Bills › 132nd Legislature (2025–26)
LD 278
An Act To Eliminate The Tobacco Products Tax On Certain Products That Contain Nicotine
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) · sponsored by Matt Harrington · text and history at the Legislature
Latest Senate vote
2025-05-28: pass, 20 yes, 12 no, 3 not voting · ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT
Democrat Republican other
Names
Yes (20): 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, Peggy Rotundo D, Pinny Beebe-Center D, Rachel Talbot Ross D, Stacy Brenner D, Teresa Pierce D, Tim Nangle D, Rick Bennett I
No (12): Brad Farrin R, Bruce Bickford R, David Haggan R, Dick Bradstreet R, Jeff Timberlake R, Jim Libby R, Joe Martin R, Marianne Moore R, Matt Harrington R, Scott Cyrway R, Stacey Guerin R, Sue Bernard R
Not voting (3): Nicole Grohoski D, Russell Black R, Trey Stewart R
Who lobbied on it
12 clients whose lobbyists named LD 278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Client Services LLC | Edward Pineau, Jonathan Shaer | 5 | $0 |
| American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network | Julia MacDonald, Laura Harper | 2 | $0 |
| American Heart Association | Allyson Perron Drag, Whitney Parrish Perry | 4 | $0 |
| American Lung Association | Lance Boucher | 3 | $0 |
| Maine Civic Action | Mike Quatrano | 1 | $0 |
| Maine Energy Marketers Association | Megan Diver | 4 | $0 |
| Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association | Christine Cummings | 1 | $0 |
| Maine Policy Institute | Matthew Gagnon | 1 | $0 |
| Maine Public Health Association | Rebecca Boulos | 1 | $0 |
| PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates | Jonathan Courtney | 6 | $0 |
| Retail Association of Maine | Curtis Picard | 1 | $0 |
| SCI Group Client Services | Cheryl Timberlake | 1 | $0 |
Every roll call
| Date | Where | Result | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-28 | Senate roll call 251 ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT | pass | 20 | 12 |