AUGUSTA - The Maine House gave final approval Thursday to a measure from Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, that would protect endangered and threatened species from habitat loss. The bill was approved "under the hammer," or by unanimous consent.
AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville, that will require motorists to take measures to prevent snow and ice from falling from their vehicles while operating on Maine roadways.
"With this new law, more Mainers will be safe traveling on our roads in the winter," said White. "It will help provide accountability for drivers and prevent unnecessary deaths, injuries and damage to vehicles."
Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, and Rep. Ann Matlack, D-St. George, welcomed Oceanside High School AP U.S. Government & Politics students to the State House on Thursday.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Geiger, Matlack], c. 305-965-2744
AUGUSTA - Rep. Holly Sargent, D-York, will hold office hours at the York Public Library on Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Appointments are not necessary.
These office hours provide constituents with an opportunity to hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policymaking and share opinions on state matters. Office hours also serve as an opportunity for residents navigating state agencies to voice concerns.
Rep. Sargent is serving her first term in the Maine House and represents part of York.
Contact:
AUGUSTA - State lawmakers including Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, and Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, joined Maine Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and Friends of EMS for Maine for the annual Maine EMS Week Celebration and Remembrance Ceremony at the State House on Thursday.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, that would increase the availability of childrens behavioral health services in rural parts of the state.
LD 1236 would require the Department of Health and Human Services to offer grants or incentives to children's behavioral health providers to expand programs into underserved areas.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted this week to advance LD 62, An Act to Require Antipinch Sensors on School Bus Doors, sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell.
As amended, the bill would require antipinch sensors to be installed in all new school buses starting in 2025.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted this week to advance 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 House and Senate voted last week to advance a measure sponsored by Rep. Sam Zager, D-Portland, with bipartisan support that would study the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT), also known as manufactured wood.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, has been appointed to serve on the Department of Marine Resources Zone E Lobster Management Policy Council by Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, and Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.
"I am proud to be a part of preserving this sustainable and economically viable fishery that is the heart of our coastal communities," said Hepler. "I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this iconic heritage industry and to work alongside lobstermen in our community as a part of the Lobster Zone Council."
