23 total bills, 2 anti-gun bills,
13 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation
23 total bills, 2 anti-gun bills,
13 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Legislation approved by Legislative Council carries over from odd-numbered to even-numbered years.
Title: An Act To Allow a School Administrative Unit To Implement a Firearm Safety Education Program for Elementary School Students
Description: An Act To Allow a School Administrative Unit To Implement a Firearm Safety Education Program for Elementary School Students
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
Title: An Act To Allow a Person To Request a Pardon from the Governor for the Purpose of Restoring Gun Rights
Description: An Act To Allow a Person To Request a Pardon from the Governor for the Purpose of Restoring Gun Rights
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Action Date: April 7, 2015
Title: An Act To Allow the Use of a Crossbow for Recreational Target Practice within 100 Yards of a Building without the Owner's Permission
Description: An Act To Allow the Use of a Crossbow for Recreational Target Practice within 100 Yards of a Building without the Owner's Permission
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: April 29, 2015
Title: An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms
Description: An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Action Date: June 22, 2015
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Concealed Handguns Permit Application
Description: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Concealed Handguns Permit Application
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Action Date: June 8, 2015
Title: An Act To Provide a Concealed Handgun Permit for Active Military Members
Description: An Act To Provide a Concealed Handgun Permit for Active Military Members
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 14, 2015
Title: An Act To Prohibit a Person Convicted of a Crime of Domestic Violence from Possessing a Firearm for a Period of 5 Years and To Better Align Maine Law with Federal Law Regarding Persons Prohibited from Possessing Firearms
Description: An Act To Prohibit a Person Convicted of a Crime of Domestic Violence from Possessing a Firearm for a Period of 5 Years and To Better Align Maine Law with Federal Law Regarding Persons Prohibited from Possessing Firearms
Last Action: LD 600 In Senate, June 30, 2015, this Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the Senate proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" 34 In Favor and 0 Against , accordingly it was the vote of the Senate that the Bill become law and the VETO was OVERRIDDEN.
Last Action Date: June 30, 2015
Title: An Act To Improve Forest Ranger Safety
Description: An Act To Improve Forest Ranger Safety
Last Action: The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to
Last Action Date: June 19, 2015
Title: An Act To Upgrade the Concealed Handgun Permit Law
Description: An Act To Upgrade the Concealed Handgun Permit Law
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Action Date: March 28, 2016
Title: An Act To Require That Certain Active Duty Military Personnel Are Eligible for the Resident Application Fee for a Concealed Handgun Permit
Description: An Act To Require That Certain Active Duty Military Personnel Are Eligible for the Resident Application Fee for a Concealed Handgun Permit
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: May 27, 2015
Title: An Act To Expand Options for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Description: An Act To Expand Options for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Action Date: June 16, 2015
Title: An Act To Legalize, Tax and Regulate Marijuana
Description: An Act To Legalize, Tax and Regulate Marijuana
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Action Date: June 22, 2015
Title: An Act To Allow for and Regulate the Adult Use of Cannabis
Description: An Act To Allow for and Regulate the Adult Use of Cannabis
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Action Date: June 22, 2015
Title: An Act To Amend Maine's Military Bureau Laws
Description: An Act To Amend Maine's Military Bureau Laws
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: March 1, 2016
Title: An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes
Description: An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes
Last Action: On Motion by Senator HAMPER of Oxford taken from the SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE. PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence
Last Action Date: April 12, 2016
Title: An Act To Require Background Checks for Gun Sales
Description: An Act To Require Background Checks for Gun Sales
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
Last Action Date: March 24, 2016
Title: An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Bail Code, the Maine Juvenile Code and the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes
Description: An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Bail Code, the Maine Juvenile Code and the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: March 24, 2014
Title: An Act To Provide a Source of Funding for Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Description: An Act To Provide a Source of Funding for Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 26, 2015
Title: An Act To Authorize the Carrying of Concealed Handguns without a Permit
Description: An Act To Authorize the Carrying of Concealed Handguns without a Permit
Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call # 372 23 Yeas - 12 Nays- 0 Excused - 0 Absent PREVAILED
Last Action Date: June 30, 2015
Title: An Act To Remove Limitations on Reciprocity for Concealed Handguns Permits
Description: An Act To Remove Limitations on Reciprocity for Concealed Handguns Permits
Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call # 149 35 Yeas - 0 Nays- 0 Excused - 0 Absent
Last Action Date: June 4, 2015
Title: An Act To Permit the Use of Firearm Noise Suppression Devices in Hunting and To Provide for a Chief Law Enforcement Officer's Certification for Certain Firearms
Description: An Act To Permit the Use of Firearm Noise Suppression Devices in Hunting and To Provide for a Chief Law Enforcement Officer's Certification for Certain Firearms
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED , in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 12, 2015
Title: An Act To Make Possession of a Firearm with an Altered or Obscured Serial Number a Class C Crime
Description: An Act To Make Possession of a Firearm with an Altered or Obscured Serial Number a Class C Crime
Last Action: On Motion by Senator HAMPER of Oxford taken from the SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE. PASSED TO BE ENACTED , in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 30, 2015
Title: An Act To Ensure Nondiscrimination against Gun Owners in Certain Federally Subsidized Housing
Description: An Act To Ensure Nondiscrimination against Gun Owners in Certain Federally Subsidized Housing
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: April 1, 2016
