Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 279: An Act To Address The Shortage Of Direct Care Workers For Children With Disabilities In Maine
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
LD 279 is a bill introduced in the Maine Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Address The Shortage Of Direct Care Workers For Children With Disabilities In Maine. Primary sponsor: Joe Baldacci (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Baldacci | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nicole Grohoski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Henry Ingwersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Joe Rafferty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- Reported Out - ONTP
- Voted - ONTP
- Work Session Held
- CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
- Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence