Agriculture and Food Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 20, 2025 Maine LD 1655 Requires Municipalities to Permit Backyard Chickens on Residential Property "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (131 - 8)
April 30, 2025 Maine LD 588 Establishes the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13)
May 9, 2022 Maine LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Motion Rejected - House (51 - 55)
May 9, 2022 Maine LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
April 15, 2022 Maine LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil Bill Passed - House (85 - 50)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/20 LD 1655 Requires Municipalities to Permit Backyard Chickens on Residential Property "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (131 - 8)
4/30 LD 588 Establishes the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13)
5/09 LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Motion Rejected - House (51 - 55)
5/09 LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
4/15 LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil Bill Passed - House (85 - 50)
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Public Statements

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Ballot Measures

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 2, 2021 Maine Question 3: Right to Produce, Harvest, and Consume Food Amendment Passed
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