AUGUSTA - A new law sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, to codify green housing standards will go into effect Monday, August 8.
As amended, LD 1656 will increase Maine's energy-efficient affordable housing stock by requiring new construction projects funded by the Maine State Housing Authority to meet certain housing design standards and sustainability requirements.
AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, to codify green housing standards was recently signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills.
As amended, LD 1656, will increase Maine's energy-efficient affordable housing stock by requiring new construction projects funded by the Maine State Housing Authority to meet certain housing design standards and sustainability requirements.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House enacted legislation Thursday sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would provide for a series of tax credits to support and grow child care providers, provide relief for families and improve quality of care.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would extend health insurance coverage to adults with disabilities.
AUGUSTA - A bipartisan group of 50 Maine lawmakers today sent Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker a letter urging him to respect the vote of Maine people and do everything in his power to terminate the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project and seek an alternative project from other bids that were received. On November 2, an overwhelming majority of Maine voters approved a referendum that bans construction of a transmission line such as the NECEC in the Upper Kennebec Region in Maine.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted Monday to provide $50 million to the Maine State Housing Authority to expand affordable housing options, $20 million of which will require the developers to use project labor agreements(PLAs).
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted to advance LD 213 Thursday, a measure sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would ensure firefighters receive equitable health care coverage for reproductive system cancer.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature approved a measure Thursday sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would improve the air quality and ventilation in Maine's public schools.
AUGUSTA - A bill to strengthen lead testing in school drinking water received unanimous support Monday from the Maine House of Representatives.
LD 206 amends state rules to decrease the standard for lead in school drinking water from 15 parts per billion (ppb) to 4 ppb and requires schools to share results with the public within five days.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval Monday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, to include more career and technical education (CTE) teachers in the minimum $40,000 salary initiative.
