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Weekly Advocacy Update | March 3rd, 2026
Each week, the KV Chamber's Advocacy Committee meets on your behalf to survey the current legislative landscape and work with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce to highlight specific bills being considered that could have significant impact on your business.
We encourage all members to attend public hearings & work sessions, submit testimonials, and advocate for your business in the legislative landscape.
Below, you'll find important information on bills that are currently under review, as well as information on upcoming work sessions and public hearings for those bills.
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L.D.191
An Act to Support Maine Businesses by Establishing a Pass-Through Entity Tax and Tax Credit
When: Tuesday, March 3rd | 1:00PM
Location: State House, Room 127
Type: Public Hearing
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L.D.2196
An Act to Lower Health Insurance Costs, Reduce Barriers to health Care and Ensure Fair Prices for Health Care
When: Thursday, March 5th | 1:00PM
Location: Cross, Room 209
Type: Public Hearing
| ENERGY, UTILITIES, AND TECHNOLOGY | |
L.D.838
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities, and Technology
When: Wednesday, March 4th | 10:00AM
Location: Cross, Room 211
Type: Work Session
L.D.307
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities, and Technology
When: Wednesday, March 4th | 1:00PM
Location: Cross, Room 211
Type: Work Session
| HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, INSURANCE, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | |
L.D.2082
An Act to Regulate The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Providing Certain Mental Health Services
When: Wednesday, March 4th | 10:00AM
Location: Cross, Room 220
Type: Public Hearing
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L.D.663
An Act Regarding Healthcare
When: Wednesday, March 4th | 10:00AM
Location: Cross, Room 220
Type: Public Hearing
| | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES | |
L.D 474
An Act to Establish a Stewardship Program for Primary and Rechargeable Batteries
When: Wednesday, March 4th | 10:00AM
Location: Cross, Room 216
Type: Work Session
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L.D.364
An Act To Promote Economic Development in Maine
When: Tuesday, March 3rd | 1:00PM
Location: Cross, Room 206
Type: Public Hearing
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L.D.2216
An Act To Establish the Maine Blue Economy Center
When: Thursday, March 5th | 1:15PM
Location: Cross, Room 206
Type: Public Hearing
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L.D.2224
An Act to Reduce Certain Costs Associated with Residential Construction
When: Thursday, March 5th | 1:15PM
Location: Cross, Room 206
Type: Public Hearing
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L.D.2164
An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings Into Housing
When: Tuesday, March 3rd | 1:30PM
Location: Cross, Room 206
Type: Work Session
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L.D.669
An Act Regarding Labor
When: Tuesday, March 3rd | 1:00PM
Location: Cross, Room 202
Type: Public Hearing
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L.D.2018
An Act To Amend The Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans In The Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program
When: Tuesday, March 3rd | 1:30PM
Location: Cross, Room 202
Type: Work Session
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Important Upcoming Bills
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Learn more about Energy, Utilities, and Technology bills here.
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Learn more about Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services bills here.
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Learn more about Housing & Economic Development bills here.
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Learn more about Health & Human Services bills here.
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Learn more about Taxation bills here.
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Learn more about Environment and Natural Resources bills here.
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Learn more about Labor bills here.
| | If you would like more information about the KV Chamber Advocacy Committee or would like to learn more about how you can get involved in the legislative process, check out our advocacy resources on our website! | | If you are interested in learning about how to support the Chamber's Advocacy Committee through sponsorships, please reach out to Katie at KLD@kennebecvalleychamber.com! | | |
Sincerely,
KVCC Staff
Katie Doherty, President & CEO
Lindsay Corbett, Chief Operating Officer & Events
Melissa Walden, Membership & Development Director
Lauren Turcotte, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Megan Bachelder, Office Administrator
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