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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
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| LD 1666 | 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 Cameron D. Reny | Died | Apr 29, 2026Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjou… |
| LD 1356 | An Act to Change the State's Method of Allocating Electoral Votes from a Congressional District Method to a Winner-take-all Method Contingent on the State of Nebraska Changing its Method of Allocating Electoral Votes Adam R. Lee | Died | Apr 29, 2026The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legisl… |
| LD 818 | An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents Kristen Cloutier | Died | Apr 29, 2026The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legisl… |
| LD 13 | An Act to Provide Funds Necessary for the Production and Delivery of Election Materials by the Secretary of State Craig Hickman | Died | Apr 29, 2026Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjou… |
| LD 2088 | An Act to Increase Access to Primary Care Provided by Physician Associates Michelle Nicole Boyer | Became law | Apr 3, 2026Signed by the Governor (emergency) |
| LD 2000 | An Act to Update the Campaign Finance Laws Craig Hickman | Became law | Apr 3, 2026Signed by the Governor (emergency) |
| LD 474 | An Act to Establish a Stewardship Program for Primary and Rechargeable Batteries Denise A. Tepler | Became law | Apr 3, 2026Signed by the Governor |
| LD 615 | An Act Regarding Elections Lori K. Gramlich | Withdrawn | Jan 27, 2026Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (D… |
| LD 1668 | An Act Regarding the Voting Requirement to Extend the Date for Adjournment of the Legislature Jill C. Duson | Became law | Jan 11, 2026Became law without the Governor's signature |
| LD 1229 | An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws Billy Bob Faulkingham | Died | Jun 25, 2025Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjou… |
| LD 1193 | An Act to Require the Legislature to Elect Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor in Convention with an Open Ballot System Richard A. Bennett | Died | Jun 25, 2025Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjou… |
| LD 749 | An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim Appointments of United States Senators David W. Boyer Jr. | Died | Jun 25, 2025Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjou… |
| HR 2 | HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE VOTING AND SPEAKING PRIVILEGES OF REPRESENTATIVE LAUREL D. LIBBY OF AUBURN Lori K. Gramlich | Passed one chamber | Jun 25, 2025READ and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 603 (Yeas 115 - Nays 16 - A… |
| LD 246 | An Act to Establish the Option of Sentencing Alternatives for Primary Caregivers Rachel Talbot Ross | Became law | Jun 22, 2025Became law without the Governor's signature |
| LD 1977 | An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Elections Craig Hickman | Became law | Jun 20, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 911 | An Act to Clarify Procedures for When a Candidate Withdraws from an Election Determined by Ranked-choice Voting or When a Candidate Dies or Becomes Disqualified in an Election Determined by Ranked-choice Voting Michael Tipping | Became law | Jun 18, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 1702 | An Act to Amend Election Polling Place Candidate Restrictions Mark C. Cooper | Became law | Jun 17, 2025Signed by the Governor (emergency) |
| LD 252 | An Act to Withdraw from the National Popular Vote Compact Barbara A. Bagshaw | Failed | Jun 17, 2025Senator PIERCE of Cumberland moved The Senate INSIST on ACC… |
| LD 1743 | An Act to Allow Municipalities to Prohibit Firearms Within Their Municipal Buildings and Voting Places and at Their Municipal Public Proceedings Poppy Arford | Failed | Jun 16, 2025Senator PIERCE of Cumberland moves The Senate INSIST on ACC… |
| LD 1787 | An Act to Increase Seed Money Contribution Limits for Gubernatorial Candidates Under the Maine Clean Election Act Lori K. Gramlich | Became law | Jun 12, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 1635 | An Act to Streamline Municipal Referenda Recount Initiation Amy Bradstreet Arata | Became law | Jun 11, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 508 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Popular Election Harold L. Stewart III | Failed | Jun 11, 2025The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to INDEFINITELY POSTPONING … |
| LD 150 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Treasurer of State Billy Bob Faulkingham | Failed | Jun 11, 2025Taken from the table by the President The Majority Ought to… |
| LD 455 | 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 Richard A. Bennett | Failed | Jun 10, 2025Reports READ. Motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbro… |
