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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Rpt: Requests By Index Subject Page Number: 118 Generated: 01/08/19 12:39 PM LBHS LR 1235 Sen. Chipman Ben of Cumberland

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

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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

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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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