Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1982: An Act to Ensure Uniformity in the Regulation of PFAS
Status: Failed, June 4, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Ensure Uniformity in the Regulation of PFAS" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Exempt Pesticides from the Law Regulating Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Products' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Ensure Uniformity in the Regulation of PFAS" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Exempt Pesticides from the Law Regulating Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Products' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §606, sub-§1, ¶G, as amended by PL 2021, c. 673, §4, is further amended to read: G. Beginning January 1, 2022, a pesticide containing chlorpyrifos as an active ingredient; or Sec. 2. 7 MRSA §606, sub-§1, ¶H, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 673, §4, is amended to read: H. A pesticide that has been contaminated by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; or. Sec. 3. 7 MRSA §606, sub-§1, ¶I, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 673, §4, is repealed. Sec. 4. 38 MRSA §1614, sub-§4, ¶D-1 is enacted to read: D-1. A pesticide, as defined in Title 7, section 604, subsection 25, regulated under Title 7, chapter 103, subchapter 2-A;' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY 3311 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 3322 changes the title. It amends the law regulating perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl Page 1 - 132LR2535(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " …
Sponsors
- Amy Arata (R, 104) · primary sponsor
- Susan Bernard (R, 1)
- William Bridgeo (D, 60)
- Dean Cray (R, 69)
- James Dill (D, 26)
- Timothy Guerrette (R, 4)
- Allison Hepler (D, 49)
- Caldwell Jackson (R, 80)
Latest actions
- : Reports ReadOn motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Subjects: MANAGEMENT, UNIFORM PRACTICES, Legislature, Senate, PESTICIDES, Other
Common questions
- What is LD1982?
- LD1982 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Ensure Uniformity in the Regulation of PFAS.
- What does LD1982 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Ensure Uniformity in the Regulation of PFAS" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Exempt Pesticides from the Law Regulating Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Products' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD1982?
- Failed as of June 4, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (June 4, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD1982?
- Amy Arata (R, 104), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1982?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1982&snum=132
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