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Maine State Legislature

Published
July 20, 2023

Brunswick lawmaker’s plan for emergency shelter grants garners support

State Rep. Poppy Arford sponsored a bill that would provide emergency shelters with grants to expand, renovate and acquire new buildings.
Published
July 17, 2023

Bath Rep. Sean Paulhus resigns to take register of probate appointment

Paulhus, a Democrat in his third term, will replace Jean Guzzetti, who said she's stepping down to run for state Senate and attend law school.
Published
June 27, 2023

Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward

The Senate's approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
Published
June 17, 2023

Maine Senate overwhelmingly votes down proposed vehicle inspection fee hike

The House narrowly approved the bill Thursday, but the significant margin by which the Senate voted it down makes its passage very unlikely.
Published
June 16, 2023

Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees

The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.

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Published
June 12, 2023

Maine steps up use of yellow flag law to seize weapons from those in crisis

The law went into effect in 2020, but it wasn't widely used until the state signed a contract to make the necessary medical opinions available via telehealth.
Published
June 8, 2023

Senate advances bill to partially decriminalize prostitution

Gov. Janet Mills has yet to announce a stance on the bill that would eliminate the crime of engaging in prostitution but maintain penalties for those who solicit sex workers.
Published
May 31, 2023

State extends use of Saco hotel as transitional housing for asylum seekers

In its first year, the hotel has housed 440 people at a cost of $5.1 million. The state is hoping to keep it open through the end of next year.
Published
May 30, 2023

Legislature considers changing Maine license plate design from chickadee to 1901 flag

Bill LD 1965, 'An Act to Authorize the Secretary of State to Provide a New General Issue of License Plates,' will give Maine's primary license plate a new look if approved.
Published
May 24, 2023

Lawmakers consider bill to remove criminal statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse

The measure would remove time limits to prosecute childhood sexual abuse cases, but wouldn't apply retroactively. Opponents say the proposal interferes with important safeguards for the accused.