Maine Senator Richard Bennett [R] | Senate

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MELD779Engross
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An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services
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2024-04-18
Unfinished Business
MELD1480Intro
25%
An Act to Protect Union Wharf and Sustain Maine's Maritime Industries
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2024-04-18
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD1725Intro
25%
An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Providing the Government Oversight Committee Access to Confidential Records
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2024-04-18
To Joint State And Local Government Committee
MELD1871Intro
25%
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in a Green Energy Materials Building at the University of Maine
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2024-04-18
To Joint Appropriations And Financial Affairs Committee
MELD1973FailAn Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Privacy Act
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2024-04-17
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD1537PassAn Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution
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2024-04-12
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1804PassAn Act to Improve the Reporting Process for Certain Tax Expenditure Programs
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2024-04-12
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1823Enroll
75%
An Act to Protect the Right to Food
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2024-04-12
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2082PassResolve, to Review the Timeliness of Contract Payments by the Department of Health and Human Services
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2024-04-12
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
MELD1471PassResolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
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2024-04-11
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD2220FailAn Act to Update the Law Relating to the Use of Credit Information in Insurance Scoring
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2024-04-11
ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
MELD2230PassResolve, to Require a Stakeholder Group to Participate in the Development of Rules Regarding Youth Camps
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2024-04-11
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MESP0937Intro
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Joint Order, Requiring Suggested Committee Amendments to Concept Drafts to Be Filed Before Their Committee Hearings
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2024-04-10
To Joint Rules Committee
MELD2253PassAn Act to Authorize a Stop-work Order Regarding an Activity That Is Creating an Immediate and Substantial Adverse Impact to a Protected Natural Resource
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2024-04-10
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2097Enroll
75%
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffing Crisis in the Child Protective Services System
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2024-04-01
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD2101PassAn Act to Strengthen Shoreland Zoning Enforcement
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2024-04-01
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD2217Enroll
75%
Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its MaineCare Reimbursement Rules to Provide Reimbursement to Veterans' Facilities on a Per Resident Basis
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2024-03-28
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE, in concurrence.
MELD2239PassResolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge
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2024-03-28
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
MELD1900FailAn Act to Establish a Tax Credit for Employers Who Employ Persons Recovering from Substance Use Disorder
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2024-03-21
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD2200FailResolve, to Attract and Retain Behavioral Health Clinicians
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2024-03-21
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1873FailAn Act to Provide Heating Relief with Tax-free Home Energy Savings Accounts
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2024-03-07
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD2084Enroll
75%
An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes
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2024-03-06
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD353FailAn Act Concerning Substance Use Disorder, Treatment, Recovery, Prevention and Education
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2024-03-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1222FailAn Act to Expand Child Care Services Through an Employer-supported Tax Credit
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2024-03-05
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD1590FailAn Act to Require Disclosure of Campaign Funding Sources
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2024-02-21
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD865PassAn Act to Clarify the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Environmental Protection
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2024-02-20
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MESP0705FailJOINT RESOLUTION MAKING SEPARATE APPLICATIONS TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS TO CONSIDER REPRESENTATIONAL INTEGRITY AND PROPOSE AMENDMENTS ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR CONGRESS AND ADDRESSING CAMPAIGN FINANCE ...
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2024-02-20
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD75FailAn Act to Establish Maximum Contaminant Levels Under the State's Drinking Water Rules to Prohibit Certain Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
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2024-02-01
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
MELD744FailResolve, to Direct the Department of Health and Human Services to Perform Rate Studies and Rate Determinations for Providers of Certain Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
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2024-02-01
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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.
MESP0010FailJoint Order, to Eliminate Concept Drafts
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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)
MESP0011FailJoint Order, To Amend the Joint Rules to Eliminate Cloture for Legislators in a First Regular Session
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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)
MESP0009FailJoint Order, to Amend the Joint Rules to Require a Simple Majority to Call a United States Constitutional Convention
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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)
MELD130FailAn Act to Eliminate Senior Citizen Property Tax Stabilization and Expand the Homestead Property Tax Exemption
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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)
MELD460Intro
25%
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
MELD564FailAn Act to Improve Access to Civil Legal Services
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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)
MELD761FailAn Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and to Create the Crime of Aggravated Endangering the Welfare of a Child
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2023-07-26
The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
MELD787Enroll
75%
An Act to Create the New Maine Resident Service Coordination Program in the Department of Economic and Community Development
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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.
MELD989FailResolve, Directing the University of Maine System to Study the Potential Effects of the State's Adopting Permanent Eastern Standard Time or Permanent Eastern Daylight Time
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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)
MELD1285Enroll
75%
An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future 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.
MELD1389PassAn Act to Establish a Mobile Learning Lab
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2023-07-26
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
MELD1450Enroll
75%
An Act to Fund the Recommendations of the Mountain Division Rail Use Advisory Council
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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.
MELD1475Enroll
75%
An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Promote Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology Development
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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.
MELD1720Enroll
75%
An Act to Phase Out the Insurance Premium Tax on Annuities
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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.
MELD1726FailAn Act to Build Maine's Economy by Supporting Child Care for Working Families
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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)
MELD1801FailResolve, to Increase Transparency and Evaluate Emergency Response Through a COVID-19 Review Commission
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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)
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)
MELD1119PassAn Act to Clarify the Criminal Statutes with Regard to Assaults on Emergency Medical Services Persons
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2023-07-25
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence
MELD1286PassResolve, to Establish the Blue Economy Task Force to Support Maine's Emergence as a Center for Blue Economy Innovation and Opportunity in the 21st Century
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2023-07-25
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
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