AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance a measure from Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, that would protect endangered and threatened species from habitat loss.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Labor and Housing Committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, that would prohibit an employer from requiring or permitting a veterinarian to enter into a noncompete agreement unless they have an ownership interest in the practice. The bill would also prohibit a court from enforcing a noncompete agreement that was signed prior to the date the bill would become law.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, introduced legislation Monday to support rural teachers and expand the teacher workforce in rural areas.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted with unanimous support, of those present, to advance LD 540, sponsored by Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, which would direct the Maine Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Behavioral Health to develop a request for proposal for two adult peer respite centers.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, introduced legislation last week before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee that aims to expand the availability of children's behavioral health services in the state.
AUGUSTA - Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross appointed seven House Democrats to serve on the Maine Climate Council, including on its subcommittees and working groups. The Maine Climate Council was established by Gov.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, introduced LD 1116 Tuesday before the Legislature's Labor and Housing Committee, which would require MaineHousing to contract for the construction of at least 15 certified recovery housing units throughout Maine.
The recovery homes would provide rural Maine mothers recovering from substance use disorder a safe and secure option for seeking treatment that would serve the entire family, not just the individual suffering from addiction.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted to advance LD 142, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, which would provide $3.7 million in funding over the next three years to support four Maine Climate Corps program leadership positions and 50 program fellows.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted Tuesday to advance LD 1183, sponsored by Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, which would establish the School Meal Equipment and Program Improvement Fund to be administered by the Maine Department of Education (DOE).
AUGUSTA - Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Tuesday before the Legislature's Taxation Committee that would replace the property tax stabilization program created in the 130th Legislature with a tiered senior resident homestead exemption.
