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failed · Maine · House May 14, 2025

LD 168: An Act To Improve Safety In Public Schools By Requiring Silent Electronic Notification Systems In Classrooms

LD 168 requires public elementary and secondary schools enrolling 12 or more students to install silent electronic notification systems in every classroom. When manually activated, these systems automatically alert 911 dispatch, school security, and local law enforcement during emergencies. The bill also mandates that the systems notify parents who have subscribed to receive alerts. This applies directly to all qualifying Maine public schools and aims to improve emergency response coordination.
David Sinclair (D) · 1 co-sponsor
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 1885: An Act To Create A State Property Tax Directed Toward 2Nd Homes For The Purposes Of Funding Education, Early Childhood Programs And The Land For Maine'S Future Trust Fund

This bill creates a new property tax on second homes in Maine to generate revenue for specific public programs. The tax revenue will directly fund three established accounts: the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund (for land conservation), early childhood education programs, and a new "Fund for Essential Programs and Services" (referenced in Section 41). The tax applies to real property classified as second homes under existing law, with all funds directed to these designated purposes without expiration. The bill specifies that unspent funds in these accounts must carry forward annually, and requires annual reports on fund usage to legislative committees.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new property tax on second homes to fund education, early childhood programs, and land conservation trust fund, directly increasing state revenue allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly allocates property tax revenue to fund early childhood education programs and a new 'Fund for Essential Programs and Services' (referenced in Section 41), explicitly advancing education funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirectly funds Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund (land conservation) with tax revenue from second homes, explicitly advancing environmental protection through conservation funding.95% confidence
Valli Geiger (D) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 737: An Act Regarding A So-Called Clean Slate Initiative For Arrest And Conviction Records

This bill (LD 737) is a concept draft proposing a "clean slate" initiative for arrest and conviction records in Maine. It has not yet included specific provisions or mechanisms for how records would be sealed or expunged. The bill title references the initiative but does not detail who would be affected, the eligibility criteria, or the process for record clearance. As a concept draft under Joint Rule 208, it serves only as a placeholder for future development and does not describe concrete policy changes. No substantive details about implementation or affected individuals are provided in the current text.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill proposes a 'clean slate' initiative to seal expunge records, aligning with reform goals to reduce barriers for reentry and lower recidivism. Title and subjects explicitly reference criminal history reform.85% confidence
David Boyer (R)
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 322: An Act To Promote Student Attendance In Schools By Requiring The Commissioner Of Education To Implement School Attendance Best Practices

This bill repeals Maine's existing truancy laws (20-A MRSA §§3272, 3273, 6810) and replaces them with a requirement for the Commissioner of Education to develop and adopt "best practices" rules to improve school attendance. These rules, classified as major substantive rules, will directly affect schools, students, and families by establishing new standards for addressing absenteeism. The bill's key mechanism is mandating the Commissioner to create these rules through formal rulemaking procedures. The repeal of old truancy provisions and the implementation of new rules will only take effect once the Commissioner has finalized and notified the legislature of the adopted rules.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReplaces punitive truancy laws with best practices to improve attendance, directly addressing school policies to support student engagement and reduce absenteeism.90% confidence
Michael Brennan (D) · 9 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · Senate May 13, 2025

LD 1215: An Act Regarding Residency Restrictions For Sex Offenders

This bill requires Maine sex offenders to follow existing local town or city residency rules (like those restricting where they can live) under state law. It also directs the Sex Offender Management Commission to study whether statewide residency restrictions for sex offenders would improve public safety, evaluate implementation methods, and assess legal or constitutional issues. The commission must submit a report with findings and potential legislation by December 3, 2025, to the Criminal Justice Committee. This bill does not create new restrictions but mandates compliance with current local rules and orders a study to inform future policy.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates adherence to existing residency restrictions for sex offenders, reinforcing punitive measures rather than promoting reform. Directs study on expanding restrictions, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased criminalization.90% confidence
Marianne Moore (R)
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 170: Resolve, Establishing A Pilot Program To Reduce Personal Electronic Device Distractions During The School Day

This bill establishes a $250,000 pilot program for Maine schools to reduce student device distractions during the school day. It requires the Department of Education to fund one or more school districts to implement a policy requiring all student devices to be turned off and securely stored (e.g., in pouches) for the entire school day during the 2026-2027 school year. Schools must include exemptions for students needing devices for health reasons or individualized education plans (IEPs). The Maine Education Policy Research Institute will develop evaluation metrics tracking school climate, behavior, academics, and stakeholder feedback, with reports due in late 2026 and 2027.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds $250k pilot program to reduce device distractions in K-12 schools, requiring device storage during school day (with exemptions), aiming to improve classroom focus and learning outcomes.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill mandates turning off student devices during school hours, restricting technology use in educational settings per its regulatory requirements.92% confidence
Kristi Mathieson (D) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 1510: An Act To Establish Statutory Deadlines For Processing Applications For Emergency Medical Services Personnel

