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signed · Maine · House Apr 26, 2026

LD 323: An Act To Fund Staff Support For The State Board Of Education

LD 323 allocates $100,000 annually from the General Fund for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years to the State Board of Education to contract for staffing services. This funding directly supports the State Board of Education by providing resources for administrative staff to carry out its duties in overseeing Maine's public education system. The bill is a straightforward funding measure with no changes to education policies or regulations.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds administrative staff for State Board of Education oversight, directly supporting education system operations without policy changes.95% confidence
Michael Brennan (D) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Apr 26, 2026

LD 1941: An Act To Implement Recommendations Of The Commission To Examine Reestablishing Parole

LD 1941 reestablishes Maine's State Parole Board, which was previously abolished, by amending statutes to create a 7-member board within the Department of Corrections. Key provisions require the board to include at least one formerly incarcerated person, a mental health professional, an attorney, and someone with expertise in treating sexual violence offenses, while also mandating that the board's racial and gender composition reflect the demographics of individuals in state correctional facilities. The bill also requires the board to provide annual training on parole evaluation best practices and mandates the Department of Corrections to submit an annual report starting in 2026, including data on implementing the new parole system. This legislation directly affects individuals in state correctional facilities who may seek parole under the reestablished system.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReestablishes parole board with inclusive composition (formerly incarcerated, mental health expert) to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence
Nina Milliken (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Apr 25, 2026

LD 2155: An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers

This bill directs the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to temporarily suspend enforcement of ownership limits on liquor licenses for a 24-month period. It specifically protects manufacturing facility licenses and their associated retail licenses issued before May 23, 2025, from being suspended, revoked, or denied renewal solely because a majority owner now holds more than the allowable number of retail licenses. The legislation aims to give existing license holders time to adjust their ownership structures without immediate penalty. This change affects liquor manufacturers and their owners who may have acquired additional retail licenses after the original ownership restrictions were established.
Nicole Grohoski (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Apr 23, 2026

LD 2106: An Act To Prohibit The Disclosure Of Nonpublic Records Without Proper Judicial Review

This emergency bill prohibits school and college officials from voluntarily allowing immigration enforcement officers to enter private areas or access student records without a judicial warrant. It directly affects public schools, state postsecondary institutions, and their staff by restricting cooperation with immigration enforcement while still permitting the exchange of citizenship information with federal authorities. The law allows exceptions for valid court warrants or urgent circumstances but otherwise blocks non-judicial access to student data and private spaces. This measure aims to protect educational environments from immigration enforcement activities while maintaining legal compliance with federal information-sharing requirements.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by limiting immigration enforcement access to student records without judicial oversight, enhancing due process and privacy protections in criminal justice context85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts school cooperation with immigration enforcement without warrants, protecting immigrant student privacy and limiting state-level immigration enforcement activities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy by restricting unauthorized access to private records by immigration officials, requiring judicial review before disclosure.75% confidence
Ellie Sato (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Apr 23, 2026

LD 1519: An Act To Create A Stewardship Program For Electronic Smoking Devices And Related Products

LD 1519 creates a program requiring producers of electronic smoking devices (like vapes and e-cigarettes) to establish and fund collection, reuse, recycling, or disposal systems for unwanted devices. It directly affects manufacturers and brands selling these products in Maine, shifting responsibility for end-of-life management from consumers or municipalities to the producers. Key provisions define "producer," "unwanted device," and mandate that producers submit stewardship plans to the state department for review. The program covers devices and their components, excluding FDA-approved nicotine products. This law aims to manage electronic smoking device waste through producer-led initiatives.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates producer-funded recycling of e-cigarette waste, reducing landfill pollution and promoting waste management per bill's recycling/waste focus.90% confidence
Lori Gramlich (D) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Apr 22, 2026

LD 2176: An Act To Create A Right To Judicial Review Under The Maine Civil Rights Act For Persons Erroneously Detained

This bill amends the Maine Civil Rights Act to establish that unlawfully depriving someone of their personal liberty is a violation when a court issues a writ of habeas corpus. It creates a legal presumption that a person has been deprived of their liberty if a judge grants a writ of habeas corpus, making it easier to prove unlawful detention in civil cases. The legislation also clarifies that existing laws do not prevent individuals from seeking damages for false imprisonment or related harms connected to such writs. These changes primarily affect individuals who have been detained and subsequently released through court orders, as well as attorneys and courts handling civil rights claims involving unlawful detention.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by establishing judicial review for erroneous detention, enhancing accountability and reducing wrongful imprisonment.95% confidence
Jill Duson (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Apr 21, 2026

