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MaineLD 1669132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)Senate

An Act to Establish the Cannabis Advisory Council

Sponsored By: Craig V. Hickman (Democratic)

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CANNABISCANNABIS - ADULT USE AND MEDICAL CANNABIS

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Bill Overview

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Funding and reimbursements for cannabis council

Council members get expense reimbursement under state rules. Payments come half from the Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund and half from the Medical Use of Cannabis Fund. The law provides $11,754 each year in FY2025‑26 and FY2026‑27 to pay these expenses ($5,877 from each fund per year). The Adult Use fund is a dedicated, nonlapsing fund the director uses to write rules, run and enforce the adult‑use program, hire staff or consultants, hold stakeholder meetings, and pay council reimbursements. The Medical Use fund can pay program administration, research, and council reimbursements when the Legislature allocates the money.

Permanent Cannabis Advisory Council formed

The law creates a permanent 12‑member Cannabis Advisory Council. It advises the cannabis director and the Legislature on medical and adult-use policy and coordination. Members include medical registrants, adult-use licensees, people in both, two municipal officials, two science or research members, one public health professional, and one public member, with geographic balance. The cannabis business advocate serves as a nonvoting ex officio member. Members serve three-year terms, up to two in a row. First terms are staggered (1, 2, or 3 years), and a first 1‑year term does not count toward the limit. The council elects leaders yearly and meets at least four times a year around the state and may take public comment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Craig V. Hickman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ann Fredericks

    Republican • House

  • David Boyer

    Republican • House

  • Jeffrey L. Timberlake

    Republican • Senate

  • Jill C. Duson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura Supica

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Tipping

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole C. Grohoski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Quentin Chapman

    Republican • House

  • Timothy Guerrette

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 506

    5/1/2026

  2. HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

    7/8/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/13/2025Senate

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

    6/13/2025House

  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" (S-375).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/13/2025House

  6. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-375) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-375).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/12/2025Senate

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/17/2025House

  8. Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/17/2025Senate

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