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ACF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORES ADMINISTRATION
LR 734 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for a Ranger Pilot Position in the Maine Forest Service
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY DEPT ADMINISTRATION
LR 812 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: Resolve, To Require the Construction of an Office Building for the Bureau of Forestry in Fort Kent
LR 1144 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Maintain Snowmobile Trails
LR 1143 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Maintain All- terrain Vehicle Trails
LR 2011 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Reorganize the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
POWERS
LR 395 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Provide Funding to Municipalities Severely Affected by Insect Infestations
LR 1179 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Conduct a Feasibility Study on Locating a Grain Processing Facility in Aroostook County
LR 727 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture
LR 2009 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: Resolve, To End Hunger in Maine by 2030
PROCEDURES
LR 1424 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Clarify the Authority and Responsibilities of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Regarding Confidential Information
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 1 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ACF ANIMAL WELFARE CRUELTY
LR 1187 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Update the Criminal Animal Welfare Laws
LR 691 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Make Post-conviction Possession of Animals a Criminal Offense
LR 588 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Provide for Court-appointed Advocates for Justice in Animal Cruelty Cases
LR 1188 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Protect Animals in Unattended Vehicles
LR 1190 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act To Update the Civil Animal Welfare Laws
LR 1857 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Treat Animals Trapped in Buildings Humanely
ENFORCEMENT
LR 966 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Amend the Animal Welfare Statutes
PULLING
LR 996 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act Relating to Horse Pulling Events
ANIMALS DISEASES
LR 693 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: An Act Regarding the Provision of Human Food Waste to Livestock
DOGS
LR 179 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Require an Owner of a Dangerous Dog To Remain at the Scene of an Attack by the Dog
LR 884 Rep. Skolfield Thomas of Weld
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dangerous Dogs and Nuisance Dogs
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 2 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ACF LR 733 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Increase the Number of Clubs in a County That May Be Issued a Special Dog Training Area License
PETS
LR 1820 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act Regarding the Sale of Animals with Health Problems
LR 1739 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act Regarding Pet Shops
POSSESSION AND TRANSPORTATION
LR 1046 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Permits To Possess Wildlife in Captivity To Exclude Domesticated Species
SERVICE
LR 1251 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Reduce Abuse and Neglect of and Aggression by Assistance Animals
LR 2148 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Clarify the Role of Service Animals in Relation to Food Pantries
FAIRS AGRICULTURAL
LR 1918 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act Relating to Structures Used by the Public during Racing and Pulling Events at Agricultural Fairs
FARMS LABOR
LR 455 Rep. Harnett Thom of Gardiner
Title: An Act To Protect Farm Workers by Allowing Them To Organize for the Purpose of Collective Bargaining
PRESERVATION
LR 2124 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish Maine's Farm-to-plate Investment Program
PROMOTION
LR 732 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Encourage the Purchase and Sale of Locally Grown and Raised Crops and Products
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 3 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ACF LR 1563 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Encourage the Purchasing of Local Produce for Public Schools
FOOD LABELING
LR 758 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Require Ingredient Lists at Retail Food Locations
LR 774 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Ensure Transparency and Disclosure in the Labeling of Maine Meat and Poultry
REGULATIONS
LR 1451 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act Related to the Regulation of Fresh Cider and Fresh Milk
LR 2014 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food
LR 1966 Rep. Terry Maureen of Gorham
Title: An Act To Ensure That Healthy and Locally Produced Food Is Used in State Institutions and Offered in Vending Machines in State Offices
LR 2012 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Increase Consumption of Maine Foods in State Institutions
LR 1437 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Require the Labeling of Foods That Include Nanotechnology
FORESTRY PRACTICES
LR 1452 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Sustain Maine's Forest Products Industry
TIMBER HARVESTING
LR 1638 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Zones
LR 1423 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Preserve Maine Jobs through the Responsible Use of Maine's Public Lands
LR 1696 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Simplify the Variance Process for Harvesting Timber in a Shoreland Zone
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 4 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ACF LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION
LR 1300 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Improve the Maine Land Use Planning Commission
LURC PLANNING
LR 1755 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Amend the Land Use Planning Commission Laws and Enhance the Economic Vitality of Neighboring Communities
MARKETING COOPERATIVES
LR 225 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Include Forest Product Producers in the Definition of "Producer" in the Maine Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Act of 1973
OUTREACH
LR 1070 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Expand Marketing Opportunities for Maine Farmers and Improve Accessibility of Maine-grown Fruits and Vegetables
MILK PRODUCTS
LR 1213 Rep. Millett Sawin of Waterford
Title: An Act To Help Nourish Maine's Citizens by Allowing Dairy Processors in the State To Donate Fresh Maine Milk to Food Banks in the State
LR 550 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Authorize the Joint Ownership of Dairy Animals and Eliminate Certain Regulation of Products Derived from the Animals
PARKS AND LANDS BUREAU POWERS
LR 886 Rep. Skolfield Thomas of Weld
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands To Establish a Training Program for Park Managers and Certain Park Rangers
LR 885 Rep. Skolfield Thomas of Weld
Title: An Act To Move the Bureau of Parks and Lands from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 5 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ACF PESTICIDES APPLICATION PROCESS
LR 553 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Reestablish the Pesticide Notification Registry
BOARD OF PESTICIDE CONTROL
LR 552 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Change the Composition of the Board of Pesticides Control
LR 1978 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Educate the Public on the Proper Use of Pesticides and To Promote Integrated Pest Management Using Existing Resources
LR 1854 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Require Schools To Submit Pest Management Activity Logs and Inspection Results to the Board of Pesticides Control for the Purpose of Providing Information to the Public
PEST MANAGEMENT
LR 2223 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Form a Special Commission To Review Pesticide Use in Maine
LR 1099 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act Regarding the Control of Browntail Moths
LR 473 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Address the Browntail Moth Infestation
POTATOES POTATO BOARD
LR 355 Rep. Martin Danny of Sinclair
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Maine Potato Board Districts
PRODUCTS BLUEBERRIES
LR 413 Rep. Alley, Sr. Robert of Beals
Title: An Act To Expand the Membership of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine
LR 1302 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Increase the Number of Members of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine
LR 1301 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Improve the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 6 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ACF LR 1121 Rep. Alley, Sr. Robert of Beals
Title: An Act To Encourage Small Blueberry Growers
FEED GRAIN
LR 1327 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Support Maine Grain Producers
HEMP
LR 379 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Match the State's Definition of "Industrial Hemp" to the Definition in Federal Law
LR 380 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Amend the State's Hemp Laws
LR 1109 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Strengthen Maine's Industrial Hemp Program
LR 2010 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act Regarding Industrial Hemp
LR 1707 Rep. Hanington Sheldon of Lincoln
Title: An Act To Permit and Regulate the Sale of Industrial Hemp
LR 1049 Rep. Landry Scott of Farmington
Title: An Act To Amend the Industrial Hemp Laws
LR 2180 Rep. Johansen Chris of Monticello
Title: An Act To Establish Comprehensive Regulation of Hemp
LR 1105 Rep. Johansen Chris of Monticello
Title: An Act Regarding Industrial Hemp
MEATS
LR 1848 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act Regarding the Regulation of Rabbit Production for Local Consumption
PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS
LR 1146 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create Recreational Opportunities on State-owned Land
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 7 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ACF CONVEYANCES
LR 1075 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Convey the Interests in Certain Real Property Located in East Millinocket
LR 1224 Rep. Martin Danny of Sinclair
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Convey Certain Lands to Roosevelt Conference Center Doing Business as Eagle Lake Sporting Camps
ST CROIX INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY
LR 804 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for a Staff Position for the St. Croix International Waterway Commission
STATE PARKS
LR 102 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks, Camping Areas and Beaches
LR 2134 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Protect the Health and Safety of Maine State Park Visitors and Staff
LR 1722 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create a Baxter State Park Wilderness Trust
RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
LR 2240 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Establish a Fund for Portions of the Operations and Outreach Activities of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory and To Increase Statewide Enforcement of Pesticide Use
LR 1304 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Establish a Fund for the Operations and Outreach Activities of the Tick Identification Laboratory in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory
AFA ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SVC DEPT INFORMATION SERVICES BUREAU
LR 1479 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act Establishing the Maine Blockchain Technology Working Group
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 8 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM AFA BOND ISSUES AGING
LR 1403 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Expand Maine's Research, Development, Commercialization and Clinical Infrastructure Assets To Improve Outcomes for Maine Families with Members Suffering from Alzheimer's, Dementia and Other Diseases of Aging
CORRECTIONS
LR 1839 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Establish a Maine County Correctional Facilities Revolving Construction and Improvement Fund
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LR 2185 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Research and Development in Maine
LR 1247 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Construction of a Convention Center in Portland
LR 1588 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Increase Worker Pay through Workforce Development
LR 1584 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Strengthen the Marine Economy
LR 1915 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Recapitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund
LR 1890 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Riverfront Community Development
LR 2218 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Fund the Maine Technology Institute
LR 1939 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Economic Development with High-resolution Geospatial Data
LR 657 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and Commercialization
LR 2015 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Food Processing Infrastructure in Targeted Areas of the State
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 9 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM AFA EDUCATION
LR 245 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Fund Equipment for Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions
LR 376 Rep. Hobbs Daniel of Wells
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide for Student Loan Debt Relief
LR 922 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Student Debt Forgiveness To Support Workforce Attraction and Retention
LR 387 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Recapitalize the School Revolving Renovation Fund and To Give Priority Status to Certain School Facility Upgrades
LR 791 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Assist Schools, Municipalities and Counties Using Emerging Technologies and Energy Alternatives to Fossil Fuels in Heating, Electrical and Other Utility Systems through a General Fund Bond Issue
ENERGY
LR 1197 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Municipal Investments in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
ENVIRONMENT
LR 333 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Infrastructure To Address Sea Level Rise
LR 2040 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Address Changes in Sea Level
FISHERIES
LR 408 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Design and Construction of a New Fish Hatchery and To Improve Hatchery Infrastructure
LR 1240 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine Aquaculture
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LR 1488 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Preserve Historic Properties for Maine's Bicentennial
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 10 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM AFA LR 1491 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Acquire Significant Historic Properties for Resale and Rehabilitation
HOUSING
LR 329 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Housing for Persons Who Are Homeless
MARINE RESOURCES
LR 259 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Collect Data on and To Monitor Ocean Acidification
LR 1547 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Complete the Renovation of a Wharf and Bulkhead in Portland for Marine Research
LR 1926 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support the Gulf of Maine Research Institute
LR 1306 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Update the Boothbay Harbor Marine Laboratory
PUBLIC LANDS
LR 916 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Promote Land Conservation, Working Waterfronts and Public Lands Access
PUBLIC SAFETY
LR 332 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Fire Stations
TRANSPORTATION
LR 847 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Culverts
LR 103 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Maine's Rail Infrastructure and Expand Passenger Rail Service
LR 1155 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Maine's Rail Infrastructure and Expand Passenger Rail Service
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 11 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM AFA LR 576 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Build a Multimodal Transportation Center
UTILITIES
LR 1191 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Upgrade and Replace Infrastructure of the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation
LR 326 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Smart City Technology
LR 115 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Encourage the Growth and Construction of Broadband Infrastructure in Maine
LR 14 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Increase Rural Maine's Access to Broadband Internet Service
GENERAL FUND PART I
LR 907 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Operations of State Government
LR 1263 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
LR 1262 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
LR 1938 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Appropriate General Fund Money for Basic Government Functions
STATE FINANCES BONDED DEBT
LR 525 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds
DEDICATED FUNDS
LR 1466 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act To Create the Trust for Maine's Future
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 12 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM AFA SURPLUS FUNDS
LR 1126 Rep. Hanley Jeffery of Pittston
Title: An Act To Return Surplus Money to Maine Taxpayers
CJPS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CRIMINAL LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION
LR 425 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act Concerning the Composition of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission
SENTENCING, SUPERVISION, MANAGEMENT
LR 464 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners
COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERS
LR 562 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize the Maine Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS MANAGEMENT
LR 896 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Ensure Comprehensive Access to Menstrual Products in All Maine's Correctional Facilities
OTHER STATE FACILITIES
LR 240 Rep. Alley, Sr. Robert of Beals
Title: An Act To Reopen the Downeast Correctional Facility
LR 164 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act To Reopen the Downeast Correctional Facility
LR 891 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Create a Regional Prerelease Center
LR 2022 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for a Correctional Facility in Downeast Maine
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 13 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM CJPS CRIMES ABUSE AND NEGLECT
LR 129 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Ensure Proper Prosecution of Crimes Involving Domestic Violence and Enhance Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence
LR 787 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Ensure Access to Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault
ASSAULT
LR 1520 Rep. Riseman Walter of Harrison
Title: An Act To Increase Safety in Hospitals
LR 519 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Improve the Definition of "Strangulation" in the Aggravated Assault Laws
LR 1453 Sen. Dow Dana of Lincoln
Title: An Act To Protect the Safety of Health Care Workers
LR 503 Rep. Hanley Jeffery of Pittston
Title: An Act To Protect Hospital Employees
CLASSIFICATION
LR 1954 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Reclassify Certain Offenses and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System
DRUG OFFENSES
LR 1590 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Establish the Crime of Aggravated Unlawful Operation of a Methamphetamine Lab
DRUG RELATED
LR 352 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Exempt from Criminal Liability Persons Reporting a Drug-related Medical Emergency
ENHANCED
LR 638 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Prevent Internet Theft
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 14 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM CJPS ENVIRONMENTAL
LR 265 Rep. Hepler Allison of Woolwich
Title: An Act Regarding the Sale and Release of Balloons
LR 1101 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Increase the Penalty for Littering on State Highways
HARASSMENT
LR 629 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Protect Victims of Sexual Harassment
MOTOR VEHICLE
LR 1100 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Increase the Penalty for Passing a School Bus with Its Red Lights Flashing
LR 696 Rep. McDonald Genevieve of Stonington
Title: An Act To Increase the Penalties for Illegally Passing a School Bus
NEW
LR 719 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Protect Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers by Creating the Crime of Aggravated Assault on an Officer
LR 1357 Rep. Costain Danny of Plymouth
Title: An Act To Establish the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Transmitting Illegal Drugs through Breast Milk
PROSTITUTION
LR 1132 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Address the Penalties for Engaging in Prostitution
LR 360 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Decriminalize Engaging in Prostitution
LR 1372 Sen. Diamond Bill of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Prohibit a Person under 18 Years of Age from Being Charged with the Crime of Engaging in Prostitution
SEX OFFENSES
LR 1193 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Prohibit a Person under 18 Years of Age from Being Charged with the Crime of Engaging in Prostitution
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 15 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM CJPS LR 515 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Prohibit Certain Sex Offenders from Establishing Residence in Certain Multiunit Residential Buildings in which Minors Reside
LR 1763 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Protect Congregants from Clergy Sexual Abuse
THEFTS
LR 806 Rep. Carney Anne of Cape Elizabeth
Title: An Act To Protect Adults Sixty-six Years and Older from Financial Exploitation
CRIMINAL HISTORIES CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS
LR 316 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide for the Sealing of Records of Convictions for Marijuana-related Violations That Are No Longer Crimes
LR 77 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Restore Justice to Maine Families
LR 1447 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Expunge Criminal Records Related to Marijuana Activities Legalized by the Voters of Maine
LR 1578 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Automatically Seal and Expunge Juvenile Corrections Records
LR 1579 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: Resolve, To Study the Effect of Automatically Sealing and Expunging the Corrections Records of Young Adults
LR 988 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Allow Court and Conviction Records of Persons Charged with Possession of Marijuana To Be Expunged
LR 2164 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Seal Marijuana Criminal Conviction and Civil Violation Records for Nonviolent Offenders
LR 655 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Limit the Dissemination of Certain Criminal Records
LR 703 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Allow Court and Conviction Records of Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking To Be Expunged
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 16 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM CJPS SCREENING
LR 904 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Recognize Employee Background Checks Conducted for Out-of-state Schools Eligible for Maine Tuition Assistance
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ARREST
LR 850 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Require a Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of the Possession of a Hypodermic Needle
BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
LR 595 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Bail Code Regarding the Financial Capacity of a Defendant To Post Bond
LR 1135 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Promote Pretrial Justice Reform
LR 407 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Bail Code
EVIDENCE
LR 1589 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Authorize as Evidence in a Criminal Trial the Information from Use of Laser Scanners for Narcotics Identification
FINES
LR 2117 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Ensure That Fines and Fees Imposed by the Court Correspond to a Defendant's Ability To Pay
FORFEITURES
LR 359 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Forfeiture of Assets of Persons Convicted of Certain Criminal Restraint Offenses, Aggravated Sex Trafficking Offenses and Sex Trafficking Offenses
LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
LR 627 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Remove the Statute of Limitations for Certain Sex Crimes
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 17 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM CJPS NOT CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE
LR 1344 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act Regarding Persons Who Are Found Not Criminally Responsible and Are Sent Out of State for Treatment
OTHER CRIMINAL LAW
LR 1931 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act Regarding the Definition of "Serious Bodily Injury" in the Maine Criminal Code
LR 1667 Rep. Andrews John of Paris
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Statutory Duty To Retreat and Affirm the Right of Self-defense
LR 1934 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act Relating to Self-defense
PROVISIONS, GENERALLY
LR 2136 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Criminal Procedure
SEARCHES AND SEIZURES
LR 855 Rep. Faulkingham Billy Bob of Winter Harbor
Title: An Act Regarding the Use of Seizure and Forfeitures by Law Enforcement
SENTENCES
LR 967 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Criminal Code
LR 1378 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Analyze the Effect of Good Time Laws To Improve Public Safety
LR 1377 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Analyze the Effect of Mandatory Minimum Penalties To Improve Public Safety
LR 1375 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Promote the Fair Administration of Justice
LR 995 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Make Changes to the Maine Criminal Code
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LR 1340 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Post-conviction Review in Order To Facilitate the Fair Hearing of All Evidence in Each Case Involving a Claim of Innocence
WITNESSES
LR 1932 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act Regarding the Definition of "Tampering with a Witness"
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AMBULANCE SERVICES
LR 192 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Require Cameras in Ambulances When a Patient Is Being Transported
SYSTEM
LR 121 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing the Licensing of Paramedics
FIRE SAFETY FIRE DEPARTMENTS
LR 2167 Rep. Grohoski Nicole of Ellsworth
Title: An Act To Prohibit Employer Disciplinary Action for Firefighters or Emergency Medical Services Personnel Responding to an Emergency
LR 1156 Rep. Griffin Abigail of Levant
Title: An Act To Provide Preventive Counseling to Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and Other Emergency Services Personnel as Part of Their Training
LR 308 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters
FIRE MARSHAL
LR 6 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Encourage and Improve Safe Disposal of Expired Marine Flares
LR 1476 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act To Improve Investigative Efficiencies at the State Fire Marshal's Office
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LR 1662 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Classify a Small Recovery Residence as a Single Family Home for the Purposes of the Fire Code
LR 2080 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify Liability for Carbon Monoxide Detector Failure
JAILS ADMINISTRATORS
LR 543 Rep. Dodge Jan of Belfast
Title: An Act To Provide Intensive Case Managers to Counties That Do Not Have County Jails or Regional Jails
COUNTY REIMBURSEMENTS
LR 1835 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act Requiring the State To Reimburse Counties for All Costs Exceeding the Jail Tax Cap
FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
LR 1963 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Ensure Programming for Long-term Incarcerations at County Jails
STATE FUNDING
LR 969 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act Regarding County Jail Funding
LR 1832 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Properly Fund County Facilities Incarcerating Individuals Pending State Court Action
LR 1838 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act Requiring the Department of Corrections To Fully Fund County Jails for Individuals Sentenced to County Jails for More Than 6 Months and Individuals Held for Parole Violations
LR 1833 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act Requiring the State To Fund 20.25 Percent of the Cost of County Jails and Holding Facilities
LR 1353 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Stabilize County Corrections
LR 1834 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Funding Limitation on County Jails
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LR 465 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish a Juvenile Diversion Initiative
LR 339 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: Resolve, Establishing the Task Force on Alternatives to Incarceration for Maine Youth
JUVENILE CODE
LR 900 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Clarify Provisions of the Maine Juvenile Code Regarding Inspection, Disclosure and Dissemination of Juvenile Court Records
JUVENILE COURT
LR 1231 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Ease Financial Burdens for Juveniles Involved in the Justice System
LR 1572 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Divert Juveniles from Incarceration
RECORD
LR 1202 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Post-judgment Motion by a Person Seeking To Satisfy the Prerequisites for Obtaining Special Restrictions on the Dissemination and Use of Criminal History Record Information for Certain Criminal Convictions
SERVICES
LR 2128 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize the Use of Funding for Juvenile Services To Be Reappropriated within Juvenile Services
LAW ENFORCEMENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
LR 159 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Ensure Proper Training for State Employees Who Are Issued Firearms
LR 1134 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Create a Permanent Wabanaki Law Enforcement Seat on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees
LR 1278 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Create a Permanent Wabanaki Law Enforcement Seat on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board
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LR 985 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Require an Independent Review Board To Review Incidents Involving Police Officer Shootings
PERSONNEL
LR 237 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Recognize Veterans and Law Enforcement Officers
LR 1149 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Improve Recruitment and Retention in State Law Enforcement
LR 2005 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Enhance the Recruitment and Retention of Law Enforcement Supervisors
PROCEDURES
LR 893 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Require Recording of Suspect Interviews
LR 894 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Require Recording of Witness Interviews
LR 1113 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Improve the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Assault Cases
LR 20 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Prevent Law Enforcement Officers from Using Their Authority To Extract Sexual Favors
LR 1884 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Require Law Enforcement Officers To Wear Body Cameras When on Duty
LR 2018 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Prohibit Profiling by Law Enforcement Officers
LR 2146 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Establish Standards for Law Enforcement Use and Acquisition of Certain Equipment
LR 690 Rep. Maxmin Chloe of Nobleboro
Title: An Act To Support Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault by Increasing the Time Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits Must Be Stored
LR 531 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Prohibit Law Enforcement Officers from Requiring Persons in Their Custody To Provide Sexual Favors
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LR 609 Sen. Diamond Bill of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Enhance the Protection of Maine Children
OPERATING UNDER INFLUENCE BLOOD-ALCOHOL LEVEL
LR 1575 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Bring Maine's Laws Concerning Operating under the Influence into Compliance with Recent Opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States
EVIDENCE
LR 517 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Establish a Method for Testing Motor Vehicle Operators for Marijuana
LR 518 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act Regarding the Taking of a Blood Sample from an Operator of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Accident
PAROLE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
LR 1983 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Reduce Recidivism through Local Employment
LR 406 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve Public Safety through Structured Reentry
LR 1374 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Support the Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals through Temporary and Transitional Housing
PRISONERS LAWSUITS
LR 2123 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Change the Requirements for a Petition for the Adoption or Modification of Rules
MEDICAL CARE
LR 1529 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Require That Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Treatment Be Made Available to Maine's Incarcerated Population
LR 578 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish a Substance Use Disorder Clinic at the Cumberland County Jail
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 23 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM CJPS LR 1277 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding the Fair Treatment of Women Who Are Incarcerated
LR 1996 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Provide Social Workers to People with Mental Illness in Order for Them To Avoid Incarceration
VISITATION
LR 324 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Ensure the Availability of In-person Visitation in County Jails
PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCIES
LR 1086 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Critical Incident Stress Management Teams
