Maine Senator Joseph Rafferty [D]

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MELD2238PassAn Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases
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2024-04-17
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 760 Yeas 18 - Nays 17 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
MELD794PassAn Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
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2024-04-12
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD974Enroll
75%
An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and Other School Support Staff
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2024-04-11
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2240Enroll
75%
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State
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2024-04-11
On motion by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland PLACED ON THE SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD2007PassAn Act Regarding the Criminal Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts and to Extend the Time for the Penobscot Nation to Certify Its Agreement to Public Law 2023, Chapter 369
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2024-04-10
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2120Enroll
75%
An Act to Fund the Delivery of Educational Services to Children with Special Needs as Required by State and Federal Law in Special Purpose Private Preschools
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2024-04-03
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD1829Enroll
75%
An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Assess Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs and to Take Steps to Implement Reference-based Pricing
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2024-04-02
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2002Enroll
75%
An Act to Provide Grants to Schools That Contract for Behavioral and Mental Health Services
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2024-04-02
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2118Enroll
75%
An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
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2024-04-01
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2089PassAn Act Regarding Drug Awareness Instruction in Secondary Schools
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2024-04-01
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1263PassAn Act to Require Certain School Identification Cards to Include the Telephone Number of a Suicide and Crisis Hotline
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2024-03-21
Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence
MELD2237Enroll
75%
An Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Health and Well-being by Expanding Services and Coordinating Violence Prevention Resources
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2024-03-21
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MEHP1460Intro
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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2024 AS ARTS EDUCATION MONTH
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2024-03-21
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
MELD2088PassAn Act to Change the Number of Agency Liquor Stores Allowed in Certain Municipalities and to Convene a Stakeholder Group Regarding Licensing and Operations
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2024-03-13
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD1642PassAn Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools
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2024-03-06
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2001Enroll
75%
Resolve, to Establish the African American and Wabanaki Studies Advisory Council and Provide Funding to Support African American Studies and Wabanaki Studies
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2024-03-05
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE, in concurrence.
MELD2107FailAn Act Regarding Department of Education Reliance on Criminal Background Checks Required by the Department of Health and Human Services
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2024-03-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD2170FailAn Act to Prioritize School Construction Projects for Schools Affected by Disasters
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2024-03-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1284PassResolve, Directing the Commissioner of Education to Review the Placement of Personal Finance in the System of Learning Results
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2024-02-29
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
MELD2103Enroll
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An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding Proximity Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders
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2024-02-28
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2085PassAn Act to Update Maine's Domestic Violence and Stalking Laws
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2024-02-28
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD1967PassAn Act to Support Municipal Franchise Agreements
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2024-02-06
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MEHP1406Intro
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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2024 AS FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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2024-02-01
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
MEHP1342Intro
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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE TRAGIC MASS SHOOTING IN LEWISTON
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2024-01-09
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
MESP0910Intro
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JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGIC MASS SHOOTING IN LEWISTON ON OCTOBER 25, 2023
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2024-01-03
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
MELD957PassAn Act Requiring Water Bottle Filling Stations in New and Renovated Public Schools
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2023-08-09
HELD BY GOVERNOR
MELD1898PassAn Act to Ensure That a Teacher Who Participates in the Prevention of Dangerous Behavior Is Protected Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement
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2023-08-09
HELD BY GOVERNOR
MELD70Enroll
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An Act to Raise the Cap on Retirement Benefits for State Employees and Teachers to Which a Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Made
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD112FailAn Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance
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2023-07-26
In possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD185Enroll
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An Act to Reduce the Benefit Penalty Imposed on Teachers Who Retire After 35 Years of Service
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD335Enroll
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An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD348Enroll
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An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD447Enroll
75%
An Act to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds to Maine's Community Colleges
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD460Intro
25%
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Improve Student Success and Workforce Readiness Within the University of Maine System
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2023-07-26
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD599Enroll
75%
An Act to Provide Support Services for a Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Persons
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD612FailAn Act to Create a Green Schools Coordinator in the Department of Education
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2023-07-26
In possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD749Intro
25%
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Provide a New Dormitory Facility at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
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2023-07-26
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD1162Enroll
75%
An Act to Increase Support for the Community Forestry Fund
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD1185Intro
25%
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Recapitalize the School Revolving Renovation Fund
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2023-07-26
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD1389PassAn Act to Establish a Mobile Learning Lab
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2023-07-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1333Enroll
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Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Report on School Internet and Student Data Collection Best Practices
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD1367FailAn Act Regarding the Funding Formula for Adult Education
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2023-07-26
In possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD1458PassAn Act to Increase Funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
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2023-07-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1510Enroll
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Resolve, to Provide Grants to Promote Innovative Learning Strategies
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD1527Enroll
75%
An Act to Promote the Community School Program
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD1609FailResolve, Directing the Department of Education to Develop a Pilot Program to Help Maine Students Avoid Homelessness
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2023-07-26
In possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD1702FailResolve, to Establish the Commission to Improve the Educational Experience of People Who Are Resettling in Maine
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2023-07-26
In possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD1799PassAn Act to Expand Maine's High-quality Early Learning and Care for Children by Increasing Public Preschool Opportunities in Communities
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2023-07-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1769Enroll
75%
An Act Concerning Students Who Experience Educational Disruption Due to Temporary or Permanent Changes Where They Live
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
MELD1817Enroll
75%
An Act to Support Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program
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2023-07-26
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.
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