Maine Senate Democrats, led by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, voted down a bill that would have banned transgender girls from school sports and facilities, calling it a harmful attack on trans youth. The 21–14 vote reaffirms the Legislature’s commitment to dignity, safety, and inclusion for all students across Maine.

The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on LD 1378, a citizen-initiated measure to establish extreme risk protection orders, on Wednesday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 438 of the State House. The measure is set to appear on the statewide November ballot.

Senate President Mattie Daughtry’s bill to expand access to local seafood in Maine schools has passed the Senate with unanimous support. LD 1858 boosts funding for schools to buy from Maine fishermen and seafood producers, improving student nutrition while supporting coastal communities. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk.

A new bill to fund culvert upgrades across Maine has passed committee with unanimous, bipartisan support. Sponsored by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, the legislation would create a Municipal Stream Crossing Fund to support local infrastructure, reduce flooding, improve safety, and protect the environment.

Senate President Mattie Daughtry has introduced legislation to require a standalone personal finance course for high school graduation. LD 1069 aims to equip all Maine students with essential financial skills—from budgeting to investing—so they can make informed decisions and build long-term financial stability. The bipartisan bill will be reviewed by the Education Committee in the coming weeks.