HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
LD 6 -- HP0006
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter (unassigned): Rules Providing for the Licensing of Child Placing Agencies With and Without Adoption Programs, Addition of Home Certification Process, a or Substantive Rule of the Department of Human Services, Community Services Center.
LD 14 -- HP0014
An Act to Prohibit the Use of Juveniles in the Enforcement of Laws Governing Tobacco Sales.
LD 23 -- HP0023
An Act to Raise the Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21 Years of Age BY REQUEST.
LD 27 -- HP0027
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission on Child Abuse.
LD 34 -- SP0018
An Act to Increase the Eligibility for the Elderly Low-cost Drug Program.
LD 35 -- SP0019
An Act Regarding the Rights of Parents and Other Family Members of Adults with Mental Retardation.
LD 37 -- SP0021
An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Child Care Advisory Council and to Gather Data on Child Care Services in the State.
LD 50 -- HP0041
Original Title: An Act to Provide for Graduated Eligibility Requirements for the Elderly Low-cost Drug Program.
New Title An Act to Expand Eligibility for the Elderly Low-cost Drug Program.
LD 90 -- HP0081
An Act to Clarify the Provision of Mental Health Services.
LD 137 -- HP0126
An Act to Provide Accountability in the Handling of Funds for Consumers of Mental Health Services.
LD 149 -- HP0138
An Act to Provide Services to People with Autism.
LD 159 -- HP0148
An Act to Establish a Child Ombudsman Office.
LD 168 -- HP0157
An Act Concerning Standardized Contracts for Long-term Care Services.
LD 172 -- HP0161
Resolve, to Ensure Comprehensive and Accurate Medical Eligibility Assessments.
LD 173 -- HP0162
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services to Amend the Rules Regarding Congregate Housing.
LD 177 -- HP0166
An Act Regarding Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation.
LD 183 -- HP0172
Original Title: Resolve, to Increase Medicaid Reimbursement for Occupational and Physical Therapy and Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
New Title Resolve, to Increase Medicaid Reimbursement for Certain Providers.
LD 187 -- HP0176
An Act to Provide Relief from Excessive Drug Costs for Maine Residents.
LD 188 -- HP0177
Resolve, to Reduce the Administrative Burden in Home Health Care Reimbursed through the Medicaid Program.
LD 189 -- HP0178
An Act to Expand the Elderly Low-cost Drug Program to Cover Over-the-counter Drugs.
LD 191 -- HP0180
An Act to Prohibit Smoking in Certain Bingo and Beano Halls.
LD 201 -- HP0190
An Act to License Freestanding Birth Centers.
LD 216 -- SP0048
An Act to Offer Greater Financial Incentives Promoting Quality Child Care.
LD 218 -- SP0050
An Act to Ensure Statewide Assistance to Maine's Homeless Youth.
LD 219 -- SP0051
An Act to Expand the Cub Care Program and to Establish the Bear Care Program.
LD 243 -- HP0208
An Act to Implement the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000.
LD 244 -- HP0209
An Act to Continue the Privacy Protection of Health Care Information.
LD 246 -- HP0211
An Act to Ensure Appropriate Audit Procedures.
LD 247 -- HP0212
An Act to Expand Access to Prescription Drugs with a State Toll-free Number.
LD 266 -- HP0229
An Act to Consolidate All Aspects of Licensing and Enforcement of Agricultural Fairs Under the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources.
LD 286 -- HP0250
An Act to Clarify the Duties of the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council.
LD 330 -- SP0104
Resolve, to Study the Placement of a Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Washington County.
LD 371 -- HP0293
An Act to Encourage Smoke-free Hospitals in Maine.
LD 383 -- HP0305
An Act to Limit Smoking by Foster Parents.
LD 393 -- SP0117
Resolve, to Change Medicaid Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities.
LD 418 -- HP0328
An Act to Promote Efficiency in the Provision of Administrative Services for Child Care Providers.
