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signed · Maine · Senate Mar 9, 2026

LD 1992: An Act To Create A Process For The Residents Of A Municipality To Withdraw From A School Union

LD 1992 establishes a process for towns in Maine to withdraw from a school union. It allows residents of a municipality within a school union to petition for and vote on withdrawal, using the same procedure currently applied to towns leaving a regional school unit under existing law (section 1466). This directly affects towns participating in school unions by providing a formal mechanism to exit the arrangement. The key provision requires a resident petition and vote, mirroring the existing process for regional school units without altering that process.
Joe Rafferty (D)
signed · Maine · House Mar 9, 2026

LD 2037: An Act To Update The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowances

LD 2037 updates Maine's annual carbon dioxide emissions limits under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) for 2027-2037, setting specific caps that decline from 2,065,595 tons in 2027 to 221,314 tons by 2037. The bill removes Maine's ability to withdraw from RGGI by repealing related provisions, ensuring continued state participation in the regional program. These changes directly affect power plants and large industrial facilities in Maine that must comply with the state's emissions cap under RGGI. The policy establishes a fixed annual reduction schedule without new regulatory mechanisms beyond the updated caps.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill sets declining CO2 caps under RGGI, requiring emissions reductions from power plants, aligning with renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enforces declining emissions caps (2M to 221k tons) under RGGI, strengthening climate policy by mandating continued participation and reducing CO2 limits.95% confidence
Christopher Kessler (D)
signed · Maine · Senate Mar 9, 2026

LD 1995: An Act To Require The Maine Office Of Community Affairs To Establish A Technical Assistance Materials Hub

LD 1995 requires the Maine Office of Community Affairs to create and maintain a technical assistance materials hub on its publicly accessible website. The bill directs the office to compile and host resources that help communities and organizations navigate housing and economic development programs. This hub will directly serve Maine residents, local governments, and nonprofit groups seeking guidance on community development initiatives. The bill focuses on improving access to existing support materials rather than creating new programs or funding.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes technical assistance hub for housing/economic development resources, improving access to existing programs and aiding community housing initiatives.90% confidence
Chip Curry (D)
signed · Maine · Senate Mar 9, 2026

LD 1999: An Act To Exclude Agricultural Leases From The Definition Of "Subdivision" Under The Planning And Land Use Regulation Laws

This bill amends Maine's land use laws to clarify that housing for migrant or seasonal farm workers on land used for farming is **not excluded** from the definition of "subdivision." Previously, agricultural leases (including farm worker housing) might have been exempt from subdivision regulations. The change means such housing must now comply with standard subdivision planning and land use requirements. This directly affects developers and landowners building housing for farm workers on agricultural land, requiring them to follow subdivision permitting processes.
Stacy Brenner (D) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Mar 9, 2026

LD 2016: An Act To Eliminate The Thermal Imaging Camera Program

LD 2016 repeals 25 MRSA §2403, the law that established Maine's Thermal Imaging Camera Program. This program allowed law enforcement to use thermal imaging cameras for surveillance without a warrant. By eliminating the program, the bill ends the legal authority for police to conduct warrantless thermal imaging surveillance. The direct effect is on Maine law enforcement agencies that previously used this technology under the program.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals warrantless thermal imaging surveillance, protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability - key criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill eliminates warrantless thermal imaging surveillance, strengthening data privacy protections by requiring warrants for such technology use.90% confidence
Steve Bunker (D)
signed · Maine · House Mar 9, 2026

LD 161: Resolve, Directing The Department Of Agriculture, Conservation And Forestry To Convene A Stakeholder Group Tasked With A Comprehensive Overhaul And Modernization Of The State Subdivision Laws

LD 161 is a procedural resolution directing Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to form a stakeholder group to review and recommend updates to the state's subdivision laws (specifically in Title 12, Chapter 206-A; Title 30-A, Chapter 187; and Title 38, Chapter 3). The group must address promoting growth in designated areas, reducing development pressure in rural zones, protecting public health/safety, advancing affordable housing, and streamlining review processes. The department must submit a report with recommendations to legislative committees by December 3, 2025, which could inform future legislation. This affects developers, local governments, property owners, and rural communities governed by current subdivision regulations.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly directs stakeholder group to 'advance affordable housing' as a core goal in reviewing subdivision laws, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence
Jack Ducharme (R) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Mar 9, 2026

LD 128: An Act To Support Permitting Of Certain Multifamily Housing Developments Under The Site Location Of Development Laws

LD 128 amends Maine's definition of "subdivision" under the Site Location of Development Law to require 15 or more lots (on more than 30 acres) for single-family, detached housing to trigger site location approval, raising the threshold from 5 lots (on more than 20 acres). This change reduces regulatory barriers for smaller single-family housing developments by exempting them from site location review. The bill title references support for multifamily housing, but the amendment specifically applies to single-family housing and does not alter permitting requirements for multifamily projects. The concrete policy change is limited to adjusting subdivision thresholds for single-family housing.
Teresa Pierce (D)
signed · Maine · Senate Mar 9, 2026

LD 1936: An Act To Provide Greater Equity In And Reduce Costs Related To The State'S Net Energy Billing Program

LD 1936 updates Maine's net energy billing program to increase equity and reduce costs. It requires participants to have a financial interest in their distributed energy systems (like solar panels) and defines "nonresident program owners" as entities with principal business outside Maine. The bill limits agreement terms to prevent indefinite extensions, sets deadlines for larger projects (1-2 megawatts) to be operational by specific dates, and mandates utilities to replace departing participants with low-income customers in the same service area under similar terms. Small, customer-owned projects (1 megawatt or less) are exempt from some term limits and deadlines.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill updates net energy billing to promote solar equity, requires financial stake in systems, and sets deadlines for community solar projects, advancing renewable energy access and reducing costs.95% confidence
Nicole Grohoski (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Mar 9, 2026

LD 343: An Act To Direct The Public Utilities Commission To Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors In The State

This bill requires Maine's Public Utilities Commission to annually request informational bids for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) by October 1st each year. SMRs are defined as reactors under 350 megawatts, NRC-licensed, and capable of on-site construction or transport. The bids must include costs, location, timeline, and operational details - though they are non-binding and used only to inform potential future contracts. The Commission must submit annual reports to the Legislature's energy committee starting in 2026, and the bill terminates once the state accepts a bid for reactor establishment.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates annual informational bids for SMRs (nuclear energy), promoting exploration of nuclear power as part of Maine's energy infrastructure and production options.85% confidence
Reagan Paul (R) · 8 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · Senate Mar 5, 2026

LD 2186: Resolve, Directing The Department Of Transportation To Place Signs On The Canal Bridge In The Town Of Standish

This bill directs the Maine Department of Transportation to install signs on a specific bridge in the town of Standish. The signs are required to identify the structure, known as Bridge 2123 on Chadbourne Road, by its local name, the Canal Bridge. This measure affects only the signage for this single infrastructure asset and does not alter any other transportation policies or regulations.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects DOT to install signage on a bridge, which is a minor action supporting transportation infrastructure maintenance and clarity.75% confidence
Jim Libby (R)
passed both · Maine · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SP 909: Joint Resolution Recognizing Maine'S Realtors

This joint resolution formally recognizes the Maine Association of REALTORS and its members for their contributions to the state's economy and communities. It highlights that the association has over 6,500 members who support a real estate market that generated $18.3 billion in economic activity in 2024. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send authenticated copies of the resolution to the main association and its twelve local boards.
Trey Stewart (R)
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