An Act to Support Municipal Public Health
Sponsored By: Anne Graham (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Local health boards can educate and seek funds
The board sets public health priorities with the local health officer. It can teach the public about health, in consultation with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, using scientific approaches and following laws and safety rules. It can suggest health ordinances, advise local leaders and departments on issues beyond the health officer’s expertise, and work with nonprofits and businesses. The board may ask the municipality for permission to apply for outside funding. Any outside money must follow the municipality’s financial rules.
Municipal health boards created, advisory only
Municipalities can set up a local board of health with 3 to 7 members plus the local health officer. At least one member must be a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant, if available locally. Members need education or experience in public health, and the board should reflect the community. Initial terms are 1, 2, and 3 years; later terms are 3 years. The board is advisory only and cannot direct the local health officer or other municipal staff.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anne Graham
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Daniel Shagoury
Democratic • House
Kilton Webb
Democratic • House
Michele Meyer
Democratic • House
Samuel Zager
Democratic • House
Suzanne Salisbury
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 75
5/16/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/14/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/13/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-92) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-92), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
5/7/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-92).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/6/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
2/20/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-92), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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