LD2118 Eliminates Natural Areas Program
Summary
LD2118 passed, eliminates Natural Areas Program
What changed
LD2118 eliminates Maine's Natural Areas Program entirely and reassigns all associated responsibilities to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Bureau of Resource Management. The bill passed both chambers and was enacted on April 7, 2026, after committee amendment.
Environmental organizations, landholders participating in conservation programs, and stakeholders relying on Natural Areas Program services should prepare for DIF&W administration of these functions. State contractors and consultants working with the program must update contacts and compliance procedures accordingly.
What to do next
- Monitor DIF&W announcements for Natural Areas Program transition guidance
- Review existing agreements with Natural Areas Program for reassignment implications
Archived snapshot
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2118 Passed LD2118 LD Passed 2026-04-06
An Act to Eliminate the Natural Areas Program and Reassign Certain Responsibilities Under the Program to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and to Amend the Law Governing Administration of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Bureau of Resource Management
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
James Dill (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-07 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-07 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-07 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-06 S Ordered sent down forthwith. 2026-04-06 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-972), in concurrence. 2026-04-06 S Committee Amendment "A" (H-972) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-06 S READ ONCE. 2026-04-06 S Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-06 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-06 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-972). 2026-04-06 H Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY. 2026-04-06 H CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY 2026-04-03 J Reported Out: OTP-AM 2026-02-24 J Voted: OTP-AM 2026-02-24 J Work Session Held 2026-02-03 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2026-01-07 S The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY in concurrence 2026-01-07 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-07 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY. 2026-01-07 H Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and ordered printed.
Committee Referrals
2026-01-07 J Agriculture, Conservation And Forestry
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: C-A (H-972) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
Subjects
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