2025-2026 Regular Session • Maine Legislature
LD1042
Legislative Summary
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
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Bill History
3/12/2025
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.
House of Representatives
3/12/2025
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
House of Representatives
3/18/2025
Refer Approved by Chairs/Leads: REFER TO OTHER
Joint Conference
3/18/2025
Reported Out: REFER TO OTHER
Joint Conference
3/20/2025
Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
Representative HEPLER from the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITEE.
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
Report was READ and ACCEPTED.
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
On motion of Representative HEPLER, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
Sent for concurrence.
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
Senate
3/20/2025
On motion by Senator Tepler of Sagadahoc for the Committee on Marine Resources REFERRED to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in concurrence.
Senate
3/21/2025
Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
House of Representatives
4/16/2025
Work Session Held
Joint Conference
4/16/2025
Voted: OTP-AM
Joint Conference
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(3/12/2025)
Chamber
Joint Conference
