Maine Senator Richard Bennett [R]

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MELD779Engross
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An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services
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2024-04-18
Unfinished Business
MELD928Intro
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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment
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2024-04-18
Unfinished Business
MELD1973FailAn Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Privacy Act
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2024-04-17
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD912PassAn Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Restore Historic Community Buildings
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2024-04-16
Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED - 2/3 Elected Required in concurrence
MELD1156PassAn Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Promote the Design, Development and Maintenance of Trails for Outdoor Recreation and Active Transportation
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2024-04-16
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 745 Yeas 29 - Nays 3 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
MELD1537PassAn Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution
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2024-04-12
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1804PassAn Act to Improve the Reporting Process for Certain Tax Expenditure Programs
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2024-04-12
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1823Enroll
75%
An Act to Protect the Right to Food
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2024-04-12
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2082PassResolve, to Review the Timeliness of Contract Payments by the Department of Health and Human Services
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2024-04-12
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
MELD1471PassResolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
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2024-04-11
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD1577Enroll
75%
An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing
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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.
MELD2220FailAn Act to Prohibit Insurers from Using Credit Information as a Factor in Certain Insurance Practices
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2024-04-11
ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
MELD2230PassResolve, to Require a Stakeholder Group to Participate in the Development of Rules Regarding Youth Camps
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2024-04-11
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD1937PassAn Act Regarding the Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Railroad Companies
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2024-04-10
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - 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.
MESP0937Intro
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Joint Order, Requiring Suggested Committee Amendments to Concept Drafts to Be Filed Before Their Committee Hearings
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2024-04-10
To Joint Rules Committee
MELD2253PassAn Act to Authorize a Stop-work Order Regarding an Activity That Is Creating an Immediate and Substantial Adverse Impact to a Protected Natural Resource
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2024-04-10
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1835PassAn Act to Require the State to Notify Indian Tribes and Indian Nations When New Laws Are Enacted That Need to Be Certified
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2024-04-09
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MEHP1473Intro
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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2024 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
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2024-04-03
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
MELD1705FailAn Act to Give Consumers Control over Sensitive Personal Data by Requiring Consumer Consent Prior to Collection of Data
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2024-04-01
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD2097Enroll
75%
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffing Crisis in the Child Protective Services System
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2024-04-01
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD2101PassAn Act to Strengthen Shoreland Zoning Enforcement
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2024-04-01
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2172FailAn Act to Enhance Electric Utility Performance-based Ratemaking
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2024-04-01
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD2217Enroll
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Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its MaineCare Reimbursement Rules to Provide Reimbursement to Veterans' Facilities on a Per Resident Basis
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2024-03-28
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE, in concurrence.
MELD2239PassResolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge
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2024-03-28
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD295PassAn Act to Incentivize Accurate Recyclability Labeling on Packaging Material
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2024-03-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1725Intro
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An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Providing the Government Oversight Committee Access to Confidential Records
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2024-03-21
To Joint State And Local Government Committee
MELD1900FailAn Act to Establish a Tax Credit for Employers Who Employ Persons Recovering from Substance Use Disorder
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2024-03-21
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD2200FailResolve, to Attract and Retain Behavioral Health Clinicians
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2024-03-21
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1834Enroll
75%
An Act to Establish the Office of Tribal-State Affairs
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2024-03-20
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1873FailAn Act to Provide Heating Relief with Tax-free Home Energy Savings Accounts
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2024-03-07
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD1903Enroll
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Resolve, to Create an Advisory Council to Oversee the Review and Technical Revision of the Maine Criminal Code and Other Statutes Establishing Criminal Offenses
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2024-03-07
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE, in concurrence.
MELD1418FailAn Act Concerning Single-use Disposable Water Bottles and Water Refill Stations
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2024-03-06
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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.
MELD1815PassAn Act to Increase Penalties for Violations of the Law Governing Monopolies and Profiteering
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2024-03-06
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2084Enroll
75%
An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes
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2024-03-06
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD353FailAn Act Concerning Substance Use Disorder, Treatment, Recovery, Prevention and Education
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2024-03-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1222FailAn Act to Expand Child Care Services Through an Employer-supported Tax Credit
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2024-03-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1590FailAn Act to Require Disclosure of Campaign Funding Sources
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2024-02-21
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD1932PassAn Act to Require Broadband Internet Access Service Providers to Prorate Customer Bills
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2024-02-21
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD865PassAn Act to Clarify the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Environmental Protection
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2024-02-20
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MESP0705FailJOINT RESOLUTION MAKING SEPARATE APPLICATIONS TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS TO CONSIDER REPRESENTATIONAL INTEGRITY AND PROPOSE AMENDMENTS ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR CONGRESS AND ADDRESSING CAMPAIGN FINANCE ...
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2024-02-20
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1111FailAn Act Concerning Contracts and Agreement for Large-scale Water Extraction
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2024-02-08
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD2167Intro
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An Act to Develop Maine's Economy and Strengthen Its Workforce by Establishing an Office of New Americans
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2024-02-06
To Joint State And Local Government Committee
MELD75FailAn Act to Establish Maximum Contaminant Levels Under the State's Drinking Water Rules to Prohibit Certain Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
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2024-02-01
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD306FailAn Act Related to Water
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2024-02-01
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD744FailResolve, to Direct the Department of Health and Human Services to Perform Rate Studies and Rate Determinations for Providers of Certain Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
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2024-02-01
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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.
MELD1210FailAn Act to Establish a Maine Highway Capital Fund to Provide Consistent Funding for the Construction and Repair of Maine's Roads and Bridges
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2024-01-25
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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.
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