Michael Lemelin

HHS Committee Republicans: Statement on Speaker’s bill to expand MaineCare to cover noncitizens (LD 199)

“Committee Republicans are not opposed to legal immigration, the historical strength and backbone of this country. It is increasingly clear that Maine taxpayers cannot currently cover the cost for all existing entitlement programs and keep pace with our rising homeless population, opioid epidemic, and mental health crisis. The needs of Maine citizens should be our …

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Bill to promote safe, dignified, and comfortable transportation for individuals with disabilities to have Public Hearing

STATE HOUSE– Rep. Michael Lemelin (R-Chelsea) announced today that his bill to promote the safety, dignity, and comfort of individuals with multiple disabilities during MaineCare transport will have a Public Hearing Wednesday. LD 825 – “An Act Relating to Transportation Services for MaineCare Members with Multiple Disabilities”,” The bill requires that transportation services provided to …

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Bill to protect the environment from toxic solar panels under consideration

STATE HOUSE– Rep. Michael Lemelin (R-Chelsea) announced today that his bill (LD 826) to protect the environment from another PFAS type crisis by addressing the disposal of solar panels, will have a Work Session this Wednesday. The Committees may vote on a recommendation to the full legislature that day. “My bill seeks to avert a …

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