Maine State Representative

Christopher Kessler 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine Senate Bill LD4

Introduced

1/8/25

Refer

1/8/25

Failed

6/10/25

An Act to Adopt Eastern Standard Time Year-round

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine Senate Bill LD3

Introduced

1/8/25

Refer

1/8/25

Engrossed

5/29/25

Enrolled

6/2/25

Passed

6/2/25

An Act to Adopt Eastern Daylight Time Year-round Contingent on Federal Approval

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD659

Introduced

2/20/25

Refer

2/20/25

Failed

5/6/25

An Act to Reduce Housing Costs by Not Requiring Fire Sprinkler Systems for Single-family Homes and Duplexes

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine Senate Bill LD585

Introduced

2/19/25

Refer

2/19/25

Engrossed

4/10/25

Enrolled

4/15/25

Passed

4/22/25

An Act to Use Certain Regional Transmission Organization Payments for Beneficial Electrification to Reduce Electricity Rates

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill HP1520

Introduced

3/30/26

JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC AND THE STATE OF MAINE

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill HP0950

Introduced

4/3/25

JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LATE HONORABLE LOIS GALGAY RECKITT ON THE OCCASION OF THE BOSTON RED SOX OPENING HOME GAME ON APRIL 4, 2025

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD1272

Introduced

3/25/25

Refer

3/25/25

Refer

3/25/25

Failed

5/27/25

An Act to Address the Housing Crisis by Reducing Barriers to Building More Accessory Dwelling Units

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD1270

Introduced

3/25/25

Refer

3/25/25

Refer

3/25/25

Engrossed

6/17/25

Enrolled

6/18/25

Passed

6/25/25

An Act to Establish the Department of Energy Resources

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine Senate Bill LD1420

Introduced

4/1/25

Refer

4/1/25

Engrossed

5/28/25

Enrolled

5/29/25

Failed

4/29/26

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Ensure a Just and Equitable Energy Transition for Maine's Workforce

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD260

Introduced

1/23/25

Refer

1/23/25

Engrossed

4/17/25

Enrolled

4/22/25

Failed

4/29/26

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under the Law

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine Senate Bill LD457

Introduced

2/5/25

Refer

2/5/25

Engrossed

4/22/25

Enrolled

4/23/25

Failed

4/29/26

An Act to Fund Climate Resiliency Projects Related to the Repair of Campus Infrastructure Used for Active Transportation and Outdoor Recreation

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD481

Introduced

2/6/25

Refer

2/6/25

Engrossed

3/25/25

Enrolled

3/27/25

Passed

4/8/25

An Act to Allow a Water District Created by Special Act of the Legislature to Borrow Money and Issue a Warrant Prior to a Default

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD879

Introduced

3/4/25

Refer

3/4/25

Refer

3/4/25

Failed

6/16/25

An Act to Increase Maximum Small Claim Limits for Home Construction Contracts

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD654

Introduced

2/20/25

Refer

2/20/25

Engrossed

6/3/25

Enrolled

6/3/25

Passed

6/5/25

An Act to Increase the Maximum Small Claim Limit

Maine 2025-2026 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD810

Introduced

2/27/25

Refer

2/27/25

Engrossed

6/4/25

Passed

6/11/25

An Act Regarding the Approval of Transmission Lines

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