Maine Enacts Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission Bill
Summary
The Maine Legislature enacted LD1640 on April 14, 2026, implementing the recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and reestablishing the commission. The bill, which passed as an emergency measure requiring a two-thirds vote, directs state agencies to carry out the commission's findings regarding harmful chemical exposure. The legislation affects state government operations, veterans, and communities potentially affected by chemical contamination.
What changed
LD1640 reestablishes the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and directs implementation of its recommendations regarding harmful chemical exposure. The bill was enacted as an emergency measure, indicating immediate state interest in the commission's findings. Affected parties including state agencies and potentially affected communities should monitor for forthcoming commission activities and agency action items resulting from the implemented recommendations.
For state government entities and veterans' organizations, the reestablished commission represents a continuing mechanism for studying and addressing chemical exposure concerns associated with Gagetown. Implementation of the commission's recommendations may create reporting requirements, additional study obligations, or remediation directives for relevant state agencies.
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD1640 Enacted LD1640 LD Enacted 2026-04-14
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Craig Hickman (Sen - D) Mark Babin (Rep - R) Susan Bernard (Sen - R) Bradlee Farrin (Sen - R) William Faulkingham (Rep - R) Kenneth Fredette (Rep - R) Nicole Grohoski (Sen - D) Morgan Rielly (Rep - D) Harold Stewart (Sen - R) Laura Supica (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-14 S Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-14 S On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table 2026-04-14 S On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-13 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-13 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-13 H ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-13 H The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-700) thereto. 2026-04-13 S Sent down for concurrence. 2026-04-13 S PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-700) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE. 2026-04-13 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-700) thereto ADOPTED. 2026-04-13 S On further motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-700) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-13 S On further motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) was ADOPTED. 2026-04-13 S On motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) in concurrence. 2026-04-13 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table 2025-06-25 S CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. 2025-06-13 S On motion by Senator RENY of Lincoln PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence 2025-06-12 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-06-12 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2025-06-12 H This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. 2025-06-11 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-06-11 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-347). 2025-06-11 H Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY. 2025-06-11 H CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY 2025-06-11 S Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence. 2025-06-11 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-347). 2025-06-11 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) READ and ADOPTED. 2025-06-11 J Reported Out: OTP-AM 2025-06-11 S READ ONCE. 2025-06-11 S Report READ and ACCEPTED. 2025-04-30 J Voted: OTP-AM 2025-04-30 J Work Session Held 2025-04-11 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate on April 11, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Committee Referrals
2025-04-11 J Veterans And Legal Affairs
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-347) Adopted 0000-00-00 Senate: S-A to C-A (S-700) Adopted
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