Maine LD1771: An Act to Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

What the bill says

An Act to Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §3906-C, sub-§1, ¶N, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 333, §1, is amended to and Sec. 2. 7 MRSA §3906-C, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2021, c. 99, §§3 and 4, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read: In making the appointment of the veterinarian member, the Governor shall consider nominations made by the Maine Veterinary Medical Association. In making the appointment of the person holding a kennel license issued under section 3923‐C 3932-B, the Governor shall consider nominations made by state-based dog clubs. Sec. 3. 7 MRSA §3907, sub-§8-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 100, §1, is further amended to read: 8-A. Breeding kennel. "Breeding kennel" means a location where 5 or more adult female dogs or cats capable of breeding are kept and some or all of the offspring are offered for sale, sold or exchanged for value or a location where more than 16 dogs or cats raised on the premises are sold to the public in a 12-month period. "Breeding kennel" does not include a kennel licensed by a municipality under section 3923‐C 3932-B when the dogs are kept primarily for hunting, show, training, sledding, …

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Sponsors

• Donna Bailey (D, 31) · primary sponsor
• Poppy Arford (D, 101)
• Mark Cooper (R, 107)
• James Dill (D, 26)
• Allison Hepler (D, 49)
• Henry Ingwersen (D, 32)
• Amy Roeder (D, 23)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2025: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
2. June 9, 2025: PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. June 5, 2025: On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-488) and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-488) in concurrence.
4. June 4, 2025: Speaker laid before the HouseSubsequently, on motion of Representative PLUECKER of Warren, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 332(Yeas 71 - Nays 69 - Absent 11 - Excused 0)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) was READ.On motion of Representative PLUECKER of Warren, House Amendment "A" (H-488) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) was READ and ADOPTED.Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-488) thereto was ADOPTED.
5. June 3, 2025: Unfinished Business
6. June 3, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative PLUECKER of Warren, TABLED pending ACCEPTANCE of Either Report.Later today assigned.
7. June 2, 2025: Reports READ On motion by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) Sent down for concurrence
8. April 24, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
9. April 24, 2025: Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

Votes

• House RC #332: ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP (June 4, 2025): 71 yea, 69 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD1771?

LD1771 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

What does LD1771 do?

In its own words: An Act to Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

What is the status of LD1771?

Signed into law as of June 22, 2025. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (June 9, 2025).

Who sponsored LD1771?

Donna Bailey (D, 31), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1771?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1771&snum=132