Maine Senator Joseph Rafferty [D] | Senate

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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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2024-04-18
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
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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2024-04-18
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD2238PassAn Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases
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2024-04-17
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 760 Yeas 18 - Nays 17 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
MELD794PassAn Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
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2024-04-12
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2240Enroll
75%
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State
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2024-04-11
On motion by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland PLACED ON THE SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD1829Enroll
75%
An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Assess Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs and to Take Steps to Implement Reference-based Pricing
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2024-04-02
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2118Enroll
75%
An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
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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.
MELD2089PassAn Act Regarding Drug Awareness Instruction in Secondary Schools
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2024-04-01
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2088PassAn Act to Change the Number of Agency Liquor Stores Allowed in Certain Municipalities and to Convene a Stakeholder Group Regarding Licensing and Operations
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2024-03-13
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD2107FailAn Act Regarding Department of Education Reliance on Criminal Background Checks Required by the Department of Health and Human Services
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2024-03-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD2170FailAn Act to Prioritize School Construction Projects for Schools Affected by Disasters
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2024-03-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1284PassResolve, Directing the Commissioner of Education to Review the Placement of Personal Finance in the System of Learning Results
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2024-02-29
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
MELD2103Enroll
75%
An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding Proximity Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders
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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.
MELD2085PassAn Act to Update Maine's Domestic Violence and Stalking Laws
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2024-02-28
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MESP0910Intro
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JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGIC MASS SHOOTING IN LEWISTON ON OCTOBER 25, 2023
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2024-01-03
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
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
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.
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
MELD1389PassAn Act to Establish a Mobile Learning Lab
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2023-07-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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.
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)
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.
MELD1817Enroll
75%
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.
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)
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
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
MELD1607FailAn Act to Stabilize the Pension Funds of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
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2023-06-15
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD313PassAn Act to Allow Game Wardens to Transfer Retirement Service, Allow Certain Employees of Participating Local Districts to Purchase Service Credit and Allow Transfer of Membership from the State Employee Retirement Plan to Another Plan
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2023-06-14
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1472PassResolve, Directing the Department of Education and the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to Amend Their Rules Regarding the Maine School Facilities Finance Program and the School Revolving Renovation Fund
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2023-06-14
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
MELD1484PassResolve, Regarding the Status of Federal Grant Applications or Money Secured for the Funding of a Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Pilot Program
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2023-06-14
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
MELD1556PassAn Act to Provide a Private Support Organization for the Maine Maritime Academy
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2023-06-14
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1656PassAn Act to Allow Student Representation Within the Governance of the University of Maine System
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2023-06-14
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1693PassAn Act to Amend the Kennebunk Sewer District Charter
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2023-06-08
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1321FailAn Act to Address Income Disparity in Health Care by Limiting the Compensation of Hospital Executives
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2023-05-30
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1042FailAn Act to Update Youth Sports Concussion and Injury Prevention Protocols
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2023-05-23
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD33FailAn Act to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education Opportunities for Middle School Students
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2023-05-18
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1220FailAn Act to Require Lyme Disease Vaccine Coverage for State-regulated Health Plans
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2023-05-18
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1314FailAn Act to Establish a Minimum Salary for Educational Specialists, Educational Technicians and School Teaching Professionals
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2023-05-18
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1820FailAn Act to Expand Access to Good Jobs with Better Career and Technical Education
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2023-05-18
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD921PassAn Act to Allow the Local Foods Fund for Public Schools to Be Used for Processed and Value-added Maine Food Products
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2023-05-16
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MESP0768Intro
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Joint Order, Regarding the Legislature's Ability to Act on Certain Direct Initiatives
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2023-05-11
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
MELD889FailAn Act to Better Support the Educational Attainment of Low and Moderate-income Communities by Providing Additional Funding to Certain School Administrative Units
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2023-04-27
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD759FailAn Act to Reduce Out-of-pocket Prescription Drug Expenses for Coinsurance
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2023-04-20
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD149FailAn Act to Amend the Definition of "Homestead" Under the Homestead Property Tax Exemption Laws
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2023-04-13
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD116FailAn Act to Establish a Minimum Wage for All Health Care Workers Including All Support Staff
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2023-04-11
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD253FailAn Act to Add Health and Physical Education Requirements to High School Diploma Standards
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2023-04-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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