132nd Legislature Committee

LD 6, SP0018 An Act to Allow Persons to Label Their Wild Animal Traps with Their Online Identification Number Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Sen. Russell Black of Franklin - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 19, SP0032 An Act to Change the Definition of "Oversized ATV" in the Laws Governing the Registration of All-terrain Vehicles - Sen. Marianne Moore of Washington
- Emergency - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 27, SP0042 An Act to Amend and Simplify Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Licensing and Permitting Laws - Sen. Anne Carney of Cumberland - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 47, HP0011 An Act to Provide an Exception to a Fishing Prohibition near the Crooked Brook Dam - Rep. Rick Mason of Lisbon - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 72 An Act to Designate the Spring Peeper as the Official State Amphibian – Rep. Laurie Osher of Orono - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 73 An Act to Designate the Wood Turtle as the Official State Reptile – Rep. Laurie Osher of Orono - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 76, HP0040 An Act to Allow Use of the Fish Hatchery Maintenance Fund to Compensate Hatchery Staff When Certain Operational Needs Require Overtime - Rep. Jim Thorne of Carmel - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 77, HP0041 An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries and Hatcheries Division by Increasing the Inland Fishing License Fees and Establishing the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund - Rep. Stephen Wood of Greene - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 95, HP0060 An Act to Amend and Simplify Certain Wildlife Laws - Rep. Sally Cluchey of Bowdoinham - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 101, HP0066 An Act Regarding Public Records and Fees for Requesting Public Records from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Rep. Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 121 An Act to Include Brush and Yard Debris in the Definition of "Litter" – Sen. Russell Black of Franklin - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 133 An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Nuisance Dogs – Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford - View Testimony (PDF)

L.D. 138 An Act to Exempt Airports from Certain State Endangered and Threatened Species Habitat Protections - Senator Bennett, R. of Oxford - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 139, SP0075 Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Establish a Pilot Program for the Electronic Tagging of Deer - Sen. Donna Bailey of York - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 153, HP0086 An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Mooring of Watercraft - Rep. Nina Milliken of Blue Hill - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 157, HP0090 An Act to Amend Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws - Rep. David Woodsome of Waterboro - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 171, HP0104 An Act to Enhance Protections Regarding Invasive Aquatic Plant Infestations in Inland Waters of the State - Rep. Tavis Hasenfus of Readfield

LD 173, HP0106 An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements - Rep. Stephen Wood of Greene - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 183 An Act to Cap Publicly Owned Land Area at No More than 50 Percent of Any County – Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 205, SP0092 An Act to Amend the Bag Limit for Turkey - Sen. Jeff Timberlake of Androscoggin

LD 210 An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027 – Representative Drew Gattine of Westbrook (Governor's Bill) - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 276, HP0180 An Act Regarding Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Rep. Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick

LD 341, HP0241 An Act to Amend the Definition of "Oversized ATV" to Increase the Minimum Weight Requirement- Rep. Timothy Guerrette of Caribou - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 350, SP0134 An Act Regarding the Operations of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of Penobscot

LD 402, HP 256 An Act to Move the Natural Areas Program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and to Amend the Law Governing Administration of the Bureau of Resource Management Within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife – Rep. James Dill of Old Town - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 439, HP0293 An Act to Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage and Enhance Sporting Opportunities for Maine's Youth by Allowing Maine's Youth to Hunt on Sunday - Representative Donald Ardell of Monticello - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 441, HP0295 An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Fish and Wildlife - Rep. Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick - View Testimony (PDF)

