LD 474 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Improve Maine'S Environment And Protect Natural Resources

LD 474, introduced by Senator Tepler of Sagadahoc and cosponsored by Senator Martin of Oxford, is a concept draft titled "An Act To Improve Maine's Environment And Protect Natural Resources." The bill's summary states it proposes measures to improve Maine's environment and protect natural resources, but the provided text does not specify concrete provisions, mechanisms, or direct impacts. As a concept draft under Joint Rule 208, this is a preliminary proposal without detailed policy changes included in the current context. Without further bill text or committee details, we cannot describe who it affects or how it would function.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Signed Apr 3, 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
22
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Apr 3, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-565) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors