AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 958, sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that will expand protections for Maine loons and other waterfowl by prohibiting the sale and use of certain painted lead fishing tackle, which can be fatal for these species.
AUGUSTA - A measure from Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, to require developers of energy storage facilities to establish a decommissioning plan was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on Friday.
AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, that will protect children and individuals with intellectual disabilities receiving behavioral health services.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, that would require any vessel that meets the definition of megayacht to pay an impact fee of $10 per foot of length over 150 feet each day, up to 30 consecutive days, when docking in Maine. The funds generated will be invested into Maine's working waterfront and historic coastal communities.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted this week to enact a measure from Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, that would improve access to energy efficiency programs for low- and moderate-income Mainers living in manufactured homes.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted unanimously this week to enact a measure from Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough, to protect Maine workers who need to care for a sick grandparent or great-grandparent.
AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1036, An Act to Require All Uniformed Patrol Officers to Carry Naloxone Hydrochloride when on Duty. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature advanced legislation this week sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would ensure ballot drop box locations throughout the state are safe and free of harassment and intimidation.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature advanced a bill this week from Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would provide reimbursement for the health care expenses of retired law enforcement, corrections and search and rescue dogs who worked for the state.
AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1615, sponsored by Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, which would expand Mainers' access to safe, nonprescription medications like Advil and DayQuil.
