Rep. Mathew McIntyre

Maddy summaryLD 486 removes the requirement in Maine law that a person using self-defense must retreat or comply with a demand to stop an action if they can do so safely. This change allows individuals to stand their ground without having to step away or cease their actions when facing an immediate threat. The bill does not alter the existing exception for people defending themselves in their homes if they were not the initial aggressor. It directly affects anyone acting in self-defense by eliminating one condition they previously had to meet before using force.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Maine high school students to complete an internship, apprenticeship, or cooperative education experience before graduation starting in 2027 (Sec. 1). It mandates the Department of Education to develop career exploration modules for middle and high school students focused on high-demand fields, connect students with employers, and fund this through repurposed underperforming programs (Sec. 2). Schools must track and report post-graduation outcomes like employment in high-demand fields, apprenticeship enrollment, and retention rates in postsecondary education (Sec. 3), while removing incentives that steer students toward 4-year degrees (Sec. 5). The bill also requires schools to provide information about apprenticeships, certification programs, and local employment opportunities to all high school students (Sec. 38) and redirect infrastructure funds to upgrade career and technical education facilities (Sec. 7).

Maddy summaryThis Maine legislative joint resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Mayaguez incident (May 12-15, 1975), recognized as the last U.S. combat mission in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. It honors the 18 U.S. service members who died and 50 wounded during the rescue operation involving the seized SS Mayaguez cargo ship and Marines on Koh Tang Island. The resolution specifically acknowledges Maine’s connection, noting 48,000 Mainers served in Vietnam, 343 are memorialized at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and 11 remain missing. It expresses gratitude for all Maine veterans’ service and sacrifice during the conflict, with no policy or financial provisions.

Maddy summaryLD 1251 is a resolution directing Maine's Public Utilities Commission to gather information from stakeholders about opportunities for energy cost reduction and storage contracts, and to identify near-term replacement energy sources for natural gas in commercial and industrial settings. The Commission must then negotiate with gas utilities and pipeline companies in Maine and neighboring states to secure contracts that lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Commission is required to submit a report of its findings and negotiations to the Energy Committee by December 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Maine's Department of Administrative and Financial Services to deny or not renew cannabis cultivation registrations for locations with repeated violations under state cannabis laws or other applicable regulations. It authorizes a 10-year moratorium on such locations for issuing or renewing cultivation licenses, preventing new or renewed operations there. The moratorium also prohibits relocating licensed cultivation facilities to these restricted areas. This policy directly affects cannabis cultivators and businesses operating in locations with a history of regulatory non-compliance under Maine's medical and recreational cannabis laws.

Maddy summaryLD 618 amends Maine law to allow minors under 16 to work until 9 p.m. during the school year and until 10 p.m. during summer vacation. It corrects a typo in the current law that previously misstated school-year work restrictions, ensuring minors can work until 9 p.m. without ambiguity. The summer work hour limit remains unchanged at 10 p.m. This change directly affects minor workers and their employers in Maine by clarifying allowable work hours.

Maddy summaryLD 1455 prevents illegal cannabis operations by updating Maine's cannabis laws. It defines future convictions for unauthorized cannabis cultivation or distribution (after October 1, 2025) as disqualifying for participation in Maine's legal cannabis program. The bill prohibits the state from registering or licensing any cannabis business if its location is under investigation for illegal activity or was previously used for such activity. This directly affects cannabis businesses seeking licenses, caregivers, and individuals with recent unauthorized cannabis convictions. The law aims to block illegal operations from using licensed facilities or registering under the state's medical cannabis program.

Maddy summaryLD 1633 establishes a streamlined certification process for construction materials reclamation facilities - businesses that sort, refurbish, and resell materials from demolition debris. It creates the Construction Materials Reclamation Fund to provide grants, loans, and support for facility development, operator training, and public education. The bill exempts certified facilities from needing a separate solid waste facility license and requires the state department to maintain a public list of environmentally responsible contractors. This directly affects construction companies, demolition firms, and contractors handling construction debris by making reuse more accessible and financially supported.

Maddy summaryLD 513 would allow spouses of Maine school board members to work as paid advisors (stipend employees) or volunteers within their school district, provided the school board documents potential conflicts of interest and prioritizes student needs. School boards must adopt written policies to prevent favoritism, ensure fair hiring based on merit, and require that family ties don’t override qualifications for these roles. The law includes a sunset provision, expiring on July 1, 2028. This directly affects school board employment practices across Maine’s public school systems.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a legislative bill with policy changes. Maine's 132nd Legislature passed HP 1242 to formally honor Pope Francis following his death on April 21, 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, papacy, and legacy of service to the marginalized, citing his teachings and writings. It has no direct effect on policy, funding, or specific groups, as it is purely symbolic.