Bills › 131st Legislature (2023–24)
LD 779
An Act To Create A Separate Department Of Child And Family Services
The Bill was in the possession of the House upon the conclusion of the 131st Legislature and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) · sponsored by Jeff Timberlake · text and history at the Legislature
Latest Senate vote
2024-04-03: pass, 22 yes, 8 no, 5 not voting · ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT
Democrat Republican other
Names
Yes (22): Ben Chipman D, Chip Curry D, Craig Hickman D, Donna Bailey D, Joe Baldacci D, Joe Rafferty D, Mark Lawrence D, Nicole Grohoski D, Pinny Beebe-Center D, Stacy Brenner D, Tim Nangle D, Troy Jackson D, Rick Bennett I, Brad Farrin R, Eric Brakey R, Jeff Timberlake R, Jim Libby R, Lisa Keim R, Matt Harrington R, Matt Pouliot R, Russell Black R, Trey Stewart R
No (8): Cameron Reny D, Eloise Vitelli D, Henry Ingwersen D, Jill Duson D, Mattie Daughtry D, Mike Tipping D, Peggy Rotundo D, Marianne Moore R
Not voting (5): Anne Carney D, Dave LaFountain D, Teresa Pierce D, Peter Lyford R, Stacey Guerin R
Who lobbied on it
3 clients whose lobbyists named LD 779 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 | 1 | $0 |
| Maine Community Action Partnership | Megan Hannan | 1 | $0 |
| Maine Service Employees Association | BJ McCollister, Beth White | 6 | $0 |
Every roll call
| Date | Where | Result | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-03 | Senate ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | pass | 22 | 8 |