Bills › 132nd Legislature (2025–26)
LD 2109
An Act To Define "Public Education" And Clarify That A Private School Receiving Approval For Public Tuition Must Be Located In The State
Became law · sponsored by Michael Brennan · text and history at the Legislature
Latest Senate vote
2026-03-17: pass, 22 yes, 11 no, 2 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, 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, Marianne Moore R, Stacey Guerin R
No (11): Brad Farrin R, David Haggan R, Dick Bradstreet R, Jeff Timberlake R, Jim Libby R, Joe Martin R, Matt Harrington R, Russell Black R, Scott Cyrway R, Sue Bernard R, Trey Stewart R
Not voting (2): Mark Lawrence D, Pinny Beebe-Center D
Who lobbied on it
5 clients whose lobbyists named LD 2109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Civic Action | Mike Quatrano | 2 | $0 |
| Maine Education Association | John Kosinski | 1 | $0 |
| Maine Policy Institute | Matthew Gagnon | 1 | $0 |
| Maine School Management Association | Eric Waddell | 1 | $0 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland | Suzanne Lafreniere | 1 | $0 |
Every roll call
| Date | Where | Result | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Senate roll call 766 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | pass | 22 | 11 |