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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
First Special Session - Sixth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
6th Legislative Day
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Shane Stoops, First United Pentecostal Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Renee Goodwin, Augusta and Nick Sutton, South Portland.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Increase the Maximum Pension Deduction for State Income Tax"
(H.P. 92) (L.D. 136)
Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 3, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (3) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-323) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Marriage of Any Person under 18 Years of Age"
(H.P. 458) (L.D. 622)
Report "A" (8) OUGHT TO PASS of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on June 3, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with Report "B" (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASSof the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding to Qualifying Municipalities by Sharing Adult Use Marijuana Sales and Excise Tax Revenue"
(H.P. 873) (L.D. 1195)
Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 2, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on TAXATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) An Act To Include Grandparents under Maine's Family Medical Leave Laws (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 27) (L.D. 61)
FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on March 11, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-27) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 445) (L.D. 609)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on May 19, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-177) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 634)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
June 7, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Judiciary on Bill “An Act To Facilitate Compliance with Federal Immigration Law by State and Local Government Entities” (H.P. 1012) (L.D. 1378) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Pratt Chevrolet Buick GMC, in Calais, which is celebrating 25 years in business. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 334)
(5-2) Anthony Cincotta, a lifelong resident of Berwick, who served the Nation for 22 years in the United States Army. Mr. Cincotta joined the Army in 1952 and retired as a command sergeant major in the Army's Special Forces in 1974, after having served in the Korean War and for two tours of duty during the late 1960s and early 1970s in the Vietnam War. Mr. Cincotta recently marched in his 50th Memorial Day parade. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 335)
(5-3) Holden Vernon Stoutamyer, of Mapleton, a member of Troop No. 177, 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 336)
(5-4) Marlee Walker, of Standish, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Bonny Eagle High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 297)
Presented by Representative ORDWAY of Standish.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative BLIER of Buxton.
(5-5) Don and Irene Plourde, of Sidney, who received the Pine Tree Council 2020 Central Maine Scouting Citizen Award for exemplifying the ideals of scouting: leadership in the community, citizenship, demonstrating values of the Scout Law, volunteerism and supporting the scouting program. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 298)
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Oakland.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-6) the Top Honor Students of the 2021 graduating class of Boothday Region High School, in Boothbay Harbor: Kaleb Ames, Kalista Andrews, Glory Blethen, Emma Brewer, Kylie Brown, Nathan Chatterton, Jenna Cohen, Mason Erhard, Isabel Harkins, Graham Harris, Jameson LaBrecque, Cortney Meader, Benjamin Pearce, Marissa Peters, John Roberts, Ryan Russell and Treshna Spence. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 300)
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln, Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative HANLEY of Pittston, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea, Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
In Memory of:
(5-7) the Honorable John E. Madigan, Jr., of Rumford. Mr. Madigan was a veteran of the United States Army, for which he served as a salvage diver from 1968 to 1971, supervising diving crews in the 523rd Engineering Company, Port and Bridge Construction. He served as a city or town manager in multiple communities in the State, starting with Monson in 1978. He also served as manager of the City of Eastport and of the towns of Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and Rangeley before retiring in July 2020. He also worked as a facilities site engineer, construction inspector and general contractor throughout the State and New England from 1993 to 2005. He represented Rumford in the Maine House of Representatives during the 128th Legislature. Mr. Madigan will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 46 years, Mary, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 299)
Presented by Representative ROCHE of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative DOLLOFF of Milton Township.
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-184) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Aerial Spraying of Glyphosate and Other Synthetic Herbicides for the Purpose of Silviculture"
(S.P. 58) (L.D. 125)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
BERNARD of Caribou
GIFFORD of Lincoln
HALL of Wilton
LANDRY of Farmington
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
SKOLFIELD of Weld
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-185) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MAXMIN of Lincoln
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
OSHER of Orono
PLUECKER of Warren
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-185).
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-181) on Bill "An Act To Require Schools To Submit Pest Management Activity Logs to the Board of Pesticides Control and the Posting of Inspection Results for the Purpose of Providing Information to the Public"
(S.P. 209) (L.D. 524)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
MAXMIN of Lincoln
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
BERNARD of Caribou
GIFFORD of Lincoln
HALL of Wilton
LANDRY of Farmington
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
OSHER of Orono
PLUECKER of Warren
SKOLFIELD of Weld
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-181).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-164) on Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System To Evaluate the Need To Expand Workforce Training Options in Waldo County
(S.P. 180) (L.D. 814)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-164).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-163) on Bill "An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools"
(S.P. 377) (L.D. 1114)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-163).
