LD1048

An Act to Require Certain Notice Requirements for Whistleblower Protections

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Maine LD1048 mandates annual written notices to employees of public utilities, competitive electricity providers, and utility contractors about their.

Maine LD1048 requires businesses such as public utilities, competitive electricity providers, and utility contractors to annually provide written notices to their employees. These notices must inform employees of their rights, protections, and remedies under state law when testifying to legislative committees, the Public Utilities Commission, and the Public Advocate. The notices must be in plain English, use at least a 12-point font, and state that speech outside of working hours is not restricted by the employer.

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #355

75 Yea

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68 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:45 PM

Hearing

May 20, 2025

1:15 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 10, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 10, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.