Seniors and Veterans | Under the Maine resident homestead property tax exemption, an eligible homestead is entitled to an exemption of $25,000 of the just value of the homestead. The actual amount of the exemption is based on the certified assessment ratio provided by a municipality to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services. Unless the municipality has a certified assessment ratio of 100%, the exemption amount is less than $25,000. This bill provides 100% of the exemption amount, regardless of the assessment ratio of the municipality, to an individual who qualifies for the Maine resident homestead property tax exemption and is either at least 65 years of age or a veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. This bill also requires the State to reimburse a municipality for 100% of the revenue lost as a result of this full exemption. Currently, the State reimburses municipalities 76% of the revenue lost due to the Maine resident homestead property tax exemption. | Dead |
LD903 | An Act to Regulate the Advertising of Cannabis Products | This bill amends the provisions of law regarding signs, advertising and marketing for medical use cannabis and adult use cannabis. The bill prohibits all forms of marketing and advertising except for the following: 1. Establishing a website or other Internet-based presence containing only general information on contact information, location, hours and products available; 2. Listings in business directories; and 3. The use of signs on the registered caregiver's, dispensary's or adult use cannabis licensee's premises. The bill establishes requirements for signs located on the registered caregiver's, dispensary's or adult use cannabis licensee's premises. It also allows for the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy to review voluntary requests for approval of adult use cannabis licensees' signs. | Dead |
LD909 | An Act to Expand Property Tax Relief for Veterans and Their Survivors | This bill changes the property tax benefits for veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026. The bill provides that veterans are no longer required to have served during a federally recognized war period and receive an exemption of up to $5,000 of the just value of the property. It provides that veterans who are 62 years of age or older receive an exemption of up to $6,000 of the just value of the property. It also provides that veterans receive an exemption of between $10,000 and $50,000 based on their United States Department of Veterans Affairs service- connected disability rating. The bill provides that a veteran's unremarried surviving spouse, minor child or parent remains eligible for the benefit that the veteran would be eligible for if the veteran was living. | Dead |
LD892 | An Act to Expand Property Tax Relief for Veterans and Their Surviving Spouses, Minor Children and Parents | This bill changes the property tax benefits for veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026. The bill provides that veterans are no longer required to have served during a federally recognized war period and receive an exemption of up to $5,000 of the just value of the property. It provides that veterans who are 62 years of age or older receive an exemption of up to $6,000 of the just value of the property. It also provides that veterans receive an exemption of between $10,000 and $50,000 based on their United States Department of Veterans Affairs service- connected disability rating. The bill provides that a veteran's unremarried surviving spouse, minor child or parent remains eligible for the benefit that the veteran would be eligible for if the veteran was living. | Dead |
LD514 | Resolve, to Raise MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for Detoxification Services for Substance Use Disorder Treatment | This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, Appendix B to reimburse for non-hospital-based medically supervised withdrawal services at no less than $594.38 per day. The department must amend the rule no later than January 1, 2026. | Dead |
LD196 | An Act Regarding Documents Obtained by Subpoena by the Government Oversight Committee | This bill provides that the Government Oversight Committee has access to papers or records received as a result of a subpoena issued by the committee and that those papers or records are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. | Dead |
Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
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LD96 | An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law Governing Mandatory Driver's License Suspension for Refusing Testing for Drugs or a Combination of Drugs and Alcohol | Accept Report 'a' Ought Not To Pass RC #452 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD150 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Treasurer of State | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #455 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD297 | An Act Regarding the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Landfill | Passage To Be Engrossed As Amended RC #447 | 06/11/2025 | Yea |
LD297 | An Act Regarding the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Landfill | Indefinitely Postpone RC #446 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD297 | An Act Regarding the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Landfill | Adopt Senate Amendment (s-324) To Committee Amendment RC #445 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD297 | An Act Regarding the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Landfill | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #444 | 06/11/2025 | Yea |
LD419 | An Act to Increase the Transparency and Accountability of the Maine Information and Analysis Center | Accept Report 'a' Ought To Pass As Amended RC #460 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD598 | An Act to Require Minimum Pay for Reporting to Work | Enactment RC #453 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD856 | An Act to Phase Out the Income Tax | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #458 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD913 | An Act to Prohibit Ticket Sellers from Prohibiting the Transfer of Tickets to Third Parties | Adopt Senate Amendment (s-351) To Committee Amendment RC #465 | 06/11/2025 | Yea |
LD913 | An Act to Prohibit Ticket Sellers from Prohibiting the Transfer of Tickets to Third Parties | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #464 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD1016 | An Act to Establish the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund | Recede And Concur RC #461 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD1032 | An Act Regarding Court Security | Insist/ask For Committee Of Conference RC #456 | 06/11/2025 | Yea |
LD1138 | An Act to Reduce Pollution Associated with Transportation in Alignment with the State's Climate Action Plan | Passage To Be Engrossed As Amended RC #454 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD1328 | An Act to Create Culturally Appropriate and Trauma-informed Housing and Recovery Services | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #457 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD1657 | An Act to Expand the Use of Tax Increment Revenue for Affordable Housing by Adding Authorized Project Costs | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #459 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD1719 | An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements for Transfer Students | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #466 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD1934 | An Act to Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting | Passage To Be Engrossed As Amended RC #463 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD1934 | An Act to Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #462 | 06/11/2025 | Nay |
