One Hundred and Thirty-First Legislature

Second Regular Session

 

Advance Journal and Calendar

 

Troy D. Jackson  President of the Senate

https://legislature.maine.gov/senate

Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate

 

42nd Legislative Day

 

In Senate Chamber, Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

 

Senate called to Order by President Troy D. Jackson of Aroostook County.

 

Prayer by Pastor Glenn Peterson of Hope Baptist Church in Manchester.

 

Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Eric L. Brakey of Androscoggin County.

 

Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

 

 

 

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PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

 

Joint Orders

 

Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

 

(1-1)  Anne R. Stocco, of Belgrade, a senior at Messalonskee 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;

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(1-2)  the University of Maine Women's Basketball Team, of Orono, which won the 2024 America East Conference Women's Basketball Tournament Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-3)  the First Congregational Church of Gray, United Church of Christ Maine, which is celebrating its 250th Anniversary this year.  In 1774, the church was formed by the Congregational Society as the First Parish church in the settlement of New Boston, which was later incorporated as the Town of Gray in 1778.  Throughout its history, the First Congregational Church of Gray has remained a vital part of the town center and activities.  It has occupied five buildings in three locations in the village, with the current church in use since 1901.  Known affectionately as "the church in the heart of the village," the First Congregational remains a constant, visible symbol of faith and a center of service to the community.  The church offers its Parish House building as a meeting place for civic organizations and its own Christian education programs and outreach to the community, including public suppers and participation in community events such as the annual Blueberry Festival, as well as a preschool playground and free creative music and movement class.  The church also sponsors and houses the Gray Community Food Pantry, serving families in Gray and surrounding communities.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-4)  the Orono High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the 2024 Class B State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-5)  Mya Austin, of Sumner, a senior at Buckfield 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;

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(1-6)  the Oxford Hills Middle School Cheering Team, of South Paris, which won first place at the Oxford Hills Cheer Invitational and reached the Superstar level of the Middle School Division.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-7)  the Honorable Richard A. Evans, of Dover-Foxcroft, physician and former member of the Maine House of Representatives, who received the Outstanding Government Service Award from the American Medical Association for his tireless advocacy for and his positive impact on the lives of his and others' patients.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-8)  John Bertolet, of Boothbay Harbor, on his retirement as a School Committee Member with the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District after 25 years of service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-9)  Deborah Bouchard, of Bradley, who received a 2024 Presidential Award from the University of Maine.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-10)  the Lewiston High School Boys Hockey Team, which won the Class A State Championship, the hockey program's 25th state Class A title and first since 2020.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-11)  Betty Calderwood, of Windham, who is celebrating her 95th birthday on April 20, 2024.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-12)  Lorraine Esty, of Waterville, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 19, 2024.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-13)  the Oceanside High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, of Rockland, which won the Class B State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-14)  Maddie Ripley, of Owls Head, a student at Oceanside High School, who was named the Varsity Maine Girls Wrestler of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-15)  Maddie Ripley, of Owls Head, a student at Oceanside High School, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 113-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-16)  Gavin Ripley, of Owls Head, a student at Oceanside High School, who was named the Varsity Maine Boys Wrestler of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-17)  Emma Lacasse, of Jackman, a senior at Forest Hills Consolidated 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;

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(1-18)  Kayla MacClellan, of Danforth, a senior at East Grand 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;

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(1-19)  Seth Thomas Quint, of Hodgdon, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, 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;

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(1-20)  Aubrey Jo Gifford, of Lee, a senior at Lee Academy, 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;

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(1-21)  Dawn M. Stubbs, of Addison, on her retirement as Principal's Secretary for Narraguagus Jr./Sr. High School after 40 years of service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-22)  Denise S. Vose, of Columbia, on her retirement from School Administrative District 37 after 38 years of service, which included 30 years of service as the Resource Room Teacher at Harrington Elementary School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-23)  Lorna N. Greene, of Addison, on her retirement as Principal of Daniel W. Merritt Elementary School after 41 years of service in Regional School Unit/School Administrative District 37.  Ms. Greene also has served as the district's Professional Development, Title 1 and Gifted and Talented Coordinator.  She began teaching as an Adult Education Instructor at Narraguagus Jr./Sr. High School and was principal of the Columbia Falls Elementary School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-24)  Michael Philips, of Waterville, who has received the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-25)  the Sheft Group | Duramag, of Waterville, which has received the Large Business of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-26)  Sunrise Bagel, of Waterville, which has received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-27)  Martha Wentworth, of Waterville, who has received the Elias A. Joseph Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-28)  Lianne and Chris Gaunce, of Oakland, employees of Central Maine Motors Auto Group, who have received the Distinguished Community Service Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-29)  David Dunlavey, of Mapleton, 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;

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(1-30)  John Graham, of Smyrna, 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;

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(1-31)  Sandra Wotton, of Littleton, 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;

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(1-32)  Kassidy Blackstone, of Mars Hill, a senior at Central Aroostook 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;

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Come from the House, READ and PASSED.

 

 

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Joint Resolution

 

Joint Resolution in Memoriam:

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(1-33)  Sharon Barker, of Bangor.  Early in her career, Ms. Barker helped manage the Community House, an adult education program in Presque Isle.  She went on to work for ten years as a counselor and clinical services coordinator for Family Planning in Bangor.  In 1984, she cofounded the Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center, and she was the center's president for many years.  She served as the first director of the Women's Resource Center at the University of Maine from 1991 until her retirement in 2014.  Among the initiatives she oversaw there are the Safe Campus project against sexual assault, the United Sisters mentoring program, pairing college women with high school girls, the Maine Girls' Collaborative, $tart $mart salary negotiation workshops for women and the annual "Expanding Your Horizons" conference, which brings 500 middle school girls to campus from all over the State to explore career opportunities in the STEM fields.  She received many honors recognizing her work as an advocate for women's rights, including the Mary Hatwood Futrell Award from the National Education Association in 1997, induction into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Mary Ann Hartman Award in 2020, among countless other recognitions.  Ms. Barker will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

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Comes from the House READ and ADOPTED.

 

 

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ORDERS

 

Joint Orders

 

 

(4-1)  On motion by President JACKSON of Aroostook, the following Joint Order:

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ORDERED, the House concurring, that all legislation not finally disposed of upon adjournment sine die of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature be carried over in the same posture to any special session of the 131st Legislature.

