Democrats in Maine are pushing a bill, LD 155, that would require public schools serving grades 6–12 to provide tampons and sanitary pads in all bathrooms, including those designated for males. The move comes amid a debate over transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Republican lawmakers have criticized the bill, questioning the Democrats’ priorities and accusing them of disregarding taxpayer funds. Assistant House Minority Leader Katrina Smith stated that Democrats in Maine believe they can push through any policy because they hold the majority in the legislature. Earlier this year, Democrats voted to censure GOP state Rep. Laurel Libby for opposing state leaders defying President Trump’s executive order on transgender athletes. Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has supported defying the executive order as well, promising to challenge it in court. The bill has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the move towards gender inclusivity, while others argue it is a misuse of taxpayer money. LD 155 is just one of the many controversial bills being proposed and debated in Maine’s state legislature. Fox News Digital reached out to bill sponsor Rep. Kristen Cloutier for comment, but did not receive a response.
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