RACING
LR 274 Rep. Johansen Chris of Monticello
Title: An Act To Exclude Antique Tractors from the Laws Governing Motor Vehicle Racing
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT ADMINISTRATION
LR 2078 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Recruit and Retain Corrections Support Staff
PROCEDURES
LR 269 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Implement a Firearm Safety and Firearm Violence Prevention Program
LR 230 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Create a Community Protection Order To Allow Courts To Prevent High-risk Individuals from Possessing Firearms
LR 462 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish the Maine Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program
LR 23 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Create Safer Communities in Maine
LR 149 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Create a Community Protection Order To Allow Courts To Prevent High-risk Individuals from Possessing Firearms
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 24 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM CJPS LR 2097 Rep. Dillingham Kathleen of Oxford
Title: An Act Concerning the Release of the Name of a Deceased Individual
LR 234 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Create a Community Protection Order To Allow Courts To Prevent High-risk Individuals from Possessing Firearms
LR 1358 Rep. Costain Danny of Plymouth
Title: An Act To Address the Welfare and Safety of Persons with Mental Illness Involved in Critical Situations
LR 1335 Rep. Zeigler Stanley of Montville
Title: Resolve, Requiring the Department of Public Safety To Study and Determine What Constitutes a Violation of Air Space by a Drone
LR 1975 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Improve Operating Under the Influence Reporting
SENTENCES ALTERNATIVES
LR 303 Rep. Zeigler Stanley of Montville
Title: Resolve, Establishing a Commission To Study the Restorative Justice System Used in Waldo County and Expanding the Use of that System beyond Waldo County
LR 416 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Create Community-based Sentencing Alternatives for Nonviolent Primary Caretakers of Dependent Children
LR 484 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Promote Restorative Justice Principles and Practice
LR 486 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Support the Maine Criminal Justice Sentencing Institute
LR 2049 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Expand Access to Medicaid
LR 1933 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act Related to Community Reparations Boards
LR 2031 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act Related to Deferred Dispositions
LR 1510 Rep. Verow Arthur of Brewer
Title: An Act Regarding Community Service Sentencing
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LR 1355 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Reform Drug Sentencing Laws
VICTIMS OF CRIME NOTIFICATIONS
LR 979 Rep. Stover Holly of Boothbay
Title: An Act To Add Work Assignments to the Law Regarding Notification of a Defendant's Release or Escape
VICTIMS COMPENSATION FUND
LR 1986 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Create a Victims' Compensation Fund for Victims of Property Crimes
WEAPONS AMMUNITION
LR 1462 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Prohibit Large-capacity Magazines
CONCEALED WEAPONS
LR 1670 Rep. Andrews John of Paris
Title: An Act To Allow a Valid Maine Concealed Handgun Permit To Serve as a Background Check To Purchase a Firearm from a Licensed Firearm Dealer
LICENSING
LR 2139 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Implement an Electronic Background Check for Firearms Licenses and Permits
POSSESSION
LR 147 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act Regarding Access to Firearms by Extremely Dangerous and Suicidal Individuals
LR 377 Rep. Doudera Vicki of Camden
Title: An Act To Protect Children by Requiring the Safe Storage of Loaded Firearms
LR 1088 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Weapons at Municipal Public Proceedings and Voting Places
LR 1618 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Protect Children from Accidental Injury Due to Unsafe Storage of Firearms
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Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Weapons at Municipal Public Proceedings and Voting Places
LR 546 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Establish a Statewide Voluntary Firearm Collection Day and Ongoing Program
LR 1477 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Prohibit Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms
SALES
LR 1096 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous Persons Possessing Firearms
LR 431 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms
LR 276 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Require Background Checks for All Private Firearm Sales or Transfers
LR 1922 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act Regarding Gun Control
LR 1804 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Reduce Suicides and Violent Crimes by Providing Waiting Periods for the Sale of Firearms
EDU ADMINISTRATORS PRINCIPALS
LR 701 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Establish Regional School Leadership Academies
LR 474 Rep. Kornfield Victoria of Bangor
Title: An Act To Establish Regional School Leadership Academies
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
LR 467 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Increased Support for Adult Basic Education and Workforce Development
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LR 831 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Enhance the Development of Innovative Career and Technical Education Programs
LR 112 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Support and Encourage the Growth of Career and Technical Education in the State
LR 1668 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Establish a Task Force To Create a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System To Support Workforce Development
LR 1541 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Career and Technical Education
CURRICULUM
LR 1654 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Enact the Career and Technical Education Student Protection Act
LR 1655 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Upgrade Certain Middle School Mathematics Standards When Applied in a Vocational Environment
LR 1642 Rep. Andrews John of Paris
Title: An Act To Address Maine's Firefighter Shortage by Offering Firefighter Training for Credit in High School Career and Technical Education Programs
FUNDING
LR 1542 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Fully Fund Career and Technical Education
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP
LR 674 Rep. Dodge Jan of Belfast
Title: An Act To Enhance Participation on the State Board of Education
POWERS
LR 1749 Rep. Lockman Lawrence of Amherst
Title: Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education To Adopt Rules Prohibiting Teachers in Public Schools from Engaging in Political, Ideological or Religious Advocacy in the Classroom
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 28 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HOUSING
LR 1564 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Support College Completion by Homeless Youth in Maine
LR 2077 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Support College Completion for Homeless Youth in Maine
POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
LR 136 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Ensure the Integrity of For-profit Colleges
LR 314 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Promote a Fair Chance in Admissions for Public Postsecondary Education
LR 307 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Provide Additional Higher Educational Opportunities in Maine
LR 530 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Address Wage and Benefit Issues for Adjunct Teachers
LR 1540 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act Regarding Educational Adjunct Pay Equity and Student Support
LR 1901 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Encourage Continued Learning
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
LR 1454 Rep. Crockett Ed of Portland
Title: An Act To Ensure Institutional Accountability for Student Debt
LR 2118 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Provide Higher Educational Opportunities to Students in Rural Maine
LR 1908 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Support Maine Students by Lowering the Burden of Student Debt
LR 1538 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Improve College Affordability
LR 1987 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act Regarding Student Debt
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 29 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 1911 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Provide Free College Tuition to Maine Residents
LR 1853 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Facilitate the Purchase of Textbooks for Low-income College Students
LR 1458 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Reduce Student Debt
LR 2193 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Increase the Maine State Grant
LR 1826 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Advance College Affordability by Establishing a Task Force To Recommend a Sustainable Funding Model for Maintaining Maine's Public Higher Education Infrastructure
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FINANCIAL AID
LR 331 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish the Maine Community College System No-cost Tuition Program
CONSOLIDATION REGIONAL SCHOOL UNITS
LR 1656 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Establish Administratively Consolidated Regional School Units
CULTURAL AGENCIES FINANCING
LR 398 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Provide Seed Money Funding for the Naval Museum at Brunswick Landing
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LR 1205 Sen. Dow Dana of Lincoln
Title: An Act To Secure the Future of the Frances Perkins Homestead
MAINE LIBRARY COMMISSION
LR 1077 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act To Update the Laws Governing the Maine Library Commission
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 30 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU PUBLIC BROADCASTING
LR 1613 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for Maine Public
STATE LIBRARY
LR 1748 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act To Strengthen Resource Sharing and Access to Library Materials among Maine Libraries
LR 488 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Fund Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons at the Maine State Library
EDUCATION DEPT ADMINISTRATION
LR 1730 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Restore Integrity to the Department of Education
LR 708 Rep. Kornfield Victoria of Bangor
Title: An Act To Provide Flexibility for Efficient and Effective Management of Regional Service Centers
LR 1781 Rep. Griffin Abigail of Levant
Title: An Act To Create Peer Review for the Department of Education
LR 1817 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act To Provide Consistent Data Regarding Education Funding
POWERS
LR 1539 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Appropriate Funds for Coaching Services for Existing and New Prekindergarten Programs
LR 1789 Rep. Head Fran of Bethel
Title: An Act To Improve Maine's Response to Childhood Trauma
LR 2083 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Joint Rulemaking between the Department of Education and the Maine Human Rights Commission
LR 1207 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Help Maine's Students Succeed
LR 757 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act To Ensure an Opportunity for All Students To Achieve Content Area Standards
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 31 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 1988 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act Regarding the Availability of Test Results from the Maine Educational Assessment
EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS CHARTER SCHOOLS
LR 976 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine
LR 975 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Limit the Number of Students and Prevent Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Charter Schools
LR 1016 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Prohibit Charter Schools from Expending Funds for Advertising
LR 1587 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Improve Consistency in Funding for Maine's Public School Students
LR 1830 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Raise the Cap on the Number of Authorized Charter Schools
MAGNET SCHOOLS
LR 1379 Rep. Cuddy Scott of Winterport
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws of the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering
LR 1649 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Allow the Creation of New Innovative School Models
SCHOOL CHOICE
LR 1125 Rep. Hanley Jeffery of Pittston
Title: An Act To Offer School Choice through a Voucher Program
HEALTH EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION
LR 477 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Allow Secondary School Student Athletes an Exemption from Physical Education Requirements
LR 340 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Study and Recommend a Minimum Age for Participation in Contact or Tackle Football
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LR 911 Rep. Verow Arthur of Brewer
Title: An Act To Amend the Charter of the Brewer High School District
LR 965 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Allow the Dissolution of Regional School Units
LR 1085 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act Concerning Funding of Schools in Alternative Organizational Structures
BOARDS
LR 347 Rep. Riseman Walter of Harrison
Title: An Act Relating To Recalling School Board Members
LR 867 Rep. Cuddy Scott of Winterport
Title: An Act To Encourage Public Participation in Schools
LR 1732 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Restore Autonomy to Local School Boards
LR 1250 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Improve Responsiveness of Elected School Boards to the Public
BUDGETS
LR 644 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act Regarding the Use of Unanticipated State Aid for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education
SCHOOL FACILITIES BUILDINGS
LR 151 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Strengthen Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water
LR 817 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Create and Fund a School Revolving Maintenance Fund To Support the Usefulness and Longevity of Public School Buildings
LR 97 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Promote the Forest Products Industry in School Construction and Renovation Involving Heating Systems
LR 1856 Rep. Kornfield Victoria of Bangor
Title: An Act To Fund the School Revolving Renovation Fund
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 33 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 987 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for Upgrades of Learning Spaces and Other Projects Funded by the School Revolving Renovation Fund
LR 1925 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Require Public Schools To Periodically Test for Radon
CONSTRUCTION
LR 2220 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Establish a 4-year Comprehensive Technical High School
LR 2186 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Require a Review of Energy Systems Allowed in State-funded New School Construction
SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA ADJUSTMENTS
LR 962 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Restore System Administration Allocations in Maine School Administrative Units to the Level Prescribed for Fiscal Year 2017-18
LR 180 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Base School Funding on the Number of Students Sent by a Town to a Regional School Unit
LR 1713 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Create Funding Equity for Minimum Receiver School Districts
LR 1704 Rep. Roberts-Lovell Tiffany of South Berwick
Title: An Act To Recognize High-performing, Efficient School Districts with Regard to the System Administration Allocation
LR 99 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Regional Adjustment for Public School Systems
ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
LR 343 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Fully Fund After-school and Preschool Programs in the School Funding Formula and Increase the Disadvantaged Student Factor in the School Funding Formula
LR 1535 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Raise the Floor of State Education Funding
LR 1555 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Support Maine Schools
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LR 235 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Review and Revise the School Funding Formula
STATE/LOCAL SHARE
LR 280 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools
LR 980 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Require the State to Pay 55 Percent of Education Costs
SCHOOL PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION, CERTIFICATES, ENDORSEMENTS BY DOE
LR 1680 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act To Protect Industrial Arts Education in Maine
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
LR 653 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Increase the Amount of Time School Counselors and Social Workers Spend Providing Students Direct and Indirect Counseling
SCHOOL POLICIES ATTENDANCE
LR 918 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Improve Attendance at Public Elementary Schools
LR 628 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Align State Law with Current Practice Regarding Required School Attendance
COMPUTERS
LR 1249 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Dissemination of Obscene Material by Public Schools
LR 720 Rep. Rudnicki Shelley of Fairfield
Title: An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective
CURRICULUM
LR 909 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act To Prepare All Students for Work and Life by Requiring That Students Receive Instruction in Vocational Preparation and Practical Life Skills
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 35 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 830 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Expand Educational Opportunities for Students Attending Public Secondary Schools with Enrollments of Less than 300 Students
LR 834 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Require Print and Cursive Handwriting Instruction in Kindergarten to Grade 5
LR 1384 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Establish Computer Science Courses and Curriculums in Kindergarten to Grade 12 Schools
LR 366 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's Students
LR 17 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's Students
LR 1754 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Include Mental Health Education in Maine Schools
LR 1265 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Establish Financial Literacy Standards
LR 1701 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Permit High Schools To Provide Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Instruction
LR 1729 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Ensure Age-appropriate Education Standards and Measures of Academic Achievement
LR 1455 Rep. Crockett Ed of Portland
Title: An Act To Require Career Options Education for High School Students
LR 2072 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Require Education about the Holocaust
DISCIPLINE
LR 835 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Eliminate Cell Phone Use by Students While in School
LR 1033 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act Forbidding Food Shaming, Food Denial and the Use of Food as Discipline Involving Any Child in Maine's Public Schools
LR 675 Rep. Dodge Jan of Belfast
Title: An Act To Prevent Food Shaming in Maine's Public Schools
LR 1685 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act Regarding Meals in Public Schools
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 36 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 662 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Address Violent Behavior in the Classroom
LR 1870 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: Resolve, Directing Schools To Create Disciplinary Policies That Aim To Create Stronger Connections and Support for Students
EARLY EDUCATION
LR 1533 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Support Children's Healthy Development and School Readiness
LR 1648 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Allow Funds from the Federal E-Rate Program To Be Applied to Maine Preschool Programs
LR 989 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Require That the State Fund on an Ongoing Basis 50 Percent of the Costs Associated with Public Preschools Programs
LR 54 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Promote Excellence in Early Childhood Education
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
LR 80 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Protect Maine Students from Preventable Diseases by Repealing Certain Exemptions from the Laws Governing Immunization Requirements
LR 1727 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Provide Autonomy for Health Care Providers To Practice Patient-centered Care
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
LR 1367 Rep. Ordway Lester of Standish
Title: An Act To Reintroduce Civics to High School Graduation Requirements
LR 1633 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Maintain High School Diploma Standards
LR 1536 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Improve Physical Education and Health in Schools
LR 1657 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Count Study Abroad Experiences toward Secondary School Credit
LR 420 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Maine State High School Diploma
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 37 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 1342 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Allow the Awarding of Graduation Credits by Career and Technical Education Regions and Centers
SCHOOL DAY
LR 1604 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Facilitate Remote Learning during School Cancellations
LR 1849 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools
SCHOOL YEAR
LR 594 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Give Maine Schools Additional Options To Make Up Missed School Days
LR 1989 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Create a Pilot Program for Year-round Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Public Education
SECURITY
LR 929 Rep. Hutchins Sherm of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Improve School Safety
LR 1637 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Amend the Student Information Privacy Act
LR 1270 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Study and Make Recommendations for the Establishment of a Maine School Safety Center
LR 707 Rep. Kornfield Victoria of Bangor
Title: An Act Regarding Student Privacy
LR 146 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Possession and Use of Electronic Smoking Devices on School Grounds
LR 2108 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Protect Student Privacy
LR 1823 Rep. Foster Steven of Dexter
Title: An Act To Allow School Employees To Carry Firearms on School Property
LR 1982 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act Regarding School Emergency Drills
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 38 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 2144 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Protect Students
LR 789 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify Parental Consent Regarding the Release of Student Information
STUDENTS RECORDS
LR 1702 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Keep Maine Public School Students Competitive for College Admissions and Scholarships
SUSPENSIONS
LR 1252 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Reduce Drug Use by Students
TESTING
LR 1011 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act to Eliminate the Maine Educational Assessment
LR 2096 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding the Use of Results of the Armed Forces Qualification Test for High School Students for Recruitment Purposes
LR 832 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Provide a Method for a Student To Be Excused from Standardized Testing
SCHOOL PROGRAMS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
LR 1208 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Support Community Schools
CURRICULUM
LR 1850 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act Regarding Secondary School Education Concerning Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault
LR 2130 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Update Curriculum Requirements for Maine Students
LR 700 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Establish the Summer Success Program Fund
LR 253 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Provide Traffic Safety Education in Schools
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 39 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 1022 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Expand Skill Development Opportunities for Maine Youth
LR 1810 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Incorporate School Nutrition and the School Lunch Program into the Elementary School, Middle School, Career and Technical Education High School and High School Academic Curricula
DAY CARE PROGRAMS
LR 1628 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Promote High-quality After-school Programs in Public Schools
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
LR 2188 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Ban Native American Mascots in All Public Schools
LR 439 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Protect Access to Outside-of-school Enrichment Opportunities
HEALTH CARE
LR 917 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Reduce Childhood Exposure to Harmful Ultraviolet Radiation
LR 292 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Fund Maine's School-based Health Centers
LR 293 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers
LR 699 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Create the Student Assistance Program
LR 2064 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Restore Funding to Maine's School-based Health Centers
JOB TRAINING
LR 1388 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for Jobs for Maine Graduates
KINDERGARTEN
LR 140 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Expand Access to Public Prekindergarten
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 40 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU LR 475 Rep. Kornfield Victoria of Bangor
Title: An Act To Establish Universal Prekindergarten Programs
NUTRITION PROGRAMS
LR 1089 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Promote Academic Achievement through Hunger Relief for Maine Children
LR 1548 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Improve Nutrition in Maine Schools
LR 836 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Reduce Food Waste in Schools
LR 658 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Address Student Hunger with a "Breakfast after the Bell" Program
LR 1052 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Modernize the School Lunch Program
LR 1365 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Allow for the Recovery and Redistribution of Food in Public Schools
LR 1570 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Nutritious Foods in Schools
LR 2131 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools
LR 2149 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Improve Student Learning by Expanding School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
LR 1751 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Streamline the Process by Which School Districts Receive Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Carts
SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION BUSES
LR 3 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Require Public School Buses To Be Equipped with School Bus Crossing Arms
LR 501 Rep. Perkins Michael of Oakland
Title: An Act Regarding Transportation Management Software and School Bus Replacement
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LR 1050 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Promote Free, Appropriate Public Education
LR 722 Rep. Rudnicki Shelley of Fairfield
Title: An Act To Establish Regional Special Education Collaboratives
FUNDING
LR 1586 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Provide School Districts with Full State Funding for Students with High-cost Special Education Needs
LR 990 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Facilitate and Fund Recommended Changes in the Delivery of Special Education Services
LR 721 Rep. Rudnicki Shelley of Fairfield
Title: An Act To Establish a Special Education Circuit Breaker Reimbursement Program
PLANNING
LR 991 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Create the Task Force To Study and Plan for the Implementation of Maine's Early Childhood Special Education Services
RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION POLICIES
LR 994 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Ensure Restraint and Seclusion Policies Are Followed for Special Education Students
SERVICES
LR 669 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Change the Period To Request a Due Process Hearing for Costs Related to a Unilateral Private School Placement from a Public School
LR 725 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act Regarding Kindergarten Readiness for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
LR 2161 Rep. Pebworth Sarah of Blue Hill
Title: An Act To Enhance the Coordination of Benefits, Assessments and Expansion of Continuing Education Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities after High School
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 42 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU TEACHERS CERTIFICATION
LR 826 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act To Allow Local Flexibility in Teacher Certification To Enhance Student Achievement
LR 1699 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Increase the Number of National Board Certified Teachers in Maine
LR 1496 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Authorize the Department of Education To Adopt Rules That Provide Flexibility in the Required Credentials for Teachers in Vocational and Technical Programs
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
LR 1783 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Prohibition against Teachers' Negotiating Educational Policy
COMPENSATION
LR 569 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Require a Minimum Salary of $50,000 for Public School Teachers
LR 706 Rep. Kornfield Victoria of Bangor
Title: An Act To Establish a Statewide Teacher Starting Salary
EVALUATIONS
LR 1183 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Use of Student Scores on Standardized Tests in the Evaluation of Teachers
LR 1177 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Protect Teachers from Unfair Evaluations
LR 374 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Amend Teacher Evaluation Requirements
PROBATION
LR 1178 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Help New Teachers Succeed
LR 1006 Rep. Dodge Jan of Belfast
Title: An Act Regarding the Probationary Period for Teachers
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LR 364 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act To Return the Normal Cost of Teacher Retirement to the State
LR 338 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Require the State To Fund Teacher Retirement by Dedicating Funds for That Purpose from the State Lottery
LR 575 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase the State Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers
TRAINING
LR 171 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Provide for a Professional Wage and Support to New Educators
LR 1368 Rep. Ordway Lester of Standish
Title: An Act To Increase Technology and Engineering Education for Grades 7 to 12
LR 1742 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Attract, Build and Retain an Early Childhood Education Workforce through Increased Training, Education and Career Pathways
LR 803 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Increase the Number of Teachers in Maine
LR 974 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Study the Development of an Online Learning Platform for Students and Educators
TRUANTS AND DROPOUTS HABITUAL TRUANCY
LR 1222 Rep. DeChant Jennifer of Bath
Title: An Act To Prevent Chronic Truancy
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
LR 1182 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Accelerate Maine's Economy through Public University-led Research and Innovation
LR 2021 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Promote Economic Development through Research and Development
LR 1725 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Ensure Funding for Certain Essential Functions of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 44 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EDU CHARTER CHANGES
LR 1303 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Raise the University of Maine Debt Ceiling
ENR AIR QUALITY EMISSIONS
LR 1562 Rep. Tucker Ralph of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution and Effectively Use Maine's Natural Resources
LR 1927 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
LR 1341 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Establish Maine's Participation in the Paris Climate Agreement's Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards
LR 1493 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act To Ensure the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Trust Fund Continues To Promote Energy Efficiency and Benefit Maine Ratepayers
LR 1859 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Update Maine's Climate Action Plan
MOTOR VEHICLES EMISSIONS
LR 502 Rep. Hanley Jeffery of Pittston
Title: An Act To Reduce the Cost of Automobile Repairs by Eliminating the Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Requirement
COASTAL AREAS BAYS
LR 123 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Prohibit Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Drilling and Exploration
LR 1457 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Protect Maine's Coastal Environment from Offshore Oil and Gas Production Infrastructure
BEACHES
LR 349 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Protect Maine Beaches and Shorelines
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 45 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ENR LR 839 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Promote Climate Resiliency Measures To Protect Beaches and Near-shore Infrastructure
ESTUARIES
LR 667 Rep. Dodge Jan of Belfast
Title: Resolve, Directing the Governor To Renominate Penobscot Bay for Inclusion in the National Estuary Program
INTERTIDAL LANDS
LR 986 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Make It Explicit That Maine Holds Title to Its Intertidal Lands
LR 1412 Sen. Dow Dana of Lincoln
Title: Resolve, Directing the Attorney General To Pursue the State's Claim That It Holds Title to Maine's Intertidal Lands
LR 1411 Sen. Dow Dana of Lincoln
Title: An Act To Revise the Laws Regarding the Public Trust in Intertidal Lands
CONTAINERS - RETURNABLE BOTTLES
