Maine Bills

signed · Maine · House Mar 25, 2025

LD 310: Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review Of Portions Of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, A Major Substantive Rule Of The Maine Health Data Organization

LD 310 authorizes the Maine Health Data Organization to finalize specific enforcement procedures (portions of Chapter 100) that were submitted for legislative review under Maine law. This resolve provides the required legislative approval for the agency to adopt these procedures as part of its regulations, as mandated by state statute. Enacted as an emergency, it takes immediate effect to ensure the rule is adopted with legislative consent before the agency implements it.

signed · Maine · House Mar 25, 2025

LD 79: Resolve, To Rename The Bridge On Main Street Between Biddeford And Saco The General Wallace H. Nutting Memorial Bridge

LD 79 is a resolution that directs the Maine Department of Transportation to rename Bridge 3423 on Main Street between Biddeford and Saco from its current name "Main Street Bridge" to the "General Wallace H. Nutting Memorial Bridge." This change applies solely to the bridge's official designation and does not alter its structure, function, or any operational responsibilities. The resolution is purely ceremonial and honors General Wallace H. Nutting, with no impact on transportation policies or infrastructure management.

signed · Maine · House Mar 21, 2025

LD 97: An Act To Facilitate The Improvement Of Credit Scores Of Residents Of Department Of Corrections Facilities

This bill (LD 97) exempts "credit improvement loans" from standard restitution and fine collection rules for incarcerated individuals in Maine. Specifically, it amends statutes to ensure funds received as credit improvement loans (under Title 34-A, section 3039, subsection 6) are not subject to the usual 25% deduction for restitution or fines paid to victims, courts, or facilities. This directly benefits residents of Maine Department of Corrections facilities who access these loans, as the full loan amount remains available to them. The key mechanism is removing the 25% deduction requirement for these specific loans, allowing incarcerated people to retain the full funds to improve their credit scores.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Maine · House Mar 21, 2025

LD 262: An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Taste Testing Of Wine And Malt Liquor To Facilitate Marketing By Wholesalers

LD 262 amends Maine law to allow wine and malt liquor wholesalers to hold taste-testing events at unlicensed venues (like event spaces or retail locations without a liquor license), not just at licensed retail premises. This directly affects beverage wholesalers and retailers by expanding where they can host these marketing events. The key provision removes the previous restriction requiring events to be held on a retail licensee’s premises, instead permitting wholesalers to rent space at any unlicensed venue with written permission from the state bureau. The change aims to help wholesalers promote new products and support local craft manufacturers during peak marketing seasons like summer.

signed · Maine · House Mar 21, 2025

LD 85: An Act To Revitalize The Maine Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Advisory Council

LD 85 updates Maine's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Advisory Council by clarifying its advisory role to include all TANF recipients (not just cash beneficiaries) and establishing a requirement that members attend at least two meetings annually or face removal. The bill eliminates the prior mandate for a separate postsecondary education subcommittee while authorizing council members who aren't paid by their employers for their service to receive up to the legislative per diem rate for their time and reimbursement for expenses like meals, childcare, and travel. This directly affects the council’s 15-member composition (including TANF recipients, employers, labor, and education representatives) and the 100,000+ TANF recipients whose programs the council advises on. The changes aim to improve council functionality and member participation without altering TANF program benefits.

signed · Maine · House Mar 21, 2025

LD 274: An Act Making Unified 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, 2025, June 30, 2026 And June 30, 2027

This bill adjusts state budget allocations for highway and other special funds, specifically reducing capital expenditures funding by $2 million from the Highway Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and 2027. It directly affects state highway infrastructure projects that rely on these funds for capital spending. The bill streamlines funding by consolidating allocations from multiple sources to support state government operations through 2027. It does not create new policies but modifies existing budget distributions for fiscal planning.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Transportation

signed · Maine · House Mar 21, 2025

LD 275: An Act To Make Supplemental Allocations From The Highway Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government And To Change Certain Provisions Of The Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of State Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025

This emergency bill (LD 275) proposes supplemental fund transfers from Maine's Highway Fund and other state funds to cover state government expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It directly affects state government operations by providing additional funding to ensure proper functioning, as requested by the Governor under Maine law. The bill makes specific changes to fund allocation rules necessary for state budget execution during this fiscal period. It does not create new programs or policies but adjusts existing financial mechanisms to address budget needs. (3 sentences)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Transportation

signed · Maine · Senate Mar 21, 2025

LD 17: An Act To Designate The Warden Of The Maine State Prison As Chief Administrative Officer Of The Bolduc Correctional Facility

This bill designates the warden of Maine State Prison as the chief administrative officer for the Bolduc Correctional Facility, meaning the same person leading Maine State Prison will now oversee Bolduc. It removes the existing provision allowing Bolduc to appoint an assistant director. The bill also clarifies that deputy wardens appointed by the warden will assume responsibilities when the warden is absent or unable to perform duties, regardless of location. This change streamlines leadership structure and clarifies operational authority for both facilities.

signed · Maine · Senate Mar 21, 2025

LD 123: An Act Regarding Licensure Of Emergency Medical Services Persons

LD 123 updates Maine's licensing requirements for emergency medical services personnel (such as EMTs and paramedics) by replacing the current need for a "practical evaluation" of skills with a requirement to complete an "assessment" of skills, both approved by the EMS Board. This change applies to individuals seeking initial licensure or renewal of their emergency medical services credentials. The bill does not alter the specific skills or competencies that must be demonstrated, only the administrative method for verifying them. The adjustment aims to provide flexibility in how skill competence is assessed while maintaining board oversight.

signed · Maine · House Mar 21, 2025

LD 609: An Act Making Certain Appropriations And Allocations And Changing Certain Provisions Of Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of State Government

LD 609 is a concept draft bill proposing general appropriations and legal changes needed for state government operations. The provided text does not specify exact funding amounts, programs, or particular law amendments. As a preliminary draft under Joint Rule 208, it lacks concrete details about which departments, services, or legal provisions would be affected. Without these specifics, a detailed summary of policy changes cannot be generated from the given context. For precise information, the full bill text or a subsequent detailed summary would be required.

signed · Maine · Senate Mar 18, 2025

LD 131: An Act To Eliminate The Provision Of The Maine Workers' Compensation Act Of 1992 That Allows An Employer Member Of A Group Self-Insurer To Insure Its Employees Through A Fronting Arrangement

LD 131 eliminates a provision in Maine's workers' compensation law that allowed employers in group self-insurance plans to use a "fronting arrangement." This arrangement permitted a separate insurance company to handle the paperwork for the group's coverage while the employer remained responsible for claims. The bill repeals two specific sections of the law (39-A MRSA §403, sub-§4-B and sub-§4-C) that enabled this practice. As a result, employers in Maine who are part of group self-insurance programs can no longer use fronting arrangements for workers' compensation coverage.

signed · Maine · House Apr 27, 2024

LD 1233: An Act Regarding The Maine State Cemetery Preservation Commission

Signed by Governor

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