 

 

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Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

 

(4-2)  Isha Kasai, of Lewiston, who has received a 2023 Youth Food Champion Award from the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn for demonstrating leadership in making positive changes to food systems.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1902

Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-3)  Trip Marston, of Portland, a senior at Deering 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 1903

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

 

(4-4)  Makenna Drouin, of Lewiston, a senior at Lewiston High School, who was named the Sun Journal All-Region Girls Indoor Track Athlete of the Year.  This is the second year in a row Makenna has earned this honor.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1904

Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-5)  Benjamin Drummey, of Biddeford, who was named the New England Champion at the NCAA Division III New England Indoor Track and Field Championships for the 2nd year in a row.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1905

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

 

 

 

(4-6)  Benjamin Drummey, of Biddeford, who was named the Little East Conference 2024 Field Athlete of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

SLS 1906

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

 

 

 

(4-7)  The Store Next Door, of Lewiston, 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 1907

Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-8)  Houda Aden, of Lewiston, who has received a 2023 Youth Food Champion Award from the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn for demonstrating leadership in making positive changes to food systems.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1908

Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-9)  the University of Southern Maine Athletics Program, of Gorham, on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1909

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-10)  Odivio Mariano, of Lewiston, who has received a 2023 Youth Food Champion Award from the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn for demonstrating leadership in making positive changes to food systems.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1910

Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-11)  Pauline Fortier, of Lewiston, who received the Margaret Ross Award, recognizing her for her volunteer career with SeniorsPlus, a nonprofit organization enriching the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

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Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-12)  the Lewiston High School Mock Trial Team, which won the State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1912

Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-13)  Shanna Cox, of Lewiston, President and CEO of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, who received the Lee Young Leadership Award from YWCA Central Maine.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1913

Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-14)  Christine Hastedt, of Freeport, on her retirement.  Ms. Hastedt has been a tireless advocate, lobbyist and presence at the State House for 48 years.  She is currently the Senior Policy Advisor at Maine Equal Justice, where she has worked since she cofounded the organization in 1996.  Maine Equal Justice is a nonprofit civil legal aid and economic justice organization working to increase economic security, opportunity and equity for people in Maine.  Ms. Hastedt previously worked on similar issues as a paralegal for Pine Tree Legal Services, where she started working in 1971.  During her long career, she has been an effective advocate for persons with low income and has informed nearly every piece of public policy that has been developed to support people with low income in Maine over the last 40 years.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1914

Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative: SACHS of Freeport.

 

 

 

(4-15)  Mark O'Brien, of Augusta, on his retirement as District Counsel for the United States Small Business Administration, Maine District Office after 37 years of public service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1915

Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, LaROCHELLE of Augusta.

 

 

 

(4-16)  Linda Scott, of Lewiston, who received the Tonie Ramsie Service Award from YWCA Central Maine for her work with the Lewiston Homeless Warming Shelter.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1916

Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

 

(4-17)  Caroline Tabor, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1917

Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

 

 

(4-18)  Maya Eichorn, of Kennebunk, who was named the 2024 York County Community College Student of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1918

Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

(4-19)  Matthew Ewy, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1919

Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

 

 

(4-20)  Hana Garriepy, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1920

Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

 

 

(4-21)  the Kennebunk High School Band, which took first place in the Small High School Division and first place overall at the Music in the Parks Festival.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1921

Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

 

 

(4-22)  Silver Lake Camp Owners Association, of Roxbury, 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 1922

Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.

 

 

 

(4-23)  Elliot Barron, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1923

Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

 

 

(4-24)  the Kennebunk High School Jazz Band, which won the Silver Medal at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1924

Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

 

 

(4-25)  Ian Morrison, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1925

Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

 

 

(4-26)  Sylvia Gerry, of Scarborough, who received the Maine Health Care Association Lifetime Achievement Award for her years of service as a community leader in Alfred.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1926

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

 

(4-27)  Bob Wood, of Scarborough, who received the Maine Health Care Association Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service as a founding member of the Yarmouth Volunteer Rescue Unit.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1927

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

 

(4-28)  the Gorham High School/Falmouth High School Robotics Team, which won the New England District University of New Hampshire Robotics Competition.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1928

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland, Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, CROCKETT of Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-29)  the Scarborough High School Girls Indoor Track Team, which won the Class A State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1929

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

 

(4-30)  Gabe Michaud, of Gorham, who was named Defensive Player of the Year in Class AA South Boys Basketball.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1930

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-31)  the Scarborough High School Boys Swim Team, which won the Class A State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1931

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

 

(4-32)  Madeline Barrow, of Biddeford, a senior at Biddeford 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 1932

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

 

 

 

(4-33)  Maggie Dallaire, of Biddeford, a member of the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, who placed second in the Pole Vault Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1933

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

 

 

 

(4-34)  Jaigan Boudreau, of Dayton, a member of the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, who won the Weight Throw Event and placed second in the Shot Put Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1934

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representative: PARRY of Arundel.

 

 

 

(4-35)  Evan Trieu, of Portland, who won the Maine State Spelling Bee.  This is Evan's second consecutive year winning the bee.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1935

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

 

(4-36)  the University of Southern Maine School of Business, of Portland, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1936

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

 

(4-37)  Brooklyn Thayer, of Westbrook, a senior at Westbrook High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1937

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, RIELLY of Westbrook, SALISBURY of Westbrook.

 

 

 

(4-38)  Owen Pilsbury, of Westbrook, a senior at Westbrook High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1938

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, RIELLY of Westbrook, SALISBURY of Westbrook.

 

 

 

(4-39)  Montgomery Elhanan Ford, of Belfast, a member of Troop No. 37, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout.  This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1939

Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Representative: DODGE of Belfast.

 

 

 

(4-40)  Izak Young, of Gorham, who has received the Gorham High School Boys Basketball Program's Henry O'Neill Spirit Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1940

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-41)  the Biddeford Middle School/St. James School Girls Basketball Team, which won the New England Basketball Championship Tournament for the third consecutive year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1941

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

 

 

 

(4-42)  the University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track and Field Team, of Gorham, which won the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1942

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-43)  Edward Flaherty, of Portland, on his retirement after 39 seasons as Head Coach of the University of Southern Maine Baseball Team.  Mr. Flaherty, who is a member of the University of Southern Maine Hall of Fame, led the university's baseball team to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III National Championships in 1991 and 1997, the former making the team the first college team from Maine ever to win a national championship.  Mr. Flaherty has over 1,100 career wins, making him one of the most successful college baseball coaches in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1943

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

(4-44)  the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, of Gorham, which won the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1944

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-45)  Kiana Goldberg, of Gorham, a member of the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, who placed second in the 55 Meter Hurdles Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship, and who was named the Little East Conference 2024 Rookie Field Athlete of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1945

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-46)  Janiah Young, of Gorham, a member of the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, who won the 200 Meter Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1946

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-47)  the University of Southern Maine Indoor Track and Field Coaching Staff, of Gorham, which was named the Little East Conference 2024 Coaching Staff of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1947

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-48)  the University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track and Field 4x200 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members Nick Garey, Maddox Cahill, Chris Hatch and Nolan Winslow, which won the 4x200 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1948

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-49)  the University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track and Field 4x400 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members Maddox Cahill, Jonathan Dalessandro, Albert Matrille and Nick Garey, which placed second in the 4x400 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1949

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-50)  the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field 4x400 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members Alexis Karantza, Mackenzie Betty, Heaven Conley and Sam Fenley, which won the 4x400 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1950

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-51)  the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field 4x200 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members Trinitee McCoy, Riley Reitchel, Mackenzie Betty and Janiah Young, which placed second in the 4x200 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1951

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-52)  the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field 4x800 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members AnnMarie Limberger, Anabel Melanson, Whitney Davenport and Sam Fenley, which placed second in the 4x800 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1952

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-53)  Sophie Hill, of Portland, a senior at Deering High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1953

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

(4-54)  Ainsley McCrum, of Portland, a senior at Portland High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1954

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

 

(4-55)  Ben Prestes, of Portland, a senior at Portland High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1955

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

 

(4-56)  Asa Tussing, of Portland, a junior at Deering High School, who placed second among juniors at the 2024 Maine State Math Meet.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1956

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

 

(4-57)  Nathan Blades, of Portland, a student at Portland High School, who was named Distance Runner of the Year by the Southwestern Maine Activities Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1957

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

 

(4-58)  Jackson Forrest, of Portland, a senior at Deering High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1958

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

 

 

 

(4-59)  Michael Delorge, of Biddeford, who has earned the distinction of being named Co-Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of the University of Maine.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1959

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

 

 

 

(4-60)  Ryan Berry, of Hollis, a senior at Bonny Eagle High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1960

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton.

 

 

 

(4-61)  Sebastian Furr, of Scarborough, a senior at Scarborough High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1961

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

 

(4-62)  Caroline Hartley, of Scarborough, a senior at Scarborough High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1962

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

 

(4-63)  Thomas Curtis, of Gorham, a senior at Gorham High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1963

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-64)  Giselle Doucette, of Gorham, a senior at Gorham High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1964

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

 

 

 

(4-65)  the Scarborough High School Math Team, which placed second in Division A at the Maine State Math Meet.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1965

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

 

(4-66)  Lucy Beaulieu, of Wallagrass, on her retirement from the University of Maine at Fort Kent after 44 years of service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1966

Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: THERIAULT of Fort Kent.

 

 

(4-67)  Jeanette Hutchinson, of Weld, 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 1967

Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HALL of Wilton.

 

 

(4-68)  the Woodstock Conservation Commission, 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 1968

Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: ANDREWS of Paris.

(4-69)  David Hutchinson, of Weld, 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 1969

Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HALL of Wilton.

 

 

(4-70)  the St. Croix Masonic Lodge, of Calais, on its 200th Anniversary.  The St. Croix Masonic Lodge was chartered on April 8, 1824 by the Grand Lodge of Maine, which itself had been organized in 1820.  The lodge met in several different buildings in the Calais area for many years.  In 1918, the members of the lodge purchased the American House, the first brick hotel east of Bangor, built in 1836.  The building has been the home of the lodge continuously since 1918.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1970

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: PERRY of Calais.

 

 

(4-71)  Noah Cunnington, of Bethel, who won the Silver Medal in the Meal Ready to Eat Challenge at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1971

Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.

 

 

(4-72)  Madi Touchette, of Rumford, who won the Silver Medal in the Meal Ready to Eat Challenge at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1972

Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.

 

 

(4-73)  Lucas Libby, of Dixfield, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 150-pound Weight Class and was named the Sun Journal All-Region Wrestler of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes

SLS 1973

Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

 

 

 

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Joint Resolutions

 

Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(4-74)  Walter Anthony Laqualia, of Scarborough.  Mr. Laqualia took his first job as a draftsman at Lincoln Pulp and Paper in Lincoln.  He would later purchase Lane Supply Company in Brewer with his close friend and business partner, James Rawcliffe.  They successfully operated Lane Supply Company together until they retired and sold the business in 2003.  Mr. Laqualia, known for his love of sailing, sailed competitively and held a United States Coast Guard Captain's License.  Mr. Laqualia will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of nearly 60 years, Nancy, his family and his friends;

SLS 1974

 

 

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(4-75)  Marjorie Joan Thompson, of Hollis Center.  Early in her working life, Mrs. Thompson was a private secretary to the Civilian Personnel Manager at Fort Belvoir, Virginia while her husband was stationed there.  After returning to Maine, she began her career with the United States Postal Service.  She worked in several local post offices and retired in 1992.  She was a member of the Hollis Center Baptist Church for 72 years, from 1945 to 2017.  Mrs. Thompson will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 69 years, Gene, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

SLS 1975

 

 

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton.

 

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(4-76)  Arthur Allen Hayes, of Belfast.  Mr. Hayes was a veteran of the United States Navy.  In 1960, he entered the Naval Officer Candidate School and, after being commissioned as an Ensign, served as Air Intelligence Officer with VA-86, deploying twice to the Mediterranean on the aircraft carrier USS Independence.  In October 1962, he was sent to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he served on an admiral's staff during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Civilian life began soon after, with a long career in computers beginning in New York with IBM as a programmer.  His career advanced through systems analysis and manufacturing systems in New Jersey with Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and Monroe Calculator and in Connecticut with Royal Business Machines, The Hartford Courant and Pratt and Whitney.  He operated a small sign company, The Sign Stop, in Avon, Connecticut, until he returned to Belfast.  He remained in the United States Navy Reserve, retiring as a commander.  He was a member of the Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow and had perfect attendance for almost 40 years.  He also served on a variety of boards and committees in the Morris Plains Presbyterian Church, the West Avon Congregational Church and the First Church in Belfast.  Mr. Hayes will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 62 years, Sara, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

SLS 1976

 

 

Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Representative: DODGE of Belfast.

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

House

 

 

Divided Report

 

(5-1)  The Majority of the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Class D and Class E Crimes Relating to Marijuana Possession and Cultivation"

H.P. 1459  L.D. 2269

 

Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.

 

Signed:

 

Senator:

            CARNEY of Cumberland

Representatives:

            MOONEN of Portland
            ANDREWS of Paris
            HAGGAN of Hampden
            HENDERSON of Rumford
            KUHN of Falmouth
            LEE of Auburn
            MORIARTY of Cumberland
            SHEEHAN of Biddeford

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-972).

 

Signed:

 

Senators:

            BAILEY of York
            BRAKEY of Androscoggin

Representatives:

            BECK of South Portland
            POIRIER of Skowhegan

(Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not To Pass Report.)

 

 

 

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS  Report READ and ACCEPTED.

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Senate

 

Divided Report

 

 

(5-2)  Eight members of the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Promote Equity in the Forest Products Industry by Allowing Commercial Wood Haulers to Be Eligible for Certain Sales Tax Exemptions and Refunds"

S.P. 994  L.D. 2279

 

 

 Reported in Report "A" that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-715).

 

Signed:

 

Senators:
            GROHOSKI of Hancock
            CHIPMAN of Cumberland
            LIBBY of Cumberland

Representatives:
            PERRY of Bangor
            CROCKETT of Portland
            MATLACK of St. George
            QUINT of Hodgdon
            RANA of Bangor

Four members of the same Committee on the same subject reported in Report "B" that the same Ought Not to Pass.

 

Signed:

 

Representatives:
            HASENFUS of Readfield
            LAVIGNE of Berwick
            LIBBY of Auburn
            RUDNICKI of Fairfield

One member of the same Committee on the same subject reported in Report "C" that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-716).

 

Signed:

 

Representative:
            CARMICHAEL of Greenbush

 

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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

 

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Amend Maine's Tax Laws"

S.P. 211  L.D. 457

 

Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-643) (7 members)

 

Report "B" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-644) (3 members)

 

Report "C" - Ought Not to Pass (1 member)

 

Tabled - April 3, 2024 by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock

 

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT

 

 

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2.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

An Act Regarding Quality of Care and the Board of Trustees at the Maine Veterans' Homes

H.P. 1418  L.D. 2211
(C "A" H-882)

 

 

Tabled - April 9, 2024 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

 

Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence

 

 

(In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)

 

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3.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

An Act to Clarify Licensing Criteria and Criminal History Record Check and Notification Requirements for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments

H.P. 1379  L.D. 2155
(C "A" H-878)

 

 

Tabled - April 9, 2024 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

 

Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence

 

 

(In Senate, April 9, 2024, on motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Senate RECONSIDERED whereby the bill PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)

 

(In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)

 

 

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4.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Support Veterans' Organizations and Other Nonprofit Organizations and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes by Updating Electronic Gambling Laws"

S.P. 947  L.D. 2213

 

 

 

Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-707) (8 members)

 

Report "B" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-708) (2 members)

 

Report "C" - Ought Not to Pass (2 members)

 

Tabled - April 15, 2024 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

 

Pending - motion by same Senator to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-707)

 

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SPECIAL STUDY TABLE

 

 

1.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Barriers to Achieving Behavioral Health Integration and Parity

H.P. 829  L.D. 1304
(C "A" H-220)

 

 

Tabled - June 6, 2023 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

 

(CARRIED OVER, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.)