LR 1230 Rep. DeChant Jennifer of Bath
Title: An Act To Reduce Fraud in the Redemption of Beverage Containers
LR 1204 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Increase the Bottle Deposit Amount
LR 241 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Improve the Maine Bottle Redemption Process
LR 1294 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Redemption Centers Regarding Hot Water
LR 110 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Protect Small Redemption Centers
LR 792 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Update Beverage Container Redemption Values
LR 651 Rep. Hanington Sheldon of Lincoln
Title: An Act To Increase the Amount Retained by Bottle Redemption Centers
LR 1775 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Create Fairness in the Redemption of Beverage Containers
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 46 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ENR LR 1787 Rep. White Dustin of Washburn
Title: An Act To Increase the Beverage Container Redemption Reimbursement To Offset Minimum Wage Increases
LR 373 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Bottle Redemption To Counterbalance for Redemption Centers the Increase in Minimum Wage
LR 1886 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Amend Maine's Bottle Deposit Law
LR 740 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Increase the Bottle Redemption Deposit
LR 2150 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Support Maine's Redemption Centers
LR 2000 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase Bottle Deposit Reimbursements
LABELING
LR 908 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Allow Flexibility in the Deposit Labeling of Metal Returnable Beverage Containers
PLASTIC BAGS
LR 1567 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Reduce Waste by Promoting the Use of Reusable Bags
LR 122 Rep. Stover Holly of Boothbay
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Use of Single-use Bags
LR 2199 Rep. Grohoski Nicole of Ellsworth
Title: An Act To Reduce Toxic Plastic Pollution by Eliminating Single-use Plastic Bags
DAMS MAINTENANCE
LR 1487 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act To Exempt from Permit Requirements the Repair of Low Head Dams
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS PLANNING
LR 510 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Create a Science Advisory Panel on the Impact of Climate Change on Maine's Marine Species
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 47 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ENR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPT POWERS
LR 1274 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Review and Report on the Levels of Emissions from Marine Vessels
LR 1891 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: Resolve, Regarding the Promotion of Composting
LR 2076 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Create Internships for Postgraduate Students in Positions To Address Emerging Environmental Challenges
LR 1811 Rep. Tucker Ralph of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Implement Statutory Changes to Maine's Solid Waste Laws
LR 2042 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Require a Study of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions from the Proposed Central Maine Power Transmission Corridor
PROCEDURES
LR 1311 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: Resolve, To Coordinate and Standardize Data Collection Protocols
LR 1489 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Enhance Resource Management
LR 1949 Rep. Tucker Ralph of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Revise Maine's Environmental Laws
FUELS BIOFUELS
LR 1757 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: Resolve, Regarding Biofuel in Number 2 Heating Oil
ETHANOL
LR 528 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Allow the Sale of Ethanol-free Gasoline Statewide
GASOLINE
LR 491 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: An Act To Prohibit Increases in the Ethanol Additive to Gasoline in Maine and Encourage Expansion of Ethanol-free Fuel
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LR 1675 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: An Act To Fund Energy Efficiency Programs through a Surcharge on the Sale of Unregulated Heating Fuels
REFORMULATED FUEL
LR 1363 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act To Repeal the Requirement To Sell Reformulated Gasoline
GROUND WATER CONSERVATION
LR 255 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Create the Water Resources Planning Committee
GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION
LR 1045 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create a Water Extraction Fee
LR 687 Rep. Riseman Walter of Harrison
Title: An Act To Ensure the Rights of Citizens to Groundwater in the State
LR 1960 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Further the Public Interest in All Maine Waters
LR 605 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Convene a Working Group To Authorize a Public Trust for Maine's Groundwater and To Impose a 2-year Moratorium on Large-scale Groundwater Extraction
CONTAMINATION
LR 2103 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish a Commission To Study Maine Riparian Rights
EXPORTATION
LR 2016 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Ensure Water Equity and Accountability for the People of the State
LR 2043 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Establish a Fee for Withdrawing Groundwater for Commercial Bottling and Sale
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 49 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ENR LR 2091 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Ensure Water Equity and Accountability for Maine
WELLS
LR 2173 Rep. Grignon Chad of Athens
Title: An Act To Limit Registration Fees on Water Well Drilling Equipment To Encourage Purchasing of Modern Equipment for Rural Well Construction
LAND USE COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
LR 411 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Establish the Maine Coastal Risks and Hazards Commission
LR 507 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Help Municipalities Prepare for Sea Level Rise
SAND AND GRAVEL PITS
LR 1324 Sen. Hamper James of Oxford
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Quarrying Certain Rocks and Minerals
SHORELAND ZONING
LR 1114 Rep. Doudera Vicki of Camden
Title: An Act To Amend the Shoreland Zoning and Natural Resources Protection Act Regulations To Allow Nonmotorized Community Recreation Trails in the Shoreland Zone
LR 509 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Improve Shoreland Zoning Rules and Enforcement To Support Municipalities
LR 1979 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Maintain Vegetative Buffers in the Shoreland Zone
LR 508 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Increase Vegetative Buffers in the Shoreland Zone
SUBDIVISIONS
LR 1909 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend Maine's Subdivision Laws To Define "Municipal Site Plan Review Ordinance"
LR 1051 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Amend the Definition of "Subdivision" in the Laws Governing Planning and Land Use Regulation for Subdivisions and a Provision Excepting the Division of a New or Existing Structure from Those Laws Beginning July 1, 2018
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 50 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM ENR SURFACE WATER LAKES
LR 1465 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Lakes Society "LakeSmart" Program and the Lake Stewards of Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
LR 2100 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Maintain Lake Water Quality
RIVERS
LR 2204 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Eliminate Permitting Process Redundancy in Saco and Biddeford's Downtowns
LR 1672 Rep. Dodge Jan of Belfast
Title: An Act To Protect the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay from Mercury Contamination
LR 1446 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Advance the Restoration of the Penobscot River
TOXIC SUBSTANCES REDUCTION AND PREVENTION
LR 1537 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Incorporate Broadband Infrastructure on Road Reconstruction Projects
TOXIC CHEMICALS
LR 1184 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Protect the Environment and Public Health by Reducing Toxic Chemicals in Packaging
WASTE FACILITIES LANDFILLS
LR 1450 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill Closure Costs
LR 1071 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Reduce the Landfilling of Municipal Solid Waste
LR 1778 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Preserve the State's Landfill Capacity and Promote Recycling
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LR 262 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Require the Use of Reusable Food Ware at Eating Establishments
LR 261 Rep. Zeigler Stanley of Montville
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Use of Certain Disposable Food Service Containers
LR 144 Rep. Carney Anne of Cape Elizabeth
Title: An Act To Prohibit Extruded Polystyrene Food Service Containers
LR 260 Rep. Doudera Vicki of Camden
Title: An Act To Improve the Manufacturing of Plastic Bottles and Bottle Caps
LR 728 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Use of Polystyrene Foam Food or Beverage Containers
PACKAGING
LR 266 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: Resolve, To Support Municipal Recycling Programs
RECYCLING
LR 13 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Product Stewardship Program for Mattresses
SPECIAL WASTES
LR 263 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Create Extended Producer Responsibility for Post-consumer Waste Generated from the Use of Tobacco Products
LR 1606 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Establish a Stewardship Program for Certain Rechargeable Batteries
WATER QUALITY INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES
LR 2094 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act Concerning Nutrient Pollution Reduction Programs
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
LR 506 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Protect Public Health through Subsurface Wastewater Disposal System Inspections
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 52 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EUT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY HYDROPOWER
LR 1123 Rep. Hanley Jeffery of Pittston
Title: An Act To Repeal the 100 Megawatt Limit on Power Generation
PRODUCTS
LR 1034 Rep. Maxmin Chloe of Nobleboro
Title: An Act To Establish a Green New Deal for Maine
LR 119 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Working Group To Develop a Stand-alone Renewable Energy Certificate Program for the Biomass Industry
RENEWABLE RESOURCES
LR 1431 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Study Transmission Solutions To Enable Renewable Energy Investment in the State
LR 845 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Encourage the Use of Renewable Energy
LR 1470 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Modernize Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard
LR 9 Rep. Zeigler Stanley of Montville
Title: An Act To Create a Green Bank
LR 1558 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Increase Maine-based Energy Sources
LR 26 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Update Maine's Renewable Energy Policy
LR 872 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Extend to December 31, 2020 the Deadline for Community-based Renewable Energy Projects To Become Operational
LR 1616 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Reform Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard
LR 1803 Sen. Dow Dana of Lincoln
Title: An Act To Benefit Maine Consumers, Businesses and Communities through Expanded Renewable Energy
LR 1405 Rep. Babine Shawn of Scarborough
Title: An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Renewable Capacity Resource"
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LR 299 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: An Act To Replace Net Energy Billing with a Market-based Mechanism
LR 1259 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Eliminate Restrictions on Community Solar Projects
LR 535 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Cap on Solar Energy Generation Farms
LR 1621 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Expand Community-based Solar Energy in Maine
LR 15 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Eliminate Gross Metering
ELECTRIC UTILITIES DELIVERY
LR 404 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act To Protect Ratepayers from Gross-metering Costs
LR 213 Rep. Campbell Dick of Orrington
Title: An Act To Authorize Businesses Located Adjacent to Electric Power Generators To Obtain Power Directly
LR 828 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Establish Minimum Standards for Maintaining Service for Utilities
LR 18 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Allow Microgrids That Are in the Public Interest
LR 1464 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Allow the Direct Sale of Electricity
LR 138 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Reduce Electricity Rates and Improve Reliability by Amending the Laws Governing the Electrical Power Delivery System
PLANNING
LR 78 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Increase the Safety of Municipal Residents by Allowing Municipalities To Address Downed Wires in Extended Power Outages
LR 1581 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act To Control Electricity Transmission Costs through the Development of Nontransmission Alternatives
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Title: An Act To Support Electrification for the Benefit of Maine Consumers, Utility Systems and the Environment
LR 1868 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry
LR 1843 Rep. Riseman Walter of Harrison
Title: An Act To Direct Electric Utilities To Provide Comparative Usage Data on Consumer Billing Statements
LR 536 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Require Transmission and Distribution Utilities To Purchase Electricity from Renewable Resources at Certain Prices
LR 16 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act Regarding a Smart Grid Coordinator
RATES
LR 827 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Exempt Agricultural Fairs from the Assessment of Demand Charges for Electricity
LR 58 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Protect Low-income Energy Users
LR 56 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Reduce Heating Costs and Decrease Emissions
TRANSMISSION LINES
LR 1195 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Amend Maine's Eminent Domain Laws for Transmission and Distribution Utilities
LR 1385 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act Regarding a Transmission and Distribution Utility's Use of the Right of Eminent Domain To Locate Its Transmission Lines
LR 1392 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act Regarding Utility Line Extensions
UTILITY POLES
LR 1082 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Improve Aboveground Utilities' Responsiveness to Public Interests
LR 1131 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act Regarding Joint Use Utility Poles
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 55 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MAINE TRUST
LR 1097 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Establish the Wood Energy Investment Program
LR 1674 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: An Act To Allow for Greater Flexibility in Addressing Energy Efficiency Needs in the State
LR 1639 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Clarify Certain Standards for the Efficiency Maine Trust's Triennial Plan
ELECTRICITY GENERATION
LR 187 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Price Carbon Pollution in Maine
LR 82 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Update the State's Renewable Energy Goals
PLANNING
LR 254 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Develop a State Energy Plan To Provide a Pathway to a Fossil-free Energy Portfolio
LR 403 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act To Diversify Maine's Energy Portfolio with Renewable Energy
LR 968 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act Regarding Energy Transmission Corridors
LR 27 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Promote Energy Efficiency and Jobs
LR 1770 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Related to Energy Policy and Research and Development Necessary to the Proper Operation of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021
LR 2037 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
LR 1769 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Related to Energy and Research and Development Necessary to the Proper Operation of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 56 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EUT LR 1608 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Establish the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
LR 1605 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Improve Maine's Long-term Energy Plan
LR 756 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: Resolve, To Direct Energy Independence for Maine
ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS
LR 878 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Establish Appliance Energy and Water Standards
LR 618 Rep. Ingwersen Henry of Arundel
Title: An Act To Broaden the Scope of Efficiency Maine To Include New Construction
PUBLIC ADVOCATE POWERS
LR 1592 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act Regarding the Duties of the Public Advocate
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION
LR 198 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Improve the Record Keeping of the Public Utilities Commission
COMMISSIONERS
LR 212 Rep. Campbell Dick of Orrington
Title: An Act To Increase from 3 to 5 the Number of Commissioners on the Public Utilities Commission
POWERS
LR 2230 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Ensure Accurate Explanations of Utility Bills
LR 1577 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Require the Approval by the Public Utilities Commission of a Proposal for a Long-term Contract for Deep-water Offshore Wind Energy
LR 1738 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Encourage Conservation in the Structuring of Natural Gas Rates
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 57 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EUT LR 2182 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Improve Electrical Grid Security
LR 1645 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: Resolve, Directing Coordinated State Agencies To Negotiate with the Governing Leadership of Portland- Montreal Pipe Line Limited for Sustainability-centered Repurposing of its Stranded and At-risk Infrastructure Assets in Maine
PROCEDURES
LR 1716 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Protect Consumers from Price Gouging by Utility Companies
LR 1867 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Energy Cost Reduction Act
RADIO HAM RADIO OPERTORS
LR 654 Rep. DeVeau John of Caribou
Title: An Act Regarding the Use of Amateur Radio Stations
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SYSTEM
LR 1511 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act To Improve the E-9-1-1 System
LR 1881 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Create Local Options in E-9-1-1 Protocol Mandates
LR 1992 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act Regarding E-9-1-1 Surcharge Fees
LR 1719 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Ensure Appropriate Access to E-9-1-1 Call Records
BROADBAND SERVICES
LR 412 Rep. Alley, Sr. Robert of Beals
Title: An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine
LR 40 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Connect Maine
LR 2222 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act Regarding Net Neutrality and Internet Privacy
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 58 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EUT LR 1031 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Protect the Privacy of Online Customer Information
LR 1032 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Encourage the Development of Broadband Coverage in Rural Maine
LR 1309 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Fund the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund
LR 630 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Create a Viable Plan and Funding Mechanism To Bring Broadband Service to Underserved Areas of Maine
LR 1758 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Facilitate the Deployment of Small Wireless Facilities in Maine
LR 1679 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act To Encourage Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas
LR 858 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Recognize Broadband Infrastructure as a Public Necessity
LR 371 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Promote Economic Development and Critical Communications for Family Farms, Businesses and Residences by Strategic Public Investment in High-speed Internet
LR 1607 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Promote Equitable and Responsible Broadband Investment
LR 1173 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act Regarding Telecommunications Infrastructure Costs
LR 1673 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Enhance Online Privacy and Protection
CELLULAR PHONES
LR 1138 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Improve Cell Phone Coverage in Rural Areas by Installing Wireless Voice and Database Stations in all Publicly Accessible State Buildings
REGULATIONS
LR 1389 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Improve Aboveground Utilities' Responsiveness to Public Interests
LR 304 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act Regarding Rules Adopted by the ConnectME Authority
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 59 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EUT TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
LR 64 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Providing of Misleading or Inaccurate Information via Caller Identification Services during Telemarketing Calls
LR 2119 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Protect Maine Residents from Calls from Falsified Telephone Numbers
LR 1223 Rep. DeChant Jennifer of Bath
Title: An Act To Impose Penalties on Telemarketers That Use Falsified Telephone Numbers
TELEVISION CABLE TELEVISION
LR 130 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Ensure Nondiscriminatory Treatment of Public, Education and Governmental Access Channels by Cable Operators
LR 982 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Expand Options for Consumers of Cable Television in Purchasing Individual Channels and Programs
LR 2104 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Ensure That Cable Operators Treat Public, Educational and Government Access Channels in a Nondiscriminatory Manner
LR 193 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Ensure Nondiscriminatory Treatment of Public, Educational and Governmental Access Channels by Cable Operators
LR 1863 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Require Disclosure of Cable Television Fees
UTILITY DISTRICTS CHARTER CHANGES
LR 897 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Amend the Greater Augusta Utility District Charter
LR 421 Rep. Tucker Ralph of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Amend the Charter of the Brunswick Sewer District
LR 1122 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Amend the Charter of the Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District
LR 1999 Rep. Stover Holly of Boothbay
Title: An Act To Amend the Charter of the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 60 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM EUT REGULATION
LR 1484 Rep. DeChant Jennifer of Bath
Title: An Act To Provide Sustainable Funding for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
LR 2087 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Ensure Transparency and Participation in Maine Water Districts
HCIFS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMERCIAL BANKS
LR 1396 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Create a Commission To Establish a State Bank
CREDIT UNIONS
LR 2214 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Allow State-chartered Credit Unions To Service Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Business Accounts
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BUREAU ADMINSTRATION
LR 153 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Promote Individual Savings Accounts through a Public-Private Partnership
FINANCIAL PRACTICES CONSUMER CREDIT
LR 901 Rep. Johansen Chris of Monticello
Title: An Act Regarding Credit Ratings
DEBT COLLECTION
LR 1981 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act Regarding Pension Obligations during Bankruptcy
LOANS
LR 2142 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Provide Additional Protections for Consumers of Payday Loans
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 61 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HCIFS MORTGAGES
LR 1084 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act to Clarify the Rights of Parties in Certain Foreclosure Actions
LR 1671 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Require Residential Mortgage Loan Servicers To Act in Good Faith
INSURANCE CASUALTY
LR 460 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Subrogation Rights for Medical Payments Coverage
DENTAL
LR 547 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Expand Adult Dental Health Insurance Coverage
DISABILITY
LR 863 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Permit Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the Surplus Lines Market
LR 33 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Create Family and Medical Insurance Leave
LR 1652 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Ban Discretionary Clauses in Disability Insurance Policies
LR 1706 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Prohibit Discretionary Clauses in Disability Insurance Policies
HEALTH
LR 256 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Create a Single-payer Health Care System in Maine
LR 205 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Regarding the Process for Obtaining Prior Authorization for Health Insurance Purposes
LR 173 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Create a Public Health Insurance Option
LR 927 Rep. Hutchins Sherm of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Create Uniform Practices for Medicare Beneficiaries in Small Group Plans
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 62 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HCIFS LR 846 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Protect Health Care Coverage for Maine Families
LR 1328 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Protect Patients and the Prudent Layperson Standard
LR 1326 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Updating Screening Coverage
LR 928 Rep. Hutchins Sherm of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Long-term Care Insurance
LR 1260 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Redefine the Geographic Association for Multiple-employer Welfare Arrangements
LR 291 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Require Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Adults
LR 1111 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: Resolve, To Create a Committee To Explore Regional Cooperation for Affordable Health Insurance
LR 824 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Prevent Discrimination in Public and Private Insurance Coverage for Pregnant Women in Maine
LR 1698 Sen. Hamper James of Oxford
Title: An Act To Amend the Law Prohibiting the Denial by Health Insurers of Referrals by Out-of-network Providers
LR 1308 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Ensure Health Insurance Coverage and Treatment for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections
LR 2169 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Amend the Mental Health Insurance Coverage Laws
LR 1913 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Support Universal Health Care
LR 572 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Require Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana by Health and Disability Insurers
LR 2159 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Expand Access to Health Insurance
LR 2156 Rep. Ingwersen Henry of Arundel
Title: An Act To Help Control the Cost of Health Insurance for Maine Employers
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 63 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HCIFS LR 1705 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Establish Transparency in Primary Health Care Spending
LR 1906 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Create Small Business Health Care Navigators
LR 1940 Rep. Terry Maureen of Gorham
Title: An Act To Allow Small Businesses To Purchase Health Insurance from Out-of-state Vendors and Cooperatives
LR 1269 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Expand Health Insurance Options for Town Academies
LR 1591 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act Relating to Insurance Coverage for Screening Mammograms
LR 1632 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Ensure Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by Health Insurance Carriers
LR 2034 Rep. Foley Victoria of Biddeford
Title: An Act Regarding Short-term, Limited-duration Health Plans
LR 1503 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Regulate the Issuance of Short-term, Limited Duration Health Insurance Policies in the State
LR 1338 Rep. Foley Victoria of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Improve Health Insurance Coverage in Maine
LIABILITY
LR 2106 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding the Personal Liability of Government Employees
LIFE
LR 1919 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Prohibit Consideration of Naloxone Purchases in Life Insurance Underwriting
MALPRACTICE
LR 1765 Rep. Harnett Thom of Gardiner
Title: An Act To Clarify Attendance at Panel Hearings
MOTOR VEHICLE
LR 2217 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Change the Law Relating to Insurance Companies and Totaled Motor Vehicles
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 64 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HCIFS PROPERTY
LR 1861 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Require Insurance Coverage for Manufactured Home Deliverers
WATERCRAFT
LR 2107 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Require Insurance on Motorized Watercraft
INSURANCE BUREAU PROCEDURES
LR 393 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Require Notification of Proposed Rate Increases for Long-term Care Policies
INSURANCE PRACTICES CLAIMS PROCESSING
LR 1272 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act Regarding Responsibility for the Overpayment of Claims
COVERAGE
LR 258 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Improve Insurance Coverage for First Responders Answering a Call to Duty
EXCESS INSURANCE
LR 1439 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act Regulating Employee Benefit Excess Insurance
PROVIDERS
LR 2102 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Update the Maine Insurance Code
RATING
LR 557 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Eliminate Insurance Rating Based on Age, Geographic Location or Smoking History and To Reduce Rate Variability Due to Group Size
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 65 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HCIFS REINSURANCE
LR 1042 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Definition of "Insurer" under the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association Act
LR 2079 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Reform the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association Act
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ACCESS
LR 1463 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Safe and Affordable Prescription Drugs
LR 972 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Low-cost Prescription Drugs
AFFORDABILITY BOARD
LR 973 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Establish the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board
PRICING
LR 786 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Further Expand Drug Price Transparency
LR 1560 Sen. Diamond Bill of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Improve Price Transparency of Prescription Drugs Sold in Maine
HHS BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERV D SUBSTANCE ABUSE OFFICE
LR 523 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Create the Department of Substance Use Disorder Services
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ABUSE AND NEGLECT
LR 458 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Better Coordinate Protection of Vulnerable Populations
LR 1008 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Prevent Domestic and Sexual Violence and To Support Victims
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 66 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 1676 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Enhance the Long-term Stability of Certain At-risk Youth
CHILD CARE
LR 215 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Create the Department of Early Education and Care
LR 451 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Ensure Universal Developmental and Behavioral and Mental Health Screening for Maine Children
LR 217 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Provide Stable Funding and Support for Child Care Providers
LR 500 Rep. Perkins Michael of Oakland
Title: An Act To Prohibit Child Care Providers from Requiring Payment during Vacation Closures
LR 1407 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Clarify the Background Check Process for Child Care Workers
LR 12 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Maine's Background Check Center
LR 998 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase the Minimum Area of Usable Space Per Child Required in the Outdoor Area of a Childcare Center
LR 2176 Rep. Prescott Dwayne of Waterboro
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Licensure of Child Care Facilities
LR 1985 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act Regarding Child Care
CHILDREN IN NEED OF TREATMENT
LR 807 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Increase Funding for Children's Behavioral Health Issues in Order To Return to the State Children Who are Currently Housed in Residential Treatment Systems outside of the State
FOSTER CARE
LR 946 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Ensure the Provision of Medical Assessments for Youth in Foster Care
LR 960 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Make Changes to the Child Welfare Statutes
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 67 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 2129 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Foster Care, Adoption and Guardianship
HOME CARE SERVICES
LR 2201 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: Resolve, To Study Transportation Barriers to Attendance at Early Head Start Centers
LR 1970 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Expand Access to Head Start and Assist Opioid-affected and Other High-risk Families
LR 2202 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Increase Funding of Home Visiting and Early Head Start
MATERNITY SERVICES
LR 389 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Reduce the Number of Infants Affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
LR 948 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Reduce the Incidence of Infants Exposed to Illegal Substances
