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2007 Legislative Document (House) 2034 (To Prohibit the Sale of Energy Drinks to Minors)

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  • Introduced by Rep. Troy D. Jackson on December 21, 2007, this bill prohibits the sale of energy drinks to minors. An energy drink is a soft drink specifically designed to provide energy and must contain 80 or more milligrams of caffeine per 8 fluid ounces.
    • Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee on December 21, 2007.
  • Passed in the House by voice vote on December 21, 2007.
  • Received in the Senate on March 5, 2008.
  • Failed in the Senate by voice vote on March 5, 2008, the house and/or senate have decided against further actions and the bill is dead.

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Introduced by Rep. Troy D. Jackson on December 21, 2007. Passed in the House by voice vote on December 21, 2007. New Comment

1) Reduce Spending! [by Anonymous Citizen on March 5, 2008]
The Maine Legislature has followed the trend of our Nation. Spend! Spend! Spend! Even if you don't have the money. It's the American way -- credit card debt, mortgages ending in foreclosure -- where does it end? The Legislature has to tighten their belt. As my father preached to me -- if you can't afford it, do without! I followed his advise and am debt-free. The Legislature should do the same!! We can't afford their un-audited spending and the higher taxes that follow.
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2) Driver's License for Illegals [by Anonymous Citizen on February 27, 2008]
I find it ironic that a person who is not a citizen can obtain a driver's license without difficulty but a person who was born and raised in Maine and just happens to be over the age of 62 does not have the same privileges. Once a person has a driver's license in this state, it is as good as a Visa or Master Card with unlimited use.
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3) What the @#$% [by jroy6 on February 26, 2008]
This is what Augusta is wasting time on. What about illegals streaming to Maine for drivers licenses. Someone please grow a back bone and do some important work
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4) Wasted time [by cbechard on February 22, 2008]
Yes I agree , more wasted time and money. Maybe we should cut back the time they are in session??
They don't get anything done anyway..

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5) ENERGY DRINKS [by vhaunt on February 25, 2008]
Mickey Mouse is not dead. Use our tax money to do real work. Ever thought of reducing the tax burden?
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6) What's next? [by Anonymous Citizen on February 21, 2008]
Just because he can't control his children doesn't mean the Legislature should volunteer for the job.
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7) Example of government watse. [by Petro Mole on February 19, 2008]
Oh boy, yet another reason for our young people to go to New Hampshire. This is a perfect example of our government body wasting precious time when they should be addressing real issues like our State’s $200 million dollar deficit.
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