 

 

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2.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Make Recommendations on the Continuum of Long-term Care Options

S.P. 743  L.D. 1827
(C "A" S-521)

 

 

Tabled - February 27, 2024 by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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3.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish a Task Force to Study Sharing the Costs of Training First Responders Among Governmental Entities

H.P. 905  L.D. 1409
(C "A" H-814)

 

 

Tabled - March 20, 2024 by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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4.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Improve Tenant-Landlord Relationships and Maximize the Use of Housing Vouchers

H.P. 1099  L.D. 1710
(C "A" H-821)

 

 

Tabled - March 20, 2024 by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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5.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Evaluate the Requirements for Licensing of Social Workers

H.P. 1273  L.D. 1990
(C "A" H-822)

 

 

Tabled - March 26, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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6.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Reestablish the Task Force on Accessibility to Appropriate Communication Methods for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Patients

H.P. 1446  L.D. 2255
(C "A" H-886)

 

 

Tabled - April 3, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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7.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Pathways for Creating a Psilocybin Services Program in Maine

S.P. 774  L.D. 1914
(C "A" S-658)

 

 

Tabled - April 10, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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8.

 

Resolve, to Study the Role of Natural Gas in an Equitable Clean Energy Transition for Maine

H.P. 1336  L.D. 2077
(C "A" H-890)

 

 

Tabled - April 10, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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9.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Changes to the Legal Status of Scheduled Drugs

H.P. 1266  L.D. 1975
(C "A" H-931)

 

 

Tabled - April 11, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

10.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State

S.P. 960  L.D. 2240
(C "A" S-672)

 

 

Tabled - April 11, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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11.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish the Commission to Study School Construction Policy and Funding

H.P. 1476  L.D. 2285

 

Tabled - April 11, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

 

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12.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Commission on Predictability of Mandated Overtime for Pulp or Paper Manufacturing Facility Employees

S.P. 719  L.D. 1794
(C "A" S-670)

 

 

Tabled - April 12, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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13.

 

 

Emergency

An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission

S.P. 990  L.D. 2274
(C "A" S-660)

 

 

Tabled - April 12, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence

 

 

 

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14.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a System to Allow for the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights

H.P. 1343  L.D. 2119

 

Tabled - April 15, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

 

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SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE

 