LR 915 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act Relating to the Prevention and Management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
LR 1731 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Protect Substance-exposed Infants
PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CHILD)
LR 1157 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Enhance the Child Welfare Ombudsman Program
LR 1598 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Set Case Load Standards for the Office of Child and Family Services
LR 579 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Facilitate Intervention by and Provision of Services through the Department of Health and Human Services for Certain Families Affected by Substance Use
LR 741 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: Resolve, To Ensure the Continuation of Services to Maine Children and Families
LR 2045 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Increase Staffing in the Office of the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman
LR 2109 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Ensure the Safety of Children
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 68 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 353 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Make Best Efforts To Prevent Removal of a Child from a Home
LR 1074 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Ensure Protection of Children in Cases That Do Not Necessitate Intervention under the Child Protective Services Laws
SOCIAL SERVICES
LR 881 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Fund Interventions for At-risk Families and Children
LR 1203 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Make Whole Family Support Available
LR 604 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Require an Annual Report on the Activities of the Maine Child Welfare Advisory Panel
LR 2127 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify the Responsibility of the Department of Health and Human Services To Cover Multisystemic Therapy and Functional Family Therapy Costs for Juveniles
DISABLED PERSONS ACCESSIBILITY
LR 659 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act To Ensure Persons with Disabilities Have Access to Public Restrooms
AUTISTIC PERSONS
LR 289 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Provide Flexibility in the Treatment Modalities of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism
CHILDREN
LR 1977 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Reorganize the Provision of Services for Children with Disabilities from Birth to 5 Years of Age
LR 1965 Rep. Stover Holly of Boothbay
Title: An Act To Address the Needs of Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
LR 1289 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Fund Training for Parents from the Maine Parent Federation
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 69 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS
LR 1468 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Strengthen Supports for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in Crisis
LR 1665 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services To Convene a Study Group To Review Crisis Services
PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
LR 1083 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: Resolve, To Study Housing Options for People Who Have Mental Illness
DISEASES STROKE
LR 1129 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Improve Care of Stroke Patients in Maine
ELDERLY BUREAU OF ELDER AND ADULT SERVICES
LR 1181 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Establish the Department on Aging and the Aging Advisory Council
HOME-BASED CARE
LR 677 Rep. Babbidge Christopher of Kennebunk
Title: An Act To Help Older Adults Age in Place through Comprehensive Planning
LONG-TERM CARE
LR 2058 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Long-term Care Facilities and Aging Service Providers
NUTRITION SERVICES
LR 1095 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Ensure the Health and Wellness of Older Residents of the State
LR 944 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals
LR 1852 Rep. Matlack Ann of Spruce Head
Title: Resolve, To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals
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LR 288 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation
LR 704 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Emergency Funds for Clients of the Adult Protective Services System
SOCIAL SERVICES
LR 1600 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Promote Healthy Living in Maine
LR 2038 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Targeted Services under the Federal Older Americans Act of 1965
FOOD STAMPS SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM
LR 945 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Provide Additional Assistance for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Receiving Food Supplement Program Benefits
LR 1740 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Reduce Food Insecurity and Promote Economic Growth
LR 1899 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Farmers' Markets
GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION
LR 746 Rep. Terry Maureen of Gorham
Title: An Act Regarding the Processing of Vouchers under the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program by Farmers' Markets
LR 1998 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Ensure Clarity in the Administration of General Assistance
LR 937 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Include Homelessness in the Laws Governing Emergency General Assistance
ELIGIBILITY
LR 342 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the General Assistance Laws Governing Eligibility and Reimbursement
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 71 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS INCOME
LR 2216 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Create a Universal Basic Income
LR 809 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Creating Basic Income Security for Maine People
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT ADMINISTRATION
LR 1467 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Enhance and Improve the Maine Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board
LR 1827 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Create a Permanent Navigator Position within the Department of Health and Human Services
LR 1828 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Improve Oral Health and Access to Dental Care among Maine Children
LR 563 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Create an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Coordinator Position within the Department of Health and Human Services
LR 1041 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act Concerning the Department of Health and Human Services
LR 779 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Carry Out an Actuarial Study on the State's Long-term Care System
LR 705 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Establish Wage and Employment Parity between Adult and Child Protective Services Workers in the Department of Health and Human Services
POWERS
LR 821 Rep. Bryant Mark of Windham
Title: An Act To Protect a Child from Misuse of Identity
LR 993 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Explore the Development of a Behavioral Health Unit at the Cumberland County Jail
LR 418 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: Resolve, To Improve Access to Neurobehavioral Services
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 72 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 1010 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: Resolve, Concerning the Adoption of Rules To Carry Out the Purpose of the Bridging Rental Assistance Program
LR 1130 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Improve Accountability of Opioid Manufacturers
LR 35 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Reduce Child Poverty by Leveraging Investments so Families Can Thrive
LR 1614 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: Resolve, To Review the Maine Background Check Center Act Implementation and Impact
LR 2065 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: Resolve, To Review the Efficient Delivery of Government Services to the Citizens of the State
LR 2004 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Require the Development of Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities Based on Social Determinants
LR 782 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Amend the Waiver Provision under the Maine Background Check Center Act
LR 1703 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create the State False Claims Act
PROCEDURES
LR 330 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Apply for a Medicaid Waiver Relating to Support Services
LR 1127 Rep. Doudera Vicki of Camden
Title: An Act To Improve Trust with Regard to Home Visitation by the Department of Health and Human Services by Requiring That Visits Be Videotaped
LR 1402 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Allowable, Cost-based Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes
LR 419 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act Regarding Rate Parity within Waiver Programs Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services
LR 1229 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Improve Public Health by Maximizing Federal Funding Opportunities
LR 1128 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Reduce Obesity Rates in Maine
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 73 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 1185 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Require Periodic Review of Provider Rates
LR 1199 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Simplify Access to Benefits for Clients Who Qualify as Dual Beneficiaries of Medicare and Medicaid
LR 1734 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act Regarding Reimbursement of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Codes under MaineCare
LR 1916 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: Resolve, To Increase Access to Housing-related Support Services
LR 1964 Rep. Martin Thomas of Greene
Title: An Act To Establish Fairness in State Block Grant Allocations
LR 1373 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed
LR 640 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Stabilize the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More Expensive Treatments
SOCIAL WORKERS
LR 715 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Improve the Pay of Child Protective Services Workers
LR 2086 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Convert Stipends to Base Pay for Child Protective Workers
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CERTIFICATE OF NEED
LR 2175 Rep. Prescott Dwayne of Waterboro
Title: An Act To Repeal the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002
CONGREGATE HOUSING
LR 879 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Increase the Viability of Assisted Living Facilities by Increasing the Rate of Reimbursement
LR 1486 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Promote Quality and Transparency in the Provision of Services by Assisted Housing Programs That Provide Memory Care
LR 1559 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Protect Residents of Assisted Living Facilities
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 74 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS HOSPITALS
LR 172 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Prohibit Hospitals from Discussing Alternative Payment Options with Hospitalized Patients
LR 1551 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services To Convene a Task Force To Study the Need for a Long-term Acute Care Hospital
LR 1923 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Establish Limited Priority of Hospital Liens against Patients' Recoveries
NURSING HOMES
LR 1116 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Assist Nursing Homes in the Management of Facility Beds
LR 1004 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: Resolve, To Improve Access to Bariatric Care
LR 1345 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Better Fund Nursing Homes in the State To Better Help the Elderly and Disabled
LR 1574 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities and Residential Care Facilities
HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL MAINE INCENTIVES
LR 1694 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Health Care by Attracting Qualified Physicians to Maine
UNLICENSED ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL
LR 583 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Establish the Right To Practice Complementary and Alternative Health Care Act
HEALTH CARE SERVICES CHILDREN
LR 1514 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Prevent Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding in Infants
LR 926 Rep. Austin Susan of Gray
Title: An Act To Prohibit Conversion Therapy
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 75 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 1495 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Study the Early Care and Education Workforce
LR 108 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Promote Social and Emotional Learning and Development in Early Childhood
LR 111 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Provision of Conversion Therapy to Minors by Certain Licensed Professionals
LR 1401 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Appropriate Funds for Home Visiting Services To Provide Child Development Education and Skills Development for New Parents
LR 1513 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Ensure Access to Health Services for Homeless Youth in Maine
LR 587 Rep. Carney Anne of Cape Elizabeth
Title: An Act To Provide All Maine Children with Access to Affordable Health Care
LR 357 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify the Scope of Practice of Certain Licensed Professionals Regarding Conversion Therapy
DELIVERY
LR 209 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Provide an Affordable and Accessible Health Care System for all Residents of Maine
LR 920 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Reduce the Incidence of Obesity and Chronic Disease in the State
LR 1506 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Ensure Access to Medical Cannabis for Visiting Patients
LR 1521 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
LR 243 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Strengthen Consumer Protections in Healthcare
LR 1026 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services To Update In-home Personal Care Regulations
LR 49 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Create Maine's Health Care Marketplace
LR 384 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on Health Care Coverage for All of Maine
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 76 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 1546 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Access to Health Care for Maine Citizens
LR 1611 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify Certain Provisions of the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
LR 1596 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Improve Access to Experienced Primary Care Providers in Maine
LR 749 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Improve Rural Health Care
LR 1889 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act Regarding Medical Marijuana
LR 1974 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Improve Access to and Affordability of Health Care in Maine
LR 1776 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Clarify the Pathway for a Registered Dispensary To Become For-profit
LR 2143 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Enact Restrictions on the Performance of Pelvic Exams While the Patient Is under Anesthesia
LR 888 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Regarding Telehealth
LR 577 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services To Support Free Health Clinics in the State
LR 2007 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act Regarding the Secure Accessibility of Marijuana for Medical Use
LR 1459 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Health Care
LR 2090 Rep. O'neil Maggie of Saco
Title: An Act Regarding Health Care Providers and Patient Trust
LR 1958 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Align Maine's Medical Marijuana Cultivation Limits with the Adult Use Marijuana Cultivation Tiers
LR 1959 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend Maine's Laws Concerning Marijuana for Medical Use
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 77 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LONG TERM CARE
LR 1176 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: Resolve, To Ensure Appropriate Personal Needs Allowances for Persons Residing in Long-term Care Facilities
PHARMACIES
LR 382 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act Relating to Pharmacy Benefits Managers
LR 762 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act Regarding the Use of Interchangeable Biological Products
PLANNING
LR 351 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Enact the Maine Death with Dignity Act
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
LR 206 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Support Collection and Proper Disposal of Unwanted Drugs
LR 1137 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Provide Protections for Maine Patients Facing Step Therapy
LR 1264 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Lower Prescription Costs for Individuals with Chronic Pain
LR 626 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Save Lives through Epinephrine Auto-injector Accessibility
LR 1528 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Requirement That Approved Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Be Prescribed Electronically
LR 1898 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Fund Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention
LR 870 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Provide for Alternative Pain Treatment before Treatment with Opioids
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
LR 1276 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: An Act To Establish a Vaccine Consumer Protection Program
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 78 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 1346 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: An Act To Support the Northern New England Poison Center
LR 337 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Increase Funding for the Fund for a Healthy Maine To Reduce Smoking
STATE PLAN
LR 232 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Promote Universal Health Care, Including Dental, Vision and Hearing Care
HEALTH DATA ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATION
LR 766 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Improve Health Care Data Analysis
HOMELESS PERSONS ACCESS TO SERVICES
LR 463 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve the Dignity of People Experiencing Homelessness
HOUSING INSECURITY
LR 1290 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Create a Low-barrier, Permanent Housing Rental Subsidy for Individuals in the State Experiencing Long-term Homelessness
YOUTH
LR 2138 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Services for Homeless Youth
INJURIES HEAD INJURIES
LR 811 Rep. Hepler Allison of Woolwich
Title: An Act To Strengthen Brain Injury Resources for Underserved Populations, Including Opioid Overdose Brain Injury Survivors
SPINAL
LR 1079 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Authorize the Performance of Laser Spinal Surgery in the State
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 79 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS MEDICAID MAINECARE
LR 392 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Dental Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
LR 925 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Amend the Law Governing MaineCare Coverage of Chiropractic Treatment
LR 190 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Fund Medicaid Expansion
LR 1216 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Require MaineCare Reimbursement for Lung Cancer Screening
LR 1382 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Ensure That Maine Residents Have Adequate and Affordable Access to Health Care
LR 1482 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Streamline and Remove Barriers to Reimbursement for Providers of Dental Care Services
LR 947 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Reduce MaineCare Spending through Targeted Nutrition Interventions
LR 914 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Move Maine Toward Affordable Healthcare for Everyone
LR 1027 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Provide for Adequate Pay for Community Paramedicine Services under MaineCare
LR 433 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Expand Access to Home Services for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities
LR 166 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Submit a State Plan Amendment To Exempt Retirement and Educational Assets from Calculations for Medicaid Eligibility
LR 869 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program
LR 427 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Facilitate Access to the MaineCare Family Planning Benefit
LR 935 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Continue Coverage under MaineCare for Parents during the Rehabilitation and Reunification Process
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 80 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 999 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Address Reimbursement Rates for Licensed Clinical Social Workers under MaineCare
LR 1000 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Deduction for MaineCare Payments from a School Administrative Unit's State Subsidy
LR 1500 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Allow the Reduction of a MaineCare Lien
LR 1599 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Support Maine Families by Providing for Transportation of Family Members of MaineCare Recipients to Their Appointments
LR 560 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Expand MaineCare
LR 748 Rep. Maxmin Chloe of Nobleboro
Title: An Act To Expand Transportation for Seniors
LR 997 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Provide Lung Cancer Screening for MaineCare Recipients
LR 492 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: An Act To Mitigate the Increasing Waitlist for Services for Section 21 Waivers
LR 541 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for MaineCare Expansion
LR 2033 Rep. Foley Victoria of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Expand the Method of Practice for Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists
LR 1337 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Improve Access to Preventive, Cost-saving Dental Services
LR 1516 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Preserve Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program
LR 1515 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Update the Family Planning Statutes
LR 36 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Fund Medicaid Expansion
LR 1527 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Eliminate the 2-year Limit on MaineCare Coverage for Approved Drugs for Opioid Use Disorder
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 81 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 603 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Continue MaineCare Coverage for Parents During the Rehabilitation and Reunification Process
LR 1837 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Expand MaineCare Coverage for Individuals Incarcerated in Maine Correctional Facilities
LR 1744 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: Resolve, To Expand Eligibility for Presumptive Eligibility Determinations by Hospitals
LR 356 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Coverage for Abortion Services for MaineCare Members
LR 1291 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Develop a Plan To Improve Service Delivery to Individuals Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-based Services
LR 1221 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Protect the Integrity of the MaineCare Program
LR 1664 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Improve Dental Health for Maine Adults with Low Incomes
LR 1808 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: Resolve, Requiring Implementation of a Medicaid Waiver Request for the MaineCare Program
LR 1287 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Adequately Pay for Emergency Medical Services
LR 753 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services
LR 773 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify and Affirm Medicaid Eligibility for Incarcerated Individuals
LR 1597 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: Resolve, To Increase Funding for Evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment
REIMBURSEMENT
LR 285 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Allow Spouses To Provide Home and Community-based Services to Eligible MaineCare Members
LR 1288 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish an Independent Reimbursement Rate Setting Commission
LR 1678 Rep. Meyer Michele of Eliot
Title: An Act To Improve and Modernize Home-based Care
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 82 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 1962 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Classify Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for MaineCare Reimbursement
LR 1921 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Index MaineCare Reimbursement to Nursing Homes and Other Adult Care Facilities To Increases in the Minimum Wage
LR 2241 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Support Medically Monitored Crisis Support and Intervention
LR 661 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service to Department of Corrections Facilities
LR 2074 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Related to Bad Debt and Bed Holds
MEDICARE MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM
LR 1569 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Insure and Improve the Health and Economic Security of Older Residents
LR 1647 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Improve the Health and Economic Security of Elderly Residents of the State
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CHILDREN
LR 453 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Children's Mental Health
LR 24 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Address Maine's Shortage of Mental Health Services for Minors
COMMUNITY-BASED
LR 964 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Restore Community Support Services for Adults with Mental Illness
LR 625 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Restore Community Support Services for Adult Members of the MaineCare Program
LR 660 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Move 10 Percent of the Resources Devoted to Incarceration in the Department of Corrections to the Department of Health and Human Services for Direct, Community-based Mental Health Services
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 83 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS DELIVERY
LR 290 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Enhance and Increase the Availability of Mental Health Providers in Maine
LR 1219 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Provide the Lewiston Police Department with a Mental Health Worker
LR 1391 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment Reform
LR 1136 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Create and Fund 4 Regionally Based Mental Health Receiving Centers
LR 471 Rep. Kinney MaryAnne of Knox
Title: An Act To Create a Mental Health Liaison Position in Each County or Regional Jail To Coordinate Treatment and Support Services for Persons Incarcerated and Transitioning from Incarceration
LR 2125 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase the Number of State Mental Health Beds
MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTIONS
LR 767 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Improve Care Provided to Forensic Patients
LR 1972 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act Relating to the Retention and Hiring of Mental Health Staff at the Department of Health and Human Services
PERSONNEL
LR 2085 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act to Expand and Enhance Maine's Behavioral Health Direct Care Workforce
PLANNING
LR 1080 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Improve the Ability of Mental Health Professionals To Assess the Risk of Suicide
LR 358 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy for Certain Populations
LR 438 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Develop a Mental Health Plan for the State
LR 2155 Rep. Foley Victoria of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Ensure Sufficient Representation of Consumers on Community Mental Health Boards
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 84 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 771 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Promote Workforce Education on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
LR 436 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Promote Early Intervention into Serious Mental Illness
RESPITE CARE
LR 1728 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Build Peer Support Respite Program Capacity in Maine
PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE
LR 1626 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health Infrastructure
PUBLIC SAFETY LEAD POISONING
LR 1168 Rep. Cloutier Kristen of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Require That Notice of Lead Abatement Orders Be Filed with the Registry of Deeds
LR 1824 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Require Lead Screening at Well-child Checkups
LR 1406 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Strengthen the Lead Poisoning Control Act
LR 1893 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
MERCURY
LR 1715 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Ban Mercury in Dental Fillings
SMOKING PUBLIC FACILITIES
LR 264 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Prohibit Smoking on Public Beaches
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 85 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS PUBLIC PROTECTION
LR 959 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Ban the Advertising of Any Device Containing Nicotine
RESTAURANTS
LR 1651 Rep. Andrews John of Paris
Title: An Act To Allow Adults To Make Their Own Tobacco Use Choices in Designated Outdoor Areas at Bars and Restaurants
SALES TO MINORS
LR 600 Sen. Diamond Bill of Cumberland
Title: An Act Relating to Penalties for an Employer for the Retail Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor when the Employer Possesses a Driver's License Reader
TOBACCO PRODUCTS
LR 963 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Promote Equity in Business Opportunity for Tobacco Specialty Stores
LR 143 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Distribution of Flavored Tobacco Products
LR 1433 Rep. Grohoski Nicole of Ellsworth
Title: Resolve, To Protect Youth and Young Adults from Addiction and Premature Death by Restricting Marketing of Tobacco Products
LR 2178 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Improve Labeling for Products Intended To Be Inhaled
SOCIAL SERVICES ADULT SERVICES
LR 672 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Improve Access to Social Services for Adults
ASSET LIMITS
LR 943 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Revise Asset Limits for Social Service Programs
FEDERAL CHANGES
LR 1040 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Respond to Federal Changes to Social Programs
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 86 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER DRUG ABUSE
LR 267 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Prevent Overdose Deaths
LR 1512 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Address the Opioid Crisis through Evidence-based Public Health Policy
LR 1646 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Save Lives by Developing a Rapid Access Treatment Response Program for Opioid Use Disorder
LR 1261 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Save Lives by Establishing a Homeless Opioid Users Service Engagement Project within the Department of Health and Human Services
LR 1330 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Ensure Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment
EDUCATION
LR 76 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: Resolve, To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force To Address the Opioid Crisis in the State by Establishing a Work Group To Develop Educational Programming for Prevention of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders among Youth and Adolescents
OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
LR 350 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Create the Substance Use Disorders Cabinet
LR 327 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish a Cabinet-level Office of Substance Abuse
LR 1836 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Provide the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Funds To Provide Services to County Correctional Facilities
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERV COMM
LR 764 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission
TREATMENT
LR 317 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Make "Medication Assisted Treatment" Available in All Correctional Facilities and Reentry Programs
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 87 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS LR 1209 Sen. Rosen Kimberley of Hancock
Title: An Act To Expand Recovery Support Services Offered in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties To Improve Access, Treatment and Recovery for Those Affected by Substance Use Disorder by Designating a Regional Peer Supported Recovery Center
LR 1030 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Ensure the Quality of and Increase Access to Recovery Residences
LR 1003 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Regarding the Substance Abuse Disorder Continuum of Care
LR 775 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with Substance Use Disorder in Washington County
LR 25 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Create Bridge Pilot Programs for Persons Suffering from Opioid Addiction
LR 695 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Require Housing Facilities for Persons with Substance Use Disorder Be Equipped with Naloxone
LR 73 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: Resolve, To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force To Address the Opioid Crisis in the State Regarding Increased Access to Drug Courts
LR 1756 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act Regarding Substance Use Disorder Treatment Contracts
TEMPORARY ASSIST TO NEEDY FAMILIES PROVISIONS
LR 1112 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Improve Transitional Services for Low-income Families with Children
LR 1666 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Restore Services To Help New Residents Meet Their Basic Needs
LR 840 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Work Requirements" for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
VITAL STATISTICS CERTIFICATES
LR 1531 Sen. Dow Dana of Lincoln
Title: An Act to Protect Original Birth Certificates
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 88 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM HHS DATA RECORDS
