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signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 787: An Act To Clarify Residency Requirements For And Provide Funding To The Maine School Of Science And Mathematics

LD 787 clarifies residency rules for Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) students and provides dedicated funding. It changes eligibility from requiring 6 months of Maine residency before application to requiring residency at the start of the academic year for which funding is requested. The bill allocates $650,000 annually ($400,000 for administrative operations, $250,000 for financial aid) to support in-state students with demonstrated financial need for room and board expenses. This directly affects Maine students applying to MSSM, making residency requirements more flexible while ensuring ongoing funding for the school's operations and student support.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $650k annual funding for MSSM operations and financial aid, clarifying residency to expand access for in-state students with financial need.90% confidence
Nicole Grohoski (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1270: An Act To Establish The Department Of Energy Resources

LD 1270 establishes the Department of Energy Resources in Maine by creating the positions of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Energy Resources. The bill amends Maine's salary structure to include these roles in the appropriate pay ranges and designates the Commissioner as an ex officio nonvoting director on the Maine Technology Institute's board. This legislation sets up the foundational organizational structure for the new department within the state government without detailing specific policy programs or operational duties.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates dedicated state department for energy resources, establishing organizational structure to advance energy policy and infrastructure management.95% confidence
Gerry Runte (D) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 143: An Act To Improve Women'S Health And Economic Security By Funding Family Planning Services

LD 143 establishes a dedicated fund within Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to maintain statewide access to family planning services. The bill allocates $6.18 million annually from the General Fund to be distributed as a single grant to a qualified provider selected through a competitive request for proposals. This provider will manage and oversee the delivery of family planning services across the state, including coordination with subrecipients. The fund is designed to ensure ongoing, non-lapsing funding for these services without replacing existing funding sources.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6.18M annually from General Fund to fund family planning services, increasing public health program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $6.18M annually to fund family planning services, ensuring statewide healthcare access under Women's Health as specified in bill subjects.95% confidence
Teresa Pierce (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 692: An Act To Increase Support For Statewide Emergency Broadcast Messaging

This bill allocates $350,000 annually from the General Fund to Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation to align state funding with existing legal requirements for statewide emergency broadcast messaging. It directly supports the public safety infrastructure that delivers emergency alerts to residents during crises. The key mechanism is a dedicated, ongoing funding stream to ensure consistent coverage for emergency communications. This policy change updates financial support to match statutory obligations without altering broadcast procedures or public safety protocols.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $350k annually from General Fund to fund emergency broadcast messaging, strengthening public safety infrastructure through dedicated budgetary support.95% confidence
Teresa Pierce (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 698: An Act To Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters In Maine

LD 698 provides annual funding of $5 million from the General Fund to support emergency homeless shelters across Maine for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. This bill directly affects emergency homeless shelters by guaranteeing stable, ongoing financial support to maintain operations. The key mechanism is a dedicated state appropriation that ensures shelters receive consistent funding without requiring annual legislative approval.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M annual state funding for emergency homeless shelters, directly increasing public service appropriations under budget/funding category.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $5M annual funding for emergency homeless shelters, directly addressing homelessness and sustaining housing stability through dedicated state appropriations.95% confidence
Rachel Talbot Ross (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 1453: Resolve, To Establish The Innovative Factory-Made Housing Working Group

This bill establishes a 36-member working group to examine factory-made housing options in Maine. The group includes representatives from housing industry associations (like the Home Builders Association and Manufactured Housing Association), state agencies (such as the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation), building code experts, and local government officials. Members are appointed by the Governor, Senate President, House Speaker, and agency directors to address zoning, building codes, and industry practices related to factory-built housing. The working group’s purpose is to study these issues, not to enact new laws.
Rick Bennett (I) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1427: An Act Extending The Statute Of Limitations On Criminal Actions Involving Aggravated Sex Trafficking

LD 1427 extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting aggravated sex trafficking (a Class A or B crime) from 6 years to 20 years after the crime occurs. It applies to cases committed on or after the bill's effective date or where prosecution had not yet been barred by the previous 6-year limit. This change provides victims and prosecutors with a longer timeframe to pursue justice for these serious crimes without altering statutes for other offenses.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends prosecution window for sex trafficking victims, strengthening justice access without altering other laws. Aligns with victim protection and accountability indicators.92% confidence
Rachel Henderson (R) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 1986: An Act To Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements With Judicial Branch Employees

LD 1986 authorizes funding for collective bargaining agreements ratified by December 31, 2025, between the Judicial Department and four employee bargaining units: administrative services, supervisory services, professional services, and law enforcement. The bill adjusts salaries for these employees and provides similar treatment for excluded judicial employees under specific Maine statutes. It allocates up to $10 million from the General Fund to cover costs for fiscal years ending June 2026 and 2027. The funding is contingent on agreements being ratified by the December 31 deadline.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M from General Fund for judicial employee salary adjustments under collective bargaining agreements, increasing government spending on personnel costs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining agreements for judicial employees, adjusting salaries and providing similar treatment per Maine statutes, directly advancing workers' rights through negotiated compensation.95% confidence
Anne Carney (D)
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 296: An Act To Appropriate Funds To The Department Of Environmental Protection, Lake Water Quality Restoration And Protection Fund

LD 296 allocates $2 million in one-time funding from the General Fund to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for the Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund. The bill provides resources for specific projects that improve or maintain lake water quality across the state, with funding designated for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. This funding directly supports the DEP’s efforts to address lake water quality issues but does not specify particular lakes or project details. The measure is a straightforward budget appropriation focused on environmental protection.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M from General Fund for environmental water quality projects, directly funding a public service program within state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $2M to DEP for lake water quality restoration, directly funding environmental protection of natural water resources per bill's purpose.95% confidence
Bill Bridgeo (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 215: An Act To Establish A Program To Assist Residents Of Large Recovery Residences

LD 215 establishes a rental assistance program administered by Maine's Department of Health and Human Services for residents of certified recovery residences with a capacity of 20 or more people. The program pays eligible individuals' monthly rent directly to the certified residence, not to the individual, provided they qualify for municipal general assistance under existing rules. It creates a dedicated interest-bearing fund to support this assistance, which carries over annually. The bill also modifies general assistance rules to prevent double-dipping, ensuring those receiving this rental aid are not also eligible for separate housing assistance under municipal programs.
Tavis Hasenfus (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 55: An Act To Amend The Law Governing The Accrual Of Earned Paid Leave

LD 55 amends Maine's earned paid leave law to require employers to provide employees with one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to the limit specified in the employer's paid leave policy. It mandates that unused earned leave from the previous year must carry forward and be available for use in the current year. The bill also ensures that carried-forward leave cannot reduce the amount of new leave an employee earns during the current year, up to the employer's specified accrual limit. This change directly affects Maine employees and employers covered by the state's paid leave law.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates carry-forward of unused leave and prevents reduction of new accruals, expanding worker benefits under earned paid leave law (LD 55).95% confidence
Michael Lemelin (R)
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 434: An Act To Authorize The Maine Governmental Facilities Authority To Issue Additional Securities For The Replacement Of The Legislative Management System For The Senate And The House Of Representatives

LD 434 authorizes the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority to issue up to $8 million in securities to fund the replacement of the current electronic system used by the Maine Senate and House of Representatives. The bill specifically covers costs for planning, purchasing, customizing, and implementing a new integrated legislative management system. This procedural bill directly affects the legislative branch's internal technology infrastructure, with no impact on public policy or taxpayer obligations beyond the specified funding limit.
Ryan Fecteau (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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