Rep. Matt Moonen

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill orders the Legislative Information Office to compile a comprehensive record of all bills and resolutions considered by the Maine Legislature during the current session. The compilation will detail each bill's history and final disposition (e.g., passed, amended, defeated) and will be prepared after the session adjourns. It directly affects the Legislative Information Office, which will execute the task under the direction of the Senate Secretary and House Clerk. This is a routine administrative action to maintain legislative records, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Maine Speedy Trial Act to set specific deadlines for when criminal trials must begin, directly affecting defendants and the state court system. It creates a phased schedule starting in 2026 that progressively shortens the time allowed between arraignment and trial, with the strictest limits of six months for lower-level crimes and 24 months for murder or Class A offenses taking effect by 2030. The law also outlines which delays, such as those requested by the defendant or related to mental competency evaluations, do not count toward these time limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new office called the Office of Tribal-State Affairs to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State. The office would be led by a Deputy Secretary of State appointed after consulting with tribal chiefs and would work neutrally to improve relationships between the state and federally recognized Indian tribes. Its main duties include monitoring laws that affect specific tribes, helping tribes participate in the legislative process, and coordinating with other state agencies and courts to foster better communication. The office would also create training programs for legislators, judges, and state employees to help them understand tribal-state relations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a five-member advisory council to oversee a technical review and revision of Maine's Criminal Code and other criminal statutes. The council, which includes a prosecuting attorney, a defense attorney, a legal educator, a retired judge, and the Attorney General as chair, will hire an outside consultant to identify obsolete provisions, clarify confusing language, and reorganize the laws. Various state departments can submit recommendations to the council, which must reach a consensus on all decisions before making suggestions to the Legislature. The council is required to submit its final report and any proposed legislation by February 1, 2026, and the bill provides specific funding to cover the council's public member expenses and consulting services.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Advisory Council within Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to create and oversee a state plan addressing these conditions. The council will include staff members and two new voting members with expertise in biomedical research and primary care, and it must meet at least four times a year with a quorum of nine members. The legislation requires the council to submit annual and five-year reports to the legislature by January 2nd and recommends specific resources and services, including those for essential support workers. Additionally, the bill allocates funding for a new health planner position to support the council's operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing act to add funding for the Maine Human Rights Commission. The specific provision allocates $3,067 from the General Fund for the 2024-25 fiscal year to reclassify a staff position from a Public Service Coordinator III role to a major policy-influencing role. By updating the appropriations section, the legislation ensures the commission has the necessary budgetary support to adjust this employee classification.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Civil Rights Unit within the Office of the Attorney General and mandates ongoing enhanced civil rights training for officers to maintain their qualifications. It creates a new funding allocation for two additional positions to support case coordination, education, and reporting related to civil rights. The legislation also clarifies that confidentiality for civil rights complaints follows the Intelligence and Investigative Record Information Act. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for a separate Civil Rights Review Panel, allowing the relevant legislative committee to report related legislation directly.

Maddy summaryLD 2237 allocates $17.3 million to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to expand mental health crisis intervention services available around the clock. The funding specifically supports mobile response teams by hiring peer support specialists, recovery coaches, and behavioral health liaisons, while also covering travel costs and critical incident response. Additionally, the bill amends the text to ensure the Public Utilities Commission coordinates with relevant agencies in the implementation of these safety measures. These changes aim to provide more immediate and accessible mental health support to individuals in crisis situations across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary commission to study and recommend ways to prevent deed fraud, which occurs when someone falsely claims ownership of property to sell it to an unsuspecting buyer. The commission will consist of 13 members appointed by Senate and House leaders, including representatives from law enforcement, the legal community, real estate brokers, and government agencies. Its primary duties are to gather data on the frequency and nature of deed fraud cases in Maine and to evaluate current state laws and practices to identify improvements. The commission must complete its study and submit a report to the next legislative session, with all appointments required within 30 days of the bill taking effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates a one-time $20 million General Fund appropriation to Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to support at-risk youth and those involved in the juvenile justice system. The funding is designated to enhance existing programs and create new ones that are spread across the state, ensuring these young people have easy access to shelters, youth centers, needs assessments, and wraparound services. By replacing a previous draft, the legislation focuses on providing concrete financial resources to improve housing and support options for this specific population.