Cannabis Practice Group
Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:07 PM
| LD | Priority | SPONSOR | TITLE | COMMITTEE | STATUS | COMMITTEE DOCKET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Michael TIPPING of Penobscot | An Act Regarding Adult Use Cannabis Testing | 05/05/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/16/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/22/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 03/11/26 11:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Became Law without Governor's Signature (Emergency Measure) Public Law Chapter 764 (4/19/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/26) | |
| Craig HICKMAN of Kennebec | An Act To Make The Director Of The Office Of Cannabis Policy An Appointed Position Subject To Confirmation By The Legislature | 03/10/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/16/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/12/26 11:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/28/26 10:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Mar 18, 2026 (3/18/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (3/16) | ||
| William PLUECKER of Warren | An Act To Reduce Administrative Burdens And Expand Access In The Laws Governing Cannabis | 03/19/25 11:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 03/26/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/14/25 1:05 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (6/13) | ||
| David BOYER of Poland | An Act To Allow Consumption Of Adult Use Cannabis In Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges | 05/08/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/16/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/12/26 11:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/30/26 12:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 02/04/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Apr 6, 2026 (4/6/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (4/2) | ||
| Ann FREDERICKS of Sanford | An Act Regarding Background Checks For Medical Cannabis Providers | 05/08/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/12/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/16/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/12/26 11:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 611 (4/3/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/19) | ||
| David BOYER of Poland | An Act To Exempt Certain Sales And Transfers Of Adult Use Cannabis From Excise Tax | 05/16/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 127 - Public Hearing Taxation 05/22/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 127 - Work Session Taxation |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 504 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (6/10) | ||
| Craig HICKMAN of Kennebec | An Act To Establish The Cannabis Advisory Council | 05/08/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/12/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/14/25 1:05 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 506 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (6/12) | ||
| Quentin CHAPMAN of Auburn | An Act To Simplify Regulation Of The Adult Use Cannabis Industry | 05/05/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/16/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/22/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (6/11) | ||
| Craig HICKMAN of Kennebec | An Act To Amend The Maine Medical Use Of Cannabis Act | 05/05/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/16/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/22/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 512 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (6/12) | ||
| Anne GRAHAM of North Yarmouth | An Act To Institute Testing And Tracking Of Medical Use Cannabis And Cannabis Products Similar To Adult Use Cannabis And Cannabis Products, Dedicate A Portion Of The Adult Use Cannabis Sales And Excise Tax To Medical Use Cannabis Programs And Create A Study Group | 05/05/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/16/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/30/26 12:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 02/04/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 02/11/26 12:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 02/12/26 2:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/OTP-AM/ONTP (4/10) | ||
| Laurie OSHER of Orono | An Act Regarding Outdoor Cultivation In The Medical Use Cannabis And Adult Use Cannabis Industries | 05/05/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/14/25 1:05 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/22/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 514 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (6/13) | ||
| An Act To Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information For Class D And Class E Crimes Relating To Marijuana Possession And Cultivation | 01/12/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/04/26 10:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/11/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 03/02/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary |
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Apr 8, 2026 (4/8/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (4/6) | |||
| Daniel SAYRE of Kennebunk | An Act To Establish An Excise Tax On Cannabis Pre-roll And To Change The Tax On Potentially Intoxicating Hemp Products | 05/16/25 1:01 PM in State House, Room 127 - Public Hearing Taxation; Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/22/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 127 - Work Session Taxation; Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/21/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 127 - Work Session Taxation; Veterans And Legal Affairs 02/12/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 127 - Work Session Taxation; Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/ONTP (3/25) |