Apr 7, 2010 | Maine Legislation
5:30 Update: Senate is still in session…they have yet to take up LD 1545 – which is item 1 of unfinished business basis. – MAB Today is the last day for the governor to sign LD1552 which passed both the House and Senate. There are some indications...
Apr 7, 2010 | Business Impact, Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations, News
4/6 Update – still tabled, item is on the Senate calendar for 4/7 – Unfinished business. The Senate reconvenes Tuesday at 10:00 AM. – MAB 1:50 PM Update: Senate has adjourned for the day. LD 1545 was not taken up and is expected to be on the calendar...
Apr 2, 2010 | Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations
AUGUSTA, Maine—Gov. John Baldacci has signed into law a bill barring importation of firewood into Maine from other states. The purpose of the ban is to protect Maine’s hardwood trees from the spread of the Asian longhorned beetle and the emerald ash borer....
Mar 30, 2010 | Business Impact, Maine Legislation, News
AUGUSTA – A weakened bill that would have required Maine employers to offer paid sick leave is dead. Click Here to read Portland Press Herald Story
Mar 26, 2010 | Business Impact, Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations, News
Friday 3/26/2010 Update: LD 1552 was taken up by the Senate today, it was fast tracked and passed to be enacted. The Senate Roll Call Vote to Enact: Roll Call # 372 19 Yeas 13 Nays 2 Excused 1 Absent CLICK HERE to view the Roll Call in the Senate The House Voted to...
Mar 24, 2010 | General, Maine Legislation, Maine Regulations, News
The Maine House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bill that could mean big changes for large timberland owners and for loggers who make their living in the North Woods. Lawmakers have voted to penalize landowners enrolled in Maine’s Tree Growth...