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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Robert Sapiro, Green Acre Baha'i, Eliot.
National Anthem by Marshwood Sixth Grade Chorus, Eliot.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Monday, March 25, 2024. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 992)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Joint Order 2023, H.P. 3 be amended by striking out all of section 5.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-2) An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters (S.P. 923) (L.D. 2171)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on March 6, 2024. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on March 7, 2024, in concurrence. - RECALLED from the Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order, S.P. 985.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-549) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-603)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Continue Allowing the Department of Corrections to Accept Placement of Certain Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial"(EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1308) (L.D. 2046)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on March 13, 2024.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-817) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-597)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Remove the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Automobiles Purchased for Use as Rentals" (H.P. 1409) (L.D. 2198)
Majority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-844) in the House on March 25, 2024.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 462)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
TO: Senator Craig Hickman, Senate Chair Representative Jessica Fay, House Chair Government Oversight Committee
FROM: Senator Ben Chipman, Senate Chair Representative Lydia Crafts, House Chair Joint Standing Committee on Transportation
SUBJ: Quasi-Independent State Entity Reviews of the Maine Turnpike Authority, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, and Maine Port Authority
DATE: March 26, 2024
The Joint Standing Committee on Transportation is pleased to report the results of the its review of the Maine Turnpike Authority, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, and Maine Port Authority pursuant to the laws governing quasi-independent state entities in Title 5, chapter 379, subchapter 3 of the Maine Revised Statutes.
As required by Title 5, section 12023, subsection 3, the committee met to revieweach quasiindependent entity's annual reports to the Legislature for the previous two calendar years to assess whether policies adopted by each entity are consistent with the requirements of Title 5, section 12022, subsections 3 to 5, and whether reportedwaivers of competitive procurement and contributions are in compliance with adopted policies.
After review, the committee is pleased to report that it did notfind any inconsistencies between the entities' policies and procedures and that it did not find any of the entities' reported waivers of competitive procurement and reported contributions to be out of compliance with the policies and procedures.
Thank you for your opportunity to report to you on these matters.
Sincerely,
S/Benjamin M. Chipman Senate Chair
S/Lydia V. Crafts House Chair
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 459)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 26, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 1793 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Contract for Discounted Insulin Manufactured and Distributed by Civica Rx Housing L.D. 1672 An Act to Establish an Affordable Housing Permitting Process
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 460)
STATE OF MAINE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
March 22, 2024
Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate Office of the Secretary of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House Office of the Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Edward A. Charbonneau, Esq. Revisor of Statutes Office of the Revisor of Statutes Room 108, State House Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Secretary Grant, Clerk Hunt, and Revisor Charbonneau,
In accordance with the Legislature's authorization to arrange the Constitution in 2024 following the 2023 arrangement, enclosed please find the 2024 rearranged Constitution of the State of Maine.
Very truly yours,
S/Valerie Stanfill Chief Justice
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 461)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 27, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Fay of Raymond, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 277 An Act Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1044)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 25, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary: · Robert Checkoway of Freeport for reappointment, to the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission. Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Labor and Housing: · Shari Broder, Esq. of Freeport for reappointment, to the Maine Labor Relations Board, · Sheila Mayberry, Esq. of Falmouth for reappointment, to the Maine Labor Relations Board, · Rebekah Smith, Esq. of Union for reappointment, to the Maine Labor Relations Board, · Christina Bonney of Portland for appointment, to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative ABDI of Lewiston, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1465) (Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MUSLIM CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
WHEREAS,Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, a significant holy month in the Islamic faith and a month of sacrifice in which Muslims fast the entirety of the month, abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset;and
WHEREAS, commencement of Ramadan begins on the evening of March 10, 2024, and Ramadan continues for one lunar month; and
WHEREAS, Ramadan is the holy month when millions of Muslims in the United States fast not only to renew themselves spiritually but also to recognize their responsibility and obligations to society at large and to take care of those less fortunate, regardless of their religious or racial background;and
WHEREAS, Muslims in Maine contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faith backgrounds and have also contributed greatly to society, serving as medical professionals, teachers, first responders, journalists, writers, artists, athletes, small business owners, professors, activists, community leaders and elected public officials; and
WHEREAS, Muslims in Maine have a long history of contributions to our State, including the building of one of the first mosques in North America in Biddeford in 1915; and
WHEREAS, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as the day that marks the end of the month-long sunrise-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayer, charity, reflection and spiritual renewal, take this opportunity to recognize the onset of Ramadan and express our deepest respect to Muslims in Maine and throughout the world on this significant occasion; and be it further
RESOLVED: That We extend best wishes to all those of Muslim faith in Maine, the United States and across the world for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative SAMPSON of Alfred, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1466)
WHEREAS, excess mortality or excess deaths are determined by comparing the expected number of deaths in a place over a given time period to the actual number of deaths that occurred in that place over the same time period; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that approximately 1,179,024 excess deaths occurred in the United States since March 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services has documented mortality rates from 2015 to 2022 in the State; and
WHEREAS, the total number of all-cause deaths for persons 25 to 64 years of age from January 2015 to December 2019 was 15,244, which is an all-cause average number of deaths per year of 3,049, an average rate increase of 1.5% per year; and
WHEREAS, the all-cause number of deaths for persons 25 to 64 years of age from January 2020 to December 2020 was 3,321, a rate increase from 2019 of 6.3%; and
WHEREAS, the all-cause number of deaths for persons 25 to 64 years of age from January 2021 to December 2021 was 3,908, a rate increase from 2020 of 17.7%; and
WHEREAS, the all-cause number of deaths for persons 25 to 64 years of age from January 2022 to December 2022 was 3,844, a rate decrease from 2021 of -1.64% for a total rate increase of 16.04% since 2019; and
WHEREAS, the total number of all-cause deaths for persons 25 to 64 years of age from January 2020 to December 2022 was 11,073, which is an all-cause average number of deaths per year of 3,691, a rate increase of 21.1% over the average number of deaths from 2015 to 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Governor has repeatedly stated that every life is important and that we must protect residents and reduce the risk of death; now, therefore, be it
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Task Force to Investigate Excess Deaths in Maine is established as follows.
1. Task Force to Investigate Excess Deaths in Maine established. The Task Force to Investigate Excess Deaths in Maine, referred to in this order as "the task force," is established.
2. Membership. The task force consists of 4 members appointed as follows:
A. Two members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, including a member from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature; and
B. Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, including a member from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature.
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall invite the participation of the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention within the Department of Health and Human Services, a person who is a statistician and a person who is a research scientist.
3. Task force chair. The first-named House member is the chair of the task force.
4. Appointments; convening of task force. All appointments must be made no later than 15 days following passage of this order. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council once all appointments have been made. When the appointment of all members has been completed, the chair of the task force shall call and convene the first meeting of the task force. If 15 days or more after the passage of this order a majority of but not all appointments have been made, the chair may request authority and the Legislative Council may grant authority for the task force to meet and conduct its business.
5. Duties. The task force shall review all available data from the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other relevant sources and examine the root causes related to unprecedented increased excess deaths, all-cause deaths and all-cause death rate increases since 2019.
6. Staff assistance. The Legislative Council shall provide necessary staffing services to the task force, except that the Legislative Council staff support is not authorized when the Legislature is in regular or special session.
