Maine · Bill 474 · 132nd Legislature
An Act to Establish a Stewardship Program for Primary and Rechargeable Batteries
- Introduced Feb 5, 2025
- In committee Feb 5, 2025
- Passed the Senate Mar 24, 2026
- Passed the House Mar 25, 2026
- To the governor
- Became law Apr 3, 2026
Every action
8 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- CommitteeReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 · Joint Environment and Natural Resources
- SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- SenateReport READ and ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (S-565) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-565). Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY. The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-565). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- HousePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- GovernorSigned by the Governor
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Joint Environment and Natural Resources | Committee report: Ought to Pass as Amended | Passed 13–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.
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Denise A. TeplerD Primary sponsor · District 24
All 1 cosponsor
From Maine's official records (legislature.maine.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.