LR 1499 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act Regarding the Law Governing the Disclosure of Vital Records
LR 1419 Rep. Doore Donna of Augusta
Title: An Act To Create a System Using the Permit for Disposition of Human Remains To Track the Burial of Cremated Remains in a Public Cemetery
IDEA BUSINESS PRACTICES BUSINESS SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
LR 1603 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Create the Small Business Savings Account Program
FAIR TRADE
LR 1653 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Acknowledge Potable Water as a Necessity
GASOLINE STATIONS
LR 1081 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Require the Truthful Display of Gasoline Prices
HOME HEATING
LR 880 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Protect Heating Fuel Customers Who Close Their Accounts
PATENTS
LR 585 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act Regarding Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement
PAWNBROKERS
LR 1151 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Increase Transparency with Regard to Pawnshops
REAL ESTATE SALES
LR 1399 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act To Increase the Safety of Home Buyers Concerning Chimney Inspections
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 89 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA REGULATIONS
LR 251 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Require the Disclosure of the Names of Members of a Limited Liability Company
LR 729 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Protect Jobs in the State by Requiring Advance Notice of Closure of Call Centers
LR 1855 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act Regarding the Cancellation of Subscription Services
LR 1492 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Protect Consumers
LR 2101 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Provide Ready Access to Defibrillators in Businesses and Public Facilities
SALES
LR 1984 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Protect Consumers from Unreasonable Rental-Purchase Transactions
TELEPHONE SOLICITATION
LR 799 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Ban Telephone Solicitations Using an Artificial or Prerecorded Voice and Enhance Caller Identification
UNFAIR TRADE
LR 38 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Protect Maine Consumers from Unfair Trade Practices Online
VENDING MACHINES
LR 156 Rep. Terry Maureen of Gorham
Title: An Act To Allow for the Sale of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machines
WARRANTIES
LR 1273 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act To Require the Provision of Certain Information Regarding Extended Warranties
LR 2145 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Provide a Right To Repair for Consumers of Electronic Items
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 90 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
LR 246 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund
LR 877 Sen. Hamper James of Oxford
Title: An Act To Keep Maine Businesses Competitive
MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER
LR 2219 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Rename the Maine International Trade Center the Maine Trade Center and To Establish within the Center International and Domestic Export Branches
PLANNING
LR 394 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Create a Statewide Economic Development Plan
LR 318 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Research the Economic Disparities of Racial and Ethnic Populations
LR 50 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act Regarding Maine's Future
LR 1557 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create Clean Energy Jobs
LR 1483 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Encourage Young Families To Live in Maine
LR 632 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee To Improve the Development of a Long-range Strategic Plan for Economic Improvement in the State
LR 736 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Improve Geospatial Data Acquisition and Maintenance
LR 1297 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Assist Rural Communities in Maine
LR 1907 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Improve Maine's Economy through Economic Development
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 91 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA LR 2052 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Stimulate the Marine Economy and Resolve Inconsistencies in the Laws Governing the Marine Economy
LR 1023 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Support Seasonal Small Businesses
LR 32 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Grow Maine's Economy through Increased Innovation
LR 1895 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act To Establish the Big Moose Mountain Regional Development Authority
LR 2041 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Restore the Capital Riverfront Improvement District
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT ADMINISTRATION
LR 495 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Create a Website Containing Information on Maine's Pine Tree Development Zones
JOB OPPORTUNITY ZONES
LR 270 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Create a Website Promoting Maine Opportunity Zones
PLANNING
LR 648 Rep. Martin Danny of Sinclair
Title: An Act To Provide Funding To Continue the Strategic Economic and Sustainable Development of Northern Aroostook County
LR 1561 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development To Convene a Task Force To Study Planning for Expanded Scientific Research, Development and Commercialization
POWERS
LR 1142 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Certify and Promote Products That Are Made in Maine
LR 1038 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Encourage Relocation of Working Professionals
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 92 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA EDUCATION COSTS STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
LR 388 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Increase the Size of State Grants under the Maine State Grant Program
STUDENT DEBT
LR 137 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Establish a Student Loan Bill of Rights To License and Regulate Student Loan Servicers
LR 282 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Ensure Transparency in College Costs
FINANCE AUTHORITY PROGRAMS
LR 1062 Rep. Meyer Michele of Eliot
Title: An Act To Fund the Maine Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
LR 1347 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase Faculty in Maine Nursing Education Programs
LR 1104 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Amend the Family Development Account Program
LR 1518 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program
LR 1189 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act Regarding Health Care for Maine's Future
INDUSTRIES CONSTRUCTION
LR 396 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Limit the Amount That May Be Retained on Construction Contracts
LR 1745 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Clarify the Limits of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
FILM
LR 601 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Promote Economic Development through Increased Film Incentives
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 93 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA MOTOR VEHICLES
LR 862 Rep. Ingwersen Henry of Arundel
Title: An Act To Provide Purchase Rebates for Battery Electric Vehicles and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
LR 924 Rep. Drinkwater Gary of Milford
Title: An Act To Exempt Motor Vehicle Auctions from the Requirement To Display the Used Vehicle Buyer's Guide
RETAIL STORES
LR 470 Rep. Kinney MaryAnne of Knox
Title: An Act To Provide for Municipalities To Allow Grocery Stores up to 10,000 Square Feet To Open on Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas
JOB TRAINING APPRENTICESHIP
LR 345 Sen. Farrin Brad of Somerset
Title: An Act To Expand Access to the Workforce through Apprenticeships
LR 673 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Improve the State's Apprenticeship Programs
PROGRAMS
LR 568 Rep. Cloutier Kristen of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Attract, Educate and Retain New State Residents To Strengthen the Workforce
LR 670 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act To Reduce Student Debt and Increase Skilled Workers in Maine
LR 114 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Provide Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
LR 93 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: Resolve, To Create a Universal Job Application System for Maine's Career Centers
LICENSING ACUPUNCTURISTS
LR 1877 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Allow Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists To Administer a Nationally Approved Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Addiction
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 94 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA AUCTIONEERS
LR 1226 Rep. Cuddy Scott of Winterport
Title: An Act To Ease Record-keeping Requirements for Auctioneers
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
LR 1711 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Study a Voluntary Licensing System for Construction General Contractors
CHIROPRACTORS
LR 2111 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act To Provide Accessibility for Safe and Imperative Clinical Radiography Testing in Maine Communities While Creating Advancement Opportunities for Licensed Chiropractic Assistants
LR 1417 Rep. Doore Donna of Augusta
Title: An Act To Allow Chiropractic Internships
COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
LR 199 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Improve Efficiencies in the Cosmetology Licensing
LR 1543 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Licensing of Barber Shops and Hair Salons
LR 744 Rep. Terry Maureen of Gorham
Title: An Act To Allow Barbers To Use Straight Edge Razors
COUNSELORS
LR 2032 Rep. Foley Victoria of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Certified Clinical Supervisors
DENTAL PERSONNEL
LR 1474 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Establish the State Board of Dental Hygiene
LR 1201 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Align the Laws Governing Dental Therapy with Standards Established by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
LR 1473 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Set Maine Dental Provider Licensing Fees
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 95 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA DIETICIANS
LR 2137 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Sunset the Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice
ELECTRICIANS
LR 295 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Provide Career and Technical Training Options for Electricians
FOREIGN CREDENTIALS
LR 1106 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Grow the Workforce by Recredentialing Skilled Individuals with Foreign Credentials
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
LR 1360 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act Regarding Licensing of Funeral Practitioners
LR 1159 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act Relating to Waiving Educational and Training Requirements for Funeral Service Practitioners
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
LR 1494 Rep. DeChant Jennifer of Bath
Title: An Act To Define Licensed Massage Therapists as Health Care Practitioners
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
LR 1174 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Primary Care by Amending the Licensing Requirements for Physician Assistants
LR 1362 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act Regarding the Scope of Practice of Podiatric Medicine
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
LR 400 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Impose on Mental Health Professionals a Duty To Warn and Protect
NURSES
LR 1990 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act Regarding Registered Nurses
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 96 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA LR 1502 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Allow Certified Nurse Practitioners To Bill for Their Services
OMNIBUS
LR 1376 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish the Maine Fair Chance in Licensing and Credentialing Act
PEER SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
LR 2122 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Create a Licensing Board and Licensure Requirements for Intentional Peer Support Specialists
PHARMACISTS
LR 1212 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Enhance Health Care Provider Collaboration by Amending the Laws Governing the Prescribing Authority of Pharmacists in Certain Limited Circumstances
LR 497 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Address Transparency, Accountability and Oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers
LR 1517 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
PHYSICIANS
LR 2165 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act Relating to Complementary and Alternative Medicine Licensure
LR 1580 Rep. Hymanson Patty of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Continuing Education Requirements for Prescribers and Dispensers of Opioid Medication
LR 1475 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act Relating to Surgical Technologists and the Practice of Surgical Technology
PROPERTY INSPECTORS
LR 1415 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: An Act To Require Professional Licensure for Property Inspectors
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS
LR 1625 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Reduce Substance Use Treatment Workforce Barriers
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 97 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA TANNING SALONS
LR 429 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Reduce Youth Cancer Risk
LR 765 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Reduce Youth Cancer Risk
VETERINARIANS
LR 297 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Veterinary Practice Act Relating to Alternative Therapy or Collaborative Treatment
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REG. DEP ADMINISTRATION
LR 538 Rep. Caiazzo Chris of Scarborough
Title: Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Proposal To License Building Contractors, Insulation Installers and Energy Auditors
PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REG. DEPT ADMINISTRATION
LR 1847 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: Resolve, To Increase Opportunities for Professional Licensing and Certification
POWERS
LR 1056 Rep. Cuddy Scott of Winterport
Title: An Act To License Certain Mechanical Trades
LR 186 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Create a Commission To Study Modernizing and Updating State-issued Professional Licenses
LR 1807 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve Working Conditions for Maine's Veterans and Immigrants
TOURISM OFFICE POWERS
LR 1882 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Examine How To Retain Reservation Booking Commissions in the State
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 98 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IDEA PROMOTION
LR 2023 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Create the Small Communities Tourism Fund
LR 641 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Establish the Office of Outdoor Recreation
IFW FISH FISHWAYS
LR 793 Rep. McDonald Genevieve of Stonington
Title: An Act Directing the Commissioner of Marine Resources To Reopen the Fishway at Sheepscot Pond Dam to Migrating Fish
SALMON
LR 665 Rep. Dodge Jan of Belfast
Title: An Act To Improve Survival Rates of Salmon and Other Migratory Fish Transitioning from Freshwater to Saltwater Environments
FISHING ICE
LR 2172 Rep. Grignon Chad of Athens
Title: An Act To Modify Maine's Ice Fishing Laws
LICENSES
LR 1659 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act Regarding Gold Star Family Appreciation
REGULATIONS
LR 2132 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Decrease the Risk of the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Plants from Fishing Tournaments
LR 680 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Require Freshwater Hooks and Lures To Be Biodegradable
LR 1844 Rep. Riseman Walter of Harrison
Title: An Act To Reduce the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Plants by Prohibiting Seine Fishing on Great Ponds
LR 1976 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Decriminalize Certain Fish and Game Violations
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 99 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IFW GAME BEAR
LR 514 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Give the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife the Authority To Adjust the Black Bear Hunting Season and Bag Limit
DEER
LR 1162 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Allow Baiting of Deer
MOOSE
LR 820 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Funding Sources of the Maine Controlled Moose Hunt Season
LR 1593 Rep. Pickett Richard of Dixfield
Title: An Act Regarding Moose Permit Subpermittees
LR 1829 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Expand Maine's Moose Lottery To Benefit Wounded Warriors
TURKEY
LR 1002 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Encourage Turkey Hunting
LR 602 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Change the Bag Limits on Wild Turkey
HUNTING ARMED FORCES LICENSES
LR 1253 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Exempt Retired Members of the United States Armed Forces from the Hunter Safety Course Requirement for Hunting Licenses
BOW AND ARROW
LR 647 Rep. Theriault Tim of China
Title: An Act To Allow the Use of Crossbows during the Archery Season on Deer
ELDERLY LICENSES
LR 931 Rep. Hutchins Sherm of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Provide Antlerless Deer Permits to Senior Resident Lifetime Hunting License Holders
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 100 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IFW FEES
LR 833 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Fairly Compensate Registration Stations for Bear, Deer and Turkey
GUIDES
LR 1812 Rep. Martin Thomas of Greene
Title: An Act To Remove the Background Check Requirement for Maine Guides Who Are at Least 70 Years of Age and Hold a Lifetime License
LANDOWNER RELATIONS
LR 1968 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: Resolve, To Enhance Collaboration between State Agencies To Improve Landowner Relations
LR 1361 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act To Ensure the Continuation of the Landowner Relations Program
LR 1967 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Strengthen Maine's Landowner Relations Program
LICENSES
LR 646 Rep. Theriault Tim of China
Title: An Act To Provide Complimentary Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses to Retired Game Wardens with 25 Years of Service
LR 778 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Ensure Equitable Treatment of Super Pack License Holders in Antlerless Deer Permit Lotteries
REGULATIONS
LR 10 Rep. Lyford Peter of Eddington
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Prohibition on Deer Baiting
LR 1636 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Allow Hunting with Handguns
LR 1509 Rep. Javner Kathy of Chester
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Moose and Doe Permits for Combat-injured Veterans
SEASON
LR 1108 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act To Provide for an Expanded Muzzle-loading-only Deer Hunting Season
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 101 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IFW LR 161 Rep. Lyford Peter of Eddington
Title: An Act To Start a Spring Bear Hunting Season
LR 860 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Increase Opportunity for Hunters, Anglers and Sporting Camps by Extending the Season on Upland Game
LR 1275 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Expand Coyote Hunting to Every Day of the Coyote Hunting Season
LR 624 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Extend the Deer Hunting Season by 2 Saturdays
LR 737 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Extend the Fall Turkey Hunting Season and Increase the Bag Limit for Turkey
SUNDAYS
LR 1971 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Allow Sunday Hunting in Unorganized Territories
YOUTH LICENSES
LR 932 Rep. Hutchins Sherm of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Increase Opportunity for Maine's Hunting Youth
LR 426 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act To Establish a Thanksgiving Youth Turkey Hunting Season
LR 716 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Preserve Maine's Traditional Heritage by Expanding Maine Youth Hunting
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE DEPT ADMINISTRATION
LR 1090 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Process
LR 1266 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Reform Maine's Fish and Wildlife Management System
LR 1768 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Reform the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 102 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IFW POWERS
LR 686 Rep. Riseman Walter of Harrison
Title: An Act To Increase Funding To Contain and Manage the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species
LR 837 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Establish a Comprehensive Wildlife Biology Internship Program
RECREATION ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
LR 1323 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Lower Speed Limits for All-terrain Vehicles where a Trail Is within 50 Yards of a Stream or Lake To Prevent Runoff
LR 63 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Allow All-terrain Vehicles To Be Used on a Public Way
LR 698 Rep. Martin Danny of Sinclair
Title: An Act To Provide a Source of Funding for the ATV Recreational Management Fund
LR 953 Rep. Skolfield Thomas of Weld
Title: An Act Regarding All-terrain Vehicle Registration Fees
LR 1021 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Preserve Maine's All-terrain Vehicle Trails
SKI AREAS
LR 1472 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Provide Snow Sports Safety Information to Consumers
SNOWMOBILES
LR 1788 Rep. Head Fran of Bethel
Title: An Act Regarding Snowmobile Registration Fees
LR 1171 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Promote Snowmobiling in Maine
LR 2002 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Increase the Registration Fee for Snowmobiles
WATERCRAFT
LR 777 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act Concerning Unattended Watercraft
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 103 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM IFW LR 780 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Minimize the Propagation of Invasive Aquatic Plants
LR 214 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act To Ban the Use of Personal Watercraft on Lower Wilson Pond and Upper Wilson Pond
SEARCH AND RESCUE VOLUNTEER CORPS
LR 191 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Establish and Coordinate a Volunteer Corps of Search and Rescue Specialists within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
TRAPPING SEASON
LR 162 Rep. Lyford Peter of Eddington
Title: An Act To Allow Early Coyote Trapping
LR 861 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Give the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife the Authority To Extend Trapping Seasons Based on Weather Conditions
WILDLIFE ENDANGERED
LR 731 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Strengthen Maine's Endangered Species Laws
LR 730 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: An Act To Amend Maine's Endangered Species Laws
JUD ABORTION RESTRICTIONS
LR 1366 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Prohibit Abortion after the Detection of a Fetal Heartbeat
LR 1708 Rep. Hanington Sheldon of Lincoln
Title: An Act To Restrict the Termination of a Pregnancy after a Fetal Heartbeat Is Detected
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 104 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM JUD ABUSE CHILD
LR 895 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Allow Fair Access to Child Advocacy Center Records
LR 334 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Amend the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act To Prohibit Conversion Therapy
DOMESTIC
LR 978 Rep. Stover Holly of Boothbay
Title: An Act To Change the Membership of the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse
LR 913 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Provide Relief to Survivors of Economic Abuse
PROTECTION ACTIONS
LR 468 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Create a Community Protection Order To Allow Courts To Prevent High-risk Individuals from Possessing Firearms
LR 1371 Sen. Diamond Bill of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Support Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
LR 1310 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Clarify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes
LR 921 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Extend the Availability of Protection from Abuse Orders
ACTIONS DEBT COLLECTION
LR 1429 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Establish a Court Procedure for Debt Collection Actions
INITIATING LAWSUITS
LR 1944 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Clarify and Expedite Procedures and Responsibilities in the Event of a Lawsuit against a State Agency
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 105 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM JUD NOISE POLLUTION AT SHOOTING RANGES
LR 1258 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Enforce Noise Ordinances Imposed on Shooting Ranges
PROTECTION ORDERS
LR 527 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Allow Courts To Prevent Certain High-risk Individuals from Possessing Firearms
LR 871 Sen. Rosen Kimberley of Hancock
Title: Resolve, To Review the Laws Governing the Enforcement of Protection Orders
WRONGFUL DEATH
LR 842 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act Regarding the Cap on Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
LR 1885 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Wrongful Death
LR 589 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Change the Statute of Limitations in Product Liability Cases
ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
LR 185 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Provide for Nonpartisan Elections for the Office of District Attorney
MEDICAL EXAMINER
LR 1794 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Circumstances of Death That Must Be Reported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner
LR 1914 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Circumstances of Death That Must Be Reported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner
POWERS
LR 1115 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Change the Process by Which Hospitals Petition the District Court To Admit Certain Patients to a Progressive Treatment Program
LR 2114 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act Regarding the Hiring Authority of the Office of the Attorney General
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 106 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM JUD ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS FEES
LR 1846 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Authorize Maine Courts To Award Attorney's Fees and Costs to Citizens Who Prevail in Civil Litigation against the Executive Branch
IOLTA
LR 784 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Clarify the Use of Lawyer's Trust Account Funds When the Owner Is Not Known or Cannot Be Located
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CORPORATIONS
LR 1163 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act Concerning the Establishment of Benefit Corporations
LR 2073 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Require Corporate Transparency When Taxpayer Funding Is Provided
CIVIL COMMITMENTS INVOLUNTARY
LR 1534 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Consistency Regarding Persons Authorized To Conduct Examinations for Involuntary Hospitalization and Guardianship
LR 1530 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Provide for Consistency Regarding Persons Authorized To Conduct Examinations for Involuntary Hospitalization and Guardianship
CIVIL PROCEDURE DAMAGES
LR 961 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Unlawful Cutting of Trees
DISCOVERY
LR 1425 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Adopt the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act
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LR 1955 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Certification of Health Care Records
LR 1576 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Ensure That Statements Made by Juveniles While Participating in Informal Adjustment Processes Are Not Admissible in Court
FORFEITURES
LR 2141 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Ensure the Civil Forfeiture Laws Are Carried Out Appropriately
JUDGMENTS
LR 1430 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Reduce the Period of Enforcement for Judgments Based upon Consumer Obligations
LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
LR 145 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Protect Shooting Ranges
SETTLEMENTS
LR 1544 Rep. Verow Arthur of Brewer
Title: An Act To Require That the Terms of a Settlement To Which a Local Unit of Government Is a Party Be Made Available to the Public
LR 1956 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Offers of Settlement
SMALL CLAIMS
LR 598 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Increase the Jurisdictional Limits for Small Claims That Do Not Involve Consumer Debt
LR 1689 Rep. Bradstreet Dick of Vassalboro
Title: An Act Regarding Small Claims Court Jurisdiction
CONTRACTS PROTECTIONS
LR 1813 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Confer Maine Jurisdiction in Civil Suits Involving Certain Contracts
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LR 466 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish the Maine Wellness Court Project
LR 1532 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Transfer the Violations Bureau from the Courts to the Office of the Secretary of State
FAMILY COURT
LR 2046 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Improve the Child Protective Court System
LR 454 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Institute Safe Children Court Team Programs
LR 1354 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Create an Adolescent Court
JUDGES
LR 1505 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Increase Judicial Compensation
JUDICIAL DEPT
LR 983 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Establish a Fund To Compensate Unjustly Incarcerated Persons
LR 1943 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve Efficiency in Maine Courts
LR 1924 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act Regarding Implementation of Differentiated Case Management in the Judicial Branch
LR 1158 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act Regarding Court Facilities in York County
JURISDICTION
LR 365 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Establish a Veterans and Drug Treatment Court in Prosecutorial District Number 6
LR 105 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: An Act To Direct the Judicial Branch To Establish a Veterans Treatment Court
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 109 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM JUD LR 616 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Create a Veteran's Treatment Court
JURORS
LR 346 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Increase Juror Compensation
LR 681 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day
LR 1504 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Increase Juror Compensation
JURY
LR 841 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Allow Attorney-directed Voir Dire
SECURITY
LR 1434 Rep. Doore Donna of Augusta
Title: An Act To Improve Safety at State Courthouses
DOMESTIC RELATIONS CHILD CUSTODY
LR 336 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Restore the Laws Governing the Reunification of Parents and Children
LR 2056 Rep. Roberts-Lovell Tiffany of South Berwick
Title: An Act Regarding the Safety of Minors
DIVORCE
LR 1145 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Cessation of Alimony upon Cohabitation
GRANDPARENTS
LR 1225 Rep. Cuddy Scott of Winterport
Title: An Act To Ensure Grandparents and Great-grandparents Have Visitation Rights
LR 1920 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act To Give Probate Judges Latitude in Permitting Visitation by Grandparents
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LR 1905 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act Related to Guardian Ad Litem Appointments in Family Law Cases
GUARDIANSHIP
LR 1110 Rep. Verow Arthur of Brewer
Title: An Act To Require Provision of Information and Access to Certain Relatives of Persons Subject to an Order of Guardianship and To Prohibit the Abuse and Isolation of Older and Dependent Adults
MARRIAGE
LR 532 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Ban Child Marriage
LR 1359 Rep. Costain Danny of Plymouth
Title: An Act To Raise the Legal Age for Marriage
LR 120 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act Requiring the Collection of Data on the Marriage of Minors
PARENTAL RIGHTS
LR 1220 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Update the Maine Parentage Act
FREEDOM OF ACCESS PUBLIC PROCEEDINGS
LR 849 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Expressly Allow Nonprofit Organizations To Conduct Voting Using Electronic Means
RECORD CONFIDENTIALITY
LR 125 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Reform the Freedom of Access Laws of Maine
LR 1795 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Protect Licensing Information of Medical Professionals
RIGHT TO KNOW LAWS
LR 437 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Improve Government Transparency
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 111 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM JUD LR 2092 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Remove Antitrust and Transparency Loopholes and Ensure Compliance with Federal Law
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
LR 597 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase Efficiency in Enforcement of the Maine Human Rights Act
DISCRIMINATION
LR 135 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Protect against Sex Discrimination
LR 2 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual
LR 676 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Protect Victims of Sexual Harassment
LR 1866 Rep. Harnett Thom of Gardiner
Title: An Act To Recognize Familial Status as a Basis for Protection under the Maine Human Rights Act
LR 2081 Rep. Stover Holly of Boothbay
Title: An Act To Protect Victims of Domestic Violence in Actions under the Maine Human Rights Act
LR 952 Rep. Grohoski Nicole of Ellsworth
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit the Denial of Equal Rights Based on the Sex of an Individual
LR 610 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Require Maine To Adopt a State Equal Rights Act
FREE SPEECH
LR 1641 Rep. Andrews John of Paris
Title: An Act To Enact the Campus Free Expression Act
PRIVACY
LR 2140 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Extend Protections for Genetic Information