L.D. 25 - S.P. 17 (C "A" S-513)
L.D. 56 - H.P. 31 (C "A" H-9)
L.D. 70 - H.P. 45 (C "A" H-24)
L.D. 93 - H.P. 61 (C "A" H-701)
L.D. 111 - H.P. 79 (C "A" H-671)
L.D. 113 - H.P. 81 (C "A" H-26)
L.D. 132 - S.P. 71 (C "A" S-654)
L.D. 142 - H.P. 88 (C "A" H-51)
L.D. 143 - H.P. 89 (C "A" H-6)
L.D. 154 - H.P. 95 (C "A" H-153)
L.D. 185 - S.P. 89 (C "A" S-201)
L.D. 186 - S.P. 90 (C "A" S-89)
L.D. 208 - H.P. 129 (C "A" H-427)
L.D. 210 - H.P. 131 (C "A" H-10)
L.D. 220 - H.P. 141 (C "A" H-224)
L.D. 223 - H.P. 144 (C "A" H-253)
L.D. 225 - H.P. 146 (C "A" H-118)
L.D. 226 - H.P. 147 (C "A" H-673)
L.D. 254 - S.P. 120 (C "A" S-537)
L.D. 262 - H.P. 167 (C "A" H-796)
L.D. 265 - H.P. 170 (C "A" H-23)
L.D. 273 - H.P. 171 (C "A" H-329)
L.D. 280 - H.P. 178 (C "A" H-109)
L.D. 284 - H.P. 182 (C "A" H-783)
L.D. 287 - H.P. 185 (C "A" H-47; H "A" H-64 to C "A" H-47)
L.D. 288 - H.P. 186 (C "A" H-804)
L.D. 332 - S.P. 153 (C "A" S-628)
L.D. 335 - S.P. 156 (C "A" S-101)
L.D. 345 - H.P. 219 (C "A" H-944)
L.D. 348 - H.P. 222 (C "A" H-449)
L.D. 355 - S.P. 162 (C "A" S-47)
L.D. 361 - S.P. 168 (C "A" S-254)
L.D. 426 - H.P. 259 (C "A" H-507)
L.D. 444 - S.P. 199 (C "A" S-636; H "A" H-959 to C "A" S-636)
L.D. 445 - S.P. 200 (C "A" S-94)
L.D. 447 - S.P. 202 (C "A" S-58)
L.D. 471 - H.P. 288 (C "A" H-872)
L.D. 472 - H.P. 289 (C "A" H-302)
L.D. 473 - H.P. 290 (C "A" H-501)
L.D. 504 - S.P. 221 (C "A" S-96)
L.D. 505 - S.P. 222 (C "A" S-22)
L.D. 512 - S.P. 229 (C "A" S-167)
L.D. 513 - S.P. 230 (C "A" S-665)
L.D. 539 - H.P. 344 (C "A" H-138)
L.D. 540 - H.P. 345 (C "A" H-137)
L.D. 566 - S.P. 237 (C "A" S-56)
L.D. 568 - S.P. 239 (C "A" S-11)
L.D. 577 - S.P. 245 (C "A" S-252)
L.D. 579 - S.P. 247 (C "A" S-519)
L.D. 580 - S.P. 248 (C "A" S-84)
L.D. 587 - S.P. 255 (C "A" S-131)
L.D. 591 - S.P. 259 (C "A" S-374)
L.D. 599 - H.P. 376 (C "A" H-301)
L.D. 602 - H.P. 379 (C "A" H-789)
L.D. 610 - H.P. 387 (C "A" H-379)
L.D. 632 - H.P. 409 (C "A" H-156)
L.D. 659 - H.P. 428 (C "A" H-558)
L.D. 666 - H.P. 435 (C "A" H-151)
L.D. 669 - H.P. 438 (C "A" H-247)
L.D. 695 - H.P. 464 (C "A" H-234)
L.D. 741 - S.P. 299 (C "A" S-200)
L.D. 780 - S.P. 339 (C "A" S-617)
L.D. 787 - S.P. 346 (C "A" S-287)
L.D. 791 - S.P. 350 (C "A" S-26)
L.D. 796 - H.P. 485 (C "A" H-954)
L.D. 808 - H.P. 497 (C "A" H-860)
L.D. 816 - H.P. 505 (C "A" H-81)
L.D. 827 - H.P. 516 (C "A" H-322)
L.D. 829 - H.P. 518 (C "A" H-287)
L.D. 838 - H.P. 527 (C "A" H-807)
L.D. 840 - H.P. 529 (C "A" H-344)
L.D. 857 - S.P. 354 (C "A" S-632)
L.D. 871 - S.P. 368 (C "A" S-172)
L.D. 877 - S.P. 374 (C "A" S-621)
L.D. 904 - H.P. 560 (C "A" H-343)
L.D. 907 - H.P. 563 (C "A" H-496)
L.D. 936 - H.P. 583 (C "A" H-255)
L.D. 938 - H.P. 585 (C "A" H-181)
L.D. 949 - H.P. 596 (C "A" H-173; H "A" H-575 to C "A" H-173)
L.D. 974 - H.P. 621 (C "C" H-927)
L.D. 988 - S.P. 407 (C "A" S-62)
L.D. 993 - H.P. 628 (C "A" H-143)
L.D. 997 - H.P. 633 (C "A" H-342)
L.D. 999 - H.P. 635 (C "A" H-481)
L.D. 1006 - H.P. 642 (C "A" H-358)
L.D. 1009 - H.P. 645 (C "A" H-775)
L.D. 1021 - H.P. 657 (C "A" H-74)
L.D. 1028 - H.P. 664 (C "A" H-269)
L.D. 1064 - S.P. 433 (C "A" S-176)
L.D. 1096 - H.P. 691 (C "A" H-313)
L.D. 1100 - H.P. 695 (C "A" H-448; S "A" S-337 to C "A" H-448)
L.D. 1107 - H.P. 703 (C "A" H-134)
L.D. 1128 - S.P. 465 (C "A" S-236)
L.D. 1139 - S.P. 466 (C "A" S-406)
L.D. 1152 - S.P. 479 (C "A" S-592)
L.D. 1153 - H.P. 725 (C "A" H-855)
L.D. 1161 - H.P. 733 (C "A" H-440)
L.D. 1162 - H.P. 734 (C "A" H-78)
L.D. 1177 - H.P. 749 (C "A" H-472)
L.D. 1178 - H.P. 750 (C "A" H-136)
L.D. 1184 - S.P. 480 (C "A" S-593)
L.D. 1190 - S.P. 486 (C "A" S-377)
L.D. 1227 - H.P. 775 (C "A" H-437)
L.D. 1234 - H.P. 782 (C "A" H-454)
L.D. 1236 - H.P. 784 (C "A" H-495)
L.D. 1258 - H.P. 806 (C "A" H-215)
L.D. 1276 - S.P. 513 (C "A" S-370)
L.D. 1285 - S.P. 522 (C "A" S-141)
L.D. 1301 - H.P. 826 (C "A" H-551)
L.D. 1303 - H.P. 828 (C "A" H-524; S "A" S-334 to C "A" H-524)
L.D. 1305 - H.P. 830 (C "A" H-457)
L.D. 1333 - H.P. 847 (C "A" H-325)
L.D. 1349 - H.P. 863 (C "A" H-928)
L.D. 1375 - H.P. 889 (C "A" H-308)
L.D. 1376 - H.P. 890 (C "A" H-178)
L.D. 1384 - S.P. 549 (C "A" S-402)
L.D. 1402 - H.P. 897 (C "A" H-859)
L.D. 1405 - H.P. 901 (C "A" H-834; S "B" S-694 to C "A" H-834)
L.D. 1412 - H.P. 908 (C "A" H-560)
L.D. 1421 - H.P. 917 (C "A" H-756)
L.D. 1422 - H.P. 918 (C "A" H-239)
L.D. 1424 - H.P. 920 (C "A" H-769)
L.D. 1432 - H.P. 928 (C "A" H-889)
L.D. 1441 - H.P. 937 (C "A" H-175)
L.D. 1442 - H.P. 938 (C "A" H-662)
L.D. 1450 - S.P. 568 (C "A" S-289)
L.D. 1475 - S.P. 595 (C "A" S-401)
L.D. 1478 - S.P. 598 (C "A" S-122)
L.D. 1488 - H.P. 943 (C "A" H-583)
L.D. 1491 - H.P. 946 (C "A" H-351)
L.D. 1492 - H.P. 947 (C "A" H-587)
L.D. 1493 - H.P. 948 (C "A" H-646)
L.D. 1506 - H.P. 961 (C "A" H-209)
L.D. 1510 - H.P. 965 (C "A" H-413)
L.D. 1514 - H.P. 969 (C "A" H-824)
L.D. 1515 - H.P. 970 (C "A" H-903)
L.D. 1520 - H.P. 975 (C "A" H-330)
L.D. 1527 - H.P. 982 (C "A" H-268)
L.D. 1529 - H.P. 984 (C "A" H-569)
L.D. 1535 - H.P. 990 (C "A" H-600)
L.D. 1540 - H.P. 992 (C "A" H-579)
L.D. 1558 - H.P. 1003 (C "A" H-425)
L.D. 1573 - H.P. 1018 (C "A" H-584)
L.D. 1577 - H.P. 1022 (C "A" H-915)
L.D. 1584 - H.P. 1029 (C "A" H-649)
L.D. 1621 - H.P. 1046 (C "A" H-318)
L.D. 1648 - H.P. 1060 (C "A" H-945)
L.D. 1664 - S.P. 669 (C "A" S-209; H "A" H-535 to C "A" S-209)
L.D. 1666 - S.P. 671 (C "A" S-363)
L.D. 1667 - H.P. 1065 (C "A" H-875)
L.D. 1668 - H.P. 1066 (C "A" H-361)
L.D. 1682 - H.P. 1081 (C "A" H-314)
L.D. 1684 - H.P. 1083 (C "A" H-206)
L.D. 1691 - S.P. 678 (C "A" S-422)
L.D. 1712 - H.P. 1101 (C "A" H-619)
L.D. 1714 - H.P. 1103 (C "A" H-620)
L.D. 1718 - H.P. 1107 (C "A" H-450)
L.D. 1720 - S.P. 683 (C "A" S-316)
L.D. 1737 - H.P. 1116 (C "A" H-897)
L.D. 1742 - H.P. 1121 (C "A" H-898)
L.D. 1751 - S.P. 696 (C "A" S-573)
L.D. 1752 - S.P. 697 (C "A" S-578)
L.D. 1755 - S.P. 701 (C "A" S-315)
L.D. 1760 - S.P. 707 (C "A" S-199)
L.D. 1761 - S.P. 708 (C "A" S-198)
L.D. 1769 - H.P. 1133 (C "A" H-332)
L.D. 1771 - H.P. 1135 (C "A" H-967)
L.D. 1773 - H.P. 1136 (C "A" H-762)
L.D. 1779 - H.P. 1142 (C "A" H-869)
L.D. 1787 - H.P. 1150 (C "A" H-786)
L.D. 1792 - S.P. 717 (C "A" S-364)
L.D. 1797 - S.P. 722 (C "A" S-417)
L.D. 1810 - H.P. 1155 (C "A" H-965)
L.D. 1817 - S.P. 732 (C "A" S-192; S "A" S-261 to C "A" S-192)
L.D. 1823 - S.P. 739 (C "A" S-673)
L.D. 1829 - S.P. 745 (C "A" S-613)
L.D. 1834 - H.P. 1166 (C "A" H-809)
L.D. 1837 - H.P. 1169 (C "A" H-486)
L.D. 1857 - H.P. 1187 (C "A" H-539; H "A" H-571 to C "A" H-539)
L.D. 1858 - H.P. 1188 (C "A" H-405)
L.D. 1867 - H.P. 1197 (C "A" H-751)
L.D. 1886 - S.P. 759 (C "A" S-517)
L.D. 1903 - H.P. 1218 (C "A" H-778)
L.D. 1908 - H.P. 1224 (C "A" H-781; H "A" H-818 to C "A" H-781)
L.D. 1929 - H.P. 1237 (C "A" H-929; H "A" H-941 to C "A" H-929)
L.D. 1935 - H.P. 1243 (C "A" H-375)
L.D. 1942 - S.P. 791 (C "A" S-393)
L.D. 1955 - H.P. 1257 (C "A" H-946)
L.D. 1958 - H.P. 1260 (C "A" H-610)
L.D. 1966 - H.P. 1263 (C "A" H-753)
L.D. 1976 - H.P. 1267 (C "A" H-960)
L.D. 1978 - H.P. 1271 (C "A" H-777)
L.D. 1981 - S.P. 810 (C "A" S-544; S "A" S-557 to C "A" S-544)
L.D. 1997 - S.P. 822 (C "A" S-594)
L.D. 2001 - H.P. 1279 (C "A" H-763)
L.D. 2002 - H.P. 1280 (C "A" H-856)
L.D. 2042 - H.P. 1304 (C "A" H-861)
L.D. 2061 - H.P. 1323 (C "A" H-733)
L.D. 2078 - H.P. 1337 (C "A" H-893)
L.D. 2084 - S.P. 877 (C "A" S-539)
L.D. 2090 - S.P. 883 (C "A" S-605)
L.D. 2092 - S.P. 885 (C "A" S-626)
L.D. 2093 - S.P. 886 (C "A" S-516)
L.D. 2097 - S.P. 890 (C "A" S-609)
L.D. 2103 - S.P. 896 (C "A" S-527)
L.D. 2105 - S.P. 898 (C "A" S-614)
L.D. 2106 - S.P. 899 (C "A" S-567)
L.D. 2109 - S.P. 902 (C "A" S-564)
L.D. 2112 - S.P. 905 (C "A" S-580)
L.D. 2118 - S.P. 914 (C "A" S-608)
L.D. 2120 - H.P. 1344 (C "A" H-863)
L.D. 2121 - H.P. 1345 (C "A" H-913; S "A" S-676)
L.D. 2125 - H.P. 1349 (C "A" H-782)
L.D. 2129 - H.P. 1353 (C "A" H-904)
L.D. 2136 - H.P. 1360 (C "A" H-862)
L.D. 2141 - H.P. 1365 (C "A" H-773)
L.D. 2142 - H.P. 1366 (C "A" H-765)
L.D. 2143 - H.P. 1367 (C "A" H-866)
L.D. 2144 - H.P. 1368 (C "A" H-839)
L.D. 2145 - H.P. 1369 (C "A" H-864)
L.D. 2152 - H.P. 1376 (C "A" H-808)
L.D. 2166 - H.P. 1386 (C "A" H-874)
L.D. 2175 - S.P. 926 (C "A" S-692)
L.D. 2176 - S.P. 927 (C "A" S-575)
L.D. 2180 - H.P. 1395 (C "A" H-858)
L.D. 2188 - H.P. 1402 (C "A" H-810)
L.D. 2191 - S.P. 930 (C "A" S-661)
L.D. 2197 - H.P. 1408 (C "A" H-888)
L.D. 2199 - S.P. 935 (C "A" S-666)
L.D. 2202 - S.P. 939 (C "A" S-675)
L.D. 2203 - H.P. 1411 (C "A" H-958)
L.D. 2205 - H.P. 1413 (C "A" H-909)
L.D. 2210 - H.P. 1417 (C "A" H-877)
L.D. 2212 - H.P. 1419 (C "A" H-876)
L.D. 2217 - S.P. 948 (C "A" S-571; S "A" S-585 to C "A" S-571)
L.D. 2224 - S.P. 953 (C "A" S-687; S "A" S-695)
L.D. 2237 - H.P. 1437 (C "A" H-840)
L.D. 2243 - S.P. 965 (C "A" S-631)
L.D. 2256 - H.P. 1447 (C "A" H-845)
L.D. 2263 - H.P. 1453
L.D. 2268 - H.P. 1458 (C "A" H-926)
L.D. 2280 - S.P. 995 (C "A" S-657)

