Maine LD2036: An Act to Clarify the Approval Process for and the Operation of the Commingling Program for the Management of Beverage Container

What the bill says

An Act to Clarify the Approval Process for and the Operation of the Commingling Program for the Management of Beverage Containers" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Clarify the Approval Process for and the Operation of the Commingling Program for the Management of Beverage Containers" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, under the laws governing manufacturers, distributors and dealers of beverage containers, the single commingling program for the management of beverage containers to be implemented by the commingling cooperative must facilitate the transition from beverage container sorting at redemption centers by brand to sorting by material type based upon a timeline specified in law; and Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period so that certain changes to the plan requirements for and operation of the single commingling program can be implemented to timely facilitate that sorting transition; 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,' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §3107, sub-§3-B, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, …

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Sponsors

• Richard Campbell (R, 19) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 6, 2026: Reports READ.On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 865 Yeas 19 - Nays 13 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. April 2, 2026: Speaker laid before the HouseSubsequently, on motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. March 31, 2026: Unfinished Business
4. March 30, 2026: Unfinished Business
5. March 30, 2026: Reports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, TABLED pending ACCEPTANCE of Either Report.Later today assigned.
6. December 3, 2025: Received by the Clerk of the House on December 3, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

Votes

• Senate RC #865: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT (April 6, 2026): 19 yea, 13 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD2036?

LD2036 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Clarify the Approval Process for and the Operation of the Commingling Program for the Management of Beverage Container.

What does LD2036 do?

In its own words: An Act to Clarify the Approval Process for and the Operation of the Commingling Program for the Management of Beverage Containers" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.

What is the status of LD2036?

Failed as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Reports READ.On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 865 Yeas 19 - Nays 13 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (April 6, 2026).

Who sponsored LD2036?

Richard Campbell (R, 19).

Where is the official record for LD2036?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2036&snum=132