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Public Policy
MDA is often asked to take a position on bills being considered by the Maine Legislature or on regulations being developed by state agencies. 
 
The two documents below describe the procedure used by the MDA Board to evaluate bills and regulations, and the information needed for the Board to consider a request for review.

Legislation Review Procedure

Legislation Review Letter

 

Below are two documents concerning a bill currently before the Maine Legislature -- LD 505, An Act To Align State Standards Pertaining to Food and Beverages outside of the School Lunch Program to Federal Standards -- that MDA supports.

LD 505 Support Letter

LD 505 Oral Testimony - Patsy Catsos

LD 505 Written Testimony - Mary Emerson

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