MaineEligible tribal members qualify for free admission to Maine state parks
The law provides free admission to Maine’s state parks and other covered sites for members of federally recognized tribes in Maine who show approved tribal identification.
What it does
Members of federally recognized tribes in Maine qualify for free admission to state-owned parks, historic sites, camping areas, and beaches managed by the State. They must show approved tribal identification.
Argument forFree admission could make visits to Maine’s state parks and historic sites more affordable for eligible tribal members.
Argument againstRequiring approved tribal identification could prevent eligible members who lack that identification from receiving free admission.
More detail
The law exempts eligible tribal members from admission fees at covered state properties. The rule covers members of federally recognized tribal nations, tribes, or bands in Maine. Covered sites are state-owned parks, historic sites, camping areas, and beaches managed by the State. Visitors must show tribal identification approved by their tribal government to bureau staff on duty or another person designated by the director.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Signed by Governor Janet MillsLatest
- Apr 13Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.Passed 2nd Chamber
- Apr 13On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table.
- 2025
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- May 21On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- May 20Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- May 20PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- May 14In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Vote recorded acceptance of the otp-am report. Result: pass.Lower
- May 14The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-55)Minor
- May 14Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
- May 14Committee Amendment "A" (S-55) was READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- May 14The Bill was READ ONCE.Minor
- May 14(Yeas 121 - Nays 18 - Absent 11 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)
- May 14ROLL CALL NO. 142
- May 14The Committee Report was READ and ACCEPTED.
- May 14On OBJECTION of Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle REMOVED.
- May 14CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
- May 13Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- May 13Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-55).Minor
- May 13Committee Amendment "A" (S-55) READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- May 13READ ONCE.Minor
- May 13Report READ and ACCEPTED.
- May 7Reported Out - OTP-AM
- Mar 21CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- Mar 18Voted - OTP-AM
- Mar 18Work Session Held
- Jan 8Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2Introduced
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