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Maine House Bill 1661
Session 132
An Act To Establish A Comprehensive And Interagency Approach To Invasive Species Management
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Apr 25, 2026
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The bill requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry to conduct a review and assessment of the state's invasive species management efforts. This includes collaborating with other agencies and organizations to explore opportunities for collaboration, efficiency, and funding for projects related to the control, education, and prevention of invasive species. Furthermore, a report detailing the review and assessment results must be submitted to the Legislature by January 31, 2027, along with any recommendations for legislative action.

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First Action
Apr 15, 2025
Latest Action
Apr 25, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1661
State
Maine
Session
132
Sponsorship by Party
04/25/2026
House
Became Law without Governor's Signature
04/13/2026
Senate
Subsequently, FINALLY PASSED in concurrence.
04/13/2026
Senate
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table.
03/17/2026
Senate
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence.
03/12/2026
House
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
03/12/2026
House
FINALLY PASSED.
03/10/2026
Senate
Ordered sent down forthwith.
03/10/2026
Senate
READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-814), in concurrence.
03/10/2026
Senate
COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.
03/05/2026
Senate
ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
03/05/2026
Senate
Committee Amendment "A" (H-814) READ and ADOPTED.
03/05/2026
Senate
Bill READ ONCE.
03/05/2026
Senate
Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
03/03/2026
House
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
03/03/2026
House
The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-814).
03/03/2026
House
Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
03/03/2026
House
CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
02/26/2026
Maine Legislature
Reported Out - OTP-AM
01/08/2026
Maine Legislature
Voted - OTP-AM
01/08/2026
Maine Legislature
Work Session Reconsidered
06/25/2025
House
Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
05/19/2025
Maine Legislature
Carry Over Approved
05/16/2025
Maine Legislature
Carry Over Requested
05/15/2025
Maine Legislature
Work Session Reconsidered - TABLED
05/08/2025
Maine Legislature
Voted - OTP-AM
05/08/2025
Maine Legislature
Work Session Held
04/29/2025
Maine Legislature
Work Session Held - TABLED
04/15/2025
Senate
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
04/15/2025
Senate
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.
04/15/2025
House
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
04/15/2025
House
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.
04/15/2025
House
Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed.