Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 687: An Act To Assert State Ownership Over Ocean Waters Up To 12 Nautical Miles And Submerged Lands And Marine Resources Up To 24 Nautical Miles Off The State'S Coast And To Direct The Attorney General To Study That Ownership
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 687 is a bill introduced in the Maine Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Assert State Ownership Over Ocean Waters Up To 12 Nautical Miles And Submerged Lands And Marine Resources Up To 24 Nautical Miles Off The State'S Coast And To Direct The Attorney General To Study That Ownership. Primary sponsor: Joe Martin (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Pinny Beebe-Center | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Scott Cyrway | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Billy Bob Faulkingham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Marianne Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Mike Soboleski | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
“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 - AWD
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 20, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2