 

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SPECIAL HIGHWAY TABLE

 

L.D. 1640 - S.P. 657 (C "A" S-546)
L.D. 2276 - H.P. 1463
STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 1

 

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

House

 

 

Divided Report

 

 

(5-1)  The Majority of the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Create the Data Privacy and Protection Act"

H.P. 1270  L.D. 1977

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-975).

 

Signed:

 

Senators:

            CARNEY of Cumberland
            BAILEY of York

Representatives:

            MOONEN of Portland
            BECK of South Portland
            KUHN of Falmouth
            LEE of Auburn
            MORIARTY of Cumberland
            SHEEHAN of Biddeford

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To Pass.

 

Signed:

 

Senator:

            BRAKEY of Androscoggin

Representatives:

            ANDREWS of Paris
            HAGGAN of Hampden
            HENDERSON of Rumford
            POIRIER of Skowhegan

(Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not To Pass Report.)

 

 

 

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-975) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-975) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-984) thereto.

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 2

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-1)  An Act to Provide Funding to Rebuild Infrastructure Affected by Extreme Inland and Coastal Weather Events (EMERGENCY)

H.P. 1426  L.D. 2225

 

In Senate, April 15, 2024, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-894) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-710) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-894) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-980) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-2)  An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming

H.P. 1140  L.D. 1777

 

In Senate, April 16, 2024, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-932) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report was READ and ACCEPTED.

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 3

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-1)  Resolve, Approving the 2024 Draft and Arrangement of the Constitution of Maine Incorporating Amendments Approved at Referendum in 2023 and Providing for Its Publication and Distribution (EMERGENCY)

H.P. 1480  L.D. 2291

 

In Senate, April 12, 2024, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED  in concurrence.

 

Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-983) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-2)  An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025 (EMERGENCY)

H.P. 1431  L.D. 2229
(C "A" H-971)

 

 

In Senate, April 15, 2024, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-971) in concurrence.

 

Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-971) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-981) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 4

 

 

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

House

 

Ought to Pass As Amended

 

 

(5-1)  The Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY)

H.P. 1478  L.D. 2290

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-982).

 

 

Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-982).