LR 1798 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Protecting the Confidentiality of Security Camera Videos from Schools, Buses and Certain Government Facilities
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LR 613 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Allow a Person To Enter a Place of Public Accommodation Accompanied by a Medically Necessary Assistance Animal That Is a Dog
WHISTLEBLOWERS ACT
LR 1343 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Establish the Whistleblower Enforcement Act
LEGAL SERVICES ACCESS
LR 1107 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Expand Civil Legal Services
IMMIGRATION
LR 2019 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Protect the Liberty of Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Maine
LR 1700 Rep. Lockman Lawrence of Amherst
Title: An Act To Facilitate Compliance with Federal Immigration Law by State and Local Government Entities
INDIGENT
LR 61 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Promote Fairness and Efficiency in the Delivery of Indigent Legal Services
LR 1797 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify That Petitions for Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States Are Included within the Definition of Indigent Legal Services
NATIVE AMERICANS LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
LR 984 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Clarify the Intent of the Federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 To Ensure the Federal Indian Law Principle of Inherent Tribal Sovereignty
LR 1047 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Update the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act
LR 1615 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Rescind the Act To Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 113 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM JUD LR 1796 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Remove Time and Acreage Limits for Placing Land in Trust Status under the Maine Indian Claims Settlement
LR 1941 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Act To Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement
PENOBSCOT NATION
LR 1623 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding the Penobscot Nation's and Passamaquoddy Tribe's Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
RELATIONS WITH STATE
LR 2184 Rep. Newell Rena of Passamaquoddy Tribe
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Study Committee on Native Affairs
LR 2027 Rep. Newell Rena of Passamaquoddy Tribe
Title: An Act To Establish a Formal Tribal Consultation Process with the State
LR 2006 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Review Tribal-State Relations and Recommend Changes
PROBATE COURTS
LR 1398 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Require the Commission on Indigent Legal Services To Pay Court-appointed Attorneys for Probate Court Cases
LR 287 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Reorganize the Probate Courts
GUARDIANS
LR 1683 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Determine the Necessity for a Public Guardian or Conservator Bond
LR 1693 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Work Group To Address Guardianship Challenges Causing Delays in Patient Discharges from Hospitals
PROCEEDINGS
LR 385 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Allow and Recognize a Legal Name Change upon Marriage
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 114 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM JUD LR 177 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Alteration of Identity Documents
LR 1690 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Correct an Omission in the Probate Code Regarding Claims for Personal Injury
LR 286 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Provide Counsel for a Person Who Is the Subject of an Adult Guardianship, Conservatorship or Other Protective Arrangement Proceeding
TRANSFERS ON DEATH
LR 1180 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Multiparty Accounts with Financial Institutions
REAL ESTATE CONDOMINIUMS
LR 1440 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Condominium Act by Extending the Lien Period for Nonpayment of Assessments
LR 2160 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Revise the Maine Condominium Act
CONVEYANCES
LR 912 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act To Standardize the Law Concerning Property Transfers and To Protect Water Quality
LR 1170 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Ensure Consistency in Commercial Real Estate Law by Restoring Due Diligence Responsibility to the Buyer
LR 1612 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Protect Water Quality and Standardize the Law Concerning Property Transfers in the Shoreland Zone
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED
LR 714 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Require Disclosure at the Sale or Transfer whether Real Estate Has Been Used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine
LR 713 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Impose Requirements on the Rental of Residential Property That Has Been Used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine
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LR 1444 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Orders of Abandonment for Residential Properties in Foreclosure
LR 1443 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Ensure the Timely and Proper Completion of Residential Foreclosures
LR 1902 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Ensure That Defendants Receive Proper Notification in Foreclosure Proceedings
LR 1630 Rep. Carney Anne of Cape Elizabeth
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Foreclosure
MORTGAGES
LR 1767 Rep. Harnett Thom of Gardiner
Title: An Act To Require Fairness in Residential Land Installment Contracts
LR 1809 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Excluding Municipal Payment Agreements from the Definition of Land Installment Contracts
STATUTES CONSTRUCTION
LR 1995 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Make References to the Governor and Supreme Judicial Court Justices Gender Neutral
TORTS DAMAGES
LR 218 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Raise the Limitation on the Award of Damages under the Tort Laws
IMMUNITY
LR 1054 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Provide Campground Owners Immunity from Liability for the Inherent Risks of Camping
LIABILITY
LR 865 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Provide Architects and Engineers Immunity from Civil Liability When Volunteering for Evaluating Damage from Disasters
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LR 1718 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Extend from 6 Months to One Year the Notice Period Required under the Maine Tort Claims Act
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY GIFT OBLIGATIONS
LR 1329 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act Regarding Escheatment of Gift Obligations
PROVISIONS REVISED
LR 487 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Repeal and Replace Maine's Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
LR 1887 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Repeal Maine's Unclaimed Property Laws and Enact the Maine Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
LBHS BUILDING CODES INSPECTIONS
LR 200 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Provide Free Building Inspections to Certain Homeowners
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
LR 561 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
LR 866 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
LR 1743 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act Regarding the Application and Administration of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
LR 619 Rep. Ingwersen Henry of Arundel
Title: An Act Regarding the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
LR 537 Rep. Caiazzo Chris of Scarborough
Title: An Act To Strengthen the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 117 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM LBHS COMPENSATION MINIMUM WAGE
LR 1435 Rep. Bradstreet Dick of Vassalboro
Title: An Act To Promote Youth Employment
LR 1761 Rep. White Dustin of Washburn
Title: An Act To Strengthen Small Businesses in Rural Maine by Changing the Minimum Wage
LR 1780 Rep. Stetkis Joel of Canaan
Title: An Act To Balance Maine's Minimum Wage
LR 1214 Rep. Rudnicki Shelley of Fairfield
Title: An Act To Help Small Businesses by Establishing a Tiered Minimum Wage
LR 772 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Conform Wages for Direct Care Workers Regarding the Minimum Wage
LR 570 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage for Large Employers
LR 545 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities and Agricultural and Tipped Workers
LR 1024 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Save Rural Maine Businesses by Imposing a Nonurban Minimum Wage
LR 1206 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Create a Youth Wage
REIMBURSEMENT
LR 1449 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Establish a Minimum Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Traveling Salespeople
WAGES
LR 942 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Ensure Pay Transparency and Reduce Gender and Racial Inequities
LR 1167 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Prevent Wage Theft and Promote Employer Accountability
LR 252 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Clarify Maine Law Regarding the Tips of Service Employees
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Title: An Act To Provide Pay Equity for Women
LR 1166 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Clarify Prevailing Wage Rates on State Projects Using Federal Funds
LR 1418 Rep. Doore Donna of Augusta
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Employer Recovery of Overcompensation Paid to an Employee
LR 1806 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve Pay for Certain Maine Workers
LR 586 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Restore Overtime Protections for Maine Workers
LR 1994 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Increase Accountability for Wage Violations
LR 1766 Rep. Harnett Thom of Gardiner
Title: An Act To Make Agricultural Workers Employees under the Wage and Hour Laws
LR 224 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create an Hourly Rate Compensation System for Loggers and Truckers
LR 84 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: An Act Regarding Pay Equality
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYEE SAVINGS ACCOUNT
LR 1029 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Strengthen Family Development by Encouraging Savings
LEAVE POLICIES
LR 150 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Support Healthy Workplaces and Healthy Families by Providing Earned Paid Sick Leave to Certain Employees
LR 92 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Provide Economic Security to Maine Families through the Creation of a Paid Family Medical Leave System
LR 802 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Provide Paid Family Leave to Public School Employees
LR 1851 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Establish the Opt-in Maine Paid Family Leave Insurance Program
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LR 1900 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Support Employers Who Provide Tuition Reimbursement
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES FAMILY LEAVE
LR 2179 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Mandate Paid Maternity Leave
HIRING
LR 238 Rep. Schneck John of Bangor
Title: An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine
LR 321 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Enact the Maine Fair Chance Employment Act
LR 822 Rep. Bryant Mark of Windham
Title: An Act To Prohibit a Prospective Employer from Asking a Prospective Hire about the Person's Compensation History until after a Job Offer Is Made
LR 1061 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Enhance the Predetermination of Independent Contractors
LR 2208 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Prohibit Sexual Harassment as a Subject Matter for Employment Contracts
LR 1426 Rep. DeVeau John of Caribou
Title: An Act To Ensure Fair Employment Opportunity for Maine Citizens and Legal Residents by Requiring the Use of a Federal Immigration Verification System
LR 1271 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act To Protect Job Applicants from Identity Theft
LR 104 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: An Act To Prohibit Questions Regarding Criminal History on Certain State Employment Applications
LR 823 Rep. Bryant Mark of Windham
Title: An Act To Prohibit the State from Asking a Prospective Hire about the Person's Compensation History until after a Job Offer Is Made
LR 2095 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Create an Economic Development Initiative for Maine's Historically Disadvantaged Racial Populations
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LR 2210 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Protect Workers in the Short-term Contract and Freelance Labor Market
PROTECTIONS
LR 1198 Rep. Carney Anne of Cape Elizabeth
Title: An Act To Protect Pregnant Workers
LR 62 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act Regarding Women's Health and Economic Security
LR 1786 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve Labor Laws for Maine Workers
LR 305 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Protect Maine Association for Search and Rescue Certified Search Team Members
LR 2163 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Provide Workplace Support to Individuals with Hearing Loss
LR 1631 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Provide Employee Vaccination Compensation
SCHEDULING
LR 584 Rep. Melaragno Gina of Auburn
Title: An Act To Ensure a Fair Workweek
TERMINATION
LR 1650 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Prevent the Closure of Maine Businesses
WORK HOURS
LR 1015 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Protect Hourly School Personnel Pay During School Days Missed Due to Weather or Emergency Closures
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY BENEFITS
LR 1553 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Disqualify from Unemployment Benefits a Person Who Is Terminated from Employment for Being Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
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Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation Benefits
DISQUALIFICATION
LR 788 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Protect Earned Pay
LR 2147 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Restore Protection of Vacation Pay for Workers Who Are Laid Off
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
LR 1227 Rep. Bradstreet Dick of Vassalboro
Title: An Act Concerning Liability for Direct Reimbursement of Unemployment Benefits
PROVISIONS REVISED
LR 650 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Correct Inconsistencies in the Unemployment System
LR 2115 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Correct Errors in the Unemployment System Laws
HOUSING AFFORDABLE
LR 417 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Revitalize Public Housing
LR 2057 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Create Affordable Workforce and Senior Housing and To Preserve Affordable Rural Housing
LR 1784 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Create Flexibility in Affordable Housing Calculations
DISCRIMINATION
LR 378 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Enact the Maine Fair Chance Housing Act
RENTAL
LR 1336 Rep. Zeigler Stanley of Montville
Title: An Act To Create a Registration Process for Vacation Rentals
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LR 1669 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Ensure the Provision of Housing Navigation Services to Older Adults
LR 1912 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Support Lead Abatement in Older Residential Properties
JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
LR 1117 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: Resolve, To Study the Integration of the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title I of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and Competitive Skills Scholarship Programs
LR 1119 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act Regarding the State Workforce Board
LR 1118 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act Regarding the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
LR 1120 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: Resolve, To Study the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Funding Formula
LABOR DEPT POWERS
LR 322 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial and Ethnic Populations
LR 415 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Substance Use Disorder
LR 485 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Expedite the Processing of Applications for Certification under the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
LR 1169 Rep. Cloutier Kristen of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Facilitate Entry of Immigrants into the Workforce
LR 1165 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Authorize Project Labor Agreements for Public Works Projects
LR 2154 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, Requiring That the Department of Labor Perform a Study on the Future Need for Engineers in Maine's Workforce
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 123 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM LBHS LR 1991 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act Regarding System Integration of Maine's Workforce Development Programs
LR 639 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Address the Unmet Workforce Needs of Employers and To Improve the Economic Future of Workers
LR 1897 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Review Prevailing Wage Data Collection and Calculation and the Penalties Imposed for the Purpose of Determining Compliance
LR 1526 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create and Sustain Jobs through Development of Cooperatives and Employee-owned Businesses
LR 1545 Rep. Brennan Michael of Portland
Title: An Act To Promote Workforce Development and Community Integration
LABOR RELATIONS ARBITRATION
LR 2099 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act Regarding State Employees Labor Relations Laws
LR 739 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding Binding Arbitration for Public Employees
BOARD
LR 1013 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Appointees to the Maine Labor Relations Board
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
LR 1012 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Simplify Municipal Collective Bargaining by Removing the 120-Day Notice Required Prior to Certain Negotiations
LR 1017 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations
LR 1014 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Collective Bargaining Rights of Employees of School Management and Leadership Centers
LR 1210 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Public Employees in Collective Bargaining Units
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 124 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM LBHS LR 1582 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Protect Employees When Their Contracts Have Expired
LR 1629 Rep. Tucker Ralph of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations
LR 689 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
LR 971 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Binding Arbitration in Public Sector Collective Bargaining Agreements
LR 694 Rep. Lockman Lawrence of Amherst
Title: An Act To Ensure the Right To Work without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union as a Condition of Employment
LR 759 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act Providing Labor Unions with Reasonable Access to Current and Newly Hired Public Sector Workers
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OSHA COMPLIANCE
LR 390 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Promote Workplace Safety on Construction Sites
PROCEDURES
LR 1025 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Ensure a Safe Work Environment
WORKPLACE DISEASES
LR 1154 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act Regarding the Substitution of Highly Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
LR 1773 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Penalties for State and Teacher Retirees Who Return to Employment in State Government and School Districts
LR 529 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Replace the Medical Review Board of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System with an Independent Board
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LR 1186 Rep. Verow Arthur of Brewer
Title: An Act To Enhance the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program
LR 1295 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Increase the Portion of Retirement Benefits to Which the Cost-of-living Adjustment Applies
LR 1442 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Place into a Trust Funds for the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program
LR 898 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Maintain Retirement Health Benefits for State Retirees
LR 1356 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Create a Task Force To Study Retirement Benefit Inequities
LR 1420 Rep. Doore Donna of Augusta
Title: An Act To Provide the Same Retirement Benefits for State Employees Working in Law Enforcement as Are Provided to Law Enforcement Officers
LR 1005 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Clarify the State's Commitments Concerning Certain Public Service Retirement Benefits
LR 1441 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Make Technical Corrections to the Laws Concerning the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program
LR 794 Rep. Pickett Richard of Dixfield
Title: An Act To Recalculate Retirement Benefits for Certain State Employees Adversely Affected by Merit Pay Freezes
CORRECTIONS PERSONNEL
LR 808 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Provide a Uniform Retirement Plan for Corrections Officers and Mental Health Workers
CREDITS
LR 554 Rep. Peoples Ann of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the Armed Forces of the United States under the State Retirement System
EARLY RETIREMENT
LR 1421 Rep. Doore Donna of Augusta
Title: An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
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LR 1903 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Exclude Collectively Bargained Salary and Job Promotion Increases from the Earnable Compensation Limitation for Retirement Purposes
EDUCATORS
LR 363 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act To Remove Certain Restrictions Imposed on Retired State Employees Who Return to Work as Educators
FIREFIGHTERS
LR 1299 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Protect Firefighter and Police Officer Retiree Health Care Benefit Program Funds
LR 1460 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Create Fairness for Dispatchers in the Maine State Retirement System
LR 1148 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Modify Retirement Plans for Fire Investigators and Sergeants To Reduce Occupational Cancer Risk
SPECIAL PLANS
LR 1445 Sen. Diamond Bill of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Civilian Employees Who Work for the Department of Public Safety Crime Lab and Computer Crimes Unit
LR 685 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Detectives in the Office of the Attorney General
LR 684 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Detectives in the Office of Investigations within the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS
LR 1554 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Disqualify from Workers' Compensation Benefits an Employee Who Is Injured While Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
LR 1791 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Update the Laws Governing Correctional Officers
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 127 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM LBHS LR 761 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Corrections Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease
LR 1871 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Durational Cap on Partial Benefits under the Workers' Compensation Laws
LR 785 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Compensate Corrections and Mental Health Workers for Injuries Suffered While Working
LR 1816 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Create Fairness by Reinstituting the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Workers' Compensation Benefits
LR 2055 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Cap on Weekly Benefits in Workers' Compensation Cases
LR 2084 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify the Retirement Presumption under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
LR 2054 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Allow Full Retirement Benefits under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
BOARD
LR 1929 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve the Advocate Program Established by the Workers' Compensation Board
CLAIMS
LR 1814 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Expand the Notice Period in the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
LR 1935 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Fairly Compensate for Fatal Accidents under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
LR 1873 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Prevent Discrimination under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
LR 2053 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify the Statute of Limitations under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
LR 1872 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Clarify Occupational Disease Claims under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
LR 2044 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act Regarding Workers' Compensation Liens
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 128 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM LBHS EXEMPT EMPLOYERS
LR 1695 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Reduce Administrative Burdens of Forest Products Harvesters
INSURANCE
LR 1164 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act Establishing an Employers' Private Right of Action To Enforce the Payment of Workers' Compensation Coverage
LIABILITY
LR 1875 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Improve Employee Representation in the Workers' Compensation System
PROCEDURES
LR 294 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Reduce the Cost of Workers' Compensation Insurance for Small Employers
LR 1815 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Achieve Mental Health Parity in Workers' Compensation
LR 2088 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Clarify Work Search Requirements
LR 1874 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Help Uninsured Workers under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
LR 1936 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
MAR AQUACULTURE LICENSING
LR 2213 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act Regarding the Costs Incurred by Municipalities in the Administration of Aquaculture Leases
LR 666 Rep. Dodge Jan of Belfast
Title: An Act Regarding Review of Licensed Land-based Aquaculture Facilities and Reporting by the Holders of Licenses for Land-based Aquaculture of Marine Organisms
LR 2093 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Encourage Linking Monitoring with Multitrophic Aquaculture
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LR 906 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Study the Current Status and Future Sustainability of Aquaculture in the State
COMMERCIAL FISHING PRACTICES
LR 148 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: Resolve, Establishing a Commission To Study the Existing and Potential Future Impacts of Aquatic and Marine Debris on Maine's Aquatic and Coastal Habitats and Species
LR 747 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act To Remove Nighttime Restrictions on Lobster Fishing in a Certain Area in the Bay of Fundy
FISH EELS
LR 1759 Rep. Faulkingham Billy Bob of Winter Harbor
Title: An Act To Promote Equity in the Elver Quota
HARBORS REGULATION
LR 814 Rep. Hubbell Brian of Bar Harbor
Title: An Act Designating the Great Harbor of Mount Desert a Small Vessel Sanctuary
LOBSTERS LICENSING
LR 249 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act Regarding Access to Lobster Licenses
LR 854 Rep. Faulkingham Billy Bob of Winter Harbor
Title: An Act To Simplify Apprenticeship Requirements for Student Lobster License Holders
LR 851 Rep. Faulkingham Billy Bob of Winter Harbor
Title: An Act To Simplify Maine's Lobster Licensing System
LR 852 Rep. Faulkingham Billy Bob of Winter Harbor
Title: An Act To Provide Equity in the Lobster License Promotion Surcharge
LR 622 Rep. McDonald Genevieve of Stonington
Title: An Act To Promote Youth Participation in the Maine Lobster Fishery
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 130 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM MAR MANAGEMENT ZONES
LR 5 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Establish a Temporary Terminal Condition Medical Allowance for Lobster and Crab Fishing License Holders
LR 1312 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Improve the Student Lobster Licensing Program
LR 1313 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Further Define the Monhegan Lobster Conservation Area
MARINE PLANTS EELGRASS BEDS
LR 905 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Restore Regular Mapping of Eelgrass Beds in the State
SEAWEED
LR 505 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Improve Beach-cast Seaweed Management for Health, Ecology and Tourism
MARINE POLLUTION ACIDIFICATION
LR 2191 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: Resolve, To Require Maine To Become an Affiliate of the International Alliance To Combat Ocean Acidification
LR 2075 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Incorporate Advancements in Watershed Nutrient Management with Research on the Influence of Nutrient Management on Ocean and Coastal Acidification and Hypoxia
MARINE RESOURCES DEPT ADMINISTRATION
LR 1351 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery
LR 2089 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Protect Maine's Marine Waters
DEVELOPMENT
LR 1161 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Strengthen the Marine Economy
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 131 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM MAR PROCEDURES
LR 1317 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Establish a Shell Recycling Program in the State
LR 405 Rep. Zeigler Stanley of Montville
Title: An Act To Prohibit Motor Vehicle Use in the Intertidal Zone
RESEARCH
LR 1316 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Permit Research in the Intertidal Zone
LR 2070 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Create a Research Fund for Maine's Clam Fishery
SHELLFISH ADVISORY COUNCIL
LR 2205 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Create a Seat on the Shellfish Advisory Council To Be Held by a Marine Biologist or Marine Ecologist
CLAMS
LR 2069 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act Regarding Size Requirements for Soft-shell Clams and the Creation of a Spat Collection Permit
LR 635 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Bivalve Management
HARVESTING
LR 414 Rep. Alley, Sr. Robert of Beals
Title: An Act To Encourage Applied Shellfish Research
LR 2071 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Include within the Definition of "Fishing" the Collection of Spat and the Seeding and Protecting of Shellfish in the Intertidal Zone
LR 2162 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Improve Commercial Production of Shellfish by Allowing Municipalities To Establish Active Municipal Shellfish Management Areas
SCALLOPS
LR 1681 Rep. McDonald Genevieve of Stonington
Title: An Act To Establish an Apprentice Program for the Maine Scallop Fishery
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 132 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM SLG COUNTY BUDGETS WASHINGTON
LR 857 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act To Reorganize the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee
COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONERS
LR 649 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act To Increase the Number of Franklin County Commissioners
LR 755 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Nominations of County Commissioners, the Terms of County Commissioners and County Commissioner's Districts
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
LR 923 Rep. Morris Joshua of North Turner
Title: An Act Regarding Qualifications for District Attorneys
JAILS
LR 970 Rep. Riley Tina of Jay
Title: An Act To Ensure Funding Sources for County Jails
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LR 1772 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Strengthen the Qualifications for County Sheriffs
LR 1880 Rep. Stetkis Joel of Canaan
Title: An Act To Update Requirements for Civil Deputies
OFFICERS
LR 2059 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Remove Barriers to Participation in County Government
REGISTERS OF DEEDS
LR 457 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Change the Requirements for Recording Plans at the County Registries of Deeds
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LR 2062 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Restore County Tax Appropriation Integrity
LEGISLATURE ADMINISTRATION
LR 1792 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Improve the Efficiency of the Legislature
LR 1793 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Legislature
LR 2126 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Change the Harassment Training Required for Legislators, Legislative Staff and Lobbyists
CAPITOL COMPLEX
LR 2060 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Honor Frances Perkins in the State House
COMMITTEES
LR 1677 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Promote Safe Schools through the Creation of the Safe School Climate Council
LEGISLATORS
LR 933 Rep. Hutchins Sherm of Penobscot
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Election of Senators
LR 117 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Base Legislative and Gubernatorial Pay on Minimum Wage
LR 1746 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Amend Legislative Expense Reimbursement
LR 1480 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: Resolve, To Promote Economic Diversity within the Legislature
PROCEDURES
LR 461 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Require the Use of Racial and Ethnic Impact Statements
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 134 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM SLG LR 1571 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Require That a Public Health Impact Statement Be Prepared for Each Bill
LR 2227 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Create a Process To Preempt the Implementation of Laws Contrary to the Legislature's Intent
STATUTES
LR 2157 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Make Changes to the Laws of the State
LR 2151 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws of Maine
LR 2158 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Make Necessary Changes to State Law
LR 2153 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Make Changes to the Laws of Maine
TERM LIMITS
