Rep. Tracy Quint

Maddy summaryLD 499 prohibits individuals, organizations, or entities in Maine from conducting, authorizing, or funding any geoengineering activity, which includes climate-altering techniques like solar radiation management, stratospheric aerosol injection, cloud seeding, and carbon dioxide removal. The bill defines geoengineering as deliberate large-scale intervention in Earth's natural systems to counter climate change, with exemptions only for controlled scientific research approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (which must submit annual environmental impact reports). Violations constitute a Class E crime punishable by a $10,000 daily fine. This law directly affects anyone planning or funding such activities within Maine, excluding authorized research.

Maddy summaryLD 1685 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would change Maine's direct initiative process. It requires initiative petitions to collect signatures equal to 10% of the vote for Governor in the last gubernatorial election, with all signatures dated within one year of filing. The amendment also specifies that if the Legislature fails to pass an initiative or passes it with less than a two-thirds vote, the measure must be submitted to voters. It further establishes rules for when competing legislative alternatives must be presented to voters and how to handle votes when multiple options are on the ballot. This proposal, if approved by the Legislature and voters, would directly affect citizens seeking to propose laws through initiative and the Legislature's role in handling such proposals.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Maine National Guard from being deployed for combat in a foreign country without a formal declaration of war by the U.S. Congress or a specific constitutional authorization under Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the U.S. Constitution. It defines "active duty combat" to include participating in armed conflict, performing hazardous duties in a foreign conflict, or using weapons of war. The bill does not restrict the Governor from deploying the Guard for domestic civil missions, such as disaster response or emergencies within the U.S., which remains permitted under federal law (32 U.S.C. §103). The law requires the Governor to ensure compliance with this prohibition for any overseas combat deployment.

Maddy summaryLD 917 repeals a law that prohibited healthcare providers from charging uninsured patients for administering a COVID-19 vaccine. This change allows providers to bill uninsured patients for vaccine administration services, meaning these patients may now face costs for getting vaccinated. The bill directly affects uninsured patients (who may now be charged) and healthcare providers (who can now collect fees for administration). The repeal specifically targets the administration fee, not the vaccine itself, and removes a prior restriction on such charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Maine's elver fishing regulations to allow a license holder (who has a tag on a net) to permit another person with an elver fishing license to empty that net, provided the second person is under the license holder's direct supervision. It directly affects commercial elver fishers using fyke nets, changing who can handle the nets during the fishing season. The key provision removes a previous restriction that prevented license holders from delegating net-emptying tasks to other licensed individuals. This emergency measure takes immediate effect to ensure the change is in place for the March 2025 elver fishing season.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows time-share associations and their managing entities to charge a surcharge when owners pay assessments or fees using credit or debit cards. The surcharge must be clearly disclosed before payment and cannot exceed the actual cost of processing the card transaction (including fees from payment processors). Time-share owners can avoid the surcharge by paying with cash, check, or other non-card methods. The bill directly affects time-share owners who use card payments and associations managing their fees. It does not permit surcharges for debit card transactions if payment processors don't charge for them.

Maddy summaryLD 183 would limit publicly owned land (including land owned by federal, state, county, or municipal governments) to no more than 50% of any county's total land area in Maine. It requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to report biannually starting in 2026 on public land ownership percentages statewide and by county. The bill allows state, county, or municipal governments to exceed the 50% limit only with approval from two-thirds of both legislative chambers. This policy directly affects all counties and government entities managing public lands across Maine.

Maddy summaryLD 804 designates the day of Maine's general election (held every two years in November) as a state holiday in even-numbered years. This bill requires all nonessential state offices to close on Election Day, giving state employees a day off to vote. The key mechanism is adding Election Day to Maine's list of state holidays under existing law, aligning with the current election schedule. It directly affects state government operations and aims to increase voter participation by providing a dedicated holiday for voting.

Maddy summaryLD 387 prohibits the Governor of Maine from relocating undocumented immigrants into the state or taking actions to assist such relocation. The bill specifically states the Governor may not authorize, approve, or otherwise help transport undocumented immigrants into Maine, defining "undocumented immigrants" as people not lawfully present in the United States. This policy directly affects the Governor and state officials involved in immigration-related decisions. The law creates a clear restriction on executive actions regarding the movement of undocumented individuals into Maine.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires healthcare facilities (like hospitals and nursing homes) to obtain written consent from a parent or legal guardian before withholding life-sustaining measures or creating a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order for an unemancipated minor under 18. It prohibits facilities from hindering parents seeking second opinions or transferring their child to another provider, and mandates they continue life-sustaining care during transfers. The bill establishes a presumption that continuing life is in the minor’s best interest, meaning courts cannot override parental objections to life-sustaining care unless there is complete destruction of the minor’s brain, circulatory, and respiratory systems. It applies directly to minors under 18 who are not emancipated, under state supervision, or in military service.