Sen. Marianne Moore

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to run a pilot program offering navigation and case management services to older adults. The program will be funded with $100,000 to support a single case manager position at an aging and disability resource center and will operate until September 30, 2025. These services are designed to help older residents access resources in line with federal guidelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous proposal to provide free milk to students in Maine schools who do not receive a free lunch. It allocates $262,500 in the 2024-25 fiscal year to reimburse school districts for the cost of the milk and an additional $23,147 to cover administrative and system upgrade expenses. The funding is specifically targeted at schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that choose to offer milk at no cost to eligible students.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the legislation creating a seat for a tribal member on the Baxter State Park Authority. It removes a provision that would have allowed the Governor to appoint a representative from any federally recognized tribe if the Mi'kmaq Nation did not unanimously recommend a candidate. The change ensures that the appointment process relies solely on the Mi'kmaq Nation's joint recommendation without a backup appointment mechanism.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the State Controller to move $162,500 from a special emergency management fund to the state's general fund by June 1, 2025. The transfer is intended to help maximize available resources for emergency medical services. It does not create new programs but reallocates existing money within the state budget. The measure affects the state's financial management and the funds available for emergency response efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous proposal to increase reimbursement rates for the General Assistance Program in Maine. It specifically directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a 90% reimbursement rate for general assistance expenditures to cities and towns. The legislation allocates specific funding amounts from the General Fund for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 fiscal years to support these payments. Additionally, the bill removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause that were part of the original text.

Maddy summaryThis bill amendment modifies Maine's State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income by lowering the minimum monthly benefit amounts to $10 for individuals and $20 for couples, replacing the previously proposed higher figures. It also updates the funding section to allocate $38,820 over two years for technology updates and legal amendments related to the program. The changes directly affect elderly, blind, and disabled residents who receive these state-funded benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing outdoor education program to require providers to follow state licensing rules for guides and trip leaders. Specifically, it mandates that anyone leading outdoor school activities in Maine must hold the appropriate licenses for guides, youth camp leaders, or educational trip leaders as defined by state law. The change ensures that all participants in the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program are supervised by qualified, licensed professionals.

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.

Maddy summaryThis legislative amendment removes specific sections from a bill that would have directed the Department of Health and Human Services to update MaineCare rules for behavioral and mental health services. By striking out the appropriations and awareness requirements, the amendment effectively eliminates the funding and outreach components of the original proposal. The remaining text of the bill, which calls for forming a stakeholder group to study service improvements, is not affected by this change. Consequently, the bill no longer mandates immediate rule changes or financial allocations for these services.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution designates June 28, 2024, as Maine Acadian Day to honor the history and cultural contributions of Acadians and Franco-Americans in the state. The measure acknowledges the legacy of French settlers who established the first European community in Maine and endured the forced deportation of the Acadian people in the 18th century. By officially recognizing this date, the legislature aims to celebrate the significant role these communities play in Maine's heritage, particularly in the Saint John Valley region.