Maine LD475: An Act to Protect Maine's Marine Resources

What the bill says

An Act to Protect Maine's Marine Resources Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc. Cosponsored by Senator: MOORE of Washington. Printed on recycled paper.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Protect Maine's Marine Resources Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc. Cosponsored by Senator: MOORE of Washington. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This bill proposes to enact measures to protect marine resources in the State. Page 1 - 132LR1461(01)

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Sponsors

• Denise Tepler (D, 24) · primary sponsor
• Marianne Moore (R, 6)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. June 25, 2025: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
3. March 21, 2025: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
4. February 11, 2025: Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

Common questions

What is LD475?

LD475 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Protect Maine's Marine Resources.

What does LD475 do?

In its own words: An Act to Protect Maine's Marine Resources Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc. Cosponsored by Senator: MOORE of Washington. Printed on recycled paper.

What is the status of LD475?

Failed as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored LD475?

Denise Tepler (D, 24), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for LD475?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=475&snum=132