We are pleased to provide you with our 2018 Summary of New Maine Laws and Carry Over Legislation resulting from the Second Regular Session of Maine’s 128th Legislature, which adjourned sine die on May 2, 2018.
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6/1/2018
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Water
Candidates for Governor Square Off in Primary Debates -
Lively broadcast debates for the Republican and Democratic candidates for Governor took place over the past two weeks. On April 4, the four Republican candidates...more
Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature Convenes -
On January 3, 2018, the Second Regular Session of the 128th Maine Legislature convened to begin its review of more than 400 bills. Some of the larger issues facing...more
1/8/2018
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Training ,
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Marijuana ,
Medicaid ,
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State Elections
Legislature Sustains Governor's Veto of Marijuana Implementation Legislation -
On Monday, November 6, the Legislature met for the second day of the Special Session to take up the Governor’s veto of the marijuana...more
11/10/2017
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Ballot Measures ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
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Health Insurance ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Marijuana ,
Medicaid Expansion ,
State and Local Government ,
State Elections
Special Session was an Active One -
The First Special Session of the 128th Legislature was convened on Monday, 10/23/17 at 10:00 a.m. The Special Session covered several key legislative matters including marijuana retail...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Legislature Met on July 20 to Consider Bond Bills, Items from Special Appropriations Table -
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7/31/2017
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Budget Surplus ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Forestry ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Legislative Vetoes ,
Marijuana ,
Research and Development ,
Solar Energy ,
Tobacco Regulations ,
Wireless Technology
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Three Percent High-Earner Tax Changes Under Consideration -
Among the issues Maine’s...more
2/17/2017
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Conflicts of Interest ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dispensaries ,
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Income Taxes ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
PACs ,
Public Hearing ,
Referendums
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Work Gets Underway at Maine State House -
Momentum is building in the Maine Capitol as...more
1/23/2017
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Facebook ,
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Legislative Agendas ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Nominations ,
Public Hearing ,
Public Meetings ,
Social Media ,
Technology
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Maine Legislature’s First Regular Session Launches -
On Wednesday, January 4, the Maine...more
1/13/2017
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Governor LePage ,
Income Taxes ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Marijuana ,
Minimum Wage ,
Moratorium ,
Sales Tax ,
Social Welfare Organizations ,
State Budgets ,
Tax Rates ,
Wage and Hour