Bills › 132nd Legislature (2025–26)
LD 1257
An Act Regarding Labeling Of Genetically Engineered Food Products
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) · sponsored by Tracy Quint · text and history at the Legislature
Latest Senate vote
2025-06-09: fail, 11 yes, 23 no, 1 not voting · RECEDE AND CONCUR
Democrat Republican other
Names
Yes (11): Brad Farrin R, Bruce Bickford R, David Haggan R, Dick Bradstreet R, Jeff Timberlake R, Jim Libby R, Joe Martin R, Matt Harrington R, Scott Cyrway R, Sue Bernard R, Trey Stewart R
No (23): Anne Carney D, Cameron Reny D, Chip Curry D, Craig Hickman D, Denise Tepler D, Donna Bailey D, Henry Ingwersen D, Jill Duson D, Joe Baldacci D, Joe Rafferty D, Mark Lawrence D, Mattie Daughtry D, Mike Tipping D, Nicole Grohoski D, Peggy Rotundo D, Pinny Beebe-Center D, Rachel Talbot Ross D, Teresa Pierce D, Tim Nangle D, Rick Bennett I, Marianne Moore R, Russell Black R, Stacey Guerin R
Not voting (1): Stacy Brenner D
Who lobbied on it
9 clients whose lobbyists named LD 1257 in their monthly reports, with the pay they attributed to it (not their position). Linked: clients who also gave to two or more 2026 candidates.
| Client | Lobbyists | Months | Pay attributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioscience Association of Maine (BioME) | Michael Saxl | 1 | $0 |
| Biotechnology Innovation Organization | Mark Gallagher | 1 | $0 |
| Biotechnology Innovation Organization - Agriculture | Benjamin Gilman | 4 | $0 |
| Hospitality Maine | Nathen Cloutier | 2 | $0 |
| Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association | Christine Cummings | 2 | $0 |
| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association | Heather Spalding | 1 | $0 |
| Maine State Chamber of Commerce | Linda Caprara | 2 | $0 |
| Maine Tourism Association | Nathen Cloutier | 1 | $0 |
| Retail Association of Maine | Curtis Picard | 2 | $0 |
Every roll call
| Date | Where | Result | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-09 | Senate roll call 406 RECEDE AND CONCUR | fail | 11 | 23 |