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LD 1172

An Act To Enact The Passamaquoddy Fisheries And Workforce Development Act

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Aaron Dana

Bill establishes Passamaquoddy Fisheries and Workforce Development Act to create tribal fisheries management and employment training programs, though it died in committee during the 2025 session.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 305.6, Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
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Bill Summary · LD 1172

Legislative bill overview

LD 1172 would establish the Passamaquoddy Fisheries and Workforce Development Act, creating a framework to support fisheries management and workforce training programs specific to the Passamaquoddy Tribe in Maine. The bill aims to enhance economic opportunities and self-determination in fishing-related industries for tribal members.

Why is this important

Fisheries have historically been central to Passamaquoddy cultural identity and economic subsistence. This legislation represents an attempt to formalize tribal control over fisheries development and create employment pathways, addressing both economic disparities and treaty-based rights recognition.

Potential points of contention

  • Tribal sovereignty vs. state authority — Questions about jurisdictional balance between tribal self-governance and Maine's regulatory framework over shared fishery resources
  • Resource allocation — Funding mechanisms and whether state resources should be dedicated to tribe-specific programs versus broader fisheries management
  • Implementation specificity — The bill's actual provisions (not detailed in available summaries) regarding licensing, quotas, and management authority remain unclear from legislative records

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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