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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 814: An Act To Provide Funding To Area Agencies On Aging For Community-Based Services And Programs To Support Older Adults

LD 814 provides $9.75 million annually in state funding to Maine's Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to expand community-based services for older adults. The bill specifically adds case management and navigation services - helping seniors access resources and avoid financial exploitation - to existing programs like in-home care, meals, wellness services, and caregiver respite. Funding must be distributed to local AAAs based on regional needs identified by community advisory councils. This directly supports older Mainers, particularly those facing financial challenges or needing assistance to remain independent in their communities.
Kristen Cloutier (D) · 8 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1932: An Act To Support Essential Support Workers And Enhance Workforce Development

LD 1932 requires MaineCare and state-funded programs to pay essential support workers (who provide home-based personal care and support services) at least 125% of the state minimum wage, with automatic adjustments when minimum wage increases. It also mandates an annual report to the Legislature by January 15, 2026, detailing current and projected costs for these services based on demographics. The bill expands an advisory committee to include essential support workers themselves and adds representatives from workforce development organizations. These changes directly affect workers, state-funded providers, and the MaineCare program, aiming to improve compensation and inform future funding decisions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires 125% state min wage for essential workers with automatic adjustments, directly advancing wage standards and worker compensation.95% confidence
Ryan Fecteau (D) · 6 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 948: An Act To Reduce Administrative Burdens And Expand Access In The Laws Governing Cannabis

LD 948 increases cultivation limits for medical cannabis caregivers in Maine, allowing up to 60 mature plants or 1,000 square feet of mature canopy (previously 30 plants or 500 square feet). It extends the validity of medical registry cards (for non-caregivers) and adult cannabis business licenses from one year to two years. For those without violations, the bill simplifies renewal by requiring only fee payment, with new licenses issued within 5-10 business days. These changes reduce administrative steps for medical patients, caregivers, and cannabis businesses.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands medical cannabis access by increasing cultivation limits and simplifying registry renewals, directly improving patient access to healthcare services under medical cannabis programs.95% confidence
Bill Pluecker (I) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 1281: An Act To Address The Safety Of Nurses And Improve Patient Care By Enacting The Maine Quality Care Act

The Maine Quality Care Act (LD 1281) mandates that Maine hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, and ambulatory surgical facilities maintain a minimum of two direct care registered nurses in every patient care unit at all times and establish specific nurse-to-patient ratios. For instance, nurses must care for no more than one patient in critical care, operating rooms, or during conscious sedation, and no more than two patients in phase 2 postanesthesia care for adults. The bill defines key terms like "direct care registered nurse" and "patient care unit" to ensure consistent application of these staffing standards. This law directly affects health care facilities by requiring these concrete ratios to enhance patient safety and improve care quality.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates minimum nurse-to-patient ratios to enhance patient safety and care quality, directly advancing healthcare standards through staffing requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates specific nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure safe staffing, directly improving workplace safety for nurses - a core labor & employment protection.90% confidence
Stacy Brenner (D) · 6 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1167: Resolve, To Create A Pilot Program To Assist Nonprofit Housing Developers In Rehabilitating Existing Aging Housing Stock For First-Time Home Buyers

LD 1167 creates a Maine State Housing Authority pilot program to provide grants of up to $80,000 per unit to nonprofit housing developers for rehabilitating 15 existing aging housing units. The program targets first-time home buyers with incomes not exceeding 120% of the area median income, requiring them to occupy the unit and agree to return a graduated percentage of sale profits (25%-75%) if sold within the first three years. Grants cover specific repairs like lead paint mitigation, energy efficiency upgrades, structural fixes, and accessibility improvements. The program is funded with a one-time $1.2 million appropriation from the General Fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via grants for housing rehabilitation targeting low-income buyers, directly funding a public program through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates grant program for rehabilitating aging housing to assist first-time home buyers at 120% AMI, directly advancing affordable housing access through funding and targeted rehabilitation.95% confidence
Julie McCabe (D) · 7 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1812: An Act To Provide Low-Interest Loans For Accredited College Graduates Entering Trade Professions And An Employer Tax Credit For Trade Tool Reimbursements

This bill creates a low-interest loan program for graduates of accredited colleges entering trade professions, offering up to $20,000 at 2% annual interest with a maximum 10-year repayment term, plus potential loan forgiveness after five years of full-time employment in the trade. It also establishes a 25% tax credit for employers who reimburse trade tool costs for eligible employees within their first year of employment, subject to certification by Maine's Finance Authority. The program is funded through a dedicated nonlapsing "Loans for Trade Tools Fund" that receives state appropriations and loan repayments. The Finance Authority of Maine will administer both the loan program and employer certification process, with outreach efforts to inform students, families, and colleges about the initiative.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 25% employer tax credit for trade tool reimbursements, directly reducing business tax liability under income tax provisions95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides low-interest loans for college graduates entering trades, enhancing higher education access and workforce development through financial incentives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides low-interest loans for trade workers and employer tax credits for tool reimbursements, directly advancing workforce development and job stability in trade professions.92% confidence
Russ White (R) · 8 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1943: Resolve, To Establish A Commission To Study The Role Of Private Equity In Maine'S Economy And In Key Economic Sectors