| LD 9 | An Act Regarding Campaign Finance Disclosure Craig Hickman | Became law | Jun 10, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 1497 | An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Primary Care Reporting by the Maine Quality Forum and to Establish the Primary Care Advisory Council Samuel Lewis Zager | Became law | Jun 9, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 1310 | An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Insurance Coverage of Preventive and Primary Health Services Joseph Baldacci | Became law | Jun 9, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 1302 | An Act Regarding the Number of Voters of a Municipality Required to Petition for Consideration of Deorganization of That Municipality Joseph Baldacci | Became law | Jun 9, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 316 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Create Equity in State Senate Representation Richard H. Campbell | Failed | Jun 9, 2025Reports Read On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot Rep… |
| LD 149 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Attorney General Billy Bob Faulkingham | Failed | Jun 9, 2025Reports Read Motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot to ACC… |
| LD 147 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Secretary of State Billy Bob Faulkingham | Failed | Jun 9, 2025Reports Read Motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot to ACC… |
| LD 390 | An Act to Establish a Primary Election Period for Unenrolled Candidates in Order to Receive Campaign Contributions in Amounts Equal to Amounts Allowed for Enrolled Candidates in the Same Period Stacy Brenner | Became law | Jun 8, 2025Became law without the Governor's signature |
| LD 38 | An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting Jeffrey L. Timberlake | Failed | Jun 5, 2025Reports READ. On motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor,… |
| LD 1431 | An Act to Implement an Interstate Voter Registration Cross-check Program Barbara A. Bagshaw | Failed | Jun 3, 2025Reports Read On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the M… |
| LD 1148 | Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State to Study Providing Access to Absentee Ballots for Municipal Elections to Uniformed Service Voters or Overseas Voters in the Same Manner as Absentee Ballots for Statewide Electio… Daniel Joseph Shagoury | Became law | May 30, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 1437 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors in State and Local Elections Billy Bob Faulkingham | Failed | May 29, 2025Reports Read On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the M… |
| LD 1161 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Providing for the Popular Election of the Attorney General Kenneth Wade Fredette | Failed | May 29, 2025Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (D… |
| LD 309 | An Act to Allow a Political Party to Determine How That Party's Nominee Is Selected in a Primary Election David W. Boyer Jr. | Failed | May 29, 2025Reports Read On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the M… |
| LD 158 | An Act to Establish a Date to Begin Voting by Absentee Ballot in the Presence of the Clerk Wayne R. Parry | Became law | May 29, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 1818 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Limit Taxes, Spending or Debt Without Approval by the Voters Steven D. Foster | Failed | May 28, 2025Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (D… |
| LD 855 | An Act to Limit Eligibility Under the Maine Clean Election Act David W. Boyer Jr. | Failed | May 28, 2025Reports Read On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the M… |
| LD 775 | An Act Requiring Voter Approval of Legislative and Gubernatorial Pay Increases William R. Tuell | Failed | May 28, 2025Reports Read On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the… |
| LD 53 | An Act to Establish the November General Election Day as a State Holiday Jennifer L. Poirier | Failed | May 28, 2025On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland The Senate INSIST… |
| LD 1690 | An Act Regarding Artificial Intelligence in Campaign Advertising Amy D. Kuhn | Failed | May 27, 2025Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (D… |
| LD 693 | An Act to Support the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions Teresa S. Pierce | Became law | May 27, 2025Became law without the Governor's signature |
| LD 600 | An Act to Initiate Recounts in Tied Elections Marc G. Malon II | Became law | May 23, 2025Signed by the Governor |
| LD 1388 | An Act to Replace the Participation Threshold in Votes to Adopt or Alter a Municipal Charter with a Lower Approval Threshold William R. Bridgeo | Failed | May 21, 2025Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (D… |
| LD 944 | RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Improve Representation and Simplify Legislative Redistricting Sophia B. Warren | Failed | May 21, 2025Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (D… |
| LD 742 | An Act to Permit Telehealth Services Across State Lines Following Referral from a Primary Care Provider Based in the State Kenneth Wade Fredette | Failed | May 21, 2025Reports Read On motion by Senator BAILEY of York the Majori… |
| LD 656 | An Act to Save Tax Dollars in Maine's Elections by Amending the Laws Governing When a Ranked-choice Voting Count Must Be Conducted David W. Boyer Jr. | Failed | May 21, 2025Reports Read On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the M… |
From Maine's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.