State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 425

Bill Info

LD 425 (HP 258)

"An Act to Lower the Environmental Impact of Consumers, Increase Food Safety and Strengthen Consumer Choice by Ending the Ban on Single-use Plastic Shopping Bags" (By Request)

Sponsored by Representative Chad Perkins

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Environment and Natural Resources
Last House Action	3/30/2023 -  Reports READ. On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 14 (Yeas 80 - Nays 64 - Absent 6 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	4/5/2023 -  Reports Read On motion by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook The Senate RECONSIDERED whereby The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 73 Yeas 24 - Nays 9 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 PREVAILED Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)