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-165) on Bill "An Act To Address Student Hunger through Expanding Access to Free School Meals"
(S.P. 540) (L.D. 1679)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
ROCHE of Wells
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-165).
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, To Establish the COVID-19 Review Commission (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 193) (L.D. 817)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-176) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-176).
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-182) on Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System To Study the Potential Effects of the State Adopting Atlantic Standard Time (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 259) (L.D. 826)
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
COPELAND of Saco
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
PAULHUS of Bath
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
DOORE of Augusta
RISEMAN of Harrison
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-182).
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-180) on Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Complete a Feasibility Analysis To Initiate a Commuter and Passenger Train Service between Portland and the Lewiston and Auburn Area
(S.P. 317) (L.D. 991)
Signed:
Senators:
DIAMOND of Cumberland
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
MARTIN of Greene
O'CONNELL of Brewer
PARRY of Arundel
PERKINS of Oakland
WHITE of Waterville
WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
CEBRA of Naples
WHITE of Mars Hill
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-180).
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Placement of Temporary Signs"
(S.P. 442) (L.D. 1356)
Signed:
Senators:
DIAMOND of Cumberland
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
O'CONNELL of Brewer
WHITE of Waterville
WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
CEBRA of Naples
MARTIN of Greene
PARRY of Arundel
PERKINS of Oakland
WHITE of Mars Hill
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-172) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Implement Ranked-choice Voting
(S.P. 91) (L.D. 202)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senator:
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
COREY of Windham
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the RESOLUTION PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-172).
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(6-11) Nine Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-169) on Bill "An Act Regarding Certain Employees of and To Allow Supplemental Funding for the Public Advocate"
(S.P. 194) (L.D. 487)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CUDDY of Winterport
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
WADSWORTH of Hiram
WOOD of Portland
ZEIGLER of Montville
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-170) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
FOSTER of Dexter
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-169).
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(6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-424) on Bill "An Act To Integrate African American Studies into American History Education"
(H.P. 1235) (L.D. 1664)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
ROCHE of Wells
SALISBURY of Westbrook
STEARNS of Guilford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
SAMPSON of Alfred
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(6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-423) on Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Workforce by Expanding English Language Acquisition and Workforce Training Programs"
(H.P. 1253) (L.D. 1684)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
ROCHE of Wells
SALISBURY of Westbrook
STEARNS of Guilford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
SAMPSON of Alfred
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(6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-425) on Bill "An Act To Allow Microgrids That Are in the Public Interest"
(H.P. 782) (L.D. 1053)
Signed:
Senator:
VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CUDDY of Winterport
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
WOOD of Portland
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
Representatives:
CARLOW of Buxton
FOSTER of Dexter
WADSWORTH of Hiram
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(6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-427) on Bill "An Act To Require Certain Veterans' Organizations To Be Billed for Electricity Usage at the Same Rate as Residential Customers"
(H.P. 1047) (L.D. 1431)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
WOOD of Portland
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
Representatives:
CARLOW of Buxton
FOSTER of Dexter
WADSWORTH of Hiram
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(6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-426) on Bill "An Act To Update the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund"
(H.P. 1048) (L.D. 1432)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CUDDY of Winterport
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
WOOD of Portland
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
Representatives:
CARLOW of Buxton
FOSTER of Dexter
WADSWORTH of Hiram
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(6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-442) on Bill "An Act To Reduce the Landfilling of Municipal Solid Waste"
(H.P. 23) (L.D. 57)
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
BENNETT of Oxford
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BLUME of York
DOUDERA of Camden
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
HANLEY of Pittston
JOHANSEN of Monticello
O'CONNOR of Berwick
