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MaineLD 1525132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Promote Firewood Banks in Maine

Sponsored By: D. Ray (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Timber donations and public list for firewood banks

The Bureau of Forestry can donate timber from Public Reserved Lands to a firewood bank after a written request. Donations happen only if the director finds enough money in the Public Reserved Lands Management Fund. The bank must pay or repay harvest and trucking fees and meet all harvest contract terms. A firewood bank buys or accepts wood and gives it free to people and families who need heat help. The Bureau promotes firewood banks, can work with the University of Maine System, and keeps a public list of all banks on its website.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • D. Ray

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Allison Hepler

    Democratic • House

  • Billy Bob Faulkingham

    Republican • House

  • Bradlee T. Farrin

    Republican • Senate

  • David Boyer

    Republican • House

  • David Sinclair

    Democratic • House

  • Holly Stover

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Sachs

    Democratic • House

  • Tavis Hasenfus

    Democratic • House

  • William Pluecker

    Independent • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 170

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/27/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-248) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-248), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    5/22/2025Senate

  5. 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" (H-248).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY in concurrence

    4/8/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/8/2025House

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