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MaineLD 1141132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Increase the Procurement of Maine Foods by Certain State Institutions

Sponsored By: Craig V. Hickman (Democratic)

Became Law

STATE AGENCIESSTATE AGENCIES - PURCHASES BUREAU

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Direct buys from Maine producers

State institutions may buy directly from Maine producers, even outside state contracts. They can sign off-contract deals by commodity and pay up to 15% above the contract price. Short-window, seasonal items count as 'opportunity buying.' These flexibilities take effect January 11, 2026.

More state buying from Maine producers

The law sets a program to increase state buying of Maine food. By 2030, at least 30% of food purchases by certain state institutions are Maine-grown or made. Covered buyers are the Department of Corrections, the two state psychiatric centers, and Maine Veterans' Homes. The commissioner names a coordinator, may create an advisory group, and must set rules, baselines, and benchmarks. The department reports progress to the Legislature every two years. These requirements take effect January 11, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Craig V. Hickman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Henry L. Ingwersen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeffrey L. Timberlake

    Republican • Senate

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rachel Talbot Ross

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell J. Black

    Republican • Senate

  • Stacey K. Guerin

    Republican • Senate

  • Suzanne Salisbury

    Democratic • House

  • Tracy Quint

    Republican • House

  • William Pluecker

    Independent • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 521

    5/1/2026

  2. HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

    7/8/2025Senate

  3. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

    6/25/2025Senate

  4. On motion by Senator RENY of Lincoln PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence

    6/13/2025Senate

  5. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/12/2025House

  6. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-352).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/11/2025House

  7. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-352) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-352).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/11/2025Senate

  8. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025Senate

  9. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/18/2025House

  10. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    3/18/2025Senate

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