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One Hundred and Thirty-Second Legislature
First Special Session
Advance Journal and Calendar
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Matthea E. L.
Daughtry |
http://legislature.maine.gov/senate |
Darek M. Grant |
33rd Legislative Day
In Senate Chamber, Monday, June 16, 2025.
Senate called to Order by President Matthea E. Larsen Daughtry of Cumberland County.
Prayer by Senator Joseph Rafferty of York County.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Richard T. Bradstreet of Kennebec County.
Reading of the Journal of Friday, June 13, 2025.
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PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
House Paper
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees and Continue the Voluntary Employee Incentive Program" (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 1335 L.D. 1987
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the House, under suspension of the Rules, READ TWICE and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT “A” (H-697), without reference to a Committee.
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Joint Orders
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(1-2) Lynne Cayting, of Manchester, on her retirement after 36 years of public service. Ms. Cayting's career as an environmental specialist in state government began in 1989 with the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission. By 1991, Ms. Cayting had been promoted to Hydropower and Mining Coordinator. In 1992, she was hired at the Department of Environmental Protection to manage state and federal Superfund hazardous waste sites in Maine. In 2001, she became Mobile Sources Section Chief in the Bureau of Air Quality and managed the California Clean Cars and vehicle emissions testing program in Cumberland County. She developed the Maine Clean Marine Engine Program, the first statewide marine repower program in the nation to replace highly emitting unregulated marine engines with cleaner engines. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
HLS 93
(1-3) the Winthrop/Maranacook Field Hockey Team, of Winthrop, which won the Class C State Championship, the team's fourth state title in a row. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 265
(1-4) the Hall-Dale High School Girls Basketball Team, of Farmingdale, which won the Class C South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 387
(1-5) Matthew Havey, of Franklin, a student at Sumner Middle School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 388
Come from the House, READ and PASSED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication:
S.C. 541
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
June 13, 2025
The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate of Maine
State House
Augusta, Maine 04333-0003
Dear Madam President:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government has had under consideration the nomination of Christian J. Cotz of South Bristol, for appointment as the State Archivist.
After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result:
YEAS Senators 1 Martin, J. of Oxford
Representatives 10 Salisbury, S. of Westbrook, Adams, J. of Lebanon, Copeland, L. of Saco, Farrin, W. of Jefferson, Greenwood, R. of Wales, Matlack, A. of St. George, Pomerleau, K. of Standish, Rollins, D. of Augusta, Tuell, W. of East Machias, Underwood, J. of Presque Isle
ABSENT 2 Sen. Baldacci, J. of Penobscot, Sen. Beebe-Center, A. of Knox
Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Christian J. Cotz of South Bristol, for appointment as the State Archivist be confirmed.
Signed,
S/Joseph M. Baldacci S/Suzanne M. Salisbury
Senate Chair House Chair
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(2-2) The Following Communication:
H.C. 199
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 13, 2025
Honorable Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
132nd Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Secretary Grant:
The House voted today to insist on its former action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report of the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Items Intended to Be Used to Inhale Nitrous Oxide for Recreational Purposes" (S.P. 489) (L.D. 1200)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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ORDERS
Joint Orders
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(4-1) the Belfast Rotary Club, founded on May 25, 1925, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. For a full century, the club has exemplified Rotary International's motto of "Service Above Self," dedicating itself to improving the lives of people in Belfast and throughout Waldo County. From its earliest days, the club has brought together civic-minded individuals committed to building a stronger, more vibrant community. Over the decades, the Belfast Rotary Club has supported countless local initiatives that address real needs in the region. Through events like community fundraisers and volunteer service projects, the club has made a lasting impact on youth development, education, food security and local infrastructure. The club regularly partners with schools, nonprofits and local governments to address challenges and seize opportunities that uplift the people of Waldo County. In addition to its community-based work, the club actively supports Rotary's international efforts, contributing to global causes such as polio eradication, clean water access and humanitarian aid. With a strong membership representing a cross-section of the community, the Belfast Rotary Club fosters fellowship, leadership and civic responsibility across generations and continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of Belfast and the greater Waldo County area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 978
Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative: DODGE of Belfast.
