Resolve Directing Permanent Commission on Status of Women to Study Workforce Gender Segregation
Summary
LD522, a Resolve of the Maine 132nd Legislature, has been enacted directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to conduct a study on the extent of workforce gender segregation across the state. The Commission will examine the prevalence and causes of gender-based occupational sorting in Maine's labor market. The legislation passed both chambers and was signed by the Governor in July 2025.
What changed
LD522 enacts a Resolve directing the Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to study workforce gender segregation in the state. The study will examine the extent and causes of gender-based occupational segregation across Maine industries. The legislation passed both chambers and was signed by the Governor.
For affected parties, this Resolve currently imposes no direct compliance obligations on employers or businesses. The study may inform future legislative or policy proposals related to employment equity, pay equity, or workforce development initiatives in Maine. Employers should monitor for potential follow-up legislation or policy recommendations resulting from the Commission's findings.
What to do next
- Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to conduct the workforce gender segregation study
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Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study the Extent of Workforce Gender Segregation in the State
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Lynn Copeland (Rep - D) Poppy Arford (Rep - D) Matthew Beck (Rep - D) Kristen Cloutier (Rep - D) Matthea Larsen Daughtry (Sen - D) Dani O'Halloran (Rep - D) Amy Roeder (Rep - D) Melanie Sachs (Rep - D) Holly Sargent (Rep - D) David Sinclair (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-13 S Subsequently, FINALLY PASSED in concurrence. 2026-04-13 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. 2026-02-26 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence. 2026-02-24 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-02-24 H FINALLY PASSED. 2026-02-12 S Ordered sent down forthwith 2026-02-12 S On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-786) thereto. 2026-02-10 H ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-02-10 H In NON-CONCURRENCE and sent for concurrence. 2026-02-10 H Subsequently, the Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-786) thereto. 2026-02-10 H Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-786) thereto was ADOPTED. 2026-02-10 H On motion of Representative COPELAND of Saco, House Amendment "A" (H-786) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-02-10 H On further motion of the same Representative, under further SUSPENSION of the rules, the House RECONSIDERED ADOPTION of Committee Amendment "A" (H-49). 2026-02-10 H On further motion of the same Representative, under further SUSPENSION of the rules, the House RECONSIDERED its action whereby the Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-49). 2026-02-10 H Subsequently, on motion of Representative COPELAND of Saco, under SUSPENSION of the rules, the House RECONSIDERED its action whereby the Resolve was FINALLY PASSED. 2026-02-10 H Speaker laid before the House 2026-02-03 H Unfinished Business 2026-01-27 H Unfinished Business 2026-01-20 H Unfinished Business 2026-01-13 H Unfinished Business 2026-01-13 H Later today assigned. 2026-01-13 H On motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland, TABLED pending FURTHER ACTION. 2026-01-13 H Bill RECALLED From Governor (Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1445) 2025-07-08 S HELD BY THE GOVERNOR. 2025-06-25 S FINALLY PASSED in concurrence. 2025-06-25 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table 2025-04-23 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence 2025-04-22 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-04-22 H FINALLY PASSED. 2025-04-17 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED, in concurrence. 2025-04-17 S Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) READ and ADOPTED 2025-04-17 S Bill READ ONCE 2025-04-17 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 113 Yeas 22 - Nays 12 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 2025-04-17 S On motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED 2025-04-17 S Reports Read 2025-04-15 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-04-15 H The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-49). 2025-04-15 H Under suspension of the rules, the Resolve was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2025-04-15 H Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) was READ and ADOPTED. 2025-04-15 H The Resolve was READ ONCE. 2025-04-15 H ROLL CALL NO. 87 (Yeas 82 - Nays 63 - Absent 5 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1) 2025-04-15 H On motion of Representative ROEDER of Bangor, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2025-04-15 H Reports READ. 2025-04-10 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP 2025-03-21 H Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519. 2025-03-19 J Voted: Divided Report 2025-03-19 J Work Session Held 2025-02-11 S The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR in concurrence 2025-02-11 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-02-11 H The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR. 2025-02-11 H Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed.
Votes
2025-04-15 Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #87 Yea: 82 Nay: 63 2025-04-17 Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #113 Yea: 22 Nay: 12
Committee Referrals
2025-02-11 J Labor
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: C-A (H-49) Adopted 0000-00-00 House: H-A to C-A (H-786) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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