Maine Representative Benjamin Collings [D] | House

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MELD294Intro
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An Act to Include a Tribal Member in the Baxter State Park Authority
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2024-04-18
Unfinished Business
MELD853Intro
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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to Housing
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2024-04-18
Unfinished Business
MELD1957Intro
25%
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in Maine's Railroad Infrastructure
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2024-04-18
Carry Over Approved
MELD1992FailAn Act to Legalize Historical Horse Racing and Electronic Beano to Allow Maine Gaming Licensees and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to Compete with Other Gaming States
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2024-04-17
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1349Enroll
75%
An Act to Review State Lands and Waterways That Have Sacred, Traditional or Other Significance to the Wabanaki People
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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.
MELD2121Enroll
75%
An Act to Address Chronic Understaffing of State Government Positions
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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.
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.
MELD2197Enroll
75%
An Act to Develop a Grant Program to Provide Career Exploration Opportunities to Youth in the Community
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2024-04-09
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1402Enroll
75%
An Act Regarding Unobligated Balances from Amounts Appropriated for General Purpose Aid for Local Schools and to Require Annual Reports on School Demographics
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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.
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.
MELD996FailAn Act to Allow a Municipality to Establish a Local Option Sales Tax
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2024-03-20
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD2124PassAn Act to Clarify the Eligibility of an Off-track Betting Facility to Receive Funding
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2024-03-20
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD838Enroll
75%
An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains
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2024-03-14
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD833PassAn Act to Establish Separate Inauguration and Transition Committees for a Governor-elect and to Limit Donations to Each
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2024-03-13
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1773Enroll
75%
An Act to Increase the State's Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers
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2024-03-05
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.
MELD1421Enroll
75%
Resolve, to Provide Funds to the Maine Indian Education School District
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2024-02-29
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE, in concurrence.
MELD1966Enroll
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An Act to Allow Candidates for District Attorney to Participate in the Maine Clean Election Act
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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.
MELD1335FailAn Act to Amend the Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens Law
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2024-02-13
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1675FailAn Act to Amend the Laws Governing the General Assistance Program Regarding Eligibility, Housing Assistance and State Reimbursement and to Establish a Working Group
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2024-02-13
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1774FailAn Act Exempting Certain Emergency Distributions and Emergency Savings Accounts from Taxation
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2024-02-13
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD710FailAn Act to Fund the Lobster Legal Defense Fund
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2024-02-08
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1944FailAn Act Regarding Tribal Gaming
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2024-02-06
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.
MELD387FailAn Act to Promote Affordable Housing by Providing a Tax Exemption for Housing Choice Vouchers
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2024-01-18
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.
MELD197FailAn Act to Address Employee Retention at the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory and the Computer Crimes Unit in the Department of Public Safety
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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)
MELD473Enroll
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Resolve, to Expand the Eligibility for and Increase the Number of Hours of Applied Behavior Analysis Services Authorized by the MaineCare 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.
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.
MELD669Enroll
75%
An Act to Create the Public Art 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.
MELD1161Enroll
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An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics
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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.
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.
MELD1301Enroll
75%
An Act to Examine the Need for Intensive Case Managers and Improve Consistency Among County Jails Regarding Prisoner Attendance at Funerals, Furloughs, Visitation, Education and Discretionary Accounts
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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.
MELD1376Enroll
75%
An Act to Increase the State Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour
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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.
MELD1422Enroll
75%
An Act to End Homelessness and Assist Students Who Are Homeless by Establishing a Rental Subsidy 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.
MELD1441Enroll
75%
An Act to Enhance State Oversight of Water Use and Water Resources
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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.
MELD1544FailAn Act to Improve Economic Security for Maine Children by Amending the Maine Dependent Exemption Tax Credit
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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)
MELD1712Enroll
75%
An Act Regarding Driver's Licenses for Individuals in Foster Care
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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.
MELD1854FailAn Act to Complete and Implement the Comprehensive Review of the Classification and Compensation System for Executive Branch Employees
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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)
MELD1866FailResolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Fair, Equitable and Competitive Income Tax Policy for Maine's Families and Small Businesses
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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)
MELD388FailAn Act to Require the State and Municipalities to Reimburse Landlords for Unpaid Rent During Eviction Moratoriums
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2023-07-25
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1415PassAn Act to Expand Access to School Construction Funding
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2023-07-25
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1352FailAn Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Lawyer
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2023-07-06
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD1436PassAn Act to Provide Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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2023-07-06
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1619PassAn Act to Improve Maine's Reproductive Privacy Laws
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2023-07-06
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 483 Yeas 20 - Nays 11 - Excused 4 - Absent 0
MELD233PassAn Act to Ensure Efficiency in the Review of Petitions by the Secretary of State by Clarifying Deadlines Related to Those Petitions
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2023-06-23
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1088PassAn Act to Update the Gambling Laws to Allow Once-annual Game Nights for Eligible Organizations and Registered Political Committees
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2023-06-22
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1132PassAn Act Regarding the Provision of Liquor at Taste-testing Events Held at an Off-premises Retail Licensee's Premises
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2023-06-22
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD995PassAn Act to Enhance Access to a Second Opinion for Health Care Services or Treatment
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2023-06-21
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1338FailAn Act to Amend the Maine Exclusion Amount in the Estate Tax
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2023-06-21
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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