Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Maine

Political Activism

Maine State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Maine.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

Maine has a bicameral legislature with 35 Senators and 151 House members. There are also three non voting members representing the Penobscot nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians.

Both seats are elected for a two-year term and are limited to four terms, eight years in each chamber.

To become a candidate for the Maine Legislature, you must be 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen for five years prior to the election, been a resident of Maine for one year and a resident of the district for at least 3 months prior to the election.

Legislative sessions begin on the first Wednesday in December following the General Election and must adjourn by the third Wednesday in June.

The second regular session convenes on the first Wednesday after the first Tuesday in January of subsequent even numbered years and must adjourn by the third Wednesday in April. These sessions can be extended.

The Democrats control both chambers and the governor's office.

To learn more about the Maine Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

L.D. 1656 (H.P. 1227)

202

An Act To Promote Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Date of Last Action:* 7/19/2021

‍Author: Rep. Rebecca Millett (D-ME-030)

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: This bill provides funds in the amount of $100,000,000 to be used by the Maine State Housing Authority to provide energy-efficient affordable housing. It also authorizes the authority to accept federal funds for this purpose.

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L.D. 1691 (S.P. 547) - SUPPORT

2022

An Act To Require Licensing For Certain Mechanical Trades

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/16/2022

‍Author: Sen. Troy Jackson (D-ME-001)

‍Topics: Clean Energy, mechanical insulation licensing

‍Summary: This bill requires licensure of persons who perform sheet metal work, refrigeration and air conditioning system installation and repair, pipefitting, mechanical insulating and fire protection sprinkler system installation, repair and testing. The bill grandfathers persons who have completed apprentice programs in or have been compensated for a minimum of 2,000 hours in the business of performing sheet metal work, refrigeration and air conditioning system installation and repair, pipefitting or fire protection sprinkler system installation, repair and testing.

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L.D. 1519 (S.P. 493)

2021

This bill enacts the Maine Workplace Transparency Act that ensures certain rights for employees subject to arbitration agreements as part of their employment. The bill provides a list of unconscionable terms in an arbitration agreement that may not be used against employees and a list of rights for employees in their conduct in and out of the workplace.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 5/19/2021

‍Author: Maxmin (D)

Additional Authors: David Miramant (D-ME-012)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

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L.D. 1402 (H.P. 1036) - OPPOSE

2021

An Act To Remove A Requirement Regarding Payment Of Union Fees

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 6/3/2021

‍Author: Joel Stetkis (R-ME-105)

‍Topics: Collective bargaining, Labor Standards

‍Summary: This bill removes the authority to require public employees who do not join a union to pay service fees to the union.

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L.D. 959 (S.P. 311)

2021

Act To Protect Small Businesses By Ensuring That A Prevailing Wage Is Paid On Public Works Construction Projects

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Date of Last Action:* 6/3/2021

‍Author: David Miramant (D-ME-012)

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards

‍Summary: This bill expands the definition of "construction" under the laws governing preference to Maine works and contractors, which include provisions requiring the payment of prevailing wages, to include contracts for any construction, reconstruction, demolition, improvement, enlargement, painting, decorating or repair of any public works under which work is performed at an off-site location within 350 miles of the public works or where at least 10% of the contracted work is performed.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2009)

Chellie Pingree (D)

2nd District:

(Since 2019)

Jared Golden (D)

Senators

Susan Collins (R)

(Since 1997)

Angus S. King, Jr. (I)

(Since 2013)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Maine. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Maine.

Resident Agent Requirement? No.

Local Bank Requirement? No. 

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary and Non-Voluntary.

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Maine law specifically states that federal and out-of-state PACs that are separate, segregated funds of labor organizations must register with and report to the Commission on Governmental Ethics after contributing more than $1,500 in Maine. Non-connected PACs must register after spending more than $5,000. 21-A M.R.S. § 1052-A(a)A.
  • Federal and out-of-state PACs are not required to report if they make only contributions and don’t accept any contributions during the calendar year to influence a campaign in Maine. 21-A M.R.S. § 1053-B.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: Gubernatorial Primary Election $400. Gubernatorial General Election $800.

Legislative Official: Legislative Candidates Primary Election $850 and $850 for General Election, not to exceed $1,700.

Local Candidate: County Candidates $850. Municipal Candidates Primary Election $1,675. Municipal Candidates General Election $1,675.

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: Gubernatorial Primary Election $400. Gubernatorial General Election $800.

Legislative Official: Legislative Candidates Primary Election $850 and $850 for General Election, not to exceed $1,700.

Local Candidate: County Candidates $850. Municipal Candidates Primary Election $1,675. Municipal Candidates General Election $1,675.

Union

Statewide Official: Gubernatorial Primary Election $400. Gubernatorial General Election $800.

Legislative Official: Legislative Candidates Primary Election $850 and $850 for General Election, not to exceed $1,700.

Local Candidate: County Candidates $850. Municipal Candidates Primary Election $1,675. Municipal Candidates General Election $1,675.

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh