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MaineLD 1984132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine

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STATUTESSTATUTES - ERRORS AND INCONSISTENCIES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

17 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 1 costs, 9 mixed.

Regular checkups of state and teacher pensions

If six fiscal years pass without an actuarial review, the board must do one the next fiscal year. If it does not, the board must record its decision and reasons each year until a review happens. This strengthens oversight for state employee and teacher pensions.

Regional hubs for child development services

When a school district handles child find and FAPE, the local Child Development Services site becomes a regional support hub. Hubs must meet section 7211, align with the nine superintendent regions, and operate under a memorandum of understanding with the district. This helps families get needed services for their children.

More purse protections and set shares for horsemen

Live racing tracks must keep purse money in a trust account that is protected from the track’s creditors. The law sets exact purse shares for horsemen, including 16.558%, 8.399%, 7.871%, 5.062%, 4.305%, 3.315%, 1.512%, and 0.526% in the listed sections. For in‑state simulcast bets, 1.512% of regular and 4.305% of exotic wagers go to the track where the race was run. Up to 3% of designated purse‑supplement funds may be paid to a defined statewide horsemen association.

Social Security coverage for sheriffs and MMA staff

The law applies Social Security rules to certain Maine Maritime Academy employees in a covered pension plan. It also treats sheriffs and their deputies as policemen for Social Security purposes. These workers now pay payroll taxes and earn Social Security coverage and credits.

Adoptive and step parents recognized as parents

The law defines “Parent” to include a natural parent, an adoptive parent, and a stepparent. This ensures equal recognition wherever state law uses the term.

Full-time college students excused from public school

You can be excused from public school if you are a full‑time, matriculated student at an accredited, degree‑granting college. The Commissioner must approve the exception.

Auditor must verify fixes to big audit problems

When an audit finds material weaknesses or reportable conditions, the State Auditor must do follow‑up reviews. The Auditor must confirm timely fixes and report correction status to the Governor and the Legislature.

Faster path to legislative rule reviews

The executive director sends rule‑review notices and the rule to each committee member. Members have 15 days to ask for a review. If one‑third or more of the full committee ask, the chairs must schedule a meeting. If the committee votes not to review, the director sends a report to the applicant and the Legislative Council.

$25 certificate for natural organic reduction

You must get a medical examiner certificate before a body can undergo natural organic reduction. The fee is $25, unless the Chief Medical Examiner waives it. A body may not be reduced within 48 hours after death unless the certificate says no further inquiry is needed. The facility must keep the certificate for 15 years.

State job pay bands and temp deputy rules

Named state jobs are placed in salary range 89. The Governor may appoint a temporary deputy from agency staff when a vacancy occurs. The term ends at the successor’s start or after 60 days, or 6 months if the post needs legislative confirmation. The temporary appointee cannot be reappointed, and pay cannot exceed the leader’s salary.

Stricter lab accreditation and marking for cannabis

Cannabis testing labs must hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and show proof when asked by the state or local code officers. Each edible serving must show the universal symbol by stamp or individual wrap; if that is impracticable by rule, the package must show the symbol. These rules increase safety and compliance duties.

Tracks can run fewer days with industry sign-off

The commission may award a track fewer race days if the track and a statewide horsemen association both agree in writing and it helps the industry. The track keeps its commercial status. The commission must also invite input from horsemen, breeders, fairs, tracks, and off‑track sites on marketing and promotion.

Two definition subsections removed from state law

The law repeals subsections 17 and 22 of 5 MRSA §17001. The excerpt does not show their content, so effects depend on where those definitions were used.

Two obsolete statutes repealed

The law repeals Title 22, chapter 415 and 34‑B section 3613. Any program or authority that depended only on those sections ends unless another law covers it.

Better energy plan and 30-day project review

The state energy plan now includes wind developers’ plans, technology trends, and policy effects. Lawmakers can report bills on plan content by February 1 of odd‑numbered years, and the natural resources committee may make recommendations. Before issuing revenue‑obligation securities, the Energy Office director must review the project and give comments within 30 days; the authority must consider those comments.

Clearer rules for electronic collateral, start July 2025

The law sets which state’s rules control perfection and priority for security interests in controllable electronic records and related assets. It also moves a related subsection to a new location in statute. These changes take effect July 1, 2025.

More bank options to hold state securities

The Treasurer may hire national banks, trust companies, or safe deposit companies in New England or New York City to hold and service state‑held securities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 390

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    6/16/2025Senate

  3. 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.

    6/16/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-725) 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-725), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/16/2025Senate

  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-725).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/16/2025House

  6. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.On motion by Senator Carney of Cumberland REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218, in concurrence.

    5/28/2025Senate

  7. Representative KUHN for the Revisor of Statutes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94, reports that the Bill be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.Report was READ and ACCEPTED.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/28/2025House

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