“The milfoil bill” was among the most contentious natural resource issues of the session. As finally passed by the Legislature, the bill attempts to prevent the introduction to Maine of Eurasian Milfoil through public education and a boat inspection program funded by a dedicated fee. Milfoil, already a problem in most other states, is an invasive species that chokes out native vegetation and is virtually impossible to eliminate once established.

Votes / Roll Calls:

Date	Desc	Yea	Nay	No Vote	Absent	Total	Passed	Chamber
01/01/2001	Roll Call	3	0	0	0	3	1
Votes	Show Joseph C. Perry Sr. Yea Stephen S. Stanley Yea John L. Tuttle Yea