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Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. LD 1484, “Resolve, Regarding the...

<strong>Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Curry bill to fully fund Maine Length of Service Award Program and support first responders</strong>

Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Curry bill to fully fund Maine Length of Service Award Program and support first responders

Posted: March 30, 2023

Augusta — Yesterday, the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Chip Curry,...

Sen. Deschambault receives Sportsman's Alliance of Maine's Legislative Service Award for Safe Homes Bill

Sen. Deschambault receives Sportsman's Alliance of Maine's Legislative Service Award for Safe Homes Bill

Posted: September 14, 2022

WATERVILLE — On Saturday, Sept. 10, Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, received the Legislative Service Award from the Sportsman’s Alliance...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Curry bill to help EMS departments across Maine

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Curry bill to help EMS departments across Maine

Posted: February 15, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would help support EMS departments across the state passed committee. An amended...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to enhance strategic planning for EMS departments

Sen. Curry introduces bill to enhance strategic planning for EMS departments

Posted: February 03, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill that would help support EMS departments across the state. The bill, LD...

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Posted: May 13, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, to increase training for guardians ad litem to better protect children from...

Sen. Daughtry introduces bills to help school resource officers better serve diverse student populations

Sen. Daughtry introduces bills to help school resource officers better serve diverse student populations

Posted: April 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to ensure school resource officers have the training they need to...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen Maine’s sexual assault laws

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen Maine’s sexual assault laws

Posted: April 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to strengthen Maine’s sexual assault laws. LD 877, “An Act to Expand the...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to protect Maine children from sexual abuse

Posted: March 24, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to help the Maine State Police protect Maine children from sexual abuse. LD...

Sen. Linda Sanborn introduces bill to establish substance use treatment programs in correctional facilities

Sen. Linda Sanborn introduces bill to establish substance use treatment programs in correctional facilities

Posted: April 19, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Gorham, would establish substance use disorder treatment programs in Maine’s correctional...