Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 1659: An Act To Raise Revenue To Fund Firefighting Equipment Purchases And Training Related To Electric Vehicle Fires Through A Fee On Electric Vehicles
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
LD 1659 is a bill introduced in the Maine House on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Raise Revenue To Fund Firefighting Equipment Purchases And Training Related To Electric Vehicle Fires Through A Fee On Electric Vehicles. Primary sponsor: Ben Hymes (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hymes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Scott Cyrway | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Timmy Guerrette | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Mike Lance | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Michael Lemelin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- Reported Out - ONTP
- Voted - ONTP
- Work Session Held
- In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
- Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
- Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.