LD 419 -- HP0329
An Act to Provide Information to Providers of Child Care Regarding Business Support.
LD 437 -- HP0347
Resolve, to Clarify the Principles of Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities.
LD 441 -- HP0351
Resolve, to Expand Access to Certified Nursing Assistant Training Programs.
LD 451 -- HP0361
An Act to Create Accountability for Money Spent on Auto Insurance for Participants in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.
LD 453 -- HP0363
An Act to Recognize the Special Circumstances of Border Hospitals.
LD 462 -- SP0139
An Act to Clarify the Substance Abuse Law.
LD 465 -- SP0142
Resolve, to Provide Medicaid Reimbursement for Service Dogs and Companion Animals.
LD 473 -- HP0371
An Act to Provide 4 Additional Personnel to the Department of Human Services Community Services Center.
LD 478 -- HP0376
An Act to Strengthen the Maine Rx Program.
LD 479 -- HP0377
An Act Concerning Eligibility for ASPIRE-TANF Participation in Households where an Individual has a Physical or Mental Health Disability.
LD 525 -- HP0404
An Act to Improve Access to Residential Care in Rural Maine.
LD 539 -- HP0418
An Act Regarding Commercial Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs.
LD 540 -- HP0419
Resolve, to Coordinate and Improve Access To Health Care for Women.
LD 549 -- HP0428
Resolve, to Improve the Accessibility of Nursing Facility Services for Consumers with Chronic Conditions.
LD 556 -- HP0435
An Act to Increase Eligibility for Health Care Benefits.
LD 558 -- HP0437
An Act to Add 75 Residential Care Beds Under the Medicaid Program.
LD 583 -- SP0164
Resolve, to Provide Improved Access to Quality Locally Grown Foods through Expansion of the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
LD 611 -- SP0183
An Act to Create a Pilot Project to Fully Implement the Maine Medical Marijuana Act of 1998.
LD 619 -- HP0479
Resolve, to Provide Adequate Patient Care Staffing for Certain Home Care Programs.
LD 633 -- HP0493
Original Title: An Act to Require Reporting on Children's Crisis Services.
New Title An Act to Require Reporting on Children's Crisis Services.
LD 640 -- HP0500
Resolve, to Ensure Consumer Access to Home Care Services.
LD 641 -- HP0501
An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Joint Advisory Committee on Select Services for Older Persons.
LD 679 -- HP0524
An Act to Expand Access to Health Care for Adults.
LD 686 -- HP0531
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Health to Develop a Comprehensive Plan for the Detection and Treatment of Hepatitis C.
LD 689 -- HP0534
An Act to Require Newborn Screening for Metabolic Abnormalities and Genetic or Biochemical Disorders.
LD 703 -- HP0548
An Act to Require that a Residential Facility for the Elderly Have an Automatic Door at the Main Entrance.
LD 716 -- HP0561
Original Title: An Act to Convert Hospital Administrative District No. 1 to a Nonprofit, Nonstock Private Corporation.
New Title An Act to Provide for the Transfer of Assets of Hospital Administrative District No. 1 to a Nonprofit, Nonstock Private Corporation.
LD 740 -- HP0585
An Act to Provide Relief for Patients with Chronic Pain.
LD 756 -- HP0601
An Act to Ensure Quality Home Care Coordination Services and Improve Long-term Care Services.
LD 764 -- HP0609
Original Title: An Act to Establish an Ombudsman for the Department of Human Services.
New Title An Act to Establish an Ombudsman for Children and Families.
LD 820 -- HP0620
An Act to Require a
LD 853 -- HP0653
An Act to Ensure Access to Assisted Living Services Programs.
LD 863 -- HP0663
Resolve, to Establish Crisis Assessment and Triage Centers for Children in the State.
LD 864 -- HP0664
Resolve, Directing the Children's Cabinet to Coordinate the Compilation of a Resource Guide to Assist Crisis Intervention Centers to Help Runaway Youth.
LD 887 -- HP0683
An Act to Expand the Elderly Low-cost Drug Program.
LD 898 -- HP0694
An Act to Improve Public Health in the State.
LD 905 -- SP0258
An Act to Amend Laws Governing Children's Mental Health Services Regarding the Informal Grievance Process.
LD 916 -- HP0701
Original Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services to Establish a Prescription Drug Reimportation Program.
New Title Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Human Services to Establish a Prescription Drug Reimportation Program.
LD 917 -- HP0702
Original Title: Resolve, to Amend the Requirements for Eye Care Services under the Maine Medical Assistance Manual.
New Title Resolve, Regarding Reimbursement for Optometrists Under the Medicaid Program.
LD 920 -- HP0705
Resolve, to Require Medicaid Reimbursement for Independent Living Services and Skills Training Provided to Nursing Facility Residents Returning to the Community.
LD 921 -- HP0706
Resolve, to Create a State-run Pharmacy Benefits Manager.
LD 923 -- HP0708
Original Title: An Act to Require That the Principles for Reimbursement for Private and Nonmedical Institutions and Board and Care Institutions be or Substantive Rules.
New Title An Act to Require That the Principles for Reimbursement for Private Nonmedical Institutions and Board and Care Institutions be or Substantive Rules.
LD 961 -- HP0742
An Act to Expand Benefits Under the Elderly Low-cost Drug Program.
LD 964 -- HP0745
An Act to Add Cancer Drugs to the Elderly Low-cost Drug Program.
LD 1002 -- SP0291
An Act Regarding Nursery School Rules.
LD 1003 -- SP0292
Resolve, to Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Certain Behavioral Specialists.
LD 1005 -- SP0294
An Act to Inform Consumers About Prescription Drug Prices.
LD 1006 -- SP0295
Resolve, to Retain Direct Care Workers for Persons with Mental Retardation.
LD 1021 -- HP0777
Resolve, Extending the Reporting Deadline for the Maine Millennium Commission on Hunger and Food Security.
LD 1022 -- HP0778
An Act to Require Full Disclosure of Prescription Drug Marketing Costs.
LD 1024 -- HP0780
An Act to Extend the Youth in Need of Services Oversight Committee.
LD 1033 -- HP0789
An Act to Make Child Care More Accessible for Parents in Transition From Welfare to Work.
LD 1040 -- HP0796
Original Title: An Act to Implement the Recommendation of the Maine Millennium Commission on Hunger and Food Security Concerning Recapitalization of the Vehicle Revolving Fund for Low-Income Families Administered by the Department of Human Services BY REQUEST.
New Title An Act to Assist Low-income Families with the Purchase or Repair of Vehicles.
LD 1072 -- HP0818
An Act to Ensure that Parents of Children Prescribed Psychotropic Drugs Receive Adequate Information.
LD 1085 -- SP0317
Resolve, to Improve Staffing in Health Care Settings.
LD 1093 -- SP0325
An Act to Expand the Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds to Support Existing School-based Health Centers.
LD 1094 -- SP0326
Resolve, to Require Medicaid Reimbursement to Persons with Brain Injuries.
LD 1107 -- HP0835
Resolve, to Exclude Certain Income Earned by Personal Care Assistants from Eligibility Requirements for State Assistance.
LD 1124 -- HP0852
Resolve, to Promote More Flexible Use of the Long-term Care Workforce.
LD 1125 -- HP0853
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services to Adjust the Cap on Direct-care Staff Costs for Residential Care Facilities.
LD 1137 -- HP0865
An Act to Clarify the Relationship between State Agencies and Faith-based Organizations Regarding Charitable Choice Options.
LD 1151 -- HP0872
Resolve, to Provide Adequate Reimbursement for Durable Medical Equipment.
LD 1167 -- SP0353
An Act to Disclose Prescription Drug Marketing Activities.
LD 1172 -- HP0880
An Act to Exempt from the Smoking Ban Tobacconists Who Sell or Serve Food or Alcohol.
