Legislative Advocacy
Maine Tourism Association Legislative Information
Government affairs and effective legislative advocacy are key benefits to members. Laws and regulations affect you and your business every day so it is critically important that you have someone representing your interests to state officials in Augusta. That is why MTA has a committed public policy, advocacy, and communications program.
Examples of the work done in this area include:
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Promoting fair and stable business, labor and tax policies; and fighting against burdensome regulations and tax increases
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Protecting the state’s tourism budget
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Providing strategic public relations and communications to raise the profile of the tourism industry with the media, government officials, communities and the public through news articles, press releases, events and other communications
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Analyzing over 2000 bills per session to track and monitor those that would impact our members and our industry Participating in legislative hearings to influence outcomes and shape public policy
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Maintaining relationships with legislators and other government officials and effectively communicating the goals and strategies set forth by the association
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Connecting members with their legislators
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Participating in coalitions to further the public policy goals of MTA Issuing action alerts for members on critical issues which provide time-sensitive information and stimulating grassroots activities
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Emailing a weekly public affairs update in MTA’s newsletter, The Insider Maintaining a listing of bills pertinent to the tourism industry on website, including summaries and outcomes
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The staff at MTA has over 50 years of combined tourism experience and a Director of Government Affairs with 20 years of legislative and advocacy experience. They work with MTA board members, including a public affairs advisory group, to determine our positions on issues and the most constructive actions to effect successful outcomes.
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Latest Legislative Updates
LD 1655, An Act To Update References to the United State Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained...
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An Act to Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes, Sen. Dow (R-Lincoln) This bill…
LD 1743, An Act To Modify the Number of Retail Liquor Licenses Allowed in a Jurisdiction per Person
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Sen. Dion (D-Portland) This bill would have increased from 10 to 11 the number of liquor licenses in municipalities over 60,000 residents. It was…
LD 1492, An Act To Attract, Educate and Retain New Mainers To Strengthen the Workforce
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Sen. Katz (R-Augusta) This bill would create welcome centers which can receive adult education grants and would create local community planning…
LD 1587, An Act To Provide Economic Security to Maine Families through the Creation of a Paid Family
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An Act To Provide Economic Security to Maine Families through the Creation of a Paid Family Medical Leave System, Rep. Herbig (D-Belfast) The…
LD 1864, An Act To Establish Universal Home Care for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
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(Citizens’ Initiated Bill) No action in the Legislature; will appear on the November 2018 ballot If passed by the voters, this proposal would…
LD 1890, An Act To Streamline the Management of Maine’s Transportation Infrastructure by Initiating
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An Act To Streamline the Management of Maine’s Transportation Infrastructure by Initiating the Process of Terminating MTA (Rep. Espling, R-New…
LD 1810, An Act To Amend the Law Governing Expedited Permitting for Wind Energy Development
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Rep. Stetkis (R-Canaan) (Governor’s Bill) The laws governing expedited permitting for wind energy development would be amended by changing the…
LD 1770, An Act To Revise Laws Regarding Unemployment That Were Amended or Affected by Recently...
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An Act To Revise Laws Regarding Unemployment That Were Amended or Affected by Recently Enacted Legislation, Sen. Volk (R-Cumberland) This bill changes…
LD 1769, An Act To Conform the Laws Regarding a Salaried Employee Who Is Exempt from Overtime...
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An Act To Conform the Laws Regarding a Salaried Employee Who Is Exempt from Overtime & Minimum Wage Requirements to Federal Law, Sen. Volk…
LD 1768, An Act To Reduce Impairment on the Job and Improve Workplace Safety by Amending the Laws...
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An Act To Reduce Impairment on the Job and Improve Workplace Safety by Amending the Laws Governing Employment Practices Concerning Substance Use…