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(6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-441) on Bill "An Act To Revise Maine's Environmental Laws"
(H.P. 119) (L.D. 163)
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
BENNETT of Oxford
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BLUME of York
DOUDERA of Camden
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
HANLEY of Pittston
O'CONNOR of Berwick
TUELL of East Machias
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(6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Promote Energy Production from Recyclable Plastics"
(H.P. 257) (L.D. 359)
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
BENNETT of Oxford
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BLUME of York
DOUDERA of Camden
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
HANLEY of Pittston
O'CONNOR of Berwick
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-434) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
JOHANSEN of Monticello
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(6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Reception of Foreign Waste Plastic in Maine Ports"
(H.P. 667) (L.D. 911)
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BLUME of York
DOUDERA of Camden
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-440) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BENNETT of Oxford
Representatives:
HANLEY of Pittston
JOHANSEN of Monticello
O'CONNOR of Berwick
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(6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-436) on Resolve, To Study and Recommend Improvements to Maine's Dam Safety
(H.P. 1102) (L.D. 1488)
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
BENNETT of Oxford
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BLUME of York
DOUDERA of Camden
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
HANLEY of Pittston
O'CONNOR of Berwick
TUELL of East Machias
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(6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prevent Increased Heating Fuel, Natural Gas, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Pricing in Maine by Prohibiting Adoption of Rules Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
(H.P. 1108) (L.D. 1498)
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BLUME of York
DOUDERA of Camden
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-435) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BENNETT of Oxford
Representatives:
HANLEY of Pittston
JOHANSEN of Monticello
O'CONNOR of Berwick
TUELL of East Machias
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(6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-413) on Resolve, To Establish an Advisory Panel To Study the Implications of Genome-editing Technology for the Citizens of the State
(H.P. 1190) (L.D. 1601)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
CRAVEN of Lewiston
MADIGAN of Waterville
PERRY of Calais
STOVER of Boothbay
ZAGER of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
CONNOR of Lewiston
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
LEMELIN of Chelsea
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(6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Increase Transparency of and Lower Health Care Costs"
(H.P. 555) (L.D. 750)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN of Cumberland
BRENNER of Cumberland
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
ARFORD of Brunswick
BROOKS of Lewiston
EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft
MATHIESON of Kittery
MELARAGNO of Auburn
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-421) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
Representatives:
BLIER of Buxton
CONNOR of Lewiston
MORRIS of Turner
QUINT of Hodgdon
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(6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow Employers To Shop for Competitive Health Plan Options"
(H.P. 556) (L.D. 751)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN of Cumberland
BRENNER of Cumberland
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
ARFORD of Brunswick
BROOKS of Lewiston
EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft
MATHIESON of Kittery
MELARAGNO of Auburn
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-422) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
Representatives:
BLIER of Buxton
CONNOR of Lewiston
MORRIS of Turner
QUINT of Hodgdon
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(6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-414) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Transportation Laws"
(H.P. 811) (L.D. 1133)
Signed:
Senators:
DIAMOND of Cumberland
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
CEBRA of Naples
MARTIN of Greene
PARRY of Arundel
PERKINS of Oakland
WHITE of Mars Hill
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-415) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
Representatives:
O'CONNELL of Brewer
WHITE of Waterville
WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor
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(6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Address Funding for Maine Clean Elections"
(H.P. 685) (L.D. 929)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
COREY of Windham
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-419) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
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(6-28) Six Members of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-429) on Bill "An Act To Maximize Service to Students by Adopting Conditional Allowances for Participation by Families of School Board Members in School Activities"
(H.P. 975) (L.D. 1323)
Signed:
Senator:
RAFFERTY of York
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-430) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
STEARNS of Guilford
