Cuddy releases statement on passage of biennial budget
AUGUSTA- Rep. Scott Cuddy, D-Winterport, released the following statement on the Legislature's passage of the "Back-to-Basics" Budget on Tuesday:
Berry issues statement in support of Back-to-Basics budget
AUGUSTA- Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, House chair of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, issued the following statement in support of the Maine House advancing the "Back-to-Basics" Budget:
Presiding Officers outline plan for legislative work after Republicans reject the Back-to-Basics Budget
AUGUSTA - Today, the Maine Legislature began voting on a biennial budget to provide funding for schools, property tax relief, rural health care and nursing homes. The Back-to-Basic Budget is a continuation of the bipartisan biennial budget that earned two-thirds support in both chambers in 2019. All Republicans rejected the budget proposal. The budget will face a final vote for enactment in the House later today.
The Maine Legislature to convene at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday, March 30
AUGUSTA - Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford have announced that the Maine Legislature will convene Tuesday, March 30 at the Augusta Civic Center. The Senate proceedings will begin at 10:00 a.m.; the House proceedings will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Lawmakers are expected to take up the biennial budget proposal.
An advanced copy of the budget will be available online Sunday afternoon. Senate and House calendars will be made available on the Legislature's website Monday night.
Affordable Housing Legislation sponsored by Speaker Fecteau clears committee with bipartisan support
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Committee on Labor and Housing unanimously voted to advance a bill from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford Friday. The bill aims to pave the way for more affordable housing in Maine. LD 609, "Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions" would establish a commission to review barriers to producing more affordable housing in Maine.
ICYMI: Affordable Housing Legislation sponsored by Speaker Fecteau clears committee with bipartisan support
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Committee on Labor and Housing unanimously voted to advance a bill from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford on Friday. The bill aims to pave the way for more affordable housing in Maine. LD 609, "Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions" would establish a commission to review barriers to producing more affordable housing in Maine.
Back-to-Basics Budget clears committee
AUGUSTA - Today, the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved the "Back-to-Basics" budget in a vote of 8-4. The proposal will go before the full Legislature for a two-thirds vote at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday, March 30. Republicans did not offer an alternative budget proposal.
House majority leaders issue statement following Taxation Committee incidents
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AUGUSTA - House Majority Leader Michelle Dunphy, D-Old Town, and Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, have released a joint statement in response to the actions of Rep. Bruce Bickford, R-Auburn, in the Legislature's Taxation Committee:
COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights becomes law
AUGUSTA - A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford to establish a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights became law without the governor's signature on Wednesday.
McCreight reintroduces safe marine flare disposal bill
AUGUSTA - Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, reintroduced her bill providing for the safe disposal of expired marine flares at a public hearing before the Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Wednesday.