Resolve, To Reduce Workforce Barriers For Mental Health Professionals In Maine
This bill directs the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to update its rules regarding the educational requirements for behavioral health professionals who provide services to children. The legislation sets a deadline of January 1, 2024, for these changes to take effect and allocates specific funding from state and federal sources to support the rule amendments. By adjusting the timeline and providing financial resources, the bill aims to address workforce barriers in the mental health sector without altering the core educational standards themselves.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
House Passage
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2023
Last action Nov 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Jun 12, 2023
Lower · Passed
FINALLY PASSED.
lower
Jun 7, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-342) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Jun 5, 2023
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
Mar 7, 2023
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator BAILEY of York REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
upper
Mar 7, 2023
Committee
On motion of Representative PERRY of Calais, the Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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