This bill establishes a 30-day deadline for Maine's Emergency Medical Services Board to decide on complete license applications for EMS personnel, ambulance operators, and dispatchers. If an application is incomplete, the board must notify the applicant within 10 days, restarting the 30-day clock once missing information is provided. The board may extend this deadline by 15 days during a state of emergency or when application volumes prevent timely processing. Annual reports to the Legislature will track processing times, application volumes, and outcomes, with the Public Safety Commissioner taking over licensing duties if deadlines are missed.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes 30-day deadline for EMS licensing, improving access to emergency medical services by reducing processing delays for personnel.85% confidence
Ken Fredette (R)
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 1463: An Act To Prohibit The Auctioning Of State Surplus Or Forfeited Firearms

LD 1463 prohibits the state from selling or auctioning surplus or forfeited firearms through private or public sales. Instead, it requires all such firearms to be destroyed by the state, with one exception: firearms assigned to state employees during their employment may be purchased by those employees at fair market value upon leaving service. The bill also mandates that state agencies update their rules to enforce this destruction requirement and contract with specialized vendors for firearm destruction. This policy directly affects state departments managing property and law enforcement agencies handling forfeited weapons.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits auctioning forfeited firearms (seized in criminal cases), preventing potential re-entry into criminal markets and enhancing public safety within criminal justice framework.85% confidence
Melanie Sachs (D) · 8 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 1614: Resolve, To Facilitate The Ability Of The Maine State Museum To Acquire And Preserve Special Collections

LD 1614 requires the Maine State Museum to develop a plan identifying 9,000 square feet of currently unused state-owned space (not already used by the museum) to preserve culturally and historically significant collections related to Maine. The museum's Director must collaborate with state authorities to locate this space within state-owned buildings. This resolution facilitates the museum's storage capacity for important artifacts without creating new funding or altering existing laws. The Maine State Museum and state authorities are directly affected by this measure.
Dan Shagoury (D) · 2 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · Senate May 13, 2025

LD 1641: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Implement A Local Option Sales Tax

LD 1641 would allow Maine municipalities to impose a local sales tax of up to 0.5% on goods and services already subject to state sales tax. To adopt the tax, a municipality must hold a voter referendum on the first Tuesday in November, with the ballot requiring a description of how the tax revenue will be used. The tax would apply year-round, not seasonally, and would be in addition to existing state sales tax rates. This bill provides communities with a new tool to generate local revenue for specific projects, without changing the statewide tax structure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables municipalities to levy additional local sales tax (up to 0.5%) for community revenue, expanding local fiscal tools to fund public services through voter-approved initiatives.95% confidence
Tim Nangle (D)
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 1465: An Act To Create The Office Of Workforce Advancement Within The Department Of Economic And Community Development And Establish Statewide Workforce Advancement Goals

LD 1465 creates the Office of Workforce Advancement within Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development. The office will reduce barriers to workforce participation - including healthcare, housing, childcare, education, and training - and increase investment in workforce development. It requires the department to establish statewide workforce advancement goals in coordination with the Department of Labor and other stakeholders. The bill directly affects state agencies, workers, and employers by structuring a new state-level effort to grow Maine's workforce and economy.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingHousing explicitly listed as a barrier to reduce in workforce advancement goals, directly addressing housing access as part of workforce participation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates Office of Workforce Advancement to reduce barriers (healthcare, childcare, training) and increase investment in workforce development, directly advancing labor & employment goals.95% confidence
Ambureen Rana (D) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · House May 13, 2025

LD 1613: An Act To Establish Maine'S Care Force To Address The State'S Health Care Crisis

Maine's Care Force establishes a new state program within the Department of Health and Human Services to address healthcare worker shortages. It creates a 3-year service program for individuals aged 18+ who commit to training and placement as essential support workers (serving older adults, children, and people with disabilities). Participants receive comprehensive health coverage, subsidized housing, training in caregiving and certifications, and monthly stipends, while the state funds the program with $32 million annually. The program will deploy workers to underserved areas, require annual reporting on outcomes, and undergo 5-year evaluations to assess effectiveness.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides comprehensive health coverage, training, and stipends for healthcare workers to address shortages, directly strengthening workforce capacity and access to care.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides health coverage, housing, training, and stipends for healthcare workers through state-funded program, directly advancing employment conditions and workforce support.95% confidence
Rafael Macias (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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