Bills › 132nd Legislature (2025–26)
LD 1643
An Act To Establish The Maine Life Science Innovation Center
Became law · sponsored by Teresa Pierce · text and history at the Legislature
Latest Senate vote
2026-03-18: pass, 22 yes, 10 no, 3 not voting · ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT
Democrat Republican other
Names
Yes (22): 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, Rachel Talbot Ross D, Stacy Brenner D, Teresa Pierce D, Tim Nangle D, Rick Bennett I, Bruce Bickford R, Jim Libby R
No (10): Brad Farrin R, David Haggan R, Dick Bradstreet R, Jeff Timberlake R, Joe Martin R, Marianne Moore R, Matt Harrington R, Scott Cyrway R, Stacey Guerin R, Sue Bernard R
Not voting (3): Pinny Beebe-Center D, Russell Black R, Trey Stewart R
Who lobbied on it
5 clients whose lobbyists named LD 1643 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 | 10 | $2,079 |
| Biotechnology Innovation Organization | Mark Gallagher | 1 | $0 |
| Biotechnology Innovation Organization - Agriculture | Benjamin Gilman | 3 | $0 |
| Maine School Management Association | Steven Bailey | 1 | $0 |
| Northeastern University | Michael Ferrari | 1 | $0 |
Every roll call
| Date | Where | Result | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Senate roll call 777 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | pass | 22 | 10 |