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June 11, 2009 - Legislature enacts calorie posting policy
New law will require chain restaurants with 20 or more establishments to post calorie data on menus, menu boards and drive throughs
September 10, 2008 - Energy Task Force meets, considers short and long-term needs for winter
August 20, 2008 - Heat and Energy Emergency Task Force meets to review state resources
Agencies should have enough funds to make it to winter without a special session, but will need boosted support from the Legislature when they reconvene
August 18, 2008 - Pingree picked to head up legislature’s emergency energy task force
August 14, 2008 - Area reps honored for voting records on social justice bills
Pingree and Miramant earn perfect scores from social change advocacy group
July 25, 2008 - Area reps announce over $50,000 in environmental grants
May 21, 2008 - Hannah Pingree featured on “Think MTV” Web site
Maine House Majority Leader encourages young people to take an active part in politics
April 18, 2008 - Legislature adjourns for 2008
Amid budget shortfall and consolidation proposals, a number of positive bills pass into law.
April 16, 2008 - Legislature enacts bill that will track and prohibit toxins in children’s products
April 14, 2008 - Legislature honors College of the Atlantic for carbon-neutral status
COA is first carbon-neutral higher learning institute in the world
April 7, 2008 - Statement from House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree
on the study released today revealing high level of phthalates in children's products
April 1, 2008 - House unanimously enacts Pingree bill to encourage renewable energy
March 31, 2008 - House enacts budget compromise
State budget closes $190 million structural gap: restores cuts to health care, no new taxes, no rainy day fund
March 20, 2008 - Insurance panel endorses Dirigo changes
Majority of Legislative committee votes in favor of bill to stabilize Dirigo funding, lower costs through some market reforms
March 17, 2008 - House passes bill to decrease energy costs on Swan’s Island and in Frenchboro
Pingree bill will allow cooperative to sell excess energy
March 10, 2008 - Natural Resources Committee endorses bill to track and prohibit toxins in children’s products
Committee combines two similar bills into Pingree proposal – measure now heads to full House
March 6, 2008 - Utilities Committee approves Pingree’s bill to encourage renewable energy
February 28, 2008 - Pingree presents bill to protect kids from toxic chemicals
February 14, 2008 - Energy Committee supports bill to reduce energy costs on Swan’s Island and Frenchboro
Pingree legislation would allow communities to develop and sell renewable energy
February 12, 2008 - Pingree presents renewable energy bill to legislative committee
Majority Leader’s proposal would support green energy in homes and businesses, promote conservation, improve home efficiency
February 7, 2008 - House rejects lengthy political debate on additional parental consent for prescription drugs to minors
Chamber votes 75-69 to postpone debate on politically charged measure previously rejected by Legislative Council
February 5, 2008 - Legislators call on Congress to reverse Bush Administration rulings on Medicaid
January 22, 2008 - Busy Day for Maine Legislative Committees
Committees consider proposals to protect children’s health, promote conservation, boost green home heating and improve boater safety
January 10, 2008 - Lawmakers unveil bills targeting toxins
Proposals would identify toxins in household products that should be replaced, improve lead screening and identification
December 18, 2007 - Rep. Pingree honored for her voting record on environmental bills
North Haven legislator earns perfect score
December 17, 2007 - Statement from House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree
On the report from the Governor’s Task Force to Promote Safer Chemicals in Household Products
December 14, 2007 - LIHEAP funds still in limbo
Democratic legislative leaders call on President and Congress to make heating assistance a top priority
December 5, 2007 - Statement from House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree
On the Public Utilities Commission’s recommendation that the State’s utilities consider alternate options to ISO New England
November 5, 2007 - Hannah Pingree chosen as one of nation’s top elected officials
Aspen Institute invites Maine House Majority Leader to participate in prestigious national fellowship
September 18, 2007 - Majority Leader Pingree to deliver keynote address at Common Ground Fair
June 22, 2007 - Most successful legislative session in years comes to close
First Regular Session of the 123rd legislature comes to
