Maine Senator Joseph Rafferty [D]

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MELD957PassAn Act Requiring Water Bottle Filling Stations in New and Renovated Public Schools
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2023-08-09
HELD BY GOVERNOR
MELD1898PassAn Act to Ensure That a Teacher Who Participates in the Prevention of Dangerous Behavior Is Protected Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement
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2023-08-09
HELD BY GOVERNOR
MELD70Enroll

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An Act to Raise the Cap on Retirement Benefits for State Employees and Teachers to Which a Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Made
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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.
MELD112FailAn Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance
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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)
MELD185Enroll

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An Act to Reduce the Benefit Penalty Imposed on Teachers Who Retire After 35 Years of Service
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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.
MELD335Enroll

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An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times
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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.
MELD348Enroll

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An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools
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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.
MELD447Enroll

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An Act to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds to Maine's Community Colleges
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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.
MELD460Intro

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An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Improve Student Success and Workforce Readiness Within the University of Maine System
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2023-07-26
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD599Enroll

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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.
MELD612FailAn Act to Create a Green Schools Coordinator in the Department of Education
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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)
MELD749Intro

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An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Provide a New Dormitory Facility at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
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2023-07-26
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD794Enroll

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An Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
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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.
MELD974Intro

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An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and Other School Support Staff
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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

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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.
MELD1185Intro

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An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Recapitalize the School Revolving Renovation Fund
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2023-07-26
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD1263Enroll

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An Act to Require Certain School Identification Cards to Include the Telephone Number of a Suicide and Crisis Hotline
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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.
MELD1284Intro

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An Act to Require Personal Finance to be Taught as a Separate Course to Obtain a High School Diploma
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2023-07-26
To Joint Education And Cultural Affairs Committee
MELD1389PassAn Act to Establish a Mobile Learning Lab
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2023-07-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1333Enroll

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Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Report on School Internet and Student Data Collection Best Practices
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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.
MELD1367FailAn Act Regarding the Funding Formula for Adult Education
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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)
MELD1458PassAn Act to Increase Funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
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2023-07-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1510Enroll

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Resolve, to Provide Grants to Promote Innovative Learning Strategies
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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.
MELD1527Enroll

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An Act to Promote the Community School 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.
MELD1609FailResolve, Directing the Department of Education to Develop a Pilot Program to Help Maine Students Avoid Homelessness
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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)
MELD1642Intro

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An Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools
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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.
MELD1702FailResolve, to Establish the Commission to Improve the Educational Experience of People Who Are Resettling in Maine
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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)
MELD1799PassAn Act to Expand Maine's High-quality Early Learning and Care for Children by Increasing Public Preschool Opportunities in Communities
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2023-07-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1769Enroll

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An Act Concerning Students Who Experience Educational Disruption Due to Temporary or Permanent Changes Where They Live
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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.
MELD1817Enroll

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An Act to Support Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students 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.
MELD1829Intro

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An Act to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs by Requiring Reference-based Pricing
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2023-07-26
To Joint Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee
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)
MELD1858Enroll

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An Act to Ensure Access to Newly Born Male Infant Circumcision by Requiring MaineCare Coverage
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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.
MELD1964FailAn Act to Create the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program
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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)
MELD1967Intro

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An Act to Support Municipal Franchise Agreements
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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.
MELD2001Intro

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An Act to Establish the African American Studies Advisory Council and Require Funding for African American Studies
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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.
MELD2002Intro

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An Act to Provide Incentives to Schools That Contract for Certain Social Work and Family Therapy Services
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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.
MELD2007Intro

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An Act to Advance Self-determination for Wabanaki Nations
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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.
MELD405PassAn Act Regarding False Public Alarms or Reports and Aggravated False Public Alarms or Reports
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2023-07-25
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence
MELD753PassAn Act to Allow Retired Teachers and Educational Technicians to Be Recertified
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2023-07-25
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence
MELD1018PassResolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish a Working Group to Review the State Board of Education's Membership, Responsibilities, Functions and Staffing
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2023-07-25
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
MELD1526PassResolve, to Provide Grants to Support Reading Proficiency Programming in Schools
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2023-07-25
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
MELD976PassResolve, to Establish the Task Force on Accessibility to Appropriate Communication Methods for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Patients
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2023-07-06
FINALLY PASSED in concurrence
MELD937PassResolve, to Establish the Commission Regarding Foreign-trained Physicians Living in Maine
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2023-07-06
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency 2/3 Elected Required in concurrence
MELD1264PassResolve, Establishing the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education
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2023-07-06
FINALLY PASSED 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
MELD1420PassAn Act to Strengthen Maine's Elementary and Secondary Education System by Clarifying Purposes and Procedures for Reviews of Schools
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2023-06-27
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1443FailAn Act to Establish a Recall Process for Public School Board Members
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2023-06-23
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1970PassAn Act to Enact the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act
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2023-06-22
Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence
MELD1528PassResolve, Directing the Department of Education to Submit a Report on Services Provided By the Child Development Services System and by School Administrative Units
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2023-06-21
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
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