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Yes: 121 • No: 18
MaineLD 14132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)Senate
An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks
Sponsored By: Craig V. Hickman (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
PUBLIC LANDSPUBLIC LANDS - STATE PARKS
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Free state park entry for Tribal members
If you are a member of a federally recognized tribe located in Maine, you get free admission to state-owned parks, historic sites, camping areas, and state-run beaches. Show a tribal ID approved by your tribal government to staff on duty or the director’s designee. This overrides the usual park admission fees set in state law. The section does not list dollar amounts or a start date.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Craig V. Hickman
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Donna Bailey
Democratic • Senate
Mike Tipping
Democratic • Senate
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
Ryan Fecteau
Democratic • House
Tavis Hasenfus
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/14/2025
acceptance of the otp-am report
Yes: 121 • No: 18
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 707
4/15/2026On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
4/13/2026SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
5/21/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/20/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYOn OBJECTION of Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle REMOVED.The Committee Report was READ and ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 142(Yeas 121 - Nays 18 - Absent 11 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-55) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-55) In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/14/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-55) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-55).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
5/13/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
1/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-55), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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