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ME LD522
ME LD522Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study the Extent of Workforce Gender Segregation in the State
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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve directs the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to study the extent of occupational and workforce segregation by gender in the State and assess any disparities in safety or compensation related to that segregation. The commission is required to submit a report based on its findings by January 15, 2026 to the Secretary of State and the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, an official state body, to conduct a comprehensive study examining gender-based segregation in Maine's workforce. The study will specifically analyze the extent to which different occupations are disproportionately dominated by one gender and investigate potential disparities in workplace safety and compensation that may result from this segregation. By January 15, 2026, the commission is required to submit a detailed report of its findings to the Secretary of State and the Joint Standing Committee on Labor. The report may potentially lead to legislative proposals during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, suggesting that the study could inform future policy decisions aimed at addressing workforce gender inequities in the state.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Lynn Copeland (D)*,
Poppy Arford (D),
Matthew Beck (D),
Kristen Cloutier (D),
Mattie Daughtry (D),
Dani O'Halloran (D),
Amy Roeder (D),
Melanie Sachs (D),
Holly Sargent (D),
David Sinclair (D),
Last Action
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=522&snum=132 |
| House: H-A to C-A (H-786) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0341&item=4&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: H-A to C-A (H-786) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN052204.pdf |
| House: C-A (H-49) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0341&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-49) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN052202.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN052201.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0341&item=1&snum=132 |
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