Bills › 131st Legislature (2023–24)
LD 1718
An Act To Encourage Participation In Maine'S Essential Support Workforce Through Access To Higher Education
Died in Possession of the Senate Upon Conclusion of the 131st Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) · sponsored by Michele Meyer · text and history at the Legislature
Latest Senate vote
2023-06-14: pass, 22 yes, 13 no, 0 not voting · ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT
Democrat Republican other
Names
Yes (22): Anne Carney D, Ben Chipman D, Cameron Reny D, Chip Curry D, Craig Hickman D, Dave LaFountain D, Donna Bailey D, Eloise Vitelli D, Henry Ingwersen D, Jill Duson D, Joe Baldacci D, Joe Rafferty D, Mark Lawrence D, Mattie Daughtry D, Mike Tipping D, Nicole Grohoski D, Peggy Rotundo D, Pinny Beebe-Center D, Stacy Brenner D, Teresa Pierce D, Tim Nangle D, Troy Jackson D
No (13): Rick Bennett I, Brad Farrin R, Eric Brakey R, Jeff Timberlake R, Jim Libby R, Lisa Keim R, Marianne Moore R, Matt Harrington R, Matt Pouliot R, Peter Lyford R, Russell Black R, Stacey Guerin R, Trey Stewart R
Who lobbied on it
5 clients whose lobbyists named LD 1718 in their monthly reports, with the pay they attributed to it (not their position). Linked: clients who also gave to two or more 2026 candidates.
| Client | Lobbyists | Months | Pay attributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Addiction and Mental Health Services, Maine | Malory Shaughnessy | 2 | $0 |
| Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter | Jill Carney | 5 | $0 |
| LeadingAge Maine and New Hampshire | Denise Vachon | 1 | $0 |
| Maine Association for Community Service Providers | Laura Cordes | 1 | $0 |
| United Way of Southern Maine | Ninette Irabaruta | 1 | $0 |
Every roll call
| Date | Where | Result | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | Senate ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | pass | 22 | 13 |