Maine LD2143 facilitates storm-damaged commercial fisheries reconstruction
Summary
The Maine Legislature passed LD2143, an act facilitating the reconstruction or replacement of storm-damaged commercial fisheries facilities and infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Daughtry and Rep. Golek, cleared both chambers after amendment via House Amendment "A" (H-895) and awaits signature into law.
What changed
The Maine House and Senate passed LD2143, legislation specifically designed to facilitate the reconstruction or replacement of storm-damaged commercial fisheries facilities and infrastructure. The bill was amended through House Amendment "A" (H-895) and required a two-thirds emergency vote for passage, reflecting its urgency. The legislation moved through the 132nd Legislature's Committee on Housing and Economic Development before final enactment on April 2, 2026.
Commercial fisheries operators and related businesses in Maine should monitor for implementation guidance and any associated permit streamlining or financial assistance programs that may result from this legislation. While the bill text and specific requirements were still being finalized through the legislative process, affected parties should review the enacted version on the Maine Legislature website to understand available reconstruction mechanisms and any applicable timelines or conditions.
What to do next
- Monitor Maine Legislature website for the enacted version of LD2143 to identify specific reconstruction mechanisms
- Consult with Maine state agencies on permit streamlining or financial assistance programs for storm-damaged fisheries
- Review infrastructure reconstruction requirements and applicable conditions once the bill is signed into law
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2143 Passed LD2143 LD Passed 2026-04-02
An Act Facilitating the Reconstruction or Replacement of Storm-damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities and Infrastructure
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Matthea Larsen Daughtry (Sen - D) Cheryl Golek (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 S PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-03-30 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-30 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-03-26 S Ordered sent down forthwith. 2026-03-26 S On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY House Amendment "A" (H-895) 2026-03-25 H ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-25 H In NON-CONCURRENCE and sent for concurrence. 2026-03-25 H Subsequently, the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-895). 2026-03-25 H On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, House Amendment "A" (H-895) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-25 H On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the House RECEDED. 2026-03-24 S Sent down for concurrence 2026-03-24 S PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, FAILED in NON-CONCURRENCE. 2026-03-19 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-19 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-03-19 H This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. 2026-03-18 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-18 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. 2026-03-18 H Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY. 2026-03-18 H CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY 2026-03-17 S Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence. 2026-03-17 S READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. 2026-03-17 S COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED. 2026-03-12 S ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY. 2026-03-12 S READ ONCE 2026-03-12 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 761 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 2026-03-12 S Report READ and ACCEPTED. 2026-03-09 J Reported Out: OTP 2026-02-12 J Voted: OTP 2026-02-12 J Work Session Reconsidered 2026-02-03 J Voted: OTP-AM 2026-02-03 J Work Session Held 2026-01-07 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-07 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 2026-01-07 S Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Votes
2026-03-12 Accept Report RC #761 Yea: 20 Nay: 14
Committee Referrals
2026-01-07 J Housing
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: H-A (H-895) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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