Maine LD1551: An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License

What the bill says

An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License Emergency preamble.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, this legislation is a way to support Maine's hospitality sector and businesses that cater to tourists, and the tourism season is crucial for the State's economy and public well-being; and Whereas, the tourism season, which brings millions of visitors and significant revenue to the State, relies on a regulated and enjoyable environment, including accessible and responsible alcohol sales; and Whereas, for these reasons, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1051-A is enacted to read: §1051-A. Vendor operation on premises of host licensee 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Host licensee" means an establishment licensed under this chapter to sell liquor for consumption on the premises and …

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Sponsors

• Jeffrey Timberlake (R, 17) · primary sponsor
• Bruce Bickford (R, 20)
• Dean Cray (R, 69)
• Scott Cyrway (R, 16)
• Bradlee Farrin (R, 3)
• Sheila Lyman (R, 76)
• Richard Mason (R, 97)
• Laura Supica (D, 22)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2025: PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
2. June 2, 2025: This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. May 29, 2025: CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-153).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4. May 28, 2025: Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-153) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-153).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
5. April 10, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6. April 10, 2025: Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

Common questions

What is LD1551?

LD1551 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License.

What does LD1551 do?

In its own words: An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License Emergency preamble.

What is the status of LD1551?

Signed into law as of June 9, 2025. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence. (June 2, 2025).

Who sponsored LD1551?

Jeffrey Timberlake (R, 17), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1551?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1551&snum=132