Sen. Troy Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing act to transfer $160,575 from the Medical Use of Cannabis Fund to the Department of the Attorney General. The funds will create one part-time, limited-term Assistant Attorney General position dedicated to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Inspection Program. This change is intended to support health inspection efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services from September 2024 through June 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Maine Department of Education to provide additional funding to career and technical education centers and regions serving fewer than 1,000 students in grades 9 through 12. The goal is to ensure these smaller areas can maintain a staffing ratio of at least one full-time instructor for every eight students enrolled in approved programs. To receive these funds, the affected centers must submit an annual calculation by September 30 showing the gap between their current funding and the amount needed to meet the staffing standard. The department is then required to verify these calculations and distribute the necessary payments by November 30. The legislation includes a $1 million appropriation for the 2024-25 fiscal year to support this initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the State of Maine to issue up to $35 million in bonds to fund the completion of a green energy materials building at the University of Maine. The legislation outlines the process for selling these bonds, managing the resulting funds, and ensuring they are used exclusively for the construction project. Before the funds can be spent, the bill must be approved by Maine voters in a statewide referendum held after the law is passed. If approved, the project proceeds under the supervision of the University of Maine System, with any leftover money after construction going toward paying off other state debt.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing law to increase the amount of state employment tax revenue deposited into the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund from 50% to 100%. The change directly affects the State Tax Assessor, who will now be required to transfer the full value of the tax increment to the fund rather than splitting it. The legislation aims to provide more financial resources to the Loring area, which is located in Aroostook County, to support job creation initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concept draft intended to appropriate and allocate funds to support various state programs and needs. As a concept draft, it serves as a preliminary proposal rather than a final legislative action and does not enact any concrete policy changes. Consequently, it does not directly affect specific groups or establish new mechanisms, but instead outlines a potential direction for future budgetary decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous act to provide $300,000 in state funding for a fund that helps Maine residents access locally produced food. The money is designated for the 2024-25 fiscal year to match contributions from private and public sources, aiming to support nutrition incentive programs. By removing emergency language and adjusting the budget, the legislation focuses on a specific financial allocation to address food insecurity through local food access.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $1,000,000 in state funding to the Maine Maritime Academy starting in the 2024-25 fiscal year. The money comes from the General Fund and is designated for the academy's ongoing operations. This legislative change directly affects the academy by allocating specific resources to support its activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $475,000 in state funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics for the 2024-25 school year. The money is divided into two parts: $250,000 to cover the school's general administrative operations and $225,000 to provide financial assistance to in-state students who need help with room and board costs. These funds are designated for the 2024-25 fiscal year, with no new money allocated for the 2023-24 period. The legislation directly impacts the school's budget and the financial support available to its enrolled students.

Maddy summaryThis bill amendment modifies a previous proposal to assist federal employees impacted by a government shutdown by adjusting how funding is handled. It removes emergency language and shifts the $250,000 appropriation from the 2023-24 fiscal year to the 2024-25 fiscal year. The change also directs the state legislature to address any future funding needs for the loan guarantee program in the next legislative session rather than the current one. Ultimately, the amendment alters the timing and procedural requirements for releasing funds without changing the total amount available.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a larger act to set its effective date to July 1, 2025, while removing the section that previously outlined specific funding amounts. The change delays when the new rules for child care subsidy reimbursements and emergency financial assistance begin to apply. By striking the appropriations section, the legislation defers the decision on how much money will be allocated to providers until a later time.