LD2089

An Act to Amend the Law Governing Agricultural Labor Housing Standards

Failed·4/7/26
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Maine LD2089 amends agricultural labor housing standards to allow non-identical state rules.

Maine LD2089 changes the law to allow the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards to adopt rules for agricultural labor housing standards that do not have to be identical to federal regulations. Previously, these rules had to match federal housing habitability regulations for seasonal and migrant workers. The bill removes the requirement for identical rules, allowing for state-specific regulations. This change affects housing provided by employers to agricultural laborers and their families.

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Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

1:30 PM

Hearing

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Taken from the table by the President

Apr 7

Senate

ACCEPTANCE The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-877) Report FAILED.

Apr 7

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 903 Yeas 15 - Nays 19 - Excused 1 - Absent 0