Evans bill to assist uninsured residents goes into effect
AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Evans, D-Dover-Foxcroft, that helps to aid uninsured Mainers in obtaining health insurance, will go into effect today, Monday, August 8.
Bill to create the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority goes into effect
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AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, that would establish the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority, goes into effect today, Monday, August 8.
Hepler law to combat browntail moths goes into effect
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AUGUSTA - A new law sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, to provide direct funds to communities to support their efforts to reduce the presence of browntail moths goes into effect today, August 8.
Bill to study Maine's dams goes into effect
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AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Art Bell, D-Yarmouth, that will review the safety of Maine's dams, will go into effect today, Monday, August 8.
Tepler law to prevent tax haven abuse goes into effect
AUGUSTA - A new law sponsored by Rep. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, that aims to prevent tax haven abuse by corporations who do business in Maine goes into effect today.
McCreight law to improve access to counseling services and increase provider workforce goes into effect
AUGUSTA - A new law sponsored by Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, to address Maine's need for clinical behavioral health care services and increase the state's qualified counseling workforce goes into effect today.
McCreight law to protect access to abortion care goes into effect
AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, that will protect patients' access to abortion care goes into effect today.
White's bill to protect Maines public election officials goes into effect
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AUGUSTA - A bill to protect public election officials in Maine, sponsored by Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville, goes into effect today.
LD 1821 makes it a Class D crime to intentionally interfere by force, violence, intimidation or by any physical act with any public official who is performing an official function relating to a federal, state or municipal election. It further specifies that public officials include election officials, municipal clerks and registrars of voters.
Evans bill to amend the law regarding expiration of disability plates and placards goes into effect
AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Evans, D-Dover-Foxcroft, that amends the law regarding expiration of disability plates and placards, goes into effect today, Monday, August 8.
LD 1762 amends the law so that an applicant is not required to continue to provide proof of disability upon renewal of the applicant's disability plate or placard. In addition, a disability plate or placard may be renewed for a period of up to 6 years.
Doudera bill to promote use of recycled plastic to go into effect
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AUGUSTA - Legislation to promote the use of post-consumer recycled plastic content in beverage containers, sponsored by Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, will go into effect Monday, August 8.
LD 1467 creates a minimum post-consumer recycled content requirement (PCR) for all plastic beverage containers sold in Maine beginning with 25% PCR by 2026 and increasing to 30% PCR by 2031.