ME LD 1042
enactedAn Act To Require A Person Operating A Watercraft For Recreational Purposes To Ensure All Passengers Under 13 Years Of Age Wear Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices
Maine · 132 · lower
Quick answers
Did ME LD 1042 pass?
Yes. ME LD 1042 has been enacted into law as of 2025-05-29. Latest recorded action (2025-05-29): Signed by Governor
What is ME LD 1042 about?
ME LD 1042 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Require A Person Operating A Watercraft For Recreational Purposes To Ensure All Passengers Under 13 Years Of Age Wear Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices”.
Who sponsors ME LD 1042?
Allison HEPLER is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1042, joined by 2 cosponsors.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-05-29 — Signed by Governor
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Allison HEPLERprimary
- Holly SARGENTcosponsor
- James DILLcosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-03-12
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.
receipt
2025-03-12
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
referral-committee
2025-03-20
Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
2025-03-20
Representative HEPLER from the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITEE.
2025-03-20
Report was READ and ACCEPTED.
2025-03-20
On motion of Representative HEPLER, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.
referral-committee
2025-03-20
Sent for concurrence.
2025-03-20
Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
2025-03-20
On motion by Senator Tepler of Sagadahoc for the Committee on Marine Resources REFERRED to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in concurrence.
referral-committee
2025-03-21
Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
2025-05-22
CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
2025-05-22
Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
2025-05-22
The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-233).
reading-3
2025-05-22
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2025-05-22
Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
2025-05-22
READ ONCE.
reading-1
2025-05-22
Committee Amendment "A" (H-233) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2025-05-22
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-233), in concurrence.
reading-2,reading-3
2025-05-22
Ordered sent down forthwith.
2025-05-27
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
passage
2025-05-27
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2025-05-27
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
passage
2025-05-29
Signed by Governor
executive-signature
2025-03-18
Refer Approved by Chairs/Leads - REFER TO OTHER
2025-03-18
Reported Out - REFER TO OTHER
2025-04-16
Work Session Held
2025-04-16
Voted - OTP-AM
2025-05-20
Reported Out - OTP-AM
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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