Weekly Advocacy Update | February 19th, 2026

Each week, the KV Chamber's Advocacy Committee meets on your behalf to survey the current legislative landscape and work with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce to highlight specific bills being considered that could have significant impact on your business.

We encourage all members to attend public hearings & work sessions, submit testimonials, and advocate for your business in the legislative landscape.

Below, you'll find important information on bills that are currently under review, as well as information on upcoming work sessions and public hearings for those bills.

Important Upcoming Bills

• Learn more about the State Budget here.
• Learn more about Energy, Utilities, and Technology bills here.
• Learn more about Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services bills here.
• Learn more about Housing & Economic Development bills here.
• Learn more about Judiciary bills here.
• Learn more about Labor bills here.
• Learn more about Taxation bills here.
• Learn more about Veterans and Legal Affairs bills here.

Important Upcoming Public Hearings & Work Sessions

BUDGET

L.D.2212

(Governor's Supplemental Budget Bill)

When: Thursday, February 19th | 9:00AM

Location: State House, Room 128

Type: Public Hearing

ENERGY, UTILITIES, AND TECHNOLOGY

L.D.2140

An Act To Reduce Household Energy Costs in Response to Federal Cuts

When: Thursday, February 19th | 10:00AM

Location: Cross, Room 211

Type: Public Hearing

L.D.307

An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities, and Technology

When: Thursday, February 19th | 1:00PM

Location: Cross, Room 211

Type: Work Session

HOUSING

L.D.916

An Act To Promote Investment in Housing

When: Thursday, February 19th | 11:30AM

Location: Cross, Room 206

Type: Work Session

L.D.2164

An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings Into Housing

When: Thursday, February 19th | 11:30AM

Location: Cross, Room 206

Type: Work Session

VETERAN AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

L.D.2155

An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers

When: Friday, February 20th | 12:00PM

Location: State House, Room 437

Type: Work Session

L.D.2160

An Act To Modify Provisions Of Law Affecting Small Distilleries

When: Friday, February 20th | 12:00PM

Location: State House, Room 437

Type: Work Session

If you would like more information about the KV Chamber Advocacy Committee or would like to learn more about how you can get involved in the legislative process, check out our advocacy resources on our website!

Sincerely,

KVCC Staff

Katie Doherty, President & CEO

Lindsay Corbett, Chief Operating Officer & Events

Melissa Walden, Membership & Development Director

Lauren Turcotte, Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Megan Bachelder, Office Administrator