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(6-29) Six Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-428) on Bill "An Act To Provide Funds for Community-based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services and To Reduce by Half the Funding for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency"
(H.P. 954) (L.D. 1298)
Signed:
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
COSTAIN of Plymouth
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (H.P. 97) (L.D. 141) Bill "An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Tax Laws" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-439)
(7-2) (H.P. 132) (L.D. 179) Bill "An Act To Exclude Energy Efficiency Improvements from Property Tax" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-438)
(7-3) (H.P. 871) (L.D. 1193) Bill "An Act To Exempt Certain Disabled Veterans from the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-437)
(7-4) (H.P. 986) (L.D. 1335) Bill "An Act To Provide for Exemption from the Sales Tax for Basic Needs Products and Offset the Loss of Revenue" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-433)
(7-5) (H.P. 1113) (L.D. 1503) Bill "An Act To Stop Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-432)
(7-6) (H.P. 1212) (L.D. 1629) Bill "An Act Regarding the Qualifications for Licensure as a Physician or Surgeon" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-431)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Increase Timely Access to Mental Health Services by Increasing MaineCare Reimbursement Rates
(H.P. 359) (L.D. 496)
(C. "A" H-309)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act To Support the Fidelity and Sustainability of Assertive Community Treatment
(H.P. 425) (L.D. 582)
(C. "A" H-310)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act Regarding the Depth of Phillips Lake in the Town of Dedham
(H.P. 665) (L.D. 909)
(C. "A" H-307)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) An Act To Retroactively Grant Sick Leave Days to Public School Employees Affected by COVID-19
(H.P. 731) (L.D. 993)
(C. "A" H-333)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-5) An Act Regarding Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services and Increasing Reimbursement Rates for Those Services
(H.P. 813) (L.D. 1135)
(C. "A" H-294)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-6) Resolve, To Establish the Task Force To Study the Process for Bringing Criminal Cases in Situations of Violence against Health Care Workers
(H.P. 465) (L.D. 629)
(C. "A" H-311)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-7) An Act To Support Life and Career Readiness Education in Maine
(H.P. 34) (L.D. 68)
(C. "A" H-351)
(10-8) An Act To Establish the Sunrise Review and Legislative Report Fund
(H.P. 76) (L.D. 110)
(C. "A" H-301)
(10-9) An Act To Address Maine's Shortage of Behavioral Health Services for Minors
(H.P. 84) (L.D. 118)
(C. "A" H-286)
(10-10) An Act To Limit the Use of Hydrofluorocarbons To Fight Climate Change
(H.P. 161) (L.D. 226)
(C. "A" H-206)
(10-11) An Act Regarding Public Utility Assessments, Fees and Penalties
(H.P. 172) (L.D. 251)
(C. "A" H-289)
(10-12) An Act To Improve the Process of Disposal of Hospice Medications Used in the Home
(H.P. 234) (L.D. 330)
(C. "A" H-348)
(10-13) An Act Requiring the Use of Propane and Natural Gas Detectors
(H.P. 244) (L.D. 346)
(C. "A" H-313)
(10-14) An Act Regarding Emergency Guardianship
(H.P. 264) (L.D. 366)
(C. "A" H-296)
(10-15) An Act To Require Certain Schools To Provide Menstrual Products
(H.P. 328) (L.D. 452)
(H. "A" H-344 to C. "A" H-244)
(10-16) An Act To Reduce the Tax Burden on Low-income Electricity Customers
(H.P. 369) (L.D. 506)
(C. "A" H-343)
(10-17) An Act Regarding the Citizen Members and the Complaint Review Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
(H.P. 376) (L.D. 513)
(C. "A" H-314)
(10-18) An Act To Protect Children from Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
(H.P. 382) (L.D. 519)
(C. "A" H-328)
(10-19) An Act To Create a Municipal Grant Program To Promote Sustainable Economic Development
(H.P. 625) (L.D. 857)
(C. "A" H-350)
(10-20) An Act To Include Excluded Individuals on Insurance Cards
(H.P. 749) (L.D. 1011)
(C. "A" H-346)
(10-21) An Act To Advance Palliative Care Utilization in the State
(H.P. 793) (L.D. 1064)
(C. "A" H-287)
(10-22) An Act To Clarify the Qualifications and Oversight of Sheriffs
(H.P. 794) (L.D. 1065)
(C. "A" H-284)
(10-23) An Act Relating to Fair Chance in Employment
(H.P. 845) (L.D. 1167)
(C. "A" H-305)
(10-24) An Act To Clarify Who Signs and Swears to a Certificate Stating the Results of a Breath-alcohol Test
(H.P. 969) (L.D. 1313)
(C. "A" H-312)
(10-25) An Act To Protect Towing Operators Providing Emergency Assistance by Allowing the Use of a Flashing Green Light
(H.P. 1034) (L.D. 1400)
(C. "A" H-345)
(10-26) An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws
(H.P. 1049) (L.D. 1433)
(C. "A" H-352)
(10-27) An Act To Provide Safe Gear for Female Firefighters
(H.P. 1056) (L.D. 1440)
(C. "A" H-293)
(10-28) An Act To Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption
(H.P. 1064) (L.D. 1448)
(C. "A" H-320)
(10-29) An Act To Align the Expulsion Process with School Disciplinary Policies
(H.P. 1067) (L.D. 1451)
(C. "A" H-282)
(10-30) An Act to Modify the Requirements for Political Action Committees and Ballot Question Committees
(H.P. 1099) (L.D. 1485)
(C. "A" H-306)
(10-31) An Act To Improve Home and Community-based Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Brain Injury and Other Related Conditions
(H.P. 1104) (L.D. 1490)
(C. "A" H-335)
(10-32) An Act To Allow People To Live in Tiny Homes as a Primary or Accessory Dwelling
(H.P. 1134) (L.D. 1530)
(C. "A" H-317)
(10-33) An Act Directing the Maine State Housing Authority To Report on Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
(H.P. 1151) (L.D. 1546)
(C. "A" H-290)
(10-34) An Act To License Ambulance Drivers Who Are Not Licensed To Provide Emergency Medical Services
(H.P. 1194) (L.D. 1605)
(C. "A" H-325)
(10-35) An Act To Increase the Number of Lincolnville Sewer District Trustees from 3 to 5