LD 1178 -- HP0886
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services to Adopt Rules Regarding the Indian Health Clinic.
LD 1180 -- HP0888
An Act to Improve Handicap Accessibility in Lodging in Maine.
LD 1182 -- HP0890
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Human Services to Establish Guidelines Governing Procedures for Giving Injections.
LD 1187 -- HP0895
Resolve, to Provide Access to Personal Care Assistant Home Care Services.
LD 1188 -- HP0896
An Act to Provide for the Withdrawal of a Municipality from Hospital Administrative District No. 1 in Penobscot County.
LD 1194 -- HP0902
An Act to Alleviate the Shortage of Pediatric Dentists in Maine.
LD 1208 -- SP0370
An Act to Plan for the Delivery of Developmental Disabilities and Autism Services.
LD 1209 -- SP0371
An Act to Assist Families in Meeting their Basic Needs.
LD 1216 -- SP0378
Resolve, to Create the Task Force to Study the Various Effects of Maine's Long-term Care System.
LD 1219 -- HP0905
An Act to Ensure Continuity of Services from Private Nonmedical Institutions.
LD 1226 -- HP0912
An Act to Increase the Amount of Income That May Be Retained by a Nursing Home Resident.
LD 1231 -- HP0917
An Act to Provide an Advocate Program for Disabled Persons in Court-like Proceedings BY REQUEST.
LD 1237 -- HP0923
Resolve, to Provide Resources for Youth who are Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness.
LD 1240 -- HP0926
Resolve, Concerning Consumers of Long-term Care Services Who Have Chronic Conditions that Change.
LD 1256 -- HP0942
An Act to Adopt the Charitable Choice Provision in this State.
LD 1267 -- HP0953
An Act to Discourage Sales of Tobacco to Minors.
LD 1289 -- HP0965
An Act to Reimburse Restaurants for the Cost of Testing Water.
LD 1300 -- HP0976
An Act to Establish the Child Ombudsman Office and Improve Child Protective Procedures.
LD 1302 -- HP0978
An Act to Enhance Access to Health Care in Maine.
LD 1303 -- HP0979
An Act to Increase Access to Health Care.
LD 1304 -- HP0980
An Act to Create the Maine Health Data Processing Center.
LD 1310 -- SP0395
An Act to Amend the Maine Health Data Organization Laws.
LD 1344 -- HP1007
Resolve, Establishing the Blue Ribbon Commission to Review Foster Care and Adoption Systems in the State.
LD 1345 -- HP1008
Resolve, to Establish the Legislative Task Force to Make Legislative and Policy Recommendations to Strengthen Consumer Protection and Quality Outcomes for All In-home and Home Health Care Services.
LD 1346 -- HP1009
Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Study the Health Care Workforce Shortage.
LD 1363 -- SP0419
An Act to Reduce Medical Errors and Improve Patient Health.
LD 1367 -- HP1018
Resolve, to Ensure Access to Care for Breast and Cervical Cancer for Medicaid Recipients.
LD 1384 -- HP1027
An Act to Make Active Public Health Investigation Records Confidential.
LD 1386 -- HP1029
An Act Relating to Low-cost Prescription Drugs.
LD 1401 -- HP1044
An Act to Amend the Health Care Facility Immunization Laws.
LD 1417 -- HP1054
An Act to Amend the Membership of the Substance Abuse Services Commission.
LD 1431 -- HP1068
Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Examine Methods to Ensure the Safety of Children and Families.
LD 1475 -- HP1106
Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Respond to the Crisis in Access to Oral Health Services for Residents of the State.
LD 1484 -- HP1115
Resolve, to Require Medicaid Reimbursement for Hearing Aids and Dental Care for Adults.
LD 1496 -- SP0442
Resolve, to Preserve Elderly Congregate Housing Demonstration Services.
LD 1499 -- SP0445
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services to Adopt Rules Regarding the Reimbursement of Podiatrists.
LD 1506 -- SP0453
An Act to Ban Powdered Latex Gloves.