LD253 | An Act to Prevent the MaineCare Program from Covering Abortion Services | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #426 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD497 | An Act Regarding the Regulation of Significant Vernal Pools Under the Natural Resources Protection Act | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #440 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD537 | An Act to Prohibit the Doxing of a Minor and to Authorize a Related Civil Action | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #441 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD682 | An Act to Amend Certain Laws Regarding Abortions | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #425 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD886 | An Act to Regulate Medication Abortions | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #427 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD887 | An Act to Make Manufacturers Responsible for Proper Disposal of Abortion Drugs and Require a Health Care Provider to Be Physically Present During a Chemical Abortion | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #428 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1007 | An Act to Update the State's Informed Consent Laws Regarding Drug-induced Abortion | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #429 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1034 | An Act to Decriminalize Personal Possession of Therapeutic Amounts of Psilocybin for Adults | Enactment RC #433 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1032 | An Act Regarding Court Security | Recede And Concur RC #439 | 06/10/2025 | Yea |
LD1138 | An Act to Reduce Pollution Associated with Transportation in Alignment with the State's Climate Action Plan | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #436 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1154 | An Act to Require That Informed Consent for Abortion Include Information on Perinatal Hospice | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #430 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1364 | Resolve, Authorizing a Study on the Impacts and Risks of Lead-based Ammunition | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #435 | 06/10/2025 | Yea |
LD1467 | An Act to Ensure Accountability for Repairs Conducted by Independent Repair Facilities on Motor Vehicles Under Warranty | Accept Minority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #438 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1571 | An Act to Modify Certification Standards for Full-time Teachers in Public Charter Schools and Standards for Reissuance of Educational Technician Certificates | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #432 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1620 | An Act to Amend the Laws Regulating the Testing of Adult Use Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Products | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #443 | 06/10/2025 | Yea |
LD1666 | An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #437 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1754 | An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers | Enactment RC #434 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1879 | An Act to Support Maine's Agricultural Economy by Increasing Revenue from the Corporate Income Tax and Providing Property Tax Exemptions | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #442 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD1930 | An Act Regarding Acts of Violence Committed Against a Pregnant Woman | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #431 | 06/10/2025 | Nay |
LD147 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Secretary of State | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #423 | 06/09/2025 | Yea |
LD166 | An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #392 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD149 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Attorney General | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #424 | 06/09/2025 | Yea |
LD259 | An Act to Establish the Criminal Records Review Commission in Statute | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #420 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD343 | An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State | Accept Minority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #401 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD455 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Statewide Popular Election of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General for 4-year Terms | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #411 | 06/09/2025 | Yea |
LD508 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Popular Election | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #412 | 06/09/2025 | Yea |
LD612 | An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Review Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Transactions and Lottery Operations | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #393 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD613 | An Act to Amend the Maine Death with Dignity Act to Ensure Access by Qualified Patients | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #399 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD818 | An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents | Accept Majority Ought To Pass Report RC #396 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1032 | An Act Regarding Court Security | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #395 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1078 | An Act to Support Maine's Public Health Objectives by Increasing Access to Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #394 | 06/09/2025 | Yea |
LD1147 | An Act Regarding the Required State of Mind Relating to the Threatening Display or Carrying of a Concealed Weapon | Recede And Concur RC #405 | 06/09/2025 | Yea |
LD1113 | An Act Regarding Fairness in Sentencing for Persons Based on Age | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #413 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1145 | An Act to Protect Residents Living in Mobile Home Parks | Recede And Concur RC #416 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1283 | An Act to Allow Employees Covered Under the Maine Retirement Savings Program to Elect to Enroll and Unenroll in a Payroll Deduction for an Individual Retirement Account | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #391 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1277 | An Act Regarding Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Activities | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #407 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1257 | An Act to Ban the Sale of Cell-cultured Meat | Recede And Concur RC #406 | 06/09/2025 | Yea |