7. Report. No later than November 6, 2024, the task force shall submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the 132nd Legislature in 2025.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Kenneth Murphy, Jr., of Calais, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1635)
(5-2) the late Charles McHugh, of Baileyville, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1636)
(5-3) Dana Rice, of Gouldsboro, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1637)
(5-4) Francis Gordon, of Franklin, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1638)
(5-5) the Shapleigh Election Workers, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1639)
(5-6) Allen Moulton, of Newfield, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1640)
(5-7) Peter M. Stickney, of Newfield, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1641)
(5-8) Patricia Dearborn, of Limington, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1642)
(5-9) John MacIntyre, of Cornish, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1643)
(5-10) John Curtis, of Lisbon, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1644)
(5-11) the Litchfield Youth Recreation Committee, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1645)
(5-12) the Soap 'N More Store, of Livermore Falls, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1646)
(5-13) Robert and Ruby St. Pierre, of Livermore, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1647)
(5-14) Donald and Lisa Breton, of Vassalboro, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1648)
(5-15) the Sidney Community Food Pantry, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1649)
(5-16) the Augusta Warming Center, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1650)
(5-17) Glenda Barker, of Chesterville, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1651)
(5-18) Mary Lou Ridley, of Solon, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1652)
(5-19) David Sherwood, of Ripley, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1653)
(5-20) Darryl Fortin, of Moscow, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1654)
(5-21) Charles Lumbert, Jr., of Jackman, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1655)
(5-22) Elmer Littlefield, of Hartland, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1656)
(5-23) Hadley Buker, of Hartland, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1657)
(5-24) Carol Dolan, of Embden, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1658)
(5-25) Brenda Garland, of Anson, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1659)
(5-26) the late Mark Munn, of Athens, posthumous recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service;
(SLS 1660)
(5-27) William Vader, of Somerville, a Cadet 2nd Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, who received the prestigious Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. This award recognizes the recipient's sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1661)
(5-28) Richard Lane, of Alfred, a corrections officer with the York County Sheriff's Office, for his 20 years of public service. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 1662)
(5-29) Michael Perry, of Sanford, a lieutenant of the York County Sheriff's Office, for his 20 years of public service. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 1663)
(5-30) Keith Merrifield, of Lebanon, a corrections officer with the York County Sheriff's Office, who has been named the York County Jail Corrections Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1664)
(5-31) Brian and Sherri Otterson, of Norway, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1665)
(5-32) Julia McQueen, of Sweden, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1666)
(5-33) Alex Markellos, of North Waterboro, a deputy of the York County Sheriff's Office, who has received the Meritorious Service Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1667)
(5-34) Kenneth Hamilton, of Waterboro, a corrections officer of the York County Sheriff's Office, who has received the Lifesaving Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1668)
(5-35) Troy Chenard, of East Waterboro, a deputy of the York County Sheriff's Office, who has received a Commendation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1669)
(5-36) Cody Frazier, of North Waterboro, a deputy of the York County Sheriff's Office, who has received a Commendation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1670)
(5-37) Kara Jones, of Lebanon, a corrections officer of the York County Sheriff's Office, who has received a Commendation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1671)
(5-38) Jon Simonds, of North Waterboro, a corrections officer of the York County Sheriff's Office, who has received a Commendation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1672)
(5-39) James Foote, of Lebanon, a corrections officer of the York County Sheriff's Office, who has received a Commendation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1673)
(5-40) Tyler Stone, of Waterboro, a corrections officer of the York County Sheriff's Office, who has received a Commendation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1674)
(5-41) Eric Daigneault, of Sanford, a corrections officer with the York County Sheriff's Office, for his 20 years of public service. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 1675)
(5-42) Kyle Kassa, of North Waterboro, a detective sergeant with the York County Sheriff's Office, who has been named the York County Deputy of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1676)
(5-43) Will Gale, of Falmouth, a student and football player at Falmouth High School, who has received the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive Lineman Award as the State's top offensive lineman. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1677)
(5-44) the Yarmouth/Freeport Girls Ice Hockey Team, which won the 2024 North Regional Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1678)
(5-45) Jim Hartman, of Yarmouth, on his retirement as the coach of the Yarmouth High School Football Team after 37 years of service in youth sports. His teams went 33-20 in his first stint in Yarmouth, from 2007 to 2011, and 21-15 after he returned to the program from 2019 through his latest season. He also posted a record of 52-22 in his seven-year stint at Portland High School from 2012 to 2018, giving him an overall mark of 106-57, which included nine trips to the regional final, six trips to the state final and three Gold Balls. He was named Forecaster Coach of the Year for football in 2009 and 2021 and for softball in 2005. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1679)
(5-46) Beatrice Beale Tate, of Waterville, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1680)
