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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2023 | ME | LD 1619 | Amends and Updates State Abortion and Reproductive Privacy Laws | Bill Passed - House (74 - 72) |
| June 27, 2023 | ME | LD 1436 | Establishes Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation | Bill Passed - House (99 - 43) |
| June 23, 2023 | ME | LD 1964 | Establishes the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program | Bill Passed - House (74 - 52) |
| June 23, 2023 | ME | LD 1895 | Establishes Rules Regarding Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources | Bill Passed - House (59 - 40) |
| June 22, 2023 | ME | LD 1119 | Classifies Assault on a Medical Professional as a Felony | Bill Passed - House (105 - 38) |
| June 21, 2023 | ME | LD 263 | Increases Access to State Family Planning Services | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (71 - 65) |
| June 20, 2023 | ME | LD 995 | Increases Access to a Second Opinion for Health Care Services or Treatment | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (134 - 11) |
| June 20, 2023 | ME | LD 616 | Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66) |
| June 20, 2023 | ME | LD 1343 | Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (82 - 63) |
| June 20, 2023 | ME | LD 935 | Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 67) |
| June 15, 2023 | ME | LD 1001 | Amends the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Right-to-sue Letters | Bill Passed - House (88 - 54) |
| June 14, 2023 | ME | LD 1286 | Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (80 - 65) |
| June 13, 2023 | ME | LD 86 | Amends the State Flag Designation to Reestablish the Former Flag | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 70) |
| June 13, 2023 | ME | LD 279 | Prohibits Public Entities from Discriminating Against Individuals | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 64) |
| June 13, 2023 | ME | LD 52 | Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 67) |
| June 6, 2023 | ME | LD 1703 | Expands the Equal Pay Act to Include Race | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (112 - 20) |
| May 30, 2023 | ME | LD 1435 | Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers | Bill Passed - House (86 - 57) |
| May 9, 2023 | ME | LD 53 | Repeals Intentional Torts from Workers Compensation Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (82 - 60) |
| March 21, 2023 | ME | LD 5 | Increases Maximum Income Threshold to Qualify for the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program | Bill Passed - House (81 - 58) |
| March 7, 2023 | ME | LD 632 | Alleges Support for the People of Ukraine on the One Year Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine | Joint Resolution Passed - House (87 - 54) |
| Feb. 16, 2023 | ME | LD 206 | Appropriates Funds for the 2023 Fiscal Year State Budget | Bill Passed - House (113 - 21) |
| Jan. 4, 2023 | ME | LD 3 | Appropriates Funds for Winter Energy Relief | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 29) |
| May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 844 | Limits Restrictions on Criminal Defendants and Probationers | Veto Override Failed - House (54 - 64) |
| May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1942 | Specifies New Hemp Regulations | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 55) |
| May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1820 | Establishes a Stronger Governance of the University of Maine System | Bill Failed - House (46 - 67) |