LD 1943 establishes a commission to study private equity firms' role in Maine's economy, focusing on transparency, investment practices, and impacts on key sectors like health care, housing, energy, and nursing homes. The commission will collect data on private equity's market share and economic effects, consult experts, and issue a report with findings and potential recommendations to the Health Coverage Committee by December 3, 2025. This bill does not enact new laws but creates a study process to inform future policy decisions about private equity's influence on Maine's economy and public welfare.
Dylan Pugh (D) · 6 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1696: Resolve, To Study Maine'S Absolute Dominion And Beneficial Use Laws Relating To Water Rights

This bill establishes a 17-member commission to study Maine's water rights laws, specifically focusing on "absolute dominion" and "beneficial use" doctrines governing groundwater. The commission will review existing laws, court cases (like *Maddocks v. Giles*), and how other states manage groundwater rights, then develop recommendations for potential policy changes. The study is limited to analysis and recommendations - no new laws will be enacted by this bill - and the commission must submit its report to the Environment Committee by December 3, 2025. This affects how Maine may later approach water rights management, but does not directly change current regulations.
Lori Gramlich (D) · 9 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1043: An Act To Provide Free Admission To State Parks And Historic Sites For The Immediate Family Members Of Veterans And Active Military Personnel

LD 1043 would require Maine's Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to issue free day use passes for state parks and historic sites to immediate family members - defined as spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children - of veterans and active military personnel who meet eligibility criteria verified by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. The passes allow these family members to access parks and sites without charge and specifically permit them to hold their own passes rather than only accompanying the veteran or service member. This policy change directly affects qualifying family members by providing independent access to state recreational spaces.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides free park access to veterans' families, expanding benefits and recognizing military service per bill's explicit intent.95% confidence
Allison Hepler (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1626: An Act To Improve Professional Development For Educational Technicians And School Support Staff

LD 1626 requires Maine school districts to provide annual professional development for educational technicians and hourly-paid school support staff. Districts must offer at least 6 hours of paid, in-person training yearly, with 4 hours completed before the school year starts or within 30 days of hiring. New school support staff must receive initial training within 60 days on topics like emergency procedures and school policies, while educational technicians must also get training on student disabilities and behavioral needs, plus time to review student individualized education programs within 5 days of starting to work with a student.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual professional development for school support staff, directly enhancing their training and effectiveness in educational settings per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid professional development for school staff, improving workplace safety training (emergency procedures) and providing a benefit through compensated training time.85% confidence
Kelly Murphy (D) · 6 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1892: An Act To Establish Procedures For School Construction Projects

This bill creates a dedicated School Construction Debt Service Fund to finance public school construction and consolidation projects approved by Maine's Department of Education and State Board. Starting in fiscal year 2026-27, the fund will receive annual allocations totaling $175 million in 2026-27 and $200 million annually thereafter from specific existing revenue streams, including $60 million from the General Fund surplus, $5 million from slot machine income, $40 million from cigarette taxes, $65 million from lottery revenue, and other tobacco/cannabis tax sources. The fund is designed to provide stable, dedicated funding for school infrastructure projects without requiring new taxes. It directly affects Maine public school districts eligible for state-approved construction or consolidation projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates existing revenue streams ($60M surplus, $5M slots, $40M cigarettes) to fund school construction, strengthening public infrastructure through dedicated budgeting.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates dedicated $200M annual fund for school construction projects, directly funding K-12 infrastructure improvements through specific revenue streams.95% confidence
Michael Brennan (D) · 6 co-sponsors
died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 996: An Act To Create The Weatherization Plus Program And Weatherization Plus Fund

This bill creates Maine's Weatherization Plus Program and a dedicated fund to provide financial assistance to eligible low-income households for home energy efficiency improvements. The program offers grants of up to $20,000 to help households cover weatherization readiness (preparing homes for energy upgrades) and full weatherization projects, such as sealing leaks or adding insulation. It requires applicants to meet federal income thresholds, live in qualifying housing, and demonstrate plans for full weatherization after readiness work, with $2 million allocated from the General Fund for the program in fiscal year 2025-26.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated state fund to allocate $20k grants for low-income energy efficiency, directly funding public assistance program through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for home energy efficiency upgrades (sealing leaks, insulation), directly advancing energy conservation and reducing household energy consumption.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds energy efficiency upgrades for low-income housing, reducing long-term costs and advancing affordable housing access through dedicated grants.92% confidence
Marc Malon (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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