LR 272 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Extend the Terms of Legislators to 4 Years
LR 2192 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Increase Legislative Terms to 4 Years and To Raise Legislative Pay
LR 1293 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Abolish Term Limits for Legislators
MUNICIPALITIES CEMETERIES
LR 1498 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act Regarding Caretakers of Ancient Burying Grounds and Access to Ancient Burying Grounds
LR 1497 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Ancient Burying Ground"
LR 1691 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Clarify the Use of Family Burying Grounds
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 135 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM SLG ELECTIONS
LR 754 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Halve the Participation Thresholds for Certain Municipal Referenda and To Change the Measurement of Those Thresholds from Votes Cast for or against the Question to Votes Cast in Favor of the Question
HOME RULE
LR 1644 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Clarify Statutes Related to Establishing a Municipal Charter Commission
LAND USE
LR 1896 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act Regarding the Certification of Plans and Documents Relating to the Layout and Design of Municipalities in Rural Maine
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
LR 1643 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Clarify the Authority To Recall Municipal Officials
ORDINANCES
LR 273 Rep. Johansen Chris of Monticello
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dangerous Buildings
LR 1073 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Authorize Municipalities To Place Liens on Vacant Properties If Owners Fail To Pay Required Fees
LR 1318 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Restrict Municipal Ordinances That Affect Public Access on Municipal and Private Land
LR 1501 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Firearms on Municipally Owned Property
LR 1456 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Create Transparency in Tax Increment Financing and Credit Enhancement Agreement Proposals
LR 1285 Rep. Strom Scott of Pittsfield
Title: An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term Rentals
LR 1286 Rep. Strom Scott of Pittsfield
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Imposition by Municipalities of General Restrictions on Rents and Rental Properties
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Title: An Act To Encourage the Granting of Additional Dwelling Units under Local Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Requirements
PERSONNEL
LR 2063 Rep. Sampson Heidi of Alfred
Title: An Act To Address Municipal Conflicts of Interest
PLANNING BOARDS
LR 85 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Membership of the Town of York Planning Board and the Town of York Appeals Board
PLANTATIONS
LR 67 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Allow Plantations To Adopt Ordinances Prohibiting the Accumulation of Trash on Private Property
LR 634 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Establish a Recall Process for Elected Officials in Plantations
LR 633 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Enact an Ordinance for Monhegan Plantation
ROADS
LR 1364 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: An Act To Require Municipalities To Maintain Access on Public Easements and Rights-of-way
LR 1078 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act To Improve the Laws Regarding Discontinued and Abandoned Roads
TOWN MEETINGS
LR 98 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act Regarding Moderator Election at Town Meetings
TOWNS
LR 797 Sen. Farrin Brad of Somerset
Title: An Act To Amend the Charter of the Town of Madison's Department of Electric Works
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LR 1150 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Increase the Transparency of the "Maine Open Checkbook"
STATE BOARDS STATE HOUSE AND CAPITOL PARK COMMISSION
LR 1320 Sen. Rosen Kimberley of Hancock
Title: An Act Regarding the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
STATE CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS GOVERNOR
LR 910 Rep. Keschl Dennis of Belgrade
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That the Governor Be Elected by a Majority Vote
LEGISLATURE
LR 954 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide 4-year Terms for Senators and To Set Term Limits for Legislators
STATE GOVERNMENT ACCESS TO INFORMATION
LR 526 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Allow the Expansion of the Types of Newspapers That Qualify as Public Notice Publishers
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
LR 874 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Establish an Appeal Process for Adverse Decisions of a Department
LR 301 Rep. Zeigler Stanley of Montville
Title: An Act To Provide for Legislative Review of Federally Mandated Major Substantive Rules under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act
LR 94 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Study Commission To Create a Universal Application for State and Local Services
CONTRACTED SERVICES
LR 1060 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Keep Maine's Work Sites Safe
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 138 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM SLG LR 1091 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Protect Taxpayers in the Privatization of State Services
LR 1055 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Promote Maine Business and Maine Workers
LR 2190 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding State Contracting
LR 678 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Require Responsible Contracting on Public Construction Projects
LR 1058 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Require the Use of Preapproved Subcontractors for Publicly Funded Construction Projects
LR 1059 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Ensure Quality, Safety and Accountability on Public Construction Projects
LR 1057 Rep. Cuddy Scott of Winterport
Title: An Act To License Heavy Equipment Operators
EXECUTIVE DEPT
LR 875 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Ensure That the Legislature Has the Information Necessary To Do the Work of the People of Maine
LR 2025 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Ensure That the Legislature Can Carry Out Its Oversight Responsibilities
LR 1805 Sen. Carson Brownie of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Establish the Office of Policy Innovation
LR 956 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create the Office of Tribal-State Relations
FUTURE PLANNING
LR 1400 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act Regarding Daylight Savings Time in Maine
LR 96 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Strengthen the Strategic Planning for the State
LR 2225 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Reduce Costs and Emissions by Increasing Telecommuting at State Agencies
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 139 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM SLG LR 558 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: An Act To Opt Out of Federal Daylight Saving Time and To Ask the United States Secretary of Transportation To Place the State in the Atlantic Time Zone
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
LR 1307 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Improve the Research Capabilities of State Agencies
LAND CONVEYANCES
LR 742 Rep. Matlack Ann of Spruce Head
Title: Resolve, To Transfer the Guilford Butler School Property to the Town of South Thomaston
NOTARIES PUBLIC
LR 2152 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Study the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts of 2018
PURCHASES
LR 1469 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Promote the Goals of the Low-emission Vehicle Program by Requiring That the State Fleet Be Composed of a Minimum Percentage of Zero-emission Vehicles
LR 1380 Rep. Ingwersen Henry of Arundel
Title: An Act To Encourage Municipalities, State Agencies, Colleges and Universities To Adopt Electric Vehicles
LR 750 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Establish the Maine Buy America and Build Maine Act
RULEMAKING
LR 1508 Sen. Millett Rebecca of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Clarify Filing Requirements for Proposed Rulemaking under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act
STATE COMMEMORATIONS
LR 210 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Provide the Maine Bicentennial Commission with Matching Funds for the Purpose of Assisting Maine Communities with Bicentennial Celebrations and Recognitions
LR 592 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Provide Additional Funding for the Maine Bicentennial Commission
LR 571 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday
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Title: An Act To Designate Election Day as a State Holiday
LR 1737 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday
LR 738 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Change the Name of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
LR 1825 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion
STATE EMBLEMS
LR 1334 Rep. Austin Betty of Skowhegan
Title: An Act Regarding the State Bird
LR 131 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Restore the Former State of Maine Flag
LR 1864 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Allow the Use of the Original Maine Flag during the Bicentennial Year
LR 790 Sen. Farrin Brad of Somerset
Title: An Act To Change the Maine State Flag to Its Original Design
STATE PERSONNEL
LR 2166 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the State Employee Health Plan
LR 1087 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Protect Public Employees from Identity Theft
LR 768 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Facilitate by State Employees Service in the Maine State Legislature
LR 19 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Background Check Consolidation Commission
LR 2017 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Expand Health Insurance Coverage To Certain State Employees
LR 760 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act Protecting the Privacy of State, County, Municipal and Other Public Employees
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LR 717 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Establish a Program To Develop State-owned Properties for Affordable Workforce Housing
LR 711 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: Resolve, To Establish the Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus State Property in York County
LR 1928 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Convert State Employee Stipends to Base Pay
STATE OFFICERS GOVERNOR
LR 955 Sen. Carpenter Michael of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Increase the Salaries of the Governor and Legislators
LR 1292 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Increase the Annual Salary of the Governor and To Increase the Expense Allowance Paid to Legislators
LR 2116 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Ensure that the Voters' Will with Regard to Bond Issues is Carried Out
LR 2221 Rep. Babbidge Christopher of Kennebunk
Title: An Act To Establish Salaries for Elected State Officials and To Create a Compensation Commission
TAX CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CITIZEN-INITIATED TAX INCREASES
LR 1720 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit Tax Increases by Means of Direct Initiatives of Legislation
ESTATE TAX FEDERAL CONFORMITY
LR 573 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Exclusion Amount in the Estate Tax
PROVISIONS REVISED
LR 652 Rep. Brooks Heidi of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Change the Exclusion Amount under the Estate Tax
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 142 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX INCOME TAX CORPORATIONS
LR 257 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Prevent Tax Haven Abuse
LR 868 Rep. Cuddy Scott of Winterport
Title: An Act To Improve Corporate Tax Fairness
LR 1147 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Provide Tax Incentives to Companies Establishing Businesses in Lower Population Centers Located in Rural Maine
CREDITS
LR 163 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit in Maine
LR 410 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Exempt from Taxation Certain Out-of-state Pensions
LR 242 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Improve the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit
LR 1020 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Double Taxation of Out-of-state Pensions
LR 11 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Home Accessibility Tax Credit
LR 1627 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Extend the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit to Students in the Behavioral Health Field
LR 752 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States
LR 581 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Provide an Income Tax Credit for Certain Student Loan Repayments
LR 642 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Capital Investment Credit To Ensure Fairness for Maine Businesses
LR 591 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Improve the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 143 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX LR 751 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Replace the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit with the Student Loan Repayment Credit for Maine Residents
LR 2181 Rep. Babbidge Christopher of Kennebunk
Title: An Act To Expand Incentives To Live and Work in Maine through a Tax Credit
LR 1684 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Create an Access to Justice Income Tax Credit
LR 1687 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Create an Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
LR 91 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Support the Trades through a Tax Credit for Apprenticeship Programs
LR 763 Rep. Perry Anne of Calais
Title: An Act To Provide a Health Care Preceptor Tax Credit
LR 743 Rep. Terry Maureen of Gorham
Title: An Act To Establish the Maine Work Tax Credit
LR 1993 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Create the Aging in Place Housing Act
LR 2047 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Establish a Maine Low-income Housing Tax Credit
LR 422 Rep. Hepler Allison of Woolwich
Title: An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development
LR 2215 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Increase the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Property Tax Fairness Credit
LR 1841 Rep. Denk Diane of Kennebunk
Title: An Act To Provide Senior Citizens Relief from High Energy Costs
LR 1917 Rep. Fay Jessica of Raymond
Title: An Act To Provide an Income Tax Credit and Encourage Small Business Hiring
LR 1741 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Forest Bioproducts
LR 1760 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Promote Affordable Housing
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LR 227 Rep. Campbell Dick of Orrington
Title: An Act To Attract and Retain Recent Graduates by Reducing the Burden of Student Loans
LR 1348 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Equitable Tax Treatment to State-licensed Marijuana Businesses
LR 1281 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Reinstate the Income Tax Deduction for Contributions to College Savings Accounts
LR 496 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Provide Equitable Taxation for Social Security Paid on Cash Tips
LR 533 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Provide Equity in the State Income Tax Deduction for Maine Public Employees Retirement System Pensions
EXEMPTIONS
LR 296 Sen. Dill Jim of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Provide an Income Tax Exemption for Military Pay without Regard to Where the Military Service Was Performed
LR 167 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Eliminate the State Income Tax on Maine Public Employees Retirement System Pensions
LR 1028 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create and Sustain Jobs through Development of Cooperatives and Employee-owned Businesses
LR 2174 Rep. Grignon Chad of Athens
Title: An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax
LR 2024 Rep. Daughtry Matthea of Brunswick
Title: An Act To Exempt Capital Gains Income from Taxation for Certain Income Levels
LR 490 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: An Act To Exempt All Disabled Veterans in Maine from All Income Tax and To Increase Their Homestead Exemption to $50,000
PROVISIONS REVISED
LR 1124 Rep. Hanley Jeffery of Pittston
Title: An Act To Repeal the Maine Income Tax
LR 1153 Rep. DeVeau John of Caribou
Title: An Act To Abolish the State Income Tax
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Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Income Tax Laws
RATE
LR 1236 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Respect the Will of Maine Voters by Implementing a 3 Percent Income Tax Surcharge
LR 1395 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: An Act To Lower Maine's Income Tax
MISCELLANEOUS TAXES ALCOHOL TAXES
LR 938 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Support Maine Craft Distillers
CIGARETTE TAX
LR 493 Rep. McCreight Jay of Harpswell
Title: An Act To Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use by Adequately Funding Tobacco Control and Raising the Price of Tobacco Products
EXCISE TAX
LR 181 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Base the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax on the Sale Price
LR 1369 Rep. Ordway Lester of Standish
Title: An Act To Amend the Vehicle Excise Tax Law
LR 1507 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Account for Market Change in the Adult Use Cannabis Excise Tax
LR 636 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Direct Vehicle Excise Tax Revenue for Local Transportation Infrastructure
LR 1952 Rep. O'neil Maggie of Saco
Title: An Act To Fund Opioid Treatment by Establishing an Excise Tax on Manufacturers of Opioids
LR 68 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States
INSURANCE TAX
LR 612 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Phase Out the Insurance Premium Tax on Annuities
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 146 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX LODGING AND MEALS TAX
LR 1234 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Provide Additional Sales Tax Revenue to Municipalities
LR 1818 Rep. DeChant Jennifer of Bath
Title: An Act To Strengthen the Creative Economy of Maine
MOTOR FUEL TAX
LR 1237 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Generate Revenue for Maine's Transportation Needs by Indexing the Fuel Tax
LR 1246 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: An Act To Provide Revenue To Repair and Rebuild Maine's Infrastructure
LR 1862 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Equalize the Distribution of Gasoline Tax Revenues between Snowmobiles and All-terrain Vehicles
LR 1007 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Create a Diesel Fuel Tax Differential
NATURAL RESOURCES TAX
LR 1961 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Establish a Tax on Water Extracted for Bottling in Order to Secure the Economic Future of Rural Maine
SERVICE PROVIDER TAX
LR 448 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Private Nonmedical Institution Service Provider Tax for Entities That Do Not Otherwise Recover the Tax
LR 548 Rep. Doudera Vicki of Camden
Title: An Act To Eliminate Service Provider Tax on Private Provider Nursing Care
LR 783 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Service Provider Tax on Services Covered by Medicaid
OMNIBUS TAX EXPENDITURES
LR 614 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Amend the Tax Expenditure Review Process
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 147 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX TAX REFORM
LR 1228 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Increase Fairness in Taxation
LR 2183 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend Maine's Tax Laws
LR 1241 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws
LR 723 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Tax Laws
PROPERTY TAX CREDITS
LR 128 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Improve the Property Tax Fairness Credit
LR 2168 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Increase the Property Tax Fairness Credit
LR 718 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Alleviate Property Cost Burdens on Maine Families and Seniors
LR 621 Rep. Ingwersen Henry of Arundel
Title: An Act To Increase the Property Tax Fairness Credit
DEFERRALS
LR 882 Rep. Skolfield Thomas of Weld
Title: An Act To Reinstate the State Property Tax Deferral Program for Maine's Senior Homeowners
LR 133 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Provide Property Tax Deferral for Senior Citizens and People with Physical Disabilities
LR 478 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Expand the Authority of Municipalities To Implement a Property Tax Deferral Program
LR 1422 Rep. Cloutier Kristen of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Reinstitute the State Property Tax Deferral Program for Seniors
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 148 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX ELDERLY
LR 298 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: An Act To Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption to $50,000 for Persons 75 Years of Age and Older
LR 1232 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Enhance the Senior Volunteer Benefit Program
LR 1387 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Keep Seniors in Their Homes
LR 1801 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Reinstating the State Elderly Tax Deferral Program
LR 1883 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Permit Municipalities To Allow Low-income Seniors To Defer Payment of Municipal Property Taxes
LR 620 Rep. Ingwersen Henry of Arundel
Title: An Act To Increase the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption
LR 565 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Cap the Property Tax on the Primary Residence of Certain Residents Who Are 65 Years of Age or Older
LR 1523 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Protect Maine Seniors
LR 2105 Rep. Pickett Richard of Dixfield
Title: An Act To Stabilize Property Taxes for the Elderly
LR 2061 Rep. Cuddy Scott of Winterport
Title: An Act To Reduce the Property Taxes of Maine Retirees
EXEMPT OWNERS
LR 1524 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Exempt Permanently Disabled Veterans from Payment of Property Tax
LR 1721 Rep. Roberts-Lovell Tiffany of South Berwick
Title: An Act To Exempt Disabled Veterans from Property Taxes in Accordance with Their Disability Ratings
EXEMPT PROPERTY
LR 1076 Rep. Faulkingham Billy Bob of Winter Harbor
Title: An Act To Review Maine's Land Trusts and Property Tax Exemption Policy
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 149 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX EXEMPTION
LR 1009 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Expand the Veterans Property Tax Exemption
LR 2224 Rep. Grohoski Nicole of Ellsworth
Title: An Act To Improve Access to Property Tax Exemptions for New Homeowners
LR 1550 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans
LR 838 Rep. Blume Lydia of York
Title: An Act To Encourage the Installation of Solar Panels on Residential Property
LR 2026 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act To Promote Solar Power
FAIRNESS CREDIT
LR 154 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Change the Eligibility Requirements for the Property Tax Fairness Credit
FARM AND OPEN SPACE TAX
LR 1039 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Improve the Farm and Open Space Tax Program
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
LR 2207 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Expand the Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans
LR 268 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Reduce Property Taxes for Maine Residents
LR 1485 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Provide Direct Property Tax Relief to Homeowners
LR 668 Rep. Austin Betty of Skowhegan
Title: An Act To Expand the Value of the Homestead Exemption to $25,000 and State Reimbursement to 100 Percent of Lost Property Tax Revenue
LR 710 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Certain Persons Who Are at Least 75 Years of Age
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 150 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX MAINE RESIDENTS PROPERTY TAX PROG
LR 1490 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Provide Direct Property Tax Relief
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
LR 1682 Rep. O'neil Maggie of Saco
Title: An Act To Adjust the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm Machinery
RELIEF
LR 409 Sen. Farrin Brad of Somerset
Title: An Act Regarding Property Tax Relief for Veterans
LR 692 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Assist Seniors and Certain Persons with Disabilities in Paying Property Taxes
LR 769 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief
LR 1951 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Business Equipment Tax Exemption
LR 645 Rep. Theriault Tim of China
Title: An Act To Allow a Municipality To Opt Out of Collecting Business Equipment Taxes
LR 1800 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Promoting Greater Consistency in Property Tax Hardship Abatement Programs
LR 770 Sen. Hamper James of Oxford
Title: An Act To Provide Additional Flexibility in the Municipal Property Tax Assistance Programs for Seniors
TREE GROWTH TAX
LR 1296 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law To Encourage Public Access
LR 1771 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Amend Penalties under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
PROPERTY TAX PROCEDURES ABATEMENTS
LR 1414 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Create Tax Equity among Renewable Energy Investments
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 151 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX COLLECTION
LR 183 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Make the Assessment and Collection of Personal Property Taxes Optional for Municipalities
FORECLOSURE
LR 325 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Repeal the Recently Enacted Changes to the Law Governing Tax Lien Foreclosure
LR 1799 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Repealing Tax Lien Foreclosure Requirements
MUNICIPALITIES
LR 1370 Rep. Ordway Lester of Standish
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Send Separate Tax Bills for Local and County Taxes and School Taxes
LR 1779 Rep. Stetkis Joel of Canaan
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Opt Out of the Collection of Personal Property Tax
REVENUE SERVICES BUREAU PROCEDURES
LR 1876 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Protect the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund
LR 2135 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Provide Tax Fairness to Maine's Middle Class and Working Families
REVENUE SHARING FUNDING
LR 233 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Restore Revenue Sharing to 5 Percent of State Revenue
LR 328 Rep. Harnett Thom of Gardiner
Title: An Act To Fully Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing
LR 279 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing
LR 1298 Rep. Martin John of Eagle Lake
Title: An Act To Increase State-Municipal Revenue Sharing to 6 Percent
LR 8 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Fully Restore Revenue Sharing
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 152 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX LR 815 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: An Act To Restore Revenue Sharing to 5 Percent
LR 816 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Requiring the State To Share Not Less Than 5 Percent of State Sales and Income Tax Revenue with Municipalities
LR 165 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Support Lower Property Taxes by Restoring State-Municipal Revenue Sharing
LR 542 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Fully Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing for Fiscal Year 2018-19
LR 1413 Sen. Dow Dana of Lincoln
Title: An Act To Set Revenue Sharing at 5 Percent for Service Center Municipalities and at 3.5 Percent for Other Municipalities
LR 683 Rep. Nadeau Catherine of Winslow
Title: An Act To Increase Revenue Sharing to 7 Percent
LR 236 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing to 5 Percent
LR 559 Rep. Pluecker Bill of Warren
Title: An Act To Restore Revenue Sharing Retroactive to July 1, 2018
SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPT ITEMS
LR 864 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Exemption and an Income Tax Deduction for the Purchase of Firearm Safety Devices
LR 397 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Feminine Hygiene Products
LR 391 Rep. Tepler Denise of Topsham
Title: An Act To Exempt Diapering Products from the Sales Tax
LR 1432 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax
LR 534 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
LR 1244 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Exempt Feminine Personal Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 153 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX LR 1840 Rep. Denk Diane of Kennebunk
Title: An Act To Support Maine Families through a Sales Tax Exemption on Diapers
LR 810 Rep. Hepler Allison of Woolwich
Title: An Act To Exempt Certain Print Publications from Sales Tax
LR 745 Rep. Terry Maureen of Gorham
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Sales Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products
LR 607 Rep. Reckitt Lois of South Portland
Title: An Act To Provide That Sales Tax Is Not Collected on Feminine Hygiene Products
LR 2028 Rep. O'neil Maggie of Saco
Title: An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Twine and Net Wrap for Hay Bales
LR 1658 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Remove Sales and Use Taxation on the Monetary Metals
EXEMPT PURCHASERS
LR 469 Rep. Kinney MaryAnne of Knox
Title: An Act To Provide That Persons Who Produce Maple Syrup and Honey Commercially Are Eligible for the Sales Tax Refund and Exemption for Commercial Agricultural Production
LR 564 Rep. Craven Margaret of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Exempt from Taxation Sales to Small Nonprofit Organizations
LR 1043 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax an Island-based Nonprofit Provider of Ambulance Services
LR 499 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Career and Technical Student Organizations
LR 712 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Sales to Parent-Teacher Organizations
EXEMPT SELLERS
LR 2228 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Designate Area Agencies on Aging as Tax-exempt, Nonprofit Organizations
LR 2048 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Make Sales by Area Agencies on Aging Tax-exempt
ITEMS TAXED
LR 449 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act Regarding the Collection of the Sales and Use Tax by Marketplace Facilitators
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 154 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX LR 432 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Reduce the Number of Domestic Assaults and Suicides
LR 566 Rep. Cloutier Kristen of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Increase Funding for Multimodal Transportation
LOCAL OPTION
LR 281 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Allow Regional Service Center Municipalities To Assess an Additional One Percent Sales Tax for Infrastructure Costs
LR 231 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax and Provide Funding To Treat Opioid Use Disorder
LR 434 Rep. Beebe-Center Pinny of Rockland
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Impose a Seasonal or Year-round Local Option Sales Tax
LR 335 Rep. Gramlich Lori of Old Orchard Beach
Title: An Act To Establish a Local Option for Sales Tax
LR 795 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act Authorizing Municipalities To Adopt a Local Option Sales Tax
LR 606 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Impose a Local Option Sales Tax on Marijuana Sales To Pay Costs Related to Recreational Marijuana
PROVISIONS REVISED
LR 184 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Dedicate All Sales Taxes from All Vehicle Sales and Vehicle-related Sales to the Highway Fund for Roads and Bridge Capital Improvements
LR 890 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Require the State To Distribute 25 Percent of Adult Use Marijuana Retail Sales and Excise Tax Revenue to Generating Municipalities
RATE
LR 1233 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Provide Additional Sales Tax Revenue to Municipalities
TAX ASSESSMENT VALUATION
LR 1819 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Exempt Renewable Energy Fixtures from Property Tax Assessment
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 155 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TAX TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS
LR 1461 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Determine the Duration of Development Districts Funded by Assessments
REVISED
LR 311 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Improve Tax Incentives for Broadband Service
LR 844 Sen. Lawrence Mark of York
Title: An Act Regarding Eligibility for Tax Increment Financing
USES EXPANDED
LR 107 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Allow Tax Increment Financing To Be Used for Local Broadband Infrastructure
LR 679 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Expand Tax Increment Financing
TRA AERONAUTICS AIR SERVICE
LR 1601 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: An Act To Improve Administration of the Maine Aeronautical Advisory Board and the Public Transit Advisory Council
AIRPORTS
LR 992 Rep. Farnsworth Dick of Portland
Title: An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by Municipalities
LR 825 Rep. Cardone Barbara of Bangor
Title: An Act To Create an Airplane Mechanic Education Program
BICYCLES REQUIREMENTS
LR 202 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act Regarding Electric Bicycles
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 156 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA MOTOR CARRIERS SAFETY
LR 1750 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: An Act To Improve Funding for Maine's Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Teams
WEIGHT
LR 1098 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Provide Equity for Commercial Vehicles on Roads and Bridges in Maine
MOTOR VEHICLES CHILD SAFETY SEATS
LR 1448 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Update the Laws Governing Child Safety Seats and Seat Belts
LR 520 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Car Seats
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
LR 361 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Increase from $25,000 to $50,000 the Minimum Amount Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies Must Cover for Damage to Property
INSPECTION
LR 278 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Require Motor Vehicle Inspections Every 5 Years
LR 277 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Eliminate Certain Motor Vehicle Inspections in the State
LR 1102 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Require a State Automobile Inspection Biennially