LD 350: An Act Regarding The Operations Of The Department Of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife

LD 350 is a concept draft (as indicated in the bill text) proposing amendments to the operational laws of Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The provided context does not include specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties, as this is only a preliminary draft for discussion under Joint Rule 208. Concept drafts like this do not contain final language and are intended to guide further legislative development. Without detailed text or amendments in the given context, a substantive summary of the bill's concrete policy changes cannot be provided.
Joe Baldacci (D)
signed · Maine · Senate Apr 19, 2026

LD 1962: An Act To Establish The Corrections Ombudsman

LD 1962 establishes an independent Office of the Corrections Ombudsman within Maine's Department of Corrections to improve transparency and address concerns in state correctional facilities. The ombudsman, appointed by the Governor with legislative confirmation, will receive and investigate complaints from incarcerated people and staff, report systemic issues to officials, and promote humane treatment standards. Key provisions include a 3-year term for the ombudsman, strict conflict-of-interest rules (e.g., no recent department employment), and funding set at 0.13%-0.16% of the department's annual budget. The office directly affects individuals in state correctional facilities (excluding county jails) and staff, providing a formal channel to resolve concerns and recommend policy changes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes independent corrections ombudsman to investigate complaints, improve transparency, and promote humane treatment in state facilities, advancing oversight and reform within corrections.95% confidence
Jill Duson (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Apr 19, 2026

LD 1488: An Act Regarding Cannabis Testing And The Manufacture Of Cannabis And Hemp Products

This bill allows licensed cannabis manufacturing facilities in Maine to also produce non-cannabis products (like food or cosmetics) within the same facility, provided strict separation rules are followed. Key provisions require equipment to be sanitized between cannabis and non-cannabis production, products to be stored separately, and accurate labeling for both product types. It also clarifies that creating edibles using cannabis extracts (like in baked goods) does not count as "further processing" that would invalidate required testing. The bill directly affects licensed manufacturing facilities handling both cannabis and hemp products.
Mike Tipping (D) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Apr 16, 2026

LD 2232: An Act To Increase County Jail Funding

Maine's LD 2232 increases state funding for county jails by raising the annual appropriation to the County Jail Operations Fund from $20.3 million to $28.3 million starting July 1, 2026, with a requirement for a 4% annual increase thereafter. The bill also mandates an additional $5 million in state funding specifically for community corrections and pretrial release programs, such as electronic monitoring and alternative housing. These changes directly affect county taxpayers by shifting more of the operational cost burden to the state, while ensuring that unspent funds carry over to future years rather than lapsing.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state appropriations for county jails and mandates annual funding growth, directly advancing fiscal support for public safety infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases state funding for county jails and mandates additional funds for community corrections and pretrial release programs, directly strengthening the criminal justice infrastructure.95% confidence
Tavis Hasenfus (D)
signed · Maine · House Apr 16, 2026

LD 2213: An Act Making Supplemental Allocations From The Highway Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And Changing Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of State Government For The Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 And June 30, 2027

This emergency bill, submitted by the Governor of Maine, proposes to make supplemental financial allocations from the Highway Fund and other state funds for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. The legislation aims to adjust certain legal provisions to ensure the proper operation of state government agencies during this period. As a concept draft, it serves as a placeholder for the specific budgetary details and operational changes that will be finalized in subsequent documents.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes supplemental allocations from state funds to ensure the proper operation of government agencies, directly addressing budgetary management and funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill explicitly allocates supplemental funds from the Highway Fund to support state operations and transportation infrastructure for FY2026-2027.85% confidence
Lydia Crafts (D)
signed · Maine · House Apr 16, 2026

LD 2226: An Act To Amend The Essential Programs And Services School Funding Formula

Maine LD 2226 amends the state's school funding formula to change how financial support is calculated for public schools and charter schools. The bill introduces a new method for predicting student transportation costs, capping them at 105% of recent actual expenditures adjusted for inflation, and updates the regional cost-of-living adjustment to align with teacher salary matrices. It also modifies funding weights for economically disadvantaged students and raises the special education prevalence threshold from 15% to 17%, while altering how high-cost special education placements are reimbursed. Additionally, the legislation caps certain maintenance of effort adjustments and prohibits midyear funding increases for unexpected out-of-district special education tuition costs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends the school funding formula to adjust transportation costs and weights for disadvantaged students, directly managing state education appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill amends the school funding formula to adjust costs for transportation, living expenses, and student needs, directly affecting financial support for public schools.95% confidence
Kelly Murphy (D)
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