Maine LD1658: An Act to Preserve and Strengthen the Fund for a Healthy Maine

What the bill says

An Act to Preserve and Strengthen the Fund for a Healthy Maine" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Preserve and Strengthen the Fund for a Healthy Maine" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1511, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. V, §1, is amended to read: B. Money from any other source, whether public or private, designated for deposit into or credited to the fund, including, without limitation, revenue from the tax imposed on cigarettes pursuant to Title 36, chapter 703 and the tax imposed on tobacco products pursuant to Title 36, chapter 704; and Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §4381 is amended to read: §4381. Tax credited to General Fund and Fund for a Healthy Maine The revenue derived from the tax imposed by this chapter shall must be credited to the General Fund of the State and, beginning in fiscal year 2027-28, to the Fund for a Healthy Maine, established by Title 22, section 1511, as specified in section 4410. Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §4410 is enacted to read: §4410. Tax credited to General Fund and Fund for a Healthy Maine The State Controller shall on an ongoing basis transfer to the Fund for a Healthy Maine, established by Title 22, section 1511, the following percentages of revenue received from the tax imposed on cigarettes pursuant to …

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Sponsors

• Anne Graham (D, 105) · primary sponsor
• Henry Ingwersen (D, 32)
• Michele Meyer (D, 150)
• Matthew Moonen (D, 117)
• Daniel Shagoury (D, 55)
• Holly Stover (D, 48)
• Samuel Zager (D, 116)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
2. March 12, 2026: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
3. March 10, 2026: PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4. March 5, 2026: COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-809), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
5. March 3, 2026: Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-809) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
6. February 26, 2026: 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" (H-809).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
7. 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.
8. April 15, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
9. April 15, 2025: Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Common questions

What is LD1658?

LD1658 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Preserve and Strengthen the Fund for a Healthy Maine.

What does LD1658 do?

In its own words: An Act to Preserve and Strengthen the Fund for a Healthy Maine" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

What is the status of LD1658?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1658?

Anne Graham (D, 105), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1658?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1658&snum=132