LR 182 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Provide That Inspections of New Motor Vehicles Are Valid for 2 Years
LR 1103 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Exempt Motor Vehicles Less Than 5 Years Old from Inspection
LIGHTS
LR 1133 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act Regarding the Use of Headlights When Operating a Motor Vehicle
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 157 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA LR 590 Sen. Davis, Sr. Paul of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Regulate the Brightness of Headlights
NUMBER PLATES
LR 1594 Rep. Pickett Richard of Dixfield
Title: An Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Registration Plate Numbers
LR 671 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Rebrand Maine's License Plate Slogan from "Vacationland" to "Staycationland"
REGISTRATION
LR 1661 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Authorize State Registration of Pedal-powered Tour Vehicles
LR 1957 Rep. Moonen Matt of Portland
Title: An Act To Enact the Automated Driving Safety Act
LR 1802 Sen. Gratwick Geoff of Penobscot
Title: An Act Increasing the Municipal Agent Fees for Vehicle Registrations
LR 1566 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Allow a Vehicle Registered as a Wrecker To Transport the Number of Vehicles Authorized by Manufacturer Specifications for the Wrecker
LR 1790 Rep. Head Fran of Bethel
Title: An Act To Advance Children's Cancer Research in Maine
RENTAL VEHICLES
LR 1072 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Enact Laws Governing Private Vehicle Rentals
SALES AND TITLES
LR 549 Rep. Drinkwater Gary of Milford
Title: An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Resale by a Motor Vehicle Dealer To Permit the Dealer To Use a Copy of a Certificate of Title
TIRES
LR 370 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Require Snow Tires or All-weather Tires on Automobiles from October through April
LR 101 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Exempt Head Start School Buses from Snow Tire Restrictions
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 158 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA TITLES
LR 1218 Rep. Bryant Mark of Windham
Title: An Act To Exempt Vehicles That Are More Than 15 Years Old from Being Titled
MOTORCYCLES MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
LR 1822 Sen. Farrin Brad of Somerset
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Motorized Scooters
OPERATION
LR 1314 Rep. Perkins Michael of Oakland
Title: An Act Regarding Motorcycle Safety Training Program Licensing
NAVIGATION FERRIES
LR 375 Rep. Doudera Vicki of Camden
Title: An Act To Revise the Calculation of Tolls Established for the Maine State Ferry Service
LR 310 Sen. Herbig Erin of Waldo
Title: An Act To Ensure Fair Access and Pricing for Residents Who Use the Maine State Ferry Service
PORTS
LR 204 Rep. Campbell Dick of Orrington
Title: An Act To Amend the So-called 3-Port Strategy To Include Bucksport and the Penobscot River Basin
OPERATORS LICENSES AUTOMOBILE
LR 178 Rep. Ordway Lester of Standish
Title: An Act Regarding the Designation of Traumatic Brain Injury on Driver's Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards
LR 1196 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Review Standards for Eye Examinations
LR 1782 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Allow an Attorney To Copy a Driver's License
LR 1256 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Authorize the Reciprocal Driving License Exchange Agreement between the State of Maine and Taiwan
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 159 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA SUSPENSION
LR 1595 Rep. Pickett Richard of Dixfield
Title: An Act Regarding Driver's License Suspensions for Criminal Negligence
LR 1325 Sen. Hamper James of Oxford
Title: An Act To Clarify the Laws Regarding Driver's License Suspensions
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OMNIBUS
LR 1609 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: An Act To Increase Access to Transportation for Workforce and Other Essential Transportation Needs
LR 1436 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Require Public Transit To Be Accessible To Visually Impaired Riders
RAILROADS PASSENGER
LR 1620 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: An Act To Fund the Final Engineering Design and Environmental Impact Study of Passenger Rail Service between the Lewiston and Auburn Area and Portland
PRESERVATION
LR 1565 Rep. Austin Susan of Gray
Title: An Act To Promote Economic Development in the Town of Gray
LR 2133 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Mandate the Study of Rail Preservation
SAFETY
LR 1350 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety
TRAILS
LR 889 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: An Act To Build the Merrymeeting Trail from Augusta to Brunswick
LR 1215 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: An Act To Provide for Coordinated Trail Planning for Economic Development, Transportation, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 160 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA LR 1217 Sen. Moore Marianne of Washington
Title: Resolve, To Extend the Down East Sunrise Trail from Ayers Junction to Calais
TRESPASS
LR 902 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Update the Laws Governing Trespass on Rail Tracks
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
LR 362 Rep. Stearns Paul of Guilford
Title: An Act To Update and Improve Funding Mechanisms for All-terrain Vehicle Trail Development and Maintenance
LR 697 Rep. Martin Danny of Sinclair
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Operation of Certain All-terrain Vehicles on Trails Posted with Size or Weight Limits
ROADS BRIDGES
LR 1319 Sen. Rosen Kimberley of Hancock
Title: Resolve, To Prevent Death by Suicide from the Penobscot Narrows Bridge
LR 930 Rep. Hutchins Sherm of Penobscot
Title: Resolve, To Add a Safety Fence to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge
LR 22 Rep. Madigan Colleen of Waterville
Title: Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in Waterville as the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge
LR 90 Rep. Hanington Sheldon of Lincoln
Title: Resolve, To Name a Bridge in the Town of Lincoln and the Town of Chester the Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Bridge
LR 1410 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: Resolve, To Rename the Stinson Bridge the Woodsome-Carroll Bridge
LR 643 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: Resolve, To Name the Bridge on Main Street in the Town of Orono the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge
LR 856 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: Resolve, To Name the Bridge on Martins Point between Falmouth and Portland the Kyle Milliken Bridge
LR 798 Sen. Breen Cathy of Cumberland
Title: Resolve, To Name a Bridge in the Town of Falmouth and the City of Portland the Kyle Milliken Memorial Bridge
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 161 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA LR 1305 Rep. Dunphy Michelle of Old Town
Title: Resolve, To Rename the Stillwater Bridge in Old Town the Llewellyn Estes Bridge
CONSTRUCTION
LR 1019 Sen. Rosen Kimberley of Hancock
Title: An Act To Require an Independent Analysis of the I-395/Route 9 Connector Project
LR 1573 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Incorporate Broadband Infrastructure on Road Reconstruction Projects
DEBRIS
LR 2001 Rep. Maxmin Chloe of Nobleboro
Title: An Act To Require the Removal of Horse Manure on Public Roads
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
LR 829 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Improve Signage Regarding the Katahdin Trail
LR 1332 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Erect Signs on Interstate 95 in Island Falls
LR 2206 Rep. Pebworth Sarah of Blue Hill
Title: Resolve, Requiring the Department of Transportation To Place Official Business Directional Signs at Certain Intersections
HIGHWAY SAFETY
LR 1200 Sen. Rosen Kimberley of Hancock
Title: An Act To Improve Highway Safety on Route 1A in Holden
LR 800 Rep. Maxmin Chloe of Nobleboro
Title: An Act To Protect Horse-drawn Carriages
LR 1568 Rep. Mccrea David of Fort Fairfield
Title: An Act To Require That Nonmotorized Carriages and Wagons Be Equipped with Reflectors and Lights
LR 1331 Rep. Stanley Stephen of Medway
Title: An Act To Require Horse-drawn Carriages and Wagons To Be Equipped with Reflectors
MAINTENANCE
LR 2203 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: An Act To Fix Maine's Roads and Bridges
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 162 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA LR 859 Sen. Black Russell of Franklin
Title: An Act To Restrict the Authority for Posting of Roads
LR 1831 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: An Act To Define the Responsibilities of Property Owners for the Maintenance and Repair of Private Roads
NAMING
LR 428 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: Resolve, Designating a Portion of Route 1 in Downeast Maine the Hannah and Rebecca Weston Trail
LR 424 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: Resolve, Naming a Highway and Renaming a Bridge in the Town of Whiting
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
LR 1238 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act Regarding Signs in the Public Right-of-way
PRIVATE WAYS
LR 1942 Rep. Martin Danny of Sinclair
Title: An Act Concerning Disclosure Requirements for Properties Accessed by Means Other Than a Public Way
LR 1904 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: An Act Concerning the Maintenance of Private Roads
PUBLIC WAYS
LR 663 Sen. Foley Robert of York
Title: An Act To Allow Temporary Roadside Memorials for Deceased Victims of Traffic Accidents
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ACCIDENT REPORTS
LR 1894 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Accident Reports
CELL PHONE USE
LR 1663 Sen. Claxton Ned of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Improve Public Safety by Restricting the Use of Distracting Electronic Devices While Operating a Vehicle
LR 593 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Use of Handheld Phones and Devices While Driving
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 163 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA LR 89 Sen. Diamond Bill of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Use of Handheld Phones and Devices While Driving
ENFORCEMENT
LR 175 Sen. Rosen Kimberley of Hancock
Title: An Act To Authorize the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras on the Castine Road in Orland
PASSING
LR 1408 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Protect Schoolchildren by Increasing the Penalty for Unlawful Passing of a School Bus
LR 2035 Sen. Diamond Bill of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Enhance Highway Safety by Strengthening the So-called Move-over Law
PEDESTRIANS
LR 1634 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Ensure Pedestrian Safety in Roundabouts
RIGHT OF WAY
LR 936 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Require Motorists To Yield to Transit Buses
SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES
LR 934 Rep. Hutchins Sherm of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Prohibit Self-driving Commercial Vehicles
SIGNALS
LR 1714 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Improve Traffic Safety for Color-blind Drivers
TRANSPORTATION DEPT PLANNING
LR 2189 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: An Act To Provide for Sustainable Transportation in Maine
LR 1139 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Support the Operation of Fixed Wing Air Medical Transport in Presque Isle
LR 1245 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: Resolve, To Find Efficiencies in Maine's Transportation Infrastructure
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 164 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA LR 2177 Rep. Bryant Mark of Windham
Title: An Act To Prepare Maine for a Low-carbon Transportation Future
POWERS
LR 919 Sen. Libby Nate of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Create the Fund for Municipalities To Improve Pedestrian Safety
LR 1416 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Require the Clearing of Vegetation along Roads
LR 1973 Rep. Martin Thomas of Greene
Title: An Act To Create a Blue Ribbon Commission To Study and Recommend Funding Solutions for Maine's Transportation Systems
LR 1774 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Study and Analyze the Corner of Smithwheel Road and Ocean Park Road in Old Orchard Beach
LR 1753 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Address the Shortage of Maine Snowplow Drivers
PROCEDURES
LR 1394 Rep. Campbell Dick of Orrington
Title: An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation's Erosion Control Specifications
LR 1242 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Improve Transportation in Maine
LR 504 Rep. Hanley Jeffery of Pittston
Title: An Act To Protect Historic Places and Structures on the Federal Aid Highway System
LR 1752 Rep. Morales Victoria of South Portland
Title: An Act To Amend the Traffic Movement Permit Process To Incorporate a Multimodal Approach to Infrastructure Planning
TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS TRANSIT DISTRICTS
LR 940 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Create Corridor Districts for the Purpose of Funding Transportation and Transit Services
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 165 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM TRA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY DUTIES
LR 781 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Require the Maine Turnpike Authority To Accept E-Z Pass Payments of Any Amount by Telephone
POWERS
LR 1717 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Fund Saco Area Traffic Improvements
VLA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AGENCY STORES
LR 2013 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act Regarding the Number of Retail Liquor Licenses Permitted in a Municipality
LR 1194 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act to Modify the Number of Retail Liquor Licenses Allowed in a Jurisdiction
LR 1471 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Allow the Establishment of a Liquor Store in New Canada
LR 2029 Rep. Gattine Drew of Westbrook
Title: An Act To Increase the Number of Agency Liquor Stores Permitted in Municipalities with 10,000 to 20,000 Residents
BEER
LR 1640 Rep. Andrews John of Paris
Title: An Act To Allow Weekend Beer Purchases by Licensed Establishments at Local Stores
LR 939 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Assist Small Breweries
LICENSING
LR 1869 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Promote the Fair Administration of State Licensure for the Off-premises Sale of Spirits
LR 2030 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Authorize Auxiliary Liquor Licenses for the Consumption of Alcohol within Designated Entertainment Districts
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 166 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM VLA LR 688 Rep. Sylvester Mike of Portland
Title: An Act Regarding the Sale of Liquor by Licensed Clubs
LR 1255 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act To Extend the Duration of Temporary Licenses for Sale and Consumption of Liquor
LIQUOR
LR 381 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Clarify Liquor Label Approval and Registration Requirements
LIQUOR SALES
LR 2066 Sen. Vitelli Eloise of Sagadahoc
Title: An Act To Permit Filling of Consumer-provided Labeled Containers
PRICES
LR 977 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act Regarding the Pricing of Spirits
TASTINGS
LR 1438 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: An Act To Update Alcohol Taste-testing Requirements
LR 1858 Sen. Deschambault Susan of York
Title: An Act To Allow Alcohol Tastings at Farmers' Markets and Farm Stands
ELECTIONS ABSENT VOTING
LR 459 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Allow Voters To Choose Ongoing Absentee Voter Status
LR 1556 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act Regarding Absentee Voting
LR 2113 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act Regarding Absentee Voting
BALLOTS
LR 1710 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Bring Fairness to the Ballot Initiative Process by Alternating Options for Ballot Questions
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 167 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM VLA LR 853 Rep. Faulkingham Billy Bob of Winter Harbor
Title: An Act To Facilitate Fair Ballot Representation for All Candidates
LR 1686 Rep. Andrews John of Paris
Title: An Act To Make Ballot Questions Easier To Read for Maine Voters
LR 1709 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Clarify the Intent of Referendum Questions for Voters
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
LR 203 Rep. Campbell Dick of Orrington
Title: An Act To Reduce Certain Funding Amounts Authorized under the Maine Clean Election Act
LR 196 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Conform the Clean Election Financing Laws to the Judicially Determined Procedures
LR 284 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Enact the Maine Citizens' Initiatives Clean Election Act
LR 476 Rep. Stover Holly of Boothbay
Title: An Act To Increase the Required Number of Qualifying Contributions Gubernatorial Candidates Must Obtain To Qualify as Maine Clean Election Act Candidates
LR 482 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Political Action Committees
LR 481 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition on Accepting Political Contributions
LR 1764 Rep. Riseman Walter of Harrison
Title: An Act To Make the Auditing Standards of All Candidates and Political Action Committees Equal
LR 1257 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Conform Clean Elections Time Frames for Independents with Filing Requirements with the Secretary of State
LR 521 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Ban the Use of Leadership Political Action Committees for Personal Profit
LR 87 Rep. Campbell Dick of Orrington
Title: An Act To Prohibit a Person from Collecting Contributions under the Maine Clean Election Act at a Polling Place
LR 623 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act Regarding the Use of Maine Clean Election Act Funds for Salaries
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LR 489 Rep. Devin Mick of Newcastle
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Use of the State Seal in Political Advertisements and Campaign Materials
CANDIDATES
LR 313 Rep. Higgins Norm of Dover-Foxcroft
Title: An Act To Clarify Residency Requirements for Legislative Candidates
LR 116 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Require a Candidate for State Office To Pass the Test Administered to Persons Seeking United States Citizenship and the Statewide Tests Administered to High School Students
CITIZEN INITIATIVES
LR 848 Sen. Farrin Brad of Somerset
Title: Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District
LR 950 Rep. Bradstreet Dick of Vassalboro
Title: An Act To Require Legislative Hearings on Citizen-initiated Referendum Questions
LR 300 Rep. O'Connor Beth of Berwick
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Help Ensure That Direct Initiatives of Legislation Are Compatible with the Constitution of Maine and Statutory Law
LR 1283 Rep. Strom Scott of Pittsfield
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a Citizen Initiative Come from Each Congressional District
LR 1284 Rep. Strom Scott of Pittsfield
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Clarify and Improve the Process for Citizen Initiatives
LR 1393 Rep. Morris Joshua of North Turner
Title: An Act To Require the Fiscal Impact of a Direct Initiative of Legislation To Be Included on the Ballot
LR 615 Sen. Guerin Stacey of Penobscot
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit Payment Per Signature for Citizen Petition Drives
LR 1937 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Require That All Citizen-initiated Bills Have a Public Hearing
LR 1845 Rep. Stetkis Joel of Canaan
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a Citizens' Initiative Come from Each State Senatorial District
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Title: An Act To Require Citizen-initiated Bills Be Reviewed by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes
LR 2003 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Change the Signature Requirement for Citizen-initiated Measures
LR 100 Rep. Stewart Trey of Presque Isle
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each State Senatorial District
LR 1930 Sen. Timberlake Jeff of Androscoggin
Title: An Act To Require Fiscal Notes for Citizen-initiated Bills
CONTRIBUTIONS
LR 220 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act Regarding the Acceptance of Maine Clean Election Act Campaign Contributions on State Websites
LR 941 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits
LOCAL
LR 430 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Clarify Local Referendum Ballots
LR 1352 Rep. Jorgensen Erik of Portland
Title: An Act To Differentiate between and Clarify State and Local Referenda
MUNICIPAL
LR 1892 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Clarify Recounts in Municipal Elections
POLITICAL SIGNS
LR 1048 Rep. Landry Scott of Farmington
Title: An Act To Regulate Political and Campaign Signs Adjacent to Cemeteries
LR 2098 Rep. Dillingham Kathleen of Oxford
Title: An Act Regarding the Placement of Campaign Signs
LR 1409 Sen. Woodsome David of York
Title: An Act To Encourage the Removal of Campaign Signs
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LR 188 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President
LR 302 Rep. Zeigler Stanley of Montville
Title: An Act To Join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
LR 1160 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Institute a Ranked-choice Voting System for Presidential Primaries in Maine
LR 958 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Reestablish a Presidential Primary System in Maine
LR 951 Rep. Grohoski Nicole of Ellsworth
Title: An Act To Adopt the Interstate Compact To Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote
LR 65 Rep. Berry Seth of Bowdoinham
Title: An Act To Require Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates To Disclose Their Federal Income Tax Returns
LR 611 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Adopt a National Popular Vote
LR 1583 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President of the United States
PRIMARY
LR 189 Rep. Rykerson Deane of Kittery
Title: An Act To Establish Open Primaries for Certain Federal and State Offices
LR 423 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Open Maine's Primaries and Permit Unenrolled Voters To Cast Ballots in Primary Elections
REFERENDA
LR 1712 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Protect Voter-approved Referenda
LR 1910 Rep. Morris Joshua of North Turner
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require Referenda To Receive 60 Percent of the Vote To Become Law
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 171 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM VLA REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
LR 195 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: An Act To Allow Residents To Register On-line To Vote
LR 1053 Rep. Talbot Ross Rachel of Portland
Title: An Act To Require the Secretary of State To Automatically Register Nonregistered Persons Who Are Qualified To Vote through Records of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
LR 1001 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Establish Automatic Voter Registration
LR 480 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Direct the Secretary of State To Register Nonregistered Persons Who Are Qualified To Vote through Records of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
LR 556 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: An Act To Provide for Automatic Voter Registration
LR 1697 Rep. O'neil Maggie of Saco
Title: An Act To Require the Secretary of State To Automatically Register through Motor Vehicle Records Nonregistered Persons Who Are Qualified To Vote
LR 34 Spkr. Gideon Sara of Freeport
Title: An Act To Create an Automatic Voter Registration System
LR 567 Rep. Cloutier Kristen of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Require the Secretary of State To Automatically Register Nonregistered Persons Who Are Qualified To Vote
LR 1239 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Improve Maine's Voter Registration Laws
VOTING PROCEDURES
LR 239 Rep. Schneck John of Bangor
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Allow Early Voting
LR 158 Rep. Cebra Rich of Naples
Title: An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting
LR 949 Rep. Bradstreet Dick of Vassalboro
Title: An Act Concerning Elections in Maine Congressional Districts
LR 275 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Allow Voting by Mail
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 172 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM VLA LR 903 Rep. Schneck John of Bangor
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Political Party Representation of Election Clerks
LR 876 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution To Establish Ranked-choice Voting
LR 892 Rep. Warren Charlotte of Hallowell
Title: RESOLUTION, To Amend the Constitution of Maine To Ensure Full Implementation of Maine's Ranked Choice Voting Law
LR 367 Rep. Stetkis Joel of Canaan
Title: An Act To Repeal the Ranked-choice Voting Law
LR 555 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Authorize Ranked Choice Voting for State Offices
LR 479 Rep. Denno Dale of Cumberland
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding Early Voting
LR 702 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act Regarding Early Voting in Person
LR 1248 Rep. McLean Andrew of Gorham
Title: RESOLUTION, To Amend the Constitution of Maine To Allow Ranked Choice Voting for All Elections
LR 1349 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Ensure That Voting Rights Belong Only to Citizens
LR 1724 Rep. Faulkingham Billy Bob of Winter Harbor
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Specify the Qualifications of Electors
LR 1733 Sen. Sanborn Linda of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Require Election Transparency
LR 726 Rep. Babbidge Christopher of Kennebunk
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Election of the State's Chief Executive by Majority Vote
LR 1762 Rep. White Dustin of Washburn
Title: An Act To Simplify Voting in Maine by Placing a Moratorium on Ranked-choice Voting
LR 1660 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of Maine Necessary To Facilitate the Use of Ranked-choice Voting for All State Offices
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 173 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM VLA LR 2120 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Secure the Integrity of Elections
LR 1152 Rep. Harrington Matthew of Sanford
Title: An Act To Require Photographic Identification To Vote
LR 1525 Rep. Johansen Chris of Monticello
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require All State Elections To Be Decided by a Plurality of Votes Cast
LR 1865 Rep. Ackley Kent of Monmouth
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Extend Ranked-choice Voting to All Elections in Maine
LR 539 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Implement Ranked-choice Voting
LR 2112 Rep. Fecteau Ryan of Biddeford
Title: An Act To Protect Maine Elections from Foreign Interference
GAMBLING BINGO
LR 599 Rep. Bryant Mark of Windham
Title: An Act To Permit a Veterans Organization To Lease Its Facility to an Organization That Is Registered To Operate Beano or Bingo Games without Obtaining a Commercial Beano Hall Permit
LR 344 Sen. Farrin Brad of Somerset
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Beano
LR 2067 Rep. Bryant Mark of Windham
Title: An Act Regarding the Leasing of Facilities by Veterans Organizations for the Operation of Beano or Bingo
CASINO GAMBLING
LR 2121 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Authorize Tribal Gaming
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
LR 95 Rep. Strom Scott of Pittsfield
Title: An Act To Legalize Sports Wagering
GAMES OF CHANCE
LR 450 Rep. Tuell Will of East Machias
Title: An Act To Exempt Fraternal and Veterans' Organizations from Cribbage Tournament Licensing Requirements
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 174 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM VLA LR 883 Rep. Skolfield Thomas of Weld
Title: An Act To Exempt Veterans Organizations from Licensing Fees for Certain Games of Chance
LR 1635 Sen. Sanborn Heather of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Reduce and Clarify Limitations on Cribbage and Other Card Games Classified as Games of Chance
LR 631 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act To Increase the Betting Limit on Games of Chance at Fairs and Festivals from $1 to $5
LR 1610 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Allow the Passamaquoddy Tribe To Operate 50 Slot Machines in the Tribe's High-stakes Beano Facility
LR 1969 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Legalize Keno and Historical Instant Racing at Casinos, Off-track Betting Facilities, Commercial Harness Racing Tracks and High-stakes Beano Facilities
LR 709 Rep. Mastraccio Anne-Marie of Sanford
Title: An Act To Increase Gaming Opportunities for Charitable Veterans' Organizations
LR 637 Sen. Bellows Shenna of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Remove Bet Limit for Winner-take-all Hands in Games of Chance Tournament Games
HARNESS RACING
LR 1279 Rep. Marean Donald of Hollis
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Relating to Harness Racing
LR 1878 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act To Improve the Laws Governing Advance Deposit Wagering
LR 2082 Rep. White Dustin of Washburn
Title: An Act To Modernize Wagering at Racetracks
INTERNET
LR 2211 Rep. Tipping Ryan of Orono
Title: An Act To Legalize Online Poker
LR 83 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Establish a Framework for the Regulation of Online Gambling
PROCEEDS
LR 1381 Rep. Handy Jim of Lewiston
Title: An Act Relating to the Allocation of Slot Machine Revenue
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LR 1094 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Allow Charitable Organizations To Conduct Raffles
LR 1549 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Update and Clarify the Laws Governing Raffles
LR 2039 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Allow Nonprofit Organizations To Conduct Raffles without a License
SPORT POOLS
LR 2212 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Establish the Exclusive Right of Maine's Federally Recognized Indian Tribes To Conduct All Sports Betting in Maine
LR 981 Rep. Evangelos Jeffrey of Friendship
Title: An Act To Authorize Casinos To Conduct Sports Gambling
SPORT WAGERING
LR 1945 Sen. Pouliot Matthew of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Regulate Sports Wagering
LR 1997 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act Regarding Mobile Sports Gaming
LR 69 Sen. Luchini Louis of Hancock
Title: An Act To Ensure Proper Oversight of Sports Betting in the State
LR 2036 Rep. White Dustin of Washburn
Title: An Act To Allow Sports Wagering in Maine
GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS ETHICS COMMISSION
LR 1842 Rep. Riseman Walter of Harrison
Title: An Act To Direct the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices To Allow Maine Clean Election Act Funds To Be Used for Election Recounts
PUBLIC SERVANTS
LR 1624 Sen. Keim Lisa of Oxford
Title: An Act To Ensure the Integrity and Accountability of Persons Who Are Elected to Public Office
Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 176 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM VLA LANDLORD AND TENANT EVICTION
LR 2050 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act To Streamline the Eviction Process
LR 2051 Rep. Wadsworth Nathan of Hiram
Title: An Act To Increase Equality in the Landlord-Tenant Relationship
RENT
LR 818 Rep. Kessler Christopher of South Portland
Title: An Act To Increase Notification Time Periods for Rent Increases and Tenancies at Will
SECURITY DEPOSITS
LR 735 Rep. Arata Amy of New Gloucester
Title: An Act To Allow Flexibility in Residential Rental Agreements
TENANTS RIGHTS
LR 1777 Rep. Cooper Janice of Yarmouth
Title: An Act Concerning the Rights and Obligations of Maine Landlords and Owners and Tenants
LOBBYISTS FORMER LEGISLATORS
LR 483 Sen. Chenette Justin of York
Title: An Act To Strengthen the Integrity of the Legislature by Extending the Waiting Period before Legislators May Engage in Any Amount of Compensated Lobbying
MARIJUANA COMMERCIAL
LR 1243 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland
Title: An Act To Provide Clarity for Municipalities, Cannabis Providers and Medical Marijuana Patients
LR 1383 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Improve the Adult Use Marijuana Laws
LR 2170 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Allow Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Stores To Share a Common Space
LR 2020 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Provide Clarity for Municipalities, Providers and Patients Regarding Marijuana
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LR 283 Rep. Corey Patrick of Windham
Title: An Act To Promote Highway Safety by Restricting the Use of Marijuana and Possession of an Open Marijuana Container in a Vehicle
LR 2198 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act Regarding Maine's Adult Use Marijuana Law
LR 2187 Rep. Fecteau Justin of Augusta
Title: An Act To Restore the Laws Governing Adult Use Marijuana as Passed by Referendum
LR 1888 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act Regarding Recreational Marijuana
LR 516 Sen. Cyrway Scott of Kennebec
Title: An Act To Impose Further Restrictions on where Marijuana May Be Smoked
LR 1140 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Make Necessary Changes To Ensure the Functionality of the Laws Governing Recreational Marijuana
LR 2197 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Amend the Adult Use Marijuana Law
LR 2171 Sen. Miramant Dave of Knox
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Cannabis
LR 2068 Rep. Hickman Craig of Winthrop
Title: An Act To Replace the Term "Marijuana" with the Term "Cannabis" in the Maine Revised Statutes
REGULATORY BUREAU
LR 2226 Rep. Pierce Teresa of Falmouth
Title: An Act To Provide Funding To Staff the Marijuana Advisory Commission
TORT CLAIMS DAMAGES
LR 1688 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Amend the Limitation on Wrongful Death Damages
VETERANS BENEFITS
LR 1390 Rep. Bailey Donna of Saco
Title: An Act To Make Criteria for State Veterans' Benefits Consistent within the Maine Revised Statutes
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LR 574 Rep. Collings Benjamin of Portland
Title: An Act To Create Veteran-friendly Workplaces
LR 1552 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Create Veteran-friendly Workplaces
SERVICES
LR 312 Rep. DeVeau John of Caribou
Title: An Act To Amend the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Coordination Program
LR 106 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Evaluate and Address the Transportation Needs of Maine's Veterans
LR 1617 Rep. Sheats Bettyann of Auburn
Title: An Act To Authorize Funding for Transitional Housing for Women Veterans and Their Families
LR 71 Pres. Jackson Troy of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Provide Funding for the Homeless Veterans Center in Caribou
LR 1723 Rep. Roberts-Lovell Tiffany of South Berwick
Title: An Act To Increase Funding for Case Managers for Veterans
Total number of bills submitted: 2042
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