LD1364 | Resolve, Authorizing a Study on the Impacts and Risks of Lead-based Ammunition | Accept Minority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #408 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1471 | An Act to Require Energy Efficiency Disclosure Statements for Certain Rental Housing in the State | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #409 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1505 | An Act to Phase out the Sales and Use Tax | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #418 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1494 | Resolve, Directing the Office of Procurement Services to Study Adapting the Procurement Process to the State Climate Action Plan | Accept Report 'a' Ought To Pass As Amended RC #402 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1519 | An Act to Create a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices and Related Products | Passage To Be Engrossed As Amended RC #398 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1519 | An Act to Create a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices and Related Products | Adopt Senate Amendment (s-292) To Ld 1519 RC #397 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1543 | An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #404 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1563 | An Act to Establish Content Standards for Legislation | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #414 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1593 | An Act to Require Certain Public Entities to Define Their Use of the Term "Equity" | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #415 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1673 | Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Facilitate the Inclusion of Economic Impact Statements in the Legislative Process | Accept Minority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #410 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1707 | An Act to Require a Person to Be a United States Citizen to Receive State or Local Financial Assistance and to Ensure Municipal Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #400 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1776 | An Act to Establish the Interdisciplinary Advisory Board for the State House Complex | Recede And Concur RC #417 | 06/09/2025 | Yea |
LD1823 | An Act to Promote Transparency in the Criminal Justice System by Requiring the Posting of Criminal Case Decisions | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #421 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1899 | An Act to Eliminate Taxation on Health Care Spending | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #419 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1928 | An Act to Prohibit Lodging Establishments from Providing Single-use Plastic Containers | Passage To Be Engrossed As Amended RC #403 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD1974 | An Act to Affirm Parental Rights | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #422 | 06/09/2025 | Nay |
LD68 | An Act to Amend the State Tax Laws | Accept Report 'a' Ought To Pass RC #375 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD59 | An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine | Accept Report 'b' Ought Not To Pass RC #386 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD332 | An Act to Establish Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Gross Sexual Assaults Against Children and Aggravated Sex Trafficking of Children | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #366 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD418 | An Act to Remand Individuals with Pending State Probation Violations to the Department of Corrections Following Initial Proceedings | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #367 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD470 | Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Teacher Mentoring Programs in Maine Public Schools | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #378 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD587 | An Act to Require School Boards to Adopt a Policy on Automated External Defibrillator Access at School-sponsored Athletic Events | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #370 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD662 | An Act to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma and Active Duty Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life | Enact-emer 2/3 Elect RC #377 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD957 | An Act to Integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide System of Learning Results | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #363 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1016 | An Act to Establish the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #362 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1147 | An Act Regarding the Required State of Mind Relating to the Threatening Display or Carrying of a Concealed Weapon | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #371 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1145 | An Act to Protect Residents Living in Mobile Home Parks | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #361 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1145 | An Act to Protect Residents Living in Mobile Home Parks | Table Until Later RC #360 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1169 | An Act Regarding Employer Payments for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #384 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1181 | An Act Regarding the Designation of Short-term Rental Units as Commercial or Residential in Use | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #372 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1263 | An Act Regarding Penalties for Fentanyl Trafficking When That Trafficking Results in an Overdose Causing Serious Bodily Injury of a Person | Accept Minority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #383 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1263 | An Act Regarding Penalties for Fentanyl Trafficking When That Trafficking Results in an Overdose Causing Serious Bodily Injury of a Person | Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #382 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1265 | An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Public Employee Market Pay Studies and Comprehensive Reviews of the Classification Plan for State Service Positions | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #368 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1461 | An Act to Prohibit School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing Mask Mandates | Accept Report 'a' Ought Not To Pass RC #376 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1535 | An Act to Reduce Illegal Cannabis Operations by Requiring Permits for High Electrical Usage | Recede And Concur RC #379 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1539 | An Act to Create a State Employee Compensation Stabilization Fund | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #380 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1726 | An Act to Enhance the Coordination and Effectiveness of Integrated Distribution Grid Planning | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #364 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1734 | An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #381 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1776 | An Act to Establish the Interdisciplinary Advisory Board for the State House Complex | Accept Minority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #385 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1787 | An Act to Increase Seed Money Contribution Limits for Gubernatorial Candidates Under the Maine Clean Election Act | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #369 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1894 | Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #373 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1900 | An Act to Bring Parity to the State's Recognition of the Wabanaki Nations' Authority to Provide Electric Power Districts and Child Support Enforcement | Accept Majority Ought To Pass Report RC #374 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
LD1928 | An Act to Prohibit Lodging Establishments from Providing Single-use Plastic Containers | Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #365 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
SP0791 | Joint Order, to Require the Adjournment Sine Die of the First Special Session of the 132nd Legislature | Passage RC #390 | 06/05/2025 | Absent |
State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
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ME | Maine Senate District 03 | Senate | Republican | In Office | 12/05/2018 | |
ME | District 111 | House | Republican | Not In Office | 12/04/2018 |