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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2023 | ME | LD 1423 | Increase the Limits on Awards for Compensatory and Punitive Damages Under the Maine Human Rights Act | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
| June 6, 2023 | ME | LD 903 | Establishes Parity in Tipping Laws for Restaurant Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
| May 16, 2023 | ME | LD 1389 | Establishes a Mobile Learning Lab | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| May 11, 2023 | ME | LD 53 | Repeals Intentional Torts from Workers Compensation Exemptions | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| March 23, 2023 | ME | LD 5 | Increases Maximum Income Threshold to Qualify for the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| March 9, 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 - Senate (27 - 4) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/07 | LD 1423 | Increase the Limits on Awards for Compensatory and Punitive Damages Under the Maine Human Rights Act | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
| 6/06 | LD 903 | Establishes Parity in Tipping Laws for Restaurant Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
| 5/16 | LD 1389 | Establishes a Mobile Learning Lab | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| 5/11 | LD 53 | Repeals Intentional Torts from Workers Compensation Exemptions | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| 3/23 | LD 5 | Increases Maximum Income Threshold to Qualify for the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| 3/09 | LD 632 | Alleges Support for the People of Ukraine on the One Year Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |