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LD 1430

An Act To Promote The Welfare Of Disabled Veterans Through The Transfer Of Moose Permits

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Quentin Chapman and 9 co-sponsors

Authorizes transferring moose hunting permits to disabled veterans, expanding access; IFW oversees transfers, with minor General Fund costs.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 1430

Summary — LD 1430

An Act To Promote The Welfare Of Disabled Veterans Through The Transfer Of Moose Permits

Main purpose

LD 1430 creates a statutory mechanism to allow the transfer of moose hunting permits in ways intended to promote the welfare of disabled veterans. The bill’s purpose is to expand or facilitate access to moose permits for disabled veterans by authorizing permit transfers (as defined in the enacted language).

Key provisions (high level)

  • Authorizes transfer of moose permits with specific provisions aimed at disabled veterans.
  • Establishes procedures and eligibility requirements (as set out in the enrolled/engrossed text) for transferring a moose permit to a disabled veteran.
  • Assigns administrative responsibilities to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) to process transfers and implement the new transfer authority.
  • Includes the text of Committee Amendment “A” (H-481), which was adopted during committee/legislative consideration and incorporated into the final enacted version.

Note: The public summary above is based on bill title, legislative actions and fiscal notes. For the precise statutory language (eligibility criteria, types of permitted transfers, deadlines, documentation required, and any limits), consult the final engrossed/enrolled bill (C "A" H‑481) or the codified statute.

Who is affected

  • Disabled veterans who may receive transferred moose permits (direct beneficiaries).
  • Current moose permit holders who might transfer permits.
  • The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, which must administer permit transfers.
  • Hunters and stakeholder groups to the extent the availability of permits shifts due to transfers.

Fiscal impact and administration

  • Two fiscal notes (LR 1536(02) and LR 1536(03)) approved 05/31/2025 and 06/06/2025 report a minor cost increase to the General Fund.
  • The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is expected to absorb any additional costs within existing budgeted resources.

Legislative and procedural history

  • Introduced: April 3, 2025; referred to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
  • Committee work: Work session held; Committee Amendment “A” (H‑481) was adopted; reported Out of Committee OTP‑AM.
  • Passed both chambers in concurrence and sent to the Governor.
  • Signed by the Governor: June 12, 2025 (bill enacted).

For exact operative language, effective date, and administrative rules implementing the law, consult the final enrolled bill (LD 1430, C "A" H‑481) or IFW guidance.

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

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