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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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July 25, 2023 | ME | LD 1898 | Requires that Teacher who help Prevent Dangerous Behavior are Protected under collective bargaining | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8) |
May 29, 2019 | ME | LD 307 | Limits the Number of Charter Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
May 23, 2019 | ME | LD 798 | Prohibits Non-Medical Exemptions for Vaccinations | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
May 21, 2019 | ME | LD 513 | Limits Enrollment at Virtual Public Charter Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
Jan. 28, 2014 | ME | LD 1254 | Requires State Institutions to Purchase Foods Produced in Maine | Veto Override Failed - Senate (20 - 13) |
June 18, 2013 | ME | LD 1540 | Amends Public School Assessment System | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 14) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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7/25 | LD 1898 | Requires that Teacher who help Prevent Dangerous Behavior are Protected under collective bargaining | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8) |
5/29 | LD 307 | Limits the Number of Charter Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
5/23 | LD 798 | Prohibits Non-Medical Exemptions for Vaccinations | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
5/21 | LD 513 | Limits Enrollment at Virtual Public Charter Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
1/28 | LD 1254 | Requires State Institutions to Purchase Foods Produced in Maine | Veto Override Failed - Senate (20 - 13) |
6/18 | LD 1540 | Amends Public School Assessment System | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 14) |