In a letter to Maine municipal leaders, the governor says he welcomes “any suggestions town officials have to cut elsewhere in the state budget, but it is time for everyone to set complaints aside and offer solutions.”

The measure passes 27-8, giving it the two-thirds recommendation necessary for the bill to take effect upon Gov. LePage’s signature.

The proposals to prohibit mandatory union membership now go to the Senate.

The bill to allow an increase in the licensing and registration service fees collected and retained by municipalities now awaits final Senate action.

Rep. Terry Hayes’ bill would impose a tax on 5 percent of the amount contributed to political action committees.

But Republicans says the proposal will hurt Mainers who want to protect themselves.

The bill would shield data that has been public for more than 30 years.