An Act To Designate The Spring Peeper As The Official State Amphibian
This bill designates the spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) as Maine's official state amphibian. It directly affects Maine residents by adding this small frog to the state's list of official symbols, alongside the state bird, flower, and other emblems. The bill contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms - its sole purpose is symbolic recognition. It does not impose requirements or alter laws affecting individuals, businesses, or government operations. This procedural measure was introduced by Representative Osher and cosponsored by Senator Brenner.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Signed Apr 20, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025 · House Mar 25, 2025
How they voted
24–2
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 28
Mar 27, 2025
D
Democratic18
94% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican9
66% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (24-2-2)
senate
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, the Majority Ought to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
Mar 25, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (74-54-7)
house
Mar 21, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP/ONTP
legislature
Jan 6, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laurie Osher
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Ankeles
DDemocratic
Co
Stacy Brenner
DDemocratic
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