LD 2097 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Modify The Law Governing Revocation Of A Code Enforcement Officer'S Certification

This bill modifies Maine law to update how code enforcement officer certifications are managed, including requirements for maintaining certification and procedures for revoking it. It establishes a new Complaint Review Committee to investigate complaints against certified officers and requires the Office of Community Affairs to recertify officers who complete 12 hours of approved training over a six-year period. The legislation outlines specific grounds for revocation, such as fraud, negligence, or incompetence, and allows for reissuance of certificates if officers successfully complete the recertification process. Additionally, the bill clarifies the roles of the Office of Community Affairs and local administrative officers in investigating misconduct and determining disciplinary actions.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 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
24
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Apr 13, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-974) READ and ADOPTED
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-974) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Traci Gere
Traci Gere
DDemocratic
ME
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