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Category: Judiciary

Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to combat deed fraud

Posted: March 04, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, introduced a bill to combat deed fraud in Maine. LD 2240, “An Act to Implement Protections...

Judiciary Committee unanimously endorses bill to support survivors of violent crime

Posted: February 07, 2024

Sen. Anne Carney speaks at a press conference for LD 2084, "An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes." AUGUSTA —...

Judiciary Committee supports Sen. Vitelli’s proposed Reproductive Rights Amendment

Posted: February 01, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of LD 780, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to replace vital funding from Victims of Crime Act

Posted: January 24, 2024

LD 2084 would continue to fund programs that support victims of violent crimes, including those impacted by the Lewiston shooting Sen. Anne...

Sen. Vitelli introduces Reproductive Rights Amendment on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Posted: January 22, 2024

Sen. Eloise Vitelli speaks at a press conference introducing LD 780, the Reproductive Rights Amendment. AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Eloise...

Committee votes unanimously in favor of Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: June 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would enshrine...

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: May 31, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill that would enshrine protections for Maine Indian children and their families...

Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to promote native...

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: May 08, 2023

The use of native plants, rather than non-native turf lawns, supports pollinators and protects local water supplies AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen....

Committee supports bills from Carney, Tipping to protect tenants who are facing eviction

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of two bills that protect Maine tenants from unfair evictions. An...