(4-2) Joscelin Welch, of Buxton, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 979
Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton.
(4-3) the Lee Academy Envirothon Team, which won first place in the Aquatics and Wildlife Category at the Northern Regional Competition at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, advancing to the State Championships. Team members include Angelina McLeod, Sierra Caron, Emily DeSorbo, Jackson Sabbattus, Elena Linscott, Taryn Budge, Jae Martin and Avery Oliver. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 980
Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative: QUINT of Hodgdon.
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Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution in Memoriam:
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(4-4) Martha Barron Barrett, of Blue Hill. Ms. Barrett taught at the Charles E. Ellis School for Fatherless Girls in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania from 1963 to 1977. She moved to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and published her first novel, "Maggie's Way," in 1981 and her second novel, "God's Country," in 1987. William Morrow & Company published her nonfiction book about lesbians, "Invisible Lives," in 1989. Her travel memoir, "Slow Travel," was published by Piscataqua Press in 2014. As a journalist, she published in Philadelphia Magazine, Glamour and Yankee and was a longtime columnist for Portsmouth Magazine and an occasional columnist with The Ellsworth American. Ms. Barrett also taught writing through the University of New Hampshire's Department of Continuing Education, established a writing retreat at Molasses Pond in Eastbrook and for many years led a summer writing class that met at the Crocker House in Hancock. Ms. Barrett will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
SLS 981
Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
House
Divided Report
(5-1) The Majority of the Committee on LABOR on Bill "An Act to Enhance Businesses' Understanding of Labor Standards and Grow Maine's Energy Economy Through a Training Program"
H.P. 1166 L.D. 1748
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-688).
Signed:
Senators:
TIPPING of Penobscot
RAFFERTY of York
Representatives:
ROEDER of Bangor
ARCHER of Saco
BECK of South Portland
GEIGER of Rockland
MACIAS of Topsham
SKOLD of Portland
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To Pass.
Signed:
Senator:
BRADSTREET of Kennebec
Representatives:
COLLINS of Sidney
DRINKWATER of Milford
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-688) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-688).
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Senate
Divided Report
(5-2) The Majority of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act Establishing Alternative Pathways to Social Worker Licensing"
S.P. 528 L.D. 1298
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-396).
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
CIMINO of Bridgton
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
FOLEY of Wells
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MORRIS of Turner
OLSEN of Raymond
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-397).
Signed:
Senator:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
FLYNN of Albion
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
Unfinished Business
The following matters in the consideration of which the Senate 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 Senate Rule 516.
1.
Tabled and Later Assigned
JOINT ORDER - to Require the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs to Report Out a Bill Prohibiting Educational Institutions from Being Members of Certain Organizations
H.P. 500
Tabled - March 11, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE
(In House, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.)
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2.
Tabled and Later Assigned
Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Agriculture and Farms by Exempting Certain Pesticides from Regulation"
S.P. 490 L.D. 1201
Tabled - March 20, 2025 by Senator STEWART of Aroostook
Pending - REFERENCE
(Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.)
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3.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORT - on Bill "An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine"
H.P. 388 L.D. 620
Report -Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-43)
Tabled - April 15, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT
(In House, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-43).)
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4.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Preserve Heating and Energy Choice by Prohibiting a Municipality from Prohibiting a Particular Energy System or Energy Distributor"
S.P.
218 L.D. 556
Majority - Ought to Pass (8 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)
Tabled - April 29, 2025 by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT
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5.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim Appointments of United States Senators"
H.P. 491 L.D. 749
Majority - Ought to Pass (8 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)
Tabled - April 30, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT
(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.)
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6.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Lawyer by Establishing a Law Office Study Program"
H.P. 480 L.D. 738
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-168) (9 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (4 members)
Tabled - May 21, 2025 by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT
(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-168).)
