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LD 475

An Act To Protect Maine'S Marine Resources

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Marianne Moore and 1 co-sponsor

LD 475 aims to protect Maine's marine resources, affecting fisheries and coastal habitats; details await as the bill is carried over to future sessions.

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Bill Summary · LD 475

Summary: LD 475 — An Act To Protect Maine's Marine Resources

Overview

  • Bill Number: LD 475
  • Title: An Act To Protect Maine's Marine Resources
  • Introduced: February 11, 2025
  • Sponsor: Sen. Tepler (Sagadauhog)
  • Committee: Marine Resources
  • Status: Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800

This bill is positioned within Maine’s Marine Resources framework and is being considered by the Marine Resources committee. The title indicates a focus on protecting Maine’s marine resources, but the specific statutory changes are not included in the provided materials.

Legislative History and Procedural Status

  • February 11, 2025: Bill received and referred to the Committee on Marine Resources.
  • March 21, 2025: Carried over to the next special or regular session per Joint Order SP 519.
  • May 16–19, 2025: Carry over requested and carry over approved.
  • June 25, 2025: Carried over to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature per Joint Order SP 800.

Notes on process: “Carried over” means the bill remains alive for consideration in future sessions without having to reintroduce it. SP 519 and SP 800 are joint orders guiding carryover to subsequent sessions.

Purpose and Provisions (What the bill aims to do)

  • The document provided does not include the text of the substantive provisions. As such, there is no detailed list of specific changes or protections currently known from this summary.
  • Based on the title, the bill is intended to protect Maine’s marine resources, which could involve measures related to fisheries management, habitat protection, conservation, enforcement, or habitat restoration. However, without the enacted language, it's not possible to enumerate the exact policy changes.

Fiscal Implications

  • Fiscal Note: The Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement is listed as “Concept Draft – Insufficient Data” with no fiscal note required.
  • This indicates that, at the concept stage, there is not enough information to estimate costs or savings for state agencies or programs.

Potential Impact and Affected Parties

  • Potentially affected groups include Maine’s fishing and aquaculture industries, coastal communities, environmental and conservation organizations, and state agencies involved in marine resource management and enforcement.
  • Specific impacts (costs, regulatory requirements, or new protections) depend on the bill’s enacted provisions, which are not provided here.

Next Steps and What to Watch

  • Await the full text of LD 475 to review the precise provisions.
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Marine Resources committee.
  • Note that the bill remains alive through carryover to future sessions per SP 800, so it could be taken up in a special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature.

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

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