close, major initiatives moved forward
June 21, 2007 - TAX UPDATE – House passes compromise tax reform package
June 21, 2007 - House to offer compromise amendment on tax reform
Amended version removes sales taxes on personal care services and property maintenance: Expected to draw broad support in the House
June 19, 2007 - House unanimously endorses "Opportunity Maine" legislation
Bill will help college graduates pay off student loans if they stay in Maine
June 14, 2007 - Governor signs deca ban bill into law
State will require phase-out of the flame retardant in household items
June 13, 2007 - House gives initial passage to historic tax reform package
Bill will lower income tax rate, provide property tax relief, balance sales tax base
June 7, 2007 - Tax Committee members absent Wednesday night register votes on reform package
Final committee vote 11-2
June 7, 2007 - House overwhelmingly enacts state budget, exceeding two-thirds requirement
Bipartisan budget makes critical changes to healthcare, education funding; invests in higher ed
June 6, 2007 - House rejects bill to limit students’ voting rights
June 5, 2007 - State budget passes first test in House, headed to the Senate for more votes
School administrative reforms to create 80 districts, with new penalties and incentives added
June 5, 2007 - State budget passes first test in House, headed to the Senate for more votes
School administrative reforms to create 80 districts, with new penalties and incentives added
June 5, 2007 - Legislature supports two major environmental bills
Proposals to enroll Maine in regional carbon emissions reduction pact, phase out hazardous chemical in households earn support in Maine Senate
May 30, 2007 - Maine House enacts Realize!Maine bill
Senate places bill on special appropriations table for possible funding
May 29, 2007 - Maine House urges federal government to preserve funding for rural cell phone access
May 24, 2007 - Senate passes bill to phase out deca flame retardant from household products
Final enactment votes await in House and Senate
May 24, 2007 - House passes bill to add domestic partners to family medical leave act
Bill would extend rights to people in committed relationships who are not married
May 23, 2007 - Hank Schmelzer is honored at the State House
May 16, 2007 - Dozens of economic development proposals before Legislature
Bills sponsored by House Democrats aim to streamline process, encourage growth, lower costs for small businesses
May 16, 2007 - Pingree introduces Governor’s “Dirigo 2.0” bill
House Majority Leader delivers Baldacci's omnibus health care reform bill to Insurance Committee in public hearing
May 14, 2007 - Lawmakers shelve racino budget proposal – Penn National agrees to go back to work
May 2, 2007 - House and Senate Democrats release balanced budget proposal
Democratic plan focuses on access to health care, higher education and government streamlining
April 25, 2007 - Deca flame retardant ban gains support in final vote in Natural Resources Committee
Slightly amended version of bill picks up two more supporters; committee recommends the bill ought to pass by 10-3 vote
April 24, 2007 - Natural Resources Committee gives preliminary approval to deca ban
9 Committee members vote to phase out the flame retardant in household products; others wait to see final amended language
April 9, 2007 - House Majority Leader: attack ad gets the facts wrong
Legislative leader says that an advertising campaign aimed at defeating a bill to phase out a hazardous chemical is misleading and inaccurate
April 4, 2007 - House Majority Leader introduces bill to provide incentives for alternative fuel use
April 2, 2007 - Appropriations Committee completes bond package
Committee members agree to details of the $295 bond proposal, would include $17 for LMF and $50M for R&D
March 27, 2007 - House Majority Leader proposes $75 million bond for Land for Maine’s Future
Pingree also requests $20 million to preserve working waterfronts
March 26, 2007 - House Majority Leader introduces New Century Bond proposal
Funds would boost creative economy
March 22, 2007 - House Majority Leader’s bill to ban hazardous flame retardant referenced to Natural Resources Committee
Pingree’s proposal would prohibit use of deca-BDE in Maine
March 22, 2007 - House Majority Leader’s bill to attract young people to Maine passes first major hurdle
Pingree says REALIZE! Maine would curb ‘brain drain’
March 19, 2007 - House Majority Leader offers support for governor’s bond package proposal
Pingree says Governor Baldacci has set a good framework for negotiations moving forward
March 15, 2007 - Pingree introduces affordable housing bill to Taxation Committee
House Majority Leader’s proposal would help island and coastal communities preserve affordable housing options