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7.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Withdraw from the National Popular Vote Compact"
H.P.
161 L.D. 252
Majority - Ought to Pass (8 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)
Tabled - May 21, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec
Pending - motion by same Senator to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report in concurrence
(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.)
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8.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORT - on Bill "An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws Between Enrolled and Unenrolled Candidates"
H.P. 804 L.D. 1229
Report -Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-470)
Tabled - June 4, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT in concurrence
(In House, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.)
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9.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on JUDICIARY on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Amend the Appointment and Confirmation Process for Certain Judicial, Civil and Military Officers
S.P.
668 L.D. 1715
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-256) (9 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (4 members)
Tabled - June 4, 2025 by Senator STEWART of Aroostook
Pending - motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report
(In Senate, June 4, 2025, Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report FAILED.)
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10.
Tabled and Later Assigned
Bill "An Act to Exempt Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco Products Containing Ingestible Hemp from the Tax Imposed on Tobacco Products"
S.P. 767 L.D. 1960
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-231) (8 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (3 members)
Tabled - June 5, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - CONSIDERATION
(In Senate, June 3, 2025, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-231).)
(In House, Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.)
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11.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor"
S.P.
452 L.D. 1068
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-285) (7 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)
Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT
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12.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Require the Legislature to Elect Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor in Convention with an Open Ballot System"
S.P.
482 L.D. 1193
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-286) (7 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)
Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT
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13.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act Regarding Cannabis Testing and the Manufacture of Cannabis and Hemp Products"
S.P.
603 L.D. 1488
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-320) (7 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)
Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec
Pending - motion by same Senator to ADOPTCommittee Amendment "A" (S-320)
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14.
Tabled and Later Assigned
Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Fentanyl Trafficking When That Trafficking Results in an Overdose Causing Serious Bodily Injury of a Person"
H.P.
838 L.D. 1263
(C "A" H-496)
Majority - Ought Not to Pass (8 members) [BEEBE-CENTER, CURRY]
Minority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-496) (5 members) [CYRWAY]
Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - CONSIDERATION
(In Senate, June 5, 2025, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-496) in NON-CONCURRENCE.)
(In House, House INSISTED on its former action whereby Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report was READ and ACCEPTED.)
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15.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement"
H.P.
1312 L.D. 1968
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-559) (7 members)
Minority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-560) (6 members)
Tabled - June 10, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-559) Report in concurrence
(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-559) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-559).)
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16.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Allow Participation in the Adult Use Cannabis Tracking System to Be Voluntary"
H.P.
1107 L.D. 1672
Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-583) (6 members)
Report "B" - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)
Tabled - June 11, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED in concurrence
(In House, Report "A", OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED, READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-583) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-617) thereto.)
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17.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Change the Definition of 'Machine Gun' in the Maine Criminal Code"
S.P.
409 L.D. 953
Report "A" - Ought to Pass (6 members)
Report "B" - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)
Report "C" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-364) (1 member)
Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT
(In Senate, June 12, 2025, Report "B", OUGHT NOT TO PASS, FAILED.)
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18.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Prevent Foreclosures Without Strict Compliance with Notice Requirements"
S.P.
585 L.D. 1444
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-379) (7 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)
Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland
Pending - motion by same Senator to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report
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19.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming"
H.P.
769 L.D. 1164
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-393) (8 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)
Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot to RECONSIDER whereby the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report FAILED
(In Senate, June 12, 2025, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report FAILED.)
(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-393).)
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20.
Tabled and Later Assigned
An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets and Tax Rates
H.P.
152 L.D. 229
(C "A" H-649)
Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence
(In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)
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21.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Permanently Fund 55 Percent of the State's Share of Education by Establishing a Tax on Incomes of More than $1,000,000"
H.P.
711 L.D. 1089
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-648) (7 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)
Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - ACCEPTANCE of Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report in concurrence
(In Senate, June 13, 2025, RECONSIDERED whereby the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report was ACCEPTED in concurrence.)
