Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 56: An Act To Remove The 5 Cent Fee For Bags In Retail Stores
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 56 is a bill introduced in the Maine House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Remove The 5 Cent Fee For Bags In Retail Stores. Primary sponsor: Michael Lemelin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lemelin | Primary 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
- Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 99 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0
- On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence PREVAILED
- Reports Read
- Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- (Yeas 76 - Nays 69 - Absent 5 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)
- ROLL CALL NO. 70
- On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.
- Reports READ.
- Reported Out - ONTP/OTP
- Voted - Divided Report
- Work Session Held
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