Maine Legislature
Speaker’s
Office
For Immediate
Release:
1/3/17
Contact:
Mary Erin Casale (207)
415-4965
We spent our first day at
the Legislature on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. I will certainly try
to post again on Friday, after the storm event, to begin the weekly update
process.
Maine Legislature
Reconvenes for Second Regular Session
Gideon: “We must advance
policies that will increase prosperity for all Maine
families”
AUGUSTA - The 128th Maine Legislature reconvened
Wednesday, January 3rd, for their second regular session. This second year
is designed to consider emergency bills and bills that were not acted on
in the first year. Currently, legislators have upwards of 400 bills to
consider before the statutory adjournment date of April 18.
Speaker Sara Gideon released the following
statement:
“As we start a new year and a new legislative session, it
is my hope that all members of the legislature work collaboratively to do
right by our citizens. Even in a time of divided government, we must
advance policies that will increase prosperity for all Maine families.
House Democrats are focused on supporting middle class Mainers, creating
good paying jobs across the state, implementing Medicaid expansion and
finally making progress on combating the opiate
crisis.”
House Majority Leader Erin Herbig released the
following statement:
“There is no doubt that we have a lot of work
ahead of us this short session, but I for one am excited to roll up my
sleeves and get back to work. From bills to make sure employees have the
skills they need to fill the good paying jobs we already have available to
creating a community college center in Waldo County, I'm focused on
creating pathways for more of our young people to live and work in
Maine.”
Assistant House Majority Leader Jared Golden
released the following statement:
“This session is the time for us to
address emergencies facing Maine families and our communities. I'm focused
on combating dangerous lead poisoning in my hometown which is threatening
the safety of kids and families, the stability of small businesses and the
growth of our economy. I look forward to the progress we're going to make
over the next few months.”