(In House, Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.)
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22.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records"
S.P.
737 L.D. 1867
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-360) (7 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)
Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-360)
(In Senate, June 13, 2025, RECONSIDERED whereby the bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-360).)
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23.
Tabled and Later Assigned
An Act to Increase the Influence of the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on the Funding and Operations of the Maine State Ferry Service
S.P. 677 L.D. 1731
Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence
(In Senate, June 13, 2025, RECONSIDERED whereby the bill FAILED ENACTMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE.)
(In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)
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24.
Tabled and Later Assigned
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act Requiring Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms"
H.P.
745 L.D. 1126
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-660) (8 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)
Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland
Pending - PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-660) in concurrence
(In Senate, June 13, 2025, RECONSIDERED whereby the bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-660) in concurrence.)
(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-660).)
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25.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act Regarding Energy Fairness"
S.P.
756 L.D. 1949
Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-387) (8 members)
Report "B" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-388) (4 members)
Report "C" - Ought Not to Pass (1 member)
Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator LAWRENCE of York
Pending - motion by same Senator to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-387)
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26.
Tabled and Later Assigned
An Act Regarding Large Recovery Residences
H.P.
138 L.D. 215
(C "A" H-645; S "A" S-369 to C "A" H-645)
Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator INGWERSEN of York
Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence
(In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)
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SPECIAL STUDY TABLE
1.
Emergency
Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study Unmanaged Storm Water Pollution
H.P.
414 L.D. 646
(C "A" H-98)
Tabled - May 14, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE
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2.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Committee to Study the Use of Sunflower Crops to Produce Biofuels and Other Products
S.P.
527 L.D. 1297
(C "A" S-42)
Tabled - May 14, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE
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3.
Emergency
Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery
H.P.
102 L.D. 169
(C "A" H-129)
Tabled - May 21, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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4.
Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study a Legislative Internship Program
H.P.
392 L.D. 624
(C "A" H-111)
Tabled - May 21, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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5.
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Need to Codify or Recodify Laws Regarding Residential Community Ownership Associations by Adopting the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act
S.P.
301 L.D. 760
(C "A" S-122)
Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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6.
Emergency
Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Dedicated Family Court in Maine
H.P.
1072 L.D. 1618
(C "A" H-199)
Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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7.
Resolve, to Study Maine's Absolute Dominion and Beneficial Use Laws Relating to Water Rights
H.P.
1131 L.D. 1696
(C "A" H-156)
Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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8.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State
S.P.
139 L.D. 353
(C "A" S-129)
Tabled - May 28, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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9.
Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Maine Tort Claims Act
S.P.
564 L.D. 1347
(C "A" S-132)
Tabled - May 28, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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10.
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Reduction of Unfunded and Outdated Municipal and County Mandates
H.P.
402 L.D. 634
(C "A" H-259)
Tabled - June 2, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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11.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Ensure a Just and Equitable Energy Transition for Maine's Workforce
S.P.
576 L.D. 1420
(C "A" S-157)
Tabled - June 2, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE
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12.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers
S.P.
515 L.D. 1286
(C "A" S-240)
Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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13.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Housing Production Innovation Working Group
S.P.
594 L.D. 1453
(C "A" S-243)
Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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14.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness
H.P.
1265 L.D. 1894
(C "A" H-457)
Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE
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15.
Emergency
Resolve, to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Studying Alternative Pathways for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry
H.P.
1069 L.D. 1615
(C "A" H-535)
Tabled - June 10, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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16.
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Facilitate the Inclusion of Economic Impact Statements in the Legislative Process
H.P.
1108 L.D. 1673
(C "A" H-562)
Tabled - June 10, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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17.
Emergency
Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education
H.P.
1016 L.D. 1558
(C "A" H-629)
Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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18.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State
H.P.
1036 L.D. 1578
(C "A" H-625)
Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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19.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing
S.P. 358 L.D. 793
(C "A" S-376)
Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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