LD 1311: An Act To Expand Maine'S Health Care Workforce By Improving Educational Opportunities
LD 1311 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAn Act To Expand Maine'S Health Care Workforce By Improving Educational Opportunities. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Aims to increase labor supply in high-demand healthcare fields.
- Potential for improved economic stability through workforce development.
Risks
- Fiscal impact of training subsidies is unknown.
- Long-term return on investment is speculative without funding details.
Society
Benefits
- Addresses critical healthcare staffing shortages.
- Improves educational pathways for health professionals.
Risks
- No guarantee of improved service quality.
- Implementation effectiveness remains contingent on specific program design.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The lack of a published fiscal note makes the economic feasibility impossible to assess.
Analysis is based solely on the bill title and summary.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentDied in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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