March 8, 2007 - Bond rating agencies deliver positive economic forecast for Maine
Legislative Leaders respond with broad support for a robust bond package
March 7, 2007 - Energy resources, costs remain a hot topic in Maine
Legislature’s Utilities and Energy Committee has full plate of energy reform bills on schedule this year
March 6, 2007 - Marissa Donovan visits the State House
February 27, 2007 - Legislators urge protection of affordable housing for coastal and island communities
House Majority Leader offers bill that would enable communities to dedicate funds for development
February 15, 2007 - 93 Legislators send letter to Congress opposing troop escalation
92 House and Senate Democrats, and one Independent sign letter
December 6, 2006 - Maine House membership diverse at swearing in
November 21, 2006 - Rep. Hannah Pingree to serve as House Majority Leader
Island lawmaker to lead Democrats in the 123rd Legislature
November 21, 2006 - Rep. Hannah Pingree to serve as House Majority Leader
Island lawmaker to lead Democrats in the 123rd Legislature
November 15, 2006 - House Democrats elect Speaker nominee, choose leaders
June 22, 2006 - Lobsters & Whole Foods
By Rep. Leila Percy, Rep. Hannah Pingree, Sen. Dennis Damon
April 14, 2006 - Rural high-speed internet moves closer to reality
House gives initial passage to LD 2040
March 28, 2006 - Pingree continues efforts for high-speed Internet access in rural Maine
March 15, 2006 - Local lawmakers honor area art educators & programs
March 3, 2006 - Pingree statement on AG lawsuit
Filing calls Medicare “clawback” unconstitutional
February 28, 2006 - Pingree continues efforts for high-speed Internet access in rural Maine
February 16, 2006 - Resolution requests feds to reimburse state for Medicare Part D fix
Legislative leaders announce legislation that would also call for repayment of the “clawback”
February 14, 2006 - State Rep. Pingree champions Medicare Part D transition bill
Legislation would help seniors with federal gap in coverage
September 1, 2005 - Affordable health insurance most pressing concerns
By Rep. Hannah Pingree
August 3, 2005 - ‘Surf & Turf’ bond proposal
By Rep. Glenn Cummings
May 26, 2005 - Local chess teams honored at State House
May 25, 2005 - Pingree’s bill regarding abandoned cemeteries is enacted law
May 3, 2005 - Pingree sponsors additional voting protections bill for all Maine citizens
Legislation would ensure a voter-verified ballot for all electronic voting machines
April 25, 2005 - Pingree sponsors dredging legislation
April 5, 2005 - LD 1440: An Act To Encourage High-speed Internet Access in
Testimony by Rep. Hannah Pingree, sponsor of the bill
April 5, 2005 - Bill seeks high-speed Internet access for rural Maine
Local Representative sponsors a bill that would remove market barriers
March 29, 2005 - Rep. Pingree speaks of the importance of federal funds for childcare
March 21, 2005 - Lots to Report:
Update from Augusta
January 27, 2005 - Property Tax Relief Package Passes
October 21, 2004 - Legislators wrap up small business tour
Working group finalizing legislation on Small Business Bill of Rights and Action Plan
September 9, 2004 - Rep. Pingree selected for Environmental Honor Roll
Maine League of Conservation Voters releases environmental scorecards
May 19, 2004 - New law to protect Maine homeowners
Securing rights to homeowner’s insurance
April 21, 2004 - Chess Team honored by Governor and Legislature
Rep. Pingree greets team members
April 15, 2004 - Legislature passes verified voting bill
Measure ensures integrity of voting process
April 5, 2004 - Legislature hears bill on updating property insurance
Protects property owners from arbitrary policy cancellations
April 5, 2004 - Fehrle honored at Statehouse for lifetime achievements
April 2, 2004 - Legislature gives initial consent to bill protecting infants
Bill promotes better environmental standards
March 17, 2004 - Legislators deliver spare change to help with budget
Coins donated by children to save mental health services
February 26, 2004 - Dirigo Health is the solution
Guest column in Rockland Courier-Gazette
January 30, 2004 - Public hearing Tuesday on Pingree bill to protect citizens’ votes
Bill would regulate the use of touch-screen voting machines
May 2, 2003 - Legislators fight to save Washington County prison
Bill to build a Washington County prison, LD 356, will be carried over to next session
March 31, 2003 - Public hearing for Term Limits Bills Scheduled for April 1
A bill to extend term limits from 8 to 12 years, LD 1273, and a bill to extend term limits from 8 to 14 years, LD 1284, will go to a public hearing
March 25, 2003 - Pingree: Consumers ought to know
Rep. Pingree co-sponsors three bills aimed at changing prescription drug pricing