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 5

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Acts

 

 

(7-1)  An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Disposition of Forfeited Firearms

S.P. 879  L.D. 2086
(C "A" S-679)

 

 

(7-2)  An Act to Provide Relief to Federal or State Employees Affected by a Federal Government or State Government Shutdown

S.P. 906  L.D. 2113
(H "A" H-970 to C "A" S-647)

 

 

(7-3)  An Act to Amend the Mining Excise Tax Laws

H.P. 1445  L.D. 2251
(C "A" H-969)

 

 

(7-4)  An Act to Establish the Criminal Records Review Commission

H.P. 1444  L.D. 2252
(C "A" H-973)

 

 

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 6

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Acts

 

 

(7-1)  An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases

S.P. 958  L.D. 2238
(C "A" S-684)

 

 

(7-2)  An Act to Create an Income Tax Credit for Investments in a Team's Qualified Minor League Baseball Facility to Keep the Team in the State

S.P. 975  L.D. 2258
(C "A" S-704)

 

 

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 7

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

 

Joint Orders

 

Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

 

(1-1)  Noah Hurd, of Waldo, a student at Mount View High School and a member of the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 900

 

 

(1-2)  Rick Raynes, of Berwick, who has been named Berwick's 2024 Citizen of the Year for his selfless contributions to the youth of his community and to the advancement and success of Scouting.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 906

 

 

(1-3)  John Scott Davis, of West Bath, on his retirement from the City of Bath after many years of public service.  From October 1985 to April 2024, Mr. Davis served the city in a number of roles, including as Assistant Codes Enforcement Officer, Codes Enforcement Officer, City Fire Inspector, Local Health Officer, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Assistant Welfare Director and ADA Coordinator.  He has been a member of the Maine Building Officials and Inspectors Association for over 30 years, serving the association in a number of capacities, and was named 2020 Member of the Year.  He served on a task force for developing the State's first codes enforcement certification tests and taught codes enforcement certification classes for the State.  He received an honorary lifetime state certification as a codes enforcement officer.  He also served on the Bath Regional Vocational Center committee for the building trades.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1017

 

 

(1-4)  the Oak Hill High School Academic Decathlon Team, of Wales, which won the State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1047

 

 

(1-5)  the Oak Hill High School Future Business Leaders of America, of Wales, which won the State Championship, the chapter's 26th consecutive state title.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1048

 

 

(1-6)  Ezekiel R. Delorme, of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, 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 1049

 

 

(1-7)  Paul Castonguay, of Waterville, who has received the Municipal Employee of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1050

 

 

(1-8)  Emalee Hall, of Winslow, who has received the Rising Star Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1051

 

 

(1-9)  Sarah M. Chase, of Bethel, a senior at Telstar Regional 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;

HLS 1052

 

 

(1-10)  Carla Caron, of Winslow, who works for the Waterville Soup Kitchen, and who has received the Exceptional Volunteer Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1053

 

 

(1-11)  the Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland Boys Swim Team, of Auburn, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1054

 

 

(1-12)  Joshua Placides, of Rockland, who was named one of three Grand Award winners at the 2024 Maine State Science Fair and will represent Maine at the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair to be held in Los Angeles, California.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1055

 

 

(1-13)  Eli Farias, of Gardiner, a student at Gardiner Area High School, who won both the Class A North and Class A State Boys Wrestling Championships in the 132-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1056

 

 

(1-14)  Douglas Clark, of Farmingdale, on his retirement as Wastewater Director for the City of Gardiner after 27 years of public service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 1057

 

 

Come from the House, READ and PASSED.

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

Joint Resolution

 

Joint Resolution in Memoriam:

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(1-15)  Michele Ann MacLean, of Freeport.  Ms. MacLean began her professional career as a real estate paralegal with the Augusta law firm of Sanborn, Moreshead, Schade and Gifford.  She next joined attorney Linda Gifford at her firm, where she became an integral part of the firm's real estate practice.  During this period, she first became acquainted with government affairs, working on behalf of the Maine Association of Realtors.  She went on to establish her own government affairs consulting practice, known as Capitol Strategies, which she ran successfully for more than 20 years, serving clients in a number of industries, including paper and forest products, telecommunications and electric utilities, pharmaceuticals and electronic gaming.  Ms. MacLean will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

HLS 1058

 

 

 

 

Comes from the House READ and ADOPTED.

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 8

 

 

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

House

 

 

Divided Report

 

 

(5-1)  The Majority of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Create Equity in the State's Cannabis Industry"

H.P. 972  L.D. 1517

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-979).

 

Signed:

 

Senators:

            HICKMAN of Kennebec
            BRENNER of Cumberland
            TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

Representatives:

            SUPICA of Bangor
            BOYER of Poland
            COLLINGS of Portland
            MALON of Biddeford
            MONTELL of Gardiner
            RIELLY of Westbrook
            WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To Pass.

 

Signed:

 

Representatives:

            ANDREWS of Paris
            HYMES of Waldo
            RUDNICKI of Fairfield

 

 

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-979) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-979).

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 9

 

 

 

ORDERS

 

Joint Order

 

 

(4-1)  On motion by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, the following Joint Order:

S.P. 1007

 

ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively, when there is a need to conduct business or consider objections of the Governor.

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 10

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-1)  An Act to Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act

S.P. 812  L.D. 1983

 

In Senate, April 12, 2024, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-677) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-697) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report was READ and ACCEPTED.

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-2)  An Act to Legalize Historical Horse Racing and Electronic Beano to Allow Maine Gaming Licensees and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to Compete with Other Gaming States

H.P. 1275  L.D. 1992

 

In Senate, April 15, 2024, the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-968).

 

 

_________________________________

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 11

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

(2-1)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1093

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

30        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

16       Unanimous Reports

2         Ought Not To Pass

2         Ought To Pass

12       Ought To Pass As Amended

 

5         Divided Reports

2         Leave to Withdraw

 

6         Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Henry Ingwersen

Senate Chair

 

S/Bill Pluecker

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

(2-2)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1094

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

32        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

11        Unanimous Reports

3          Ought Not To Pass

4          Ought To Pass

3          Ought To Pass As Amended

1          Referred to Another Committee

 

21        Divided Reports

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Pinny Beebe-Center

Senate Chair

 

S/Suzanne M. Salisbury

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-3)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1095

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

 

April 10, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

43        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

19        Unanimous Reports

4          Ought Not To Pass

4          Ought To Pass

11        Ought To Pass As Amended

 

9          Divided Reports

 

15        Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Joseph Rafferty

Senate Chair

 

S/Michael F. Brennan

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-4)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1096

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

28        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

18        Unanimous Reports

1          Ought Not To Pass

6          Ought To Pass

11        Ought To Pass As Amended

 

5          Divided Reports

 

2          Leave to Withdraw

3          Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Stacy Fielding Brenner

Senate Chair

 

S/Lori K. Gramlich

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-5)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1097

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

34        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

19        Unanimous Reports

8          Ought Not To Pass

2          Ought To Pass

9          Ought To Pass As Amended

 

15        Divided Reports

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Mark W. Lawrence

Senate Chair

 

S/Stanley Paige Zeigler, Jr.

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-6)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1098

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services during the Second Regular Session the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

62        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

52        Unanimous Reports

23        Ought Not To Pass

6          Ought To Pass

23        Ought To Pass As Amended

 

8          Divided Reports

 

1          Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Joseph M. Baldacci

Senate Chair

 

S/Michele Meyer

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-7)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1099

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

51        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

26        Unanimous Reports

7          Ought Not To Pass

2          Ought To Pass

16        Ought To Pass As Amended

1          Referred to Another Committee

 

22        Divided Reports

 

3          Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Donna Bailey

Senate Chair

 

S/Anne C. Perry

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-8)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1100

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Housing during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

28        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

18        Unanimous Reports

7          Ought Not To Pass

11        Ought To Pass As Amended

 

7          Divided Reports

 

3          Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Teresa Pierce

Senate Chair

 

S/Traci Gere

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-9)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1101

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

12        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

7          Unanimous Reports

4          Ought Not To Pass

1          Ought To Pass

2          Ought To Pass As Amended

 

3          Divided Reports

 

1          Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/David LaFountain

Senate Chair

 

S/H. Scott Landry, Jr.

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-10)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1102

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT,

ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

35        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

16        Unanimous Reports

3          Ought Not To Pass

3          Ought To Pass

10        Ought To Pass As Amended

 

5          Divided Reports

 

4          Leave to Withdraw

10        Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Glenn “Chip” Curry

Senate Chair

 

S/Tiffany Roberts

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-11)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1103

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

69        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

23        Unanimous Reports

10        Ought Not To Pass

13        Ought To Pass As Amended

 

30        Divided Reports

 

1          Leave to Withdraw

15        Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Anne M. Carney

Senate Chair

 

S/Matthew W. Moonen

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-12)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1104

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND HOUSING

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

56        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

6          Unanimous Reports

3          Ought Not To Pass

1          Ought To Pass

2          Ought To Pass As Amended

 

14        Divided Reports

 

5          Leave to Withdraw

31        Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Michael Tipping

Senate Chair

 

S/Amy J. Roeder

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-13)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1105

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON MARINE RESOURCES

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

12        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

8          Unanimous Reports

3          Ought Not To Pass

1          Ought to Pass

4          Ought To Pass As Amended

 

1          Divided Reports

 

3          Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Cameron Reny

Senate Chair

 

S/Allison Hepler

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-14)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1106

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

33        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

10        Unanimous Reports

3          Ought Not To Pass

1          Ought To Pass

6          Ought To Pass As Amended

 

19        Divided Reports

 

1          Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Tim Nangle

Senate Chair

 

S/Holly B. Stover

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-15)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1107

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

57        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

24        Unanimous Reports

12        Ought Not To Pass

2          Ought To Pass

9          Ought To Pass As Amended

1          Referred to Another Committee

 

28        Divided Reports

 

5          Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Nicole Grohoski

Senate Chair

 

S/Joseph C. Perry, Sr.

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-16)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1108

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

24        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

19        Unanimous Reports

9          Ought Not To Pass

2          Ought To Pass

8          Ought To Pass As Amended

 

3          Divided Reports

 

2          Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Benjamin M. Chipman

Senate Chair

 

S/Lydia Crafts

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

(2-17)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1109

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

 

April 15, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House

131st Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

47        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

26        Unanimous Reports

9          Ought Not To Pass

17        Ought To Pass As Amended

 

15        Divided Reports

 

3          Leave to Withdraw

3          Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Craig V. Hickman

Senate Chair

 

S/Laura D. Supica

House Chair

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 12

 

 

 

ORDERS

 

Joint Order

 

An Expression of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

 

(4-1)  Rosemarie Smith, of Augusta, who is retiring as Executive Assistant to the President of the Maine State Senate after 39 years of public service.  Over her career, Ms. Smith has worked for Governor John McKernan, Governor Angus King, Governor John Baldacci and Attorney General Janet T. Mills.  At the State House, as well as working for Senate President Troy Jackson, she has worked for Senate President Kevin Raye and Senate President Mike Thibodeau.  Her experience, diligence, bipartisanship and integrity will be greatly missed by her colleagues.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1978

Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, LaROCHELLE of Augusta.

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 13

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Acts

 

 

(7-1)  An Act to Protect Liberty and Advance Justice in the Administration and Enforcement of the Cannabis Legalization Act and the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act

S.P. 32  L.D. 40
(S "A" S-717 to C "A" S-709)

 

 

(7-2)  An Act to Increase Enforcement and Accountability for Wage Violations

S.P. 179  L.D. 372
(C "A" S-688)

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

Resolve

 

 

(7-3)  Resolve, to Rename Bridges in the Towns of Limerick, Hiram and Limington

S.P. 183  L.D. 402
(S "A" S-705 to C "A" S-698)

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 14

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-1)  An Act to Create the Data Privacy and Protection Act

H.P. 1270  L.D. 1977

 

In Senate, April 17, 2024, the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-975) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-984) thereto.

 

 

_________________________________

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 15

 

 

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

House

 

 

Divided Report

 

 

(5-1)  The Majority of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025" (EMERGENCY)

H.P. 1420  L.D. 2214

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-985).

 

Signed:

 

Senators:

            ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
            DUSON of Cumberland

Representatives:

            SACHS of Freeport
            ANKELES of Brunswick
            COLLINGS of Portland
            FAY of Raymond
            GATTINE of Westbrook
            MATLACK of St. George

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-986).

 

Signed:

 

Senator:

            BENNETT of Oxford

Representatives:

            BLIER of Buxton
            CARLOW of Buxton
            DUCHARME of Madison
            MILLETT of Waterford

 

 

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "B" (H-989) thereto.

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 16

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Emergency Measure

 

(7-1)  An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025

H.P. 1431  L.D. 2229
(H "A" H-981 to C "A" H-971)

 

 

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Emergency Measure

 

(7-2)  An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine

H.P. 1478  L.D. 2290
(C "A" H-982)

 

 

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Emergency Resolve

 

(7-3)  Resolve, Approving the 2024 Draft and Arrangement of the Constitution of Maine Incorporating Amendments Approved at Referendum in 2023 and Providing for Its Publication and Distribution

H.P. 1480  L.D. 2291
(H "A" H-983)

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 17

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Acts

 

 

(7-1)  An Act to Establish the Social Equity Program

H.P. 972  L.D. 1517
(C "A" H-979)

 

 

(7-2)  An Act Regarding Restoration and Protection of Coastal Sand Dune Systems and Permitting of an Offshore Wind Terminal on Sears Island

H.P. 1456  L.D. 2266
(C "A" H-887)

 

 

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 18

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

(2-1)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1111

 

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

 

April 17, 2024

 

Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

 

Dear Secretary Grant,

 

Pursuant to my authority under Title 22, MRSA, Subtitle 22, Part 4, Ch. 401, §1726.2, I am pleased to appoint Sabrina Abbott of Auburn to the Maine Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council, effective immediately.

 

Ms. Abbott will serve on this council as a representative of health insurers.

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my office.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

 

 

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 19

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-1)  An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025

H.P. 1420  L.D. 2214

 

In Senate, April 17, 2024, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "B" (H-989) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "F" (S-730) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENTS "B" (H-989) AND "C" (H-990) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 20

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Act

 

 

(7-1)  An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025

H.P. 1420  L.D. 2214
(H "B" H-989; H "C" H-990 to C "A" H-985)

 

 

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 21

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

 

Joint Order

 

 

(1-1)  The following Joint Order:

H.P. 1482

            ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that all legislation not finally disposed of upon adjournment sine die of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature be carried over in the same posture to any special session of the 131st Legislature.

 

 

Comes from the House, READ and PASSED.

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 22

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-1)  An Act to Clarify Licensing Criteria and Criminal History Record Check and Notification Requirements for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments

H.P. 1379  L.D. 2155

 

In Senate, April 17, 2024, Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 23

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Act

 

 

(7-1)  An Act to Create a Sustainable Funding Source for Recovery Community Centers Using a Percentage of the Adult Use Cannabis Tax Revenue

H.P. 1103  L.D. 1714
(S "A" S-731 to C "A" H-620)

 

 

 

 

 

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