LD 1510 -- SP0457
Original Title: An Act to Clarify Inconsistent Regulatory Requirements Affecting Newly Constructed Nursing Facilities and to Further Support a Continuum of Quality Long-term Care Services.
New Title An Act to Study Long-term Care, Home and Community-based Care, Reimbursement Issues and Staffing Issues.
LD 1511 -- SP0458
An Act to Increase Access to Primary and Preventive Services for Maine's Underserved Citizens.
LD 1512 -- SP0459
An Act to Increase Long-term Care Options for Low-income Citizens of the State.
LD 1514 -- SP0461
An Act to Ensure Fairness in the Regulation and Reimbursement of Nursing Facilities.
LD 1515 -- SP0462
An Act to Support the Medical Ride Volunteer Service.
LD 1524 -- HP1127
Resolve, Regarding Calculation of Consumer Income in Home-based Care Programs.
LD 1535 -- SP0471
Resolve, to Allow Medicaid Reimbursement for Certain Drugs Without Requiring Prior Authorization.
LD 1542 -- SP0478
An Act to Create the Prescription Assistance Program.
LD 1545 -- SP0481
An Act to Increase the Supply of Medical Services to Consumers.
LD 1558 -- HP1158
An Act to Amend the Licensing and Survey Requirements for Residential Care Facilities and Congregate Housing Services Programs.
LD 1560 -- HP1160
An Act Authorizing Patients to Designate Visitors.
LD 1562 -- HP1162
An Act to Update the Name of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.
LD 1567 -- HP1167
Original Title: An Act to Require Registration of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
New Title An Act to Protect Consumers of Health Care Services.
LD 1568 -- HP1168
An Act to Amend the Laws Pertaining to Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental or Learning Disabilities or Mental Illness.
LD 1569 -- HP1169
An Act to Support a Continuum of Quality Long-term Care Services BY REQUEST.
LD 1588 -- SP0501
An Act to Appropriate Funds for a Study to Determine the Feasibility of a Medical School in Maine.
LD 1603 -- HP1180
An Act to Expand Family Life Education in Maine Schools.
LD 1605 -- HP1182
An Act to Control Agency Staffing Costs Affecting Long-term Care BY REQUEST.
LD 1607 -- HP1184
An Act to Further Protect the Rights of Persons with Mental Retardation or Autism.
LD 1617 -- HP1195
An Act to Provide Quality of Life Assurances for Maine's Most Vulnerable Citizens.
LD 1625 -- HP1203
Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Examine Health Care Delivery Systems Within the State.
LD 1641 -- HP1209
Original Title: Resolve, to Require that Hospice Care be Provided Under the Medicaid Program.
New Title Resolve, to Require Increased Reimbursement for Hospice Care Under the Medicaid Program.
LD 1651 -- SP0528
An Act to Preserve Maine Pharmacies.
LD 1685 -- HP1242
Resolve, to Change Eligibility for Persons who Transfer Assets and Move into Assisted Living Facilities.
LD 1687 -- HP1244
An Act Regarding People with Disabilities and the Use of Service Animals.
LD 1706 -- SP0548
An Act to Reduce the Cost of Administration of the Medicaid Program.
LD 1722 -- SP0560
An Act to Recognize Exemplary Efforts to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs.
LD 1744 -- SP0572
An Act to Ensure Patient Access to Medicines.
LD 1755 -- SP0577
An Act to Provide for a Smoking Cessation Program for Pregnant Women.
LD 1768 -- SP0592
An Act to Create a Comprehensive Prescription Insurance Plan for Maine Seniors through the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Heinz Family Philanthropies Report.
LD 1782 -- HP1321
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Section 4.04K of Chapter 4: Regulations for Licensing/Certifying of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in the State of Maine, a or Substantive Rule of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.
LD 1790 -- HP1334
An Act to Create the Healthy Maine Prescription Program. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
LD 1799 -- SP0619
An Act to Strengthen the Certificate of Need Law. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).