D 528, HP 347 An Act to Address the Rise in Rabies in Animals by Appointing Certified Rabies Vaccine Administrators - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 531  An Act Regarding Dam Ownership - Rep. Nina Milliken of Blue Hill - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 552, SP 204 An Act to Create an Outfitter License for Owners and Operators of Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Businesses That Are Not Maine Guides - Senator Stacey Guerin of Penobscot - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 557, SP 231 An Act to Allow All-terrain Vehicles to Be Used on a Public Way – Senator Marianne Moore of Washington - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 593, SP 277 An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 716 An Act to Restrict the Hunting of Coyotes – Representative Nina Azella Milliken of Blue Hill - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 728, HP0467 An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Smelt Fishing - Representative Jim Dill of Old Town - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 751, HP0493 An Act to Amend the Hunting Laws Related to the Training of Dogs and Open Training Seasons - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 758, SP 291 Resolve, to Conduct a Study to Update Flood Hazard Data in the Sandy River Watershed - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 777, HP0502 Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Study Lengthening the Muzzle-loading Season for Deer in Certain Wildlife Management Districts - Rep. Rick Mason of Lisbon - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 820, HP0527 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish the Right to Hunt and Fish- Rep. Elizabeth Caruso of Caratunk - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 866, HP0552 An Act to Reduce Posting of Hunting Lands by Providing Free Antlerless Deer Permits to Certain Landowners Who Keep Their Lands Open to Hunting - Rep. Steven Foster of Dexter - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 940, HP0605 An Act to Increase Cash Prizes for Fishing Derbies - Rep. Roger Albert of Madawaska - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 964, HP0623 An Act to Change the Definitions of "Sunrise" and "Sunset" in the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws to Better Allow for Variations in Timing Across the State - Rep. Abden Simmons of Waldoboro - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 971, HP0631 An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding Checking Baitfish Traps - Rep. Tiffany Strout of Harrington - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 976, HP0636 Resolve, to Restore Accessible Public Transportation to Swan Island in Perkins Township - Rep. Sally Cluchey of Bowdoinham - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1042, HP0671 An Act to Require a Person Operating a Watercraft for Recreational Purposes to Ensure All Passengers Under 13 Years of Age Wear Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices - Rep. Allison Hepler of Woolwich - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1050, HP0679 An Act to Allow an Adult Hunter to Transfer That Hunter's Antlerless Deer Permit to a Junior Hunter - Rep. David Woodsome of Waterboro - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1054, HP0683 An Act to Authorize the Penobscot Nation to Use Wild Game Harvested on the Penobscot Indian Territory at Food Venues Located Within the Penobscot Indian Territory - Rep. Jim Dill of Old Town

LD 1095, HP0717 An Act to Restrict Removal of Common Loons for Relocation in Maine from Bodies of Water of 500 Acres or Less - Rep. Sheila Lyman of Livermore Falls - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1142, SP0473 An Act Regarding Reimbursement for Volunteers of the So-called Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs Program - Sen. Mark Lawrence of York

LD 1171, HP0776 An Act to Restore Complimentary Licenses to Hunt, Trap and Fish for Residents 70 Years of Age and Older - Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1241, HP0816 An Act to Establish the Make Change for Wildlife Program to Support the Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund - Rep. Sally Cluchey of Bowdoinham - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1293, SP0523 An Act to Prohibit Coyote-killing Contests in Maine - Sen. Anne Beebe-Center of Knox - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1308, SP0538 Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Establish a Working Group to Explore Opportunities to Maintain Public Access of Land - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of Penobscot - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1322, HP0857 Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Enhance Youth Hunting Participation - Rep. Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1343, SP0559 An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife - Sen. Craig Hickman of Kennebec - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1364, HP0887 Resolve, Authorizing a Study on the Impacts and Risks of Lead-based Ammunition - Rep. William Bridgeo of Augusta - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1403, HP0925 An Act to Expand the Hunter Safety Course Exemption for Certain Individuals with Firearm Training - Rep. Dean Cray of Palmyra - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1430, HP0939 An Act to Promote the Welfare of Disabled Veterans Through the Transfer of Moose Permits - Rep. Chad Perkins of Dover-Foxcroft - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1435, HP0944 An Act to Allow a Municipality or Locally Recognized Lake Association to Post Certain Information on the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Information Kiosks Located at State Boat Launch Facilities - Rep. William Bridgeo of Augusta - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1438, HP0947 Resolve, Regarding Deer Hunting on Mount Desert Island - Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1441, SP0582 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Future of Recreational Access in Maine - Sen. Russell Black of Franklin - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1448, SP0589 An Act to Provide Winter Access to the Bog Lake Public Boat Launch in Northfield - Sen. Marianne Moore of Washington - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1478, HP0970 An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Baitfish Wholesaler's Licenses - Rep. Tiffany Strout of Harrington - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1532, SP0616 An Act to Expand the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Outdoor Education Programs to Schools and Communities - Sen. Trey Stewart of Aroostook - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1548, SP0632 An Act to Prevent the Introduction or Transfer of Invasive Fish Species in Inland Waters of the State - Sen. Russell Black of Franklin - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1565, HP1023 An Act to Allow the Use of Certain All-terrain Vehicles on Snowmobile Trails - Rep. Benjamin Hymes of Waldo

LD 1623, HP1077An Act to Amend Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws Related to Landowner Representation Regarding Abandoned Property- Rep. Jim Dill of Old Town - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1661, HP 1102 An Act to Establish a Comprehensive and Interagency Approach to Invasive Species Management - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1692, HP1127 An Act Regarding Antlerless Deer Permits for Certain Agricultural Landowners- Rep. Will Tuell of East Machias - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1763, HP1182 An Act to Regulate Nonwater-dependent Floating Structures on Maine's Waters - Rep. Allison Hepler of Woolwich - View Testimony (PDF)

LD 1882, HP 1253 Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Conduct Rulemaking Regarding Significant Vernal Pools - View Testimony (PDF)

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