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LD 1281
An Act To Address The Safety Of Nurses And Improve Patient Care By Enacting The Maine Quality Care Act
The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) · sponsored by Stacy Brenner · text and history at the Legislature
Latest Senate vote
2025-04-10: pass, 18 yes, 15 no, 2 not voting · REFERENCE
Democrat Republican other
Names
Yes (18): Anne Carney D, Chip Curry D, Craig Hickman D, Denise Tepler D, Donna Bailey D, Henry Ingwersen D, Jill Duson D, Joe Rafferty D, Mark Lawrence D, Mattie Daughtry D, Mike Tipping D, Nicole Grohoski D, Peggy Rotundo D, Pinny Beebe-Center D, Rachel Talbot Ross D, Stacy Brenner D, Teresa Pierce D, Tim Nangle D
No (15): Rick Bennett I, Brad Farrin R, Bruce Bickford R, David Haggan R, Dick Bradstreet R, Jeff Timberlake R, Jim Libby R, Joe Martin R, Marianne Moore R, Matt Harrington R, Russell Black R, Scott Cyrway R, Stacey Guerin R, Sue Bernard R, Trey Stewart R
Not voting (2): Cameron Reny D, Joe Baldacci D
Who lobbied on it
7 clients whose lobbyists named LD 1281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIGNA | Charles C. Soltan | 4 | $0 |
| Maine AFL-CIO | Adam Goode | 5 | $0 |
| Maine Hospital Association | Jeffrey Austin | 8 | $0 |
| Maine Society of Anesthesiologists | Charles C. Soltan | 4 | $0 |
| Maine Veterans' Homes | Charles C. Soltan | 4 | $0 |
| MaineHealth | Katie Fullam Harris, Sarah Calder | 5 | $0 |
| Northern Light Health | Lisa Harvey-McPherson | 3 | $0 |
Every roll call
| Date | Where | Result | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | Senate roll call 95 REFERENCE | pass | 18 | 15 |