Bills › 132nd Legislature (2025–26)
LD 1696
Resolve, To Study Maine'S Absolute Dominion And Beneficial Use Laws Relating To Water Rights
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) · sponsored by Lori Gramlich · text and history at the Legislature
Latest Senate vote
2025-05-21: pass, 19 yes, 13 no, 3 not voting · ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT
Democrat Republican other
Names
Yes (19): 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, Rick Bennett I
No (13): Brad Farrin R, David Haggan R, Dick Bradstreet R, Jeff Timberlake R, Jim Libby R, Joe Martin R, Marianne Moore R, Matt Harrington R, Russell Black R, Scott Cyrway R, Stacey Guerin R, Sue Bernard R, Trey Stewart R
Not voting (3): Stacy Brenner D, Tim Nangle D, Bruce Bickford R
Lobbying on it, month by month
The pay lobbyists attributed to LD 1696 each month; ▲ marks a month with a roll call on it.
Who lobbied on it
8 clients whose lobbyists named LD 1696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Triton Brands, Inc. d/b/a Poland Spring Bottling Company | Elizabeth Frazier | 3 | $2,626.33 |
| Primo Brands, d/b/a Poland Spring Bottling Company | Alex Serra | 3 | $1,200 |
| Maine Forest Products Council | Steven Hudson, William Ferdinand | 2 | $0 |
| Maine Rural Water Association | Kirsten Hebert | 1 | $0 |
| Maine State Chamber of Commerce | Linda Caprara | 1 | $0 |
| Maine Water Utilities Association | James Cohen | 1 | $0 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Chace Jackson | 3 | $0 |
| Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine | Dan Walker | 1 | $0 |
Every roll call
| Date | Where | Result | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-21 | Senate roll call 197 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | pass | 19 | 13 |