Bill to prevent power line electrocutions becomes law
AUGUSTA - A bill to prevent power line electrocutions, sponsored by Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, is now law.
Maine Legislature advances Warren bill to address opioid crisis
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted to enact LD 1722 on Thursday, a proposal to allocate Maine's opioid settlement funds to support opioid and substance use services, sponsored by Rep. Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell..
This legislation was introduced in an effort to best utilize the over $130 million received by the state as the result of lawsuits filed against opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in the ongoing opioid crisis.
McCrea applauds passage of zoning reform bill to address statewide housing crisis
AUGUSTA - Following the Maine House and Senate's advancement of zoning reform legislation last week, Rep. David McCrea, D-Fort Fairfield, has released a statement applauding the Legislatures historic work to address the statewide housing crisis:
Supica applauds passage of zoning reform bill to address statewide housing crisis
Representative id
AUGUSTA - Following the Maine House and Senate's advancement of zoning reform legislation last week, Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, has released a statement applauding the Legislatures historic work to address the statewide housing crisis:
Boyle congratulates Steve Willis on 45 years of service to Maine's Fire Service community
Representative id
Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, presented Gorham resident, Steve Willis, with a Legislative Sentiment honoring his 45 years of service to the Southern Maine Community College Fire Science Program and broader Maine Fire Service community on Monday.
Contact:
Jackie Merrill [Boyle], c. 812-1111
Maine House backs bill to support energy storage development
Representative id
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval on Thursday to a bill sponsored by Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, that would direct the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) to examine options for encouraging energy storage facility development in Maine.
Budget committee reaches unanimous agreement on supplemental budget
AUGUSTA - Early Friday morning, the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee unanimously approved a responsible supplemental budget proposal that delivers targeted inflation relief to working families and older Mainers, invests in workforce training, education and child care, and provides funding for nursing homes, hospitals and long-term care.
Speaker Fecteau's bill to address Maines housing crisis through zoning reform passes in the House with bipartisan support
AUGUSTA - A bill from Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford intended to grow affordable housing options in Maine was voted on by the House today. The bill passed with bipartisan support, 78-51.
Legislature enacts bill to clarify rulemaking parameters for the Office of Marijuana Policy
Representative id
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature unanimously voted to enact a bill on Wednesday sponsored by Rep. Lynne Williams, D-Bar Harbor, that would clarify new rulemaking parameters for the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP).
Legislature advances bill to protect patients' access to health care
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature gave initial approval on Thursday to a bill sponsored by Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, that would protect patients' access to health care.