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Sen. Rotundo introduces law enforcement information sharing bill

Sen. Rotundo introduces law enforcement information sharing bill

Posted: March 06, 2025

AUGUSTA - On  March 6, 2025, Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, introduced legislation that would allow law enforcement officers or criminal...

Judiciary Committee unanimously endorses bill to support survivors of violent crime

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 —...

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

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

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

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. Bailey introduces bill to ensure access to records in child and adult protection proceedings

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to ensure access to records in child and adult protection proceedings

Posted: March 23, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, March 22, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced LD 773, “An Act to Ensure Access by Parties and Attorneys to Records in...

Carney introduces bill to protect renters from retaliatory evictions

Carney introduces bill to protect renters from retaliatory evictions

Posted: February 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill that would protect renters from unfair, retaliatory evictions. LD 45,...

Sen. Bailey appointed to Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services and Judiciary Committees

Sen. Bailey appointed to Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services and Judiciary Committees

Posted: December 28, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, has been appointed to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial...

Committee members support Sen. Diamond bill to prioritize child homicide trials

Committee members support Sen. Diamond bill to prioritize child homicide trials

Posted: February 02, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, a portion of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. An amended...

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to improve Maine’s family court system

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to improve Maine’s family court system

Posted: January 25, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, on Tuesday introduced a bill to improve Maine’s family court system and increase staffing. LD 1831, “An...