Maine LD1737: An Act to Ensure the Future of Maine's Sporting Camp Heritage

What the bill says

An Act to Ensure the Future of Maine's Sporting Camp Heritage Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook. Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative: CARUSO of Caratunk. Printed on recycled paper.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Ensure the Future of Maine's Sporting Camp Heritage Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook. Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative: CARUSO of Caratunk. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11154, sub-§14, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 538, §24, is amended to read: A. For the purposes of this subsection, "hunting outfitter" means a person who operates a sporting camp as defined under Title 22, section 2491, subsection 11 that is licensed under Title 22, chapter 562 and who provides package deals that include food, lodging and the services of a guide licensed under chapter 927 for the purpose of hunting commercial sporting camp as defined under Title 22, section 2491, subsection 2-C that is licensed under Title 22, chapter 562 and who provides the services of a guide licensed under chapter 927 for the purpose of hunting. Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2491, sub-§2-C is enacted to read: 2-C. Commercial sporting camp. "Commercial sporting camp" means a building or group of buildings devoted primarily to the offering of lodging, meals, equipment and professional guide …

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Sponsors

• Stewart, Trey L. (R, 2) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Baldacci (D, 9)
• Elizabeth Caruso (R, 72)
• Bradlee Farrin (R, 3)
• Craig Hickman (D, 14)

Latest actions

1. February 3, 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. May 13, 2025: Report was READ and ACCEPTED.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESIn concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4. May 7, 2025: Report READ and ACCEPTED.On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot for the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
5. April 22, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6. April 22, 2025: Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

Common questions

What is LD1737?

LD1737 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Ensure the Future of Maine's Sporting Camp Heritage.

What does LD1737 do?

In its own words: An Act to Ensure the Future of Maine's Sporting Camp Heritage Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook. Cosponsored by Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative: CARUSO of Caratunk. Printed on recycled paper.

What is the status of LD1737?

Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1737?

Stewart, Trey L. (R, 2), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1737?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1737&snum=132