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Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation LD543

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools

Subject: School Programs: Curriculum

Description: An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools

Session: 132nd Legislature

Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: March 20, 2025

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

9 sponsors: Donald Ardell (R); Susan Bernard (R); Lucien Daigle (R); Matthew Harrington (R); Robert Nutting (R); Reagan Paul (R); Chad Perkins (R); Gregory Swallow (R); James Thorne (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 6% (9 of 151)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 20, 2025 Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Mar 19, 2025 Reported Out: ONTP
Mar 17, 2025 Work Session Reconsidered
Mar 17, 2025 Voted: ONTP
Mar 5, 2025 Voted: Divided Report
Mar 5, 2025 Work Session Held
House Feb 11, 2025 Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
Senate Feb 11, 2025 The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS in concurrence
House Feb 11, 2025 Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
House Feb 11, 2025 The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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