2023 Legislative Survey
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Pres. Jackson release statement following passage of key tribal bill
AUGUSTA — Today, the Legislature advanced a proposal to ensure that Wabanaki Nations benefit from future federal laws that apply to the other 570 federally recognized tribes with strong bipartisan support. The vote was 100-47 in the House and 26-8 in the Senate. In response, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement: “For […]
Senate sends bill to promote fair and timely payment of logging contractors to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support the fair and timely payment of logging contractors with strong bipartisan support. The vote was 25-9. LD 1849, “An Act to Ensure Fair and Timely Payment in the Harvesting of Forest Products” would require contractors to be paid within […]
Senate gives initial approval to Northern Maine Transmission Line
A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, seeking legislative approval for the construction of a transmission line connecting northern Maine to ISO-New England, earned strong, bipartisan support from the Senate in a vote of 24-9 on Thursday.
Committee supports bills strengthening protections for loggers and haulers
AUGUSTA– Last week, the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry voted to support two proposals from Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, to strengthen protections of loggers and haulers in Maine. LD 1849, An Act to Ensure Fair and Timely Payment in the Harvesting of Forest Products and LD 1874 An Act to Support Maine Loggers’ and Truckers’ Right to […]
Senate President Jackson bill to include haulers in Logging Dispute Resolution Board becomes law
AUGUSTA– Last week, LD 511 “An Act to Clarify That Haulers Are Under the Jurisdiction of the Logging Dispute Resolution Board” became law. The legislation, introduced by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, ensures that Haulers of forest products can go before the Board, which was created by legislation passed during the 130th Legislature. “Logging is one of Maine’s most […]
President Jackson introduces legislation to grant Aroostook law enforcement radio network access
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced LD 1889 An Act to Provide Authorization to Aroostook County to Use the Statewide Radio and Network System. This bill would grant County public safety agencies access to a reliable radio network already used by State public safety agencies. “I’ve been hearing for quite awhile […]
Committee approves Jackson bill to provide funding to Maine School of Science and Mathematics
AUGUSTA – Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to provide funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone, cleared the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee with bipartisan support on Tuesday. LD 1458, An Act to Increase Funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics would provide additional funding to support […]
Senate President Troy Jackson introduces legislation to construct a Bureau of Forestry District Headquarters
AUGUSTA– Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to support the construction of a new Bureau of Forestry District Headquarters at a public hearing before the Legislature’s Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee on Monday. LD 1886, Resolve, to Construct a New District Headquarters Building for the Bureau of Forestry in Fort Kent, would provide funding to […]
Senate President Troy Jackson welcomes Aroostook County Teacher of the Year to the State House
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, welcomed Aroostook County Teacher of the Year Emily Rosser and her family to the Senate Chamber on Thursday. Rosser is a first grade teacher at Caribou Community School. “It was great to meet Emily, who is doing amazing work at Caribou Community School. This award is a testament […]