(5-47) the Bangor Christian Schools Boys Varsity Basketball Team, which won the Class D State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1681)
(5-48) the Bangor Christian Schools Boys Varsity Basketball Team, which won the Class D North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1682)
(5-49) Sallie Brown Chandler, of Lebanon, for the achievement of being the first African-American woman ever to be elected to public office in the State of Maine. Mrs. Chandler also served as the first female dispatcher of the Bangor Fire Department. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1683)
(5-50) William Shane, of Cumberland, on his retirement after 21 years of service as Town Manager of Cumberland. A graduate of the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in civil engineering, Mr. Shane began his career with the town in March 2003 after having held municipal positions in Wiscasset and Yarmouth for 17 years. He was named Citizen of the Year by the Cumberland-North Yarmouth Lions Club. He is also the founder and leader of the Cumberland Community Food Pantry alongside his wife, Linda. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1684)
(5-51) the Mt. Blue High School Boys Ski Team, of Farmington, which won the Class A State Nordic Skiing Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1686)
(5-52) the Mt. Blue High School Girls Ski Team, of Farmington, which won the Class A State Nordic Skiing Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1687)
(5-53) Henri McCourt, of Farmington, a member of the Mt. Blue High School boys ski team, who won the Class A Boys Classical Pursuit Individual Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1688)
(5-54) Nora McCourt, of Farmington, a member of the Mt. Blue High School girls ski team, who won the Class A Girls Classical Pursuit Individual Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1689)
(5-55) Meghan Elizabeth Peters, of Houlton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Hodgdon Middle/High School and has received a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1690)
(5-56) Pierce Walston, of Orono, a student of Orono High School and a player on the boys basketball team, who has been named the 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1691)
(5-57) Joseph Matthew Griffin, of Hodgdon, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Hodgdon Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1692)
(5-58) Braidey Girsa, of Millinocket, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Stearns Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1693)
(5-59) Gracyn Sanders, of Millinocket, a senior at Stearns Junior/Senior High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1694)
(5-60) Jack DiFrederico, of Millinocket, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Stearns Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1695)
(5-61) Addison Verrill, of Pittsfield, a senior at Maine Central Institute, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 907) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-62) the Maine Central Institute One Act Drama Team, of Pittsfield, which won the 2024 Class B Regional One Act Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 908) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-63) the Falmouth High School Boys and Girls Alpine Ski Teams, which each won their respective Class A State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 909) Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
(5-64) Yousif Ibrahim, of Augusta, who recently was awarded the opportunity to play on the Iraq U20 National Soccer Team. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 910) Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
In Memory of: (5-65) Martha Farrington Huotari Mayo, of Bath. Mrs. Mayo taught at Morse High School in Bath, where she taught English and also directed the variety show Mohiba and coached the swim team. She later filled in as an elementary school music teacher, taught weekly music classes at West Bath Elementary School, taught English for a year at Bath Junior High School and tutored homebound students. In 1975, she led carols for and then took over the Sing! It's Christmas event. She worked for Bath Iron Works in the Workers' Compensation Department, where she became a certified rehabilitation counselor. She retired from Bath Iron Works in 1995 and then went to work for the Workers' Compensation Coordinating Council as executive director until 2010, when she retired again. In 1997, she and friends started the Hot Chocolate Jubilee, a community variety show that took place biannually at the Chocolate Church. Over the years, Mrs. Mayo was involved in countless organizations within her community. She served on the board and was president of Sagadahoc Preservation Inc., Maine Historic Preservation and Elmhurst, Inc. She was part of the committee that formed Main Street Bath and subsequently served as a board member and secretary. She also served as a board member and recording secretary of The Children's Schoolhouse. She was proud to be one of the first two female Chalice Bearers at Grace Episcopal Church, started a youth choir there before her daughters were born, served on the Vestry and sang tenor in the choir for decades. With Sagadahoc Preservation Inc., she enjoyed visiting fourth grade classes to teach about local architecture. She organized many events in and for Downtown Bath, including strolling carolers and the Paul Revere Bell Ringing, an event for which she rewrote the lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne" to tell the history of that special bell at City Hall. She chaired the Squirrel Island Association and was a member of the Board of Overseers. She was very devoted to the Squirrel Island Historical Society and chaired it twice. She was secretary of the Squirrel Island Chapel Association for several years, later served as the Music Director and sang in the choir. Mrs. Mayo will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1685)
(5-66) Vincent Mattia, of Old Orchard Beach, a sergeant with the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. Sergeant Mattia joined the department in 1981 as a reserve officer and began working full time in 1983. During his 43-year career, he held the positions of patrol officer, detective, sergeant, detective sergeant and administrative sergeant. He was also the first-ever school resource officer for Old Orchard Beach schools, as well as their first-ever D.A.R.E. officer. While serving as a school resource officer, he coached several sports at Old Orchard Beach High School, including girls basketball and softball. While serving in his role as the department's reserve officer program coordinator, he mentored hundreds of officers at the start of their law enforcement careers. Sergeant Mattia will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of nearly 39 years, Kathleen, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1696)
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Public Law (6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Bill "An Act to Require Public Safety Answering Point and Dispatch Center Cost Reporting and to Direct the Formation of a Staffing and Recruiting Stakeholder Group" (S.P. 993) (L.D. 2278)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Public Law 2023, chapter 186, section 3.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Resolve (6-2) Representative CRAFTS for the Joint Standing Committee on Transportationon Bill "An Act to Reconvene a Driver Education Working Group to Evaluate Hardships to Underserved Populations and Low-income Families" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1467) (L.D. 2281)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 94, section 6.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-608) on Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Using the School Funding Formula Criteria" (S.P. 914) (L.D. 2118) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-608).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-604) on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Freedom of Speech Protections by Extending Laws Against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation" (S.P. 367) (L.D. 870) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-604).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-611) on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Shoreland Zoning Enforcement" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 894) (L.D. 2101) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-611).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-602) on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Property Tax Exemption for Air Pollution Control Facilities" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 855) (L.D. 2027) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-602).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-856) on Bill "An Act to Provide Incentives to Schools That Contract for Certain Social Work and Family Therapy Services" (H.P. 1280) (L.D. 2002) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-853) on Bill "An Act to Require the State to Notify Indian Tribes and Indian Nations When New Laws Are Enacted That Need to Be Certified" (H.P. 1167) (L.D. 1835) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-854) on Resolve, Directing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the State Court Administrator and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council to Add a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms (H.P. 1434) (L.D. 2235) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-855) on Bill "An Act to Allow Municipalities to Tax Personal Solar Energy Equipment Under 5 Megawatts" (H.P. 725) (L.D. 1153) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representative: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-866) on Bill "An Act to Dedicate the Revenue from the Sales Tax on Electricity to Low-income Ratepayer Assistance" (H.P. 1367) (L.D. 2143) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-867) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Eight Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-864) on Resolve, to Add Members to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission and Set the Compensation Rate for Commission Members (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1369) (L.D. 2145)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-865) on same Resolve.
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Representative: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 331) (L.D. 772) Bill "An Act to Establish a Process to Vest Rights for Land Use Permit Applicants" Joint Select Committee on HOUSINGreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-600) (7-2) (S.P. 828) (L.D. 2006) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Adjustments for Sudden and Severe Disruption of Municipal Valuation" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-606) (7-3) (S.P. 882) (L.D. 2089) Bill "An Act to Require Schools to Provide Instruction Regarding Prevention of the Illegal Use of Fentanyl and Other Drugs and Drug Poisoning Awareness in Grades 6 to 12 and to Establish Drug Poisoning Awareness Week" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-607) (7-4) (S.P. 883) (L.D. 2090) Bill "An Act to Modernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-605) (7-5) (S.P. 890) (L.D. 2097) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffing Crisis in the Child Protective Services System (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-609) (7-6) (S.P. 897) (L.D. 2104) Bill "An Act to Amend the Charter of the Wiscasset Water District" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-599) (7-7) (S.P. 920) (L.D. 2169) Bill "An Act to Support the Development of Workforce Housing to Promote Economic Development in Maine" Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-601) (7-8) (S.P. 964) (L.D. 2242) Bill "An Act to Set a Debt Limit for the Anson and Madison Water District" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-598) (7-9) (S.P. 972) (L.D. 2254) Bill "An Act to Clarify Permissible Election and Lobbying Expenditures by Consumer-owned Water Utilities" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-610) (7-10) (H.P. 497) (L.D. 808) Bill "An Act to Amend Laws Affecting Tuition at State-approved Schools" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-860) (7-11) (H.P. 897) (L.D. 1402) Bill "An Act to Provide an Additional Allocation in the School Funding Formula to Cover Tax-exempt Property or a Large Economically Disadvantaged Student Population" (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-859) (7-12) (H.P. 1304) (L.D. 2042) Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Governing Education in the Unorganized Territory" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-861) (7-13) (H.P. 1360) (L.D. 2136) Bill "An Act to Provide Financial Support for Shelters for Unhoused Individuals" Joint Select Committee on HOUSINGreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-862) (7-14) (H.P. 1395) (L.D. 2180) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-858) (7-15) (H.P. 1397) (L.D. 2182) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-857)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 213: Rules for the Salmonella Enteritidis Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (H.P. 1427) (L.D. 2226)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act to Replace the Money Transmitters Act (S.P. 905) (L.D. 2112) (10-3) An Act to Fund Military Sexual Trauma Liaison Positions at Community-based Organizations (H.P. 1453) (L.D. 2263)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-4) Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its MaineCare Reimbursement Rules to Provide Reimbursement to Veterans' Facilities on a Per Resident Basis (S.P. 948) (L.D. 2217)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment (H.P. 575) (L.D. 928)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State" (H.P. 1001) (L.D. 1549)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
3. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-502)- Report "B" (5) Ought to Pass - Report "C" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-503) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Define the Term 'Solitary Confinement' for the Laws Governing a Jail or Correctional Facility" (H.P. 681) (L.D. 1086)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
4. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-397) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-398) - Report "C"(2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products" (S.P. 496) (L.D. 1215)
- In Senate, Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-397). - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Anna Oliver, of Hodgdon (SLS 1291)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - January 11, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-731) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes" (H.P. 1006) (L.D. 1561)
TABLED - January 30, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-758)- Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-759) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment" (H.P. 578) (L.D. 931)
TABLED - February 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
8. Bill "An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters" (H.P. 1370) (L.D. 2146)
- In House, Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-760) on February 22, 2024. - In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READand ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Isaac Keresey, of Pittsfield (HLS 766)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Sam Gerrie, of Pittsfield (HLS 767)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Gabrielle Finelli, of Pittsfield (HLS 768)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
12. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Amya Braley, of Pittsfield (HLS 769)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
13. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Heather Nelson, of Pittsfield (HLS 770)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Central Institute Indoor Track Team, of Pittsfield (HLS 771)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Keith Cook, of Burnham (HLS 772)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Paramilitary Training (H.P. 1354) (L.D. 2130)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. (Roll Call Ordered)
17. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Colleen Adams, of Sanford (HLS 788)
TABLED - March 6, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
18. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-560) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTon Bill "An Act to Support Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 895) (L.D. 2102)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. TABLED - March 14, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
19. An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote (H.P. 1023) (L.D. 1578)
TABLED - March 19, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-837) - Joint Select Committee on HOUSINGon RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to Housing (H.P. 543) (L.D. 853)
TABLED - March 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
21. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-834)- Report "B" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-835) - Report "C" (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Change How Adult Use Cannabis Excise Tax Is Calculated" (H.P. 901) (L.D. 1405)
TABLED - March 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
22. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Noah Hurd, of Waldo (HLS 900)
TABLED - March 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
23. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-842)- Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-843) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools" (H.P. 1383) (L.D. 2157)
TABLED - March 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
24. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-565) - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Identify the Railroad Lines from Portland to Bangor as a Major Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study" (S.P. 357) (L.D. 860)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-565) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-590) thereto. TABLED - March 25, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
25. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-852)- Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Enhance Electric Utility Performance-based Ratemaking" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1391) (L.D. 2172)
TABLED - March 25, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Provide Emergency One-time Relief from the Wild Blueberry Tax for Growers (H.P. 1447) (L.D. 2256)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Allow School Administrative District No. 52 to Issue Temporary Notes for a Wastewater Treatment Project (S.P. 974) (L.D. 2257)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Mechanic Falls the Bill Dunlop Memorial Bridge (S.P. 959) (L.D. 2239)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-4) An Act to Reduce Conflicts Between Landowners and Deer and Add an Additional Youth Deer Hunting Day (H.P. 391) (L.D. 614) (10-5) An Act to Require Public Employers to Provide Long-term Disability Insurance Coverage (S.P. 479) (L.D. 1152) (10-6) An Act Regarding Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical Equipment, Breast Pumps and Mobility Enhancing Equipment (S.P. 480) (L.D. 1184) (10-7) An Act to Increase Funding for the Prevention and Control of Invasive Aquatic Species (H.P. 856) (L.D. 1342) (10-8) An Act to Enhance Services Provided by the Department of Environmental Protection (S.P. 822) (L.D. 1997) (10-9) An Act to Amend Certain State Tax Laws (S.P. 856) (L.D. 2028) (10-10) An Act Regarding the Placement of Portable Toilets (S.P. 938) (L.D. 2201) (10-11) An Act to Increase Funding for the Snowmobile Trail Fund and the ATV Recreational Management Fund (H.P. 1463) (L.D. 2276)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-12) Resolve, to Improve the Housing Voucher System and Reduce the Number of Voucher Expirations (H.P. 1382) (L.D. 2158)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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