An Act To Establish The Maine Life Science Innovation Center
LD 1643 establishes the Maine Life Science Innovation Center as a state agency to coordinate and grow Maine's life science sector. The center will manage a new fund providing grants, loans, and incentives to certified life science businesses (defined as entities meeting specific health and innovation criteria), while developing strategic growth plans and workforce programs. It will work with state agencies, universities, and businesses to align with Maine's economic development goals and improve health outcomes related to life sciences. This directly affects life science businesses seeking funding and Maine's broader economic development strategy.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Signed Apr 6, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
65
Key actions
18
Committee
12
Apr 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "B" (S-558) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-896) thereto was ADOPTED.
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, House Amendment "A" (H-896) to Committee Amendment "B" (S-558) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
On further motion of the same Representative, the House RECONSIDERED ADOPTION of Committee Amendment "B" (S-558).
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "B" (S-558) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "B" (S-558) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-558) Report ACCEPTED.
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM
legislature
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to COMMITTING the Bill and accompanying papers to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Bill and accompanying papers were COMMITTED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE.
upper
Jun 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Jun 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Jun 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
On further motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-479) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-227) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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