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signed · Maine · House Jul 7, 2025

LD 166: An Act To Prohibit The Sale Of Tobacco Products In Pharmacies And Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies

LD 166 prohibits pharmacies and retail stores containing pharmacies from selling tobacco products. It makes such locations ineligible for tobacco retail licenses, requiring them to stop all tobacco sales, including through vending machines or free distribution. Violations carry civil fines up to $2,000 per day, with each day of noncompliance counted separately. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026, directly affecting pharmacies and drugstores that currently sell tobacco.
Matt Moonen (D) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1876: An Act To Increase Use Of State Tax Credits

LD 1876 establishes a 17-member Working Group to study how to increase use of four specific Maine state tax credits: the earned income credit, property tax fairness credit, dependent exemption credit, and sales tax fairness credit. The group includes balanced representation from both legislative parties, tax experts, low-income community members (with direct experience claiming these credits), advocates, and municipal representatives. The Working Group must complete its study and submit a report to the next legislative session before the 90-day emergency period expires. This bill does not change the tax credits themselves but creates a process to identify barriers to their use and recommend strategies for greater utilization.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases utilization of low-income tax credits (earned income, property tax fairness), aiming to expand relief through existing credits rather than new taxes or cuts.95% confidence
Flavia DeBrito (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1968: An Act To Amend The Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement

LD 1968 amends Maine's reimbursement rules for state legislators. It sets daily meal allowances at $50 and housing allowances at $70 for Senate and House members attending legislative sessions or overnight stays, with actual lodging expenses reimbursed at the single-room rate when receipts are provided. The bill also specifies annual constituent service funds ($2,000 for Senators, $1,500 for House members), allows members to choose when to receive the first payment of these funds, and requires at least six Legislative Council members to approve allowance amounts, capping them at the federal per diem rate. These changes apply directly to all Maine state legislators and their reimbursement processes.
Matt Moonen (D)
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1987: An Act To Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements With Executive Branch Employees And Continue The Voluntary Employee Incentive Program

This bill adjusts salaries for executive branch employees represented by specific unions - including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Maine State Troopers Association, and Maine Service Employees Association - for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. It requires the state to fund salary increases based on collective bargaining agreements ratified by October 31, 2023, or negotiated between May 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. The bill also allocates $9,132,794 from the General Fund to cover a $2,000 lump-sum payment made to these employees in October 2024. It directly affects state employees in the listed bargaining units by ensuring funding for their negotiated compensation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds collective bargaining salary increases through state budget allocation, directly advancing state finances by committing state resources to employee compensation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds salary increases via collective bargaining agreements for state unions, directly advancing worker negotiation rights and pay protections.95% confidence
Drew Gattine (D)
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1988: An Act To Address Funding Needs For State Employees Affected By Federal Funding Disruptions

This bill (LD 1988) provides emergency funding to cover costs for Maine state employees who may face layoffs due to unexpected federal funding cuts. It authorizes the State Controller to transfer up to $2.5 million from the General Fund Reserve to cover required 10-day layoff notices and shortfalls in unemployment benefits for affected employees. The bill also allows transferring Personal Services funds from federal accounts to the General Fund to address these costs. Unspent funds must be returned to the General Fund Reserve by June 30, 2026. It directly affects state agencies and employees whose jobs rely on federal funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency funding from General Fund Reserve to cover federal funding disruptions, preventing layoffs and maintaining state services without tax increases.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides emergency funding to cover layoff notices and unemployment shortfalls for state employees affected by federal funding cuts, protecting worker income stability.90% confidence
Drew Gattine (D)
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1844: An Act To Expand The State'S Workforce By Supporting The Transition From Incarceration To Employment

Maine's LD 1844 requires the Commissioner of Corrections to establish a reentry services program for people leaving state correctional facilities. The program must provide five specific support areas: health/wellness services (including MaineCare access), financial literacy training, employment preparation (resumes, job search, licenses), community integration (voter registration, 2-1-1 services), and technology training (computer skills, avoiding scams). This directly affects individuals transitioning from incarceration to community life in Maine. The bill aims to improve post-release employment outcomes by addressing key barriers to workforce reentry.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes reentry services to reduce recidivism through employment support, health access, and community integration for formerly incarcerated individuals, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates reentry employment program with job training, resume help, and job search support, directly advancing workforce employment standards for formerly incarcerated individuals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates technology training (computer skills, scam avoidance) as a required service in reentry programs, promoting digital skills access for returning citizens.95% confidence
Dan Sayre (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1498: An Act To Limit Municipal Impact Fees On Housing Development

