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MPBN: Committee Seeks Bill to Charge Drivers Under Influence of Pot

1/31/2016

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AUGUSTA, Maine — Concerned about the risks posed by motorists under the influence of marijuana, members of the legislature’s criminal justice committee want to formally take up the matter through legislation.

Some lawmakers on the panel would like to know more about what the drug’s blood-level limit should be in order to satisfy a charge of operating under the influence of marijuana.

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Progress made in rescue med 'epilepsy' bill fight

1/22/2016

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While my bill, LD 1491 An Act To Allow Trained, Nonmedical Employees in Schools To Administer Emergency Medications, was voted down today in committee, I believe we've achieved several things.

Together with the 
Epilepsy Foundation, we've elevated the issue with the public and at the State House. We stood up for the families that have children with epilepsy. We fought for a consistent policy across the state in saving a child's life over unneeded and often confusing red tape.

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BDN: LePage impeachment failed, so what’s next for Maine?

1/17/2016

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And, the discussion about ousting elected officials might not be over. Democratic Rep. Justin Chenette of Saco is proposing a bill to establish a recall process in Maine, which would allow voters to pull a governor or lawmaker out from under the dome. The bill requires approval of the bipartisan Legislative Council before it can be introduced, which could be a tough climb given that the second year of each legislative session normally is reserved for budget tweaks and emergencies.

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Courier: 2015 Legislative Report

1/16/2016

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Scroll below to find my legislative report for the 2015 session...
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Epilepsy Foundation supports Chenette’s rescue medication bill

1/13/2016

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​AUGUSTA — The Epilepsy Foundation supported Rep. Justin Chenette’s legislation to permit trained, non-medical school personnel to administer seizure rescue medications to children who suffer from epilepsy at its public hearing Monday. 
 
“At its core, this is about children,” said Chenette, D-Saco. “This bill authorizes a school district to allow non-medical employees to volunteer to be trained to provide emergency medications to students upon request by a parent or guardian. This is about saving children’s lives.”

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Rep. Chenette submits bill to establish accountability for elected officials

1/4/2016

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​AUGUSTA – Rep. Justin Chenette has submitted an after-deadline bill to establish a recall process for elected officials.
 
“I was surprised to learn that the state of Maine has no process to recall an elected official if that person has misused the office or neglected their duties,” said Chenette, D-Saco.
 
If allowed in by Legislative Council, the bill would include language to clarify the grounds for a recall petition, including a process for recalling the position of the governor.
 
“Establishing a recall process for any elected official, the governor included, is the best way to get the public to hold government more accountable without disrupting the important work taking place,” Chenette said.


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