Streamlining Commission
When the Legislature passed the current budget, they intentionally left a gap of $25 million. The assumption was that this money could be found through increases in government efficiency. To find those savings, a Streamlining Task Force was set up. This Task Force consists of twelve members, including current and former legislators and members of...
Portland Delegation’s FOAA Request
Governor Paul R. LePage 1 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 Dear Governor LePage, Pursuant to the Maine Freedom of Access Act, Title 1, MRSA Chapter 13, at the request of the Portland Legislative Delegation, I am formally requesting the following documents or access to to these documents for the period from February 1 to...
Appropriations Committee Budget
Public Employee Pensions - Does not include a 2% increase in employee contribution – Increases retirement age to 65 only for nonvested employees and new hires – Eliminates merit pay for 2 years, freeze longevity for 2 years, money will not be taken from people’s checks – Freeze retiree COLA for 3 years- but provide...
Handgun Bills of the 125th Legislature
L.D. 1347: An Act Relating to Locations where Concealed Weapons May Be Carried L.D. 658: An Act To Modify the Requirement of a Permit To Carry a Concealed Weapon L.D. 932: An Act To Allow Concealed Weapons in the State House L.D. 1232: An Act To Enhance Self-defense by Removing Restrictions on the Carrying and...
LD 1333 Section Summaries
Part A – Maximum Rate Differential This section of the bill will increase the amount an insurer can charge a customer based on certain criteria, such as geography. The current maximum rate differential is 1:1.5, and this bill will increase it to 1:5, phasing it in over a few years. Part B – High-risk Pool...
Legislation Seeks To Remedy High Number of Hungry Maine Students
A bill introduced by Senator Justin Alfond (D-Portland) that seeks to feed hungry children during the summer months passed unanimously in the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee. The legislation targets students who qualify for free or reduced lunch during the school year and would provide a program in their school district for them to be...
