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Mills Signs 20 more Bills, Including Several Emergency Bills, Into Law
Published Date: 06/28/2019
Governor Janet Mills has signed the following into law:
Bills Vetoed By Gov. Mills Thus Far
Published Date: 06/20/2019
Current List of Bills Vetoed along with Mills’ explanations for each one.…
Gov. Mills Signs 29 Bills Into Law
Published Date: 06/13/2019
Governor Janet Mills has signed the following into law:
ME DC Delegates: June 2 – June 8
Published Date: 06/08/2019
Governor Mills: June 2 – June 8
Published Date: 06/07/2019
June 6, 2019
Governor Mills Signs Internet Privacy Legislation
Governor Mills Signs Internet Privacy Legislation
Governor Mills Signs Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy into Law
Published Date: 05/29/2019
Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a bill banning conversion therapy, a practice condemned by the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association. LD 1025, An Act To Prohibit the Provision of Conversion Therapy to Minors by Certain Licensed Professionals, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Ryan Fecteau,prohibits licensed professionals from advertising and administering so-called conversion therapy methodology to minors. It passed the Legislature with bipartisan support.
…Governor Mills Nominates Former Chair of Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee to Lead Maine PUC
Published Date: 05/28/2019
Former Senate Majority Leader Phil Bartlett helped shepherd some of the state’s leading energy initiatives into law during time in Legislature
…Governor Mills Signs Groundbreaking Paid Leave Bill into Law
Published Date: 05/28/2019
Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a groundbreaking bill to create a statewide earned paid leave policy that will result in paid leave for 85 percent of all Maine workers. The legislation, LD 369, An Act Authorizing Earned Employee Leave sponsored by Senator Rebecca Millett, requires companies with more than 10 employees to offer earned leave. Small businesses and seasonal employees are exempt.
…Governor Mills Announces Opioid Response Summit
Published Date: 05/23/2019
Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration will convene an Opioid Response Summit on July 15, 2019 at the Augusta Civic Center. The summit, “Turning the Tide: Maine’s Path Forward in Addressing the Opioid Crisis,” will bring together members of the public, health providers, experts, affected individuals and families, and law enforcement officials from across Maine to foster collaboration on the state’s ongoing response to the opioid crisis.
…Governor Mills Nominates Individuals for Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission
Published Date: 05/23/2019
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has nominated six people to serve on the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission. The Governor nominated John Cashwell, Robert Checkoway, James Cote, Kevin Hancock, former Senator Michael Pearson and former Senator Richard Rosen to serve on the Commission, an inter-governmental entity charged in part with reviewing the social, economic and legal relationship between Maine Tribes and the State.
…Governor Mills Signs Bill to Strengthen Transparency in Citizen Referendums
Published Date: 05/23/2019
“I’m happy to see this commonsense bill gain broad bipartisan support. This new law will bring much needed transparency to the referendum system by requiring every measure be vetted by the Legislature before it is sent out for a vote. The more people know about a referendum and its financial backers before they vote, the better. Thanks to Governor Mills and my colleagues for their support,” said Senator Timberlake, R-Androscoggin.
…Golden Secures Amendment to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Financial Fraud, Abuse
Published Date: 05/22/2019
Golden provision to ensure consumer watchdog works for veterans and service-members passes as part of the Consumers First Act
…Governor Mills Signs Bill to Review Child Welfare Caseloads
Published Date: 05/21/2019
Governor Janet Mills today signed LD 821, a Resolve To Review Caseloads for Child Welfare Caseworkers, sponsored by Rep. Colleen Madigan of Waterville and passed unanimously by the Legislature, which requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to review child welfare caseloads and develop standard caseload recommendations with input from caseworkers and the Public Consulting Group.
…Economic roadmap will seek to grow and diversify Maine’s economy and build a skilled and robust workforce
Published Date: 05/21/2019
Economic roadmap will seek to grow and diversify Maine’s economy and build a skilled and robust workforce
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