LD 1498 limits how Maine municipalities can charge impact fees for housing development projects. The bill requires towns to create a public policy document explaining how they determine when infrastructure improvements are needed and how developers' fees are calculated. It restricts fees to infrastructure directly adjacent to the development and mandates that fees be proportionate to the project's use of that infrastructure. Additionally, municipalities must spend collected fees within 180 days of receipt.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts municipal fee collection methods, limiting fiscal discretion in infrastructure funding, directly impacting budget management through fee restrictions.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits municipal impact fees on housing development, reducing financial barriers for new housing projects and facilitating construction.90% confidence
Billy Bob Faulkingham (R) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1615: An Act To Expand Access To Oral Health Care By Creating A New Path For Obtaining A License To Practice Dentistry

LD 1615 creates a new "adjunct dentist license" in Maine to expand access to oral health care. This license allows dental school graduates who are not fully licensed in Maine to practice under the general supervision of a licensed dentist in board-approved settings. Key provisions require applicants to hold a dental degree, pass board exams, have a written practice agreement with a supervising dentist, and work within defined protocols and limitations. The bill directly affects dental school graduates seeking to provide care in underserved areas while ensuring oversight through supervising dentists and detailed practice agreements.
Ambureen Rana (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1687: An Act To Clarify And Increase Access To Hiv Prevention Medications

This bill requires MaineCare to reimburse pharmacists for prescribing, dispensing, and administering HIV prevention drugs (like PrEP) at the same rate paid to physicians, starting January 1, 2027. It mandates that insurance carriers cover at least one approved HIV prevention drug per administration method (e.g., oral pills or long-acting injections) without prior authorization or out-of-pocket costs. Pharmacists must follow specific protocols, including verifying a recent negative HIV test and providing counseling, before dispensing these drugs. The law directly affects pharmacists, MaineCare enrollees, and insurance carriers by expanding access to HIV prevention services and clarifying coverage requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for HIV prevention drugs without cost-sharing, expands access via pharmacists, and removes prior authorization barriers - directly improving patient access to preventive healthcare services.95% confidence
Matt Moonen (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1575: An Act To Allow A Legislator To Choose To Be Paid On An Annual Basis

This bill changes how Maine legislators are paid. Currently, legislators receive their biennial salary in equal biweekly payments during the legislative session. The bill allows each legislator to choose to be paid their annual salary in 26 equal installments throughout the year instead, rather than during the session only. Legislators must request this option in writing within one week after the biennium begins. This directly affects all members of Maine's Senate and House of Representatives.
Nina Milliken (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 802: Resolve, Directing The Department Of Health And Human Services To Design A Mentoring Program For Youth Who Have Extended Care And Support Agreements With The Department

LD 802 directs Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to contract with an independent provider to design a mentoring program specifically for youth who have or have had extended care and support agreements (Maine's term for foster care services for youth aged 18-21). The program must include evidence-based mentoring models, mandatory training for mentors/staff/youth, data collection, and direct input from youth with lived experience, including compensation for their participation. The Department must submit a final report with recommendations to the Legislature by January 2, 2027, detailing the provider's findings and youth input. This bill does not create new law but mandates a study and program design to support youth transitioning out of foster care.
Melanie Sachs (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 753: An Act To Support An Aroostook Adult Treatment And Recovery Court

LD 753 allocates $1 million annually from the General Fund to establish and maintain an adult treatment and recovery court in Aroostook County. This court will provide specialized judicial oversight and substance abuse treatment services for eligible county residents. The funding covers ongoing operational costs for the court program, directly supporting individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders within Aroostook County. The bill focuses on creating a structured, court-supervised treatment pathway rather than changing existing laws or regulations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M annually from General Fund for treatment court program, directly funding public services. This advances government spending on essential services per budget & taxes topic description.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds specialized treatment court for substance use disorders, reducing recidivism through rehabilitation instead of incarceration.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds substance abuse treatment services via court program, directly supporting mental health care access in Aroostook County.90% confidence
Trey Stewart (R) · 8 co-sponsors
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