(H.P. 1209) (L.D. 1625)
(C. "A" H-370)
(10-36) An Act Regarding Maine's Sales Prohibition on Upholstered Furniture Treated with Flame-retardant Chemicals
(H.P. 1233) (L.D. 1662)
(C. "A" H-347)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-37) Resolve, To Ensure Appropriate Personal Needs Allowances for Persons Residing in Long-term Care Facilities
(H.P. 40) (L.D. 74)
(C. "A" H-308)
(10-38) Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Study the Coordination of Services and Expansion of Educational Programs and Vocational Opportunities for Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Acquired Brain Injury
(H.P. 680) (L.D. 924)
(C. "A" H-283)
(10-39) Resolve, To Increase Collaboration between the Maine State Housing Authority and the Department of Health and Human Services
(H.P. 961) (L.D. 1305)
(C. "A" H-349)
(10-40) Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority To Assist the City of Lewiston with its Rental Registration Program
(H.P. 1031) (L.D. 1397)
(C. "A" H-291)
(10-41) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adjust Reimbursement Rates for Certain Home-based Services
(H.P. 1132) (L.D. 1528)
(C. "A" H-285)
(10-42) Resolve, To Require the Public Utilities Commission To Issue a Request for Information on a Statewide, Multiple-use Online Energy Data Platform
(H.P. 1237) (L.D. 1666)
(C. "A" H-315)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Town of Canton
(SLS 79)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
- CARRIED OVER to a subsequent special or regular session of the 130th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 435 on March 30, 2021.
TABLED - March 11, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to a Healthy Environment
(S.P. 196) (L.D. 489)
(C. "A" S-53)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
3. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-65) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Cap Interest Rates for Consumer Debt"
(S.P. 205) (L.D. 522)
- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-65).
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
4. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-88) - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act To Provide Equal Access to the Benefits of the Maine Food Sovereignty Act"
(S.P. 306) (L.D. 954)
- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-88).
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
5. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-140) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Require Coverage for Female Firefighters Facing Reproductive System Cancer"
(H.P. 148) (L.D. 213)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-175) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Ability of Public Employers and Unions To Negotiate"
(H.P. 325) (L.D. 449)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
7. Bill "An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday"
(H.P. 202) (L.D. 286)
- In House, Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on April 28, 2021.
- In Senate, Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTEDin NON-CONCURRENCE.
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
8. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-73) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Certain Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease"
(S.P. 228) (L.D. 575)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-73).
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - Motion of Representative SYLVESTER of Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
9. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System To Convene a Working Group To Investigate Public Pension Options
(S.P. 366) (L.D. 1105)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
PENDING - Motion of Representative SYLVESTER of Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To Amend the Definition of 'Machine Gun' To Include Bump Stock Devices"
(H.P. 722) (L.D. 976)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - Motion of Representative WARREN of Hallowell to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To Protect the Firearm Use and Possession Rights of Maine Citizens during an Emergency" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 781) (L.D. 1052)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - Motion of Representative WARREN of Hallowell to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-229) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To End the Maine Information and Analysis Center Program"
(H.P. 938) (L.D. 1278)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-243) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Require Instruction on the History of Genocide and the Holocaust"
(H.P. 150) (L.D. 215)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
14. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-192) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act Concerning Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment"
(H.P. 711) (L.D. 965)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-255) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Allow the Citizens of the State To Elect the Secretary of State, Treasurer of State and Attorney General
(H.P. 756) (L.D. 1018)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-204) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Popular Election of the Attorney General
(H.P. 785) (L.D. 1056)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-212) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Popular Election of the Treasurer of State
(H.P. 787) (L.D. 1058)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-258) - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-259) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act To Let the Citizens of the State Choose Their State Auditor"
(H.P. 755) (L.D. 1017)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT NOT TO PASS.
19. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-288) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Resolve, To Change the Educational Requirements of Behavioral Health Professionals Providing Services for Children
(H.P. 1040) (L.D. 1424)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
20. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food
(H.P. 61) (L.D. 95)
(C. "A" H-124)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
21. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-109) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require Constitutional Officers To Be Elected by Statewide Election
(S.P. 285) (L.D. 733)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
22. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-125) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Contributions, Expenditures and Participation by Foreign Government-owned Entities To Influence Referenda" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 82) (L.D. 194)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-125).
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
23. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-292) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act To Amend the Child Endangerment Laws To Include Certain Unauthorized Access to a Loaded Firearm"
(H.P. 564) (L.D. 759)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
24. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act Regarding Background Checks for the Sale of Firearms"
(H.P. 737) (L.D. 999)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report.
25. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-295) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Popular Election of the Secretary of State
(H.P. 786) (L.D. 1057)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
26. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-330) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax on Lodging and Other Goods and Provide Funding for Tax Abatement and Rental Relief"
(H.P. 993) (L.D. 1342)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of Representative TERRY of Gorham to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
27. An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Program (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 750) (L.D. 1012)
(C. "A" H-195)
TABLED - June 7, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
28. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-147) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Provide Equity in the State Income Tax Deduction for Certain Public Employees Retirement System Pensions"
(S.P. 463) (L.D. 1413)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-147).
TABLED - June 7, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
29. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-403) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act To Amend Maine's Harness Racing Laws Regarding Race Dates and Pari-mutuel Pools" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1200) (L.D. 1611)
TABLED - June 7, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
30. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass - Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Resolve, To Develop a Plan To Close the Long Creek Youth Development Center and Redirect Funding to Community Integration Services for Adjudicated Youth
(H.P. 1239) (L.D. 1668)
TABLED - June 7, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
31. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-409) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act Requiring Climate Impact Notes on Proposed Legislation and Agency Rules"
(H.P. 922) (L.D. 1256)
TABLED - June 7, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - Motion of Representative MATLACK of St. George to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report. (Roll Call Ordered)
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130th Legislature
First Special Session
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House Supplement No. 1
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Allow Maine Shareholders of Banks and Members and Corporators of Credit Unions To Hold Virtual Meetings
(S.P. 426) (L.D. 1320)
(C. "A" S-161)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Use a Rail Corridor Use Advisory Council in Reviewing the Mountain Division Line for Potential Nonrail Uses
(S.P. 258) (L.D. 672)
(C. "A" S-167)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-3) An Act To Dedicate Sections of Maine's State Highway System to Fallen State Troopers
(S.P. 224) (L.D. 537)
(C. "A" S-166)
(10-4) An Act To Establish the Thermal Energy Investment Program
(S.P. 236) (L.D. 597)
(C. "A" S-168)
(10-5) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Employer Recovery of Overcompensation Paid to an Employee
(H.P. 446) (L.D. 610)
(C. "A" H-316)
(10-6) An Act To Expand Eligibility for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
(S.P. 252) (L.D. 647)
(C. "A" S-178)
(10-7) An Act To Protect Economic Competitiveness in Maine by Extending the End Date for Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits
(S.P. 281) (L.D. 730)
(C. "A" S-174)
(10-8) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Local Bridges
(S.P. 322) (L.D. 1027)
(C. "A" S-162)
(10-9) An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Mortgage Servicer" in the Laws Governing Mortgage Foreclosures
(S.P. 334) (L.D. 1066)
(C. "A" S-179)
(10-10) An Act To Create Limited Lines Self-storage Insurance
(S.P. 481) (L.D. 1494)
(C. "A" S-160)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-11) Resolve, To Conduct a Transit Propensity Study for Communities between Portland and Bangor
(S.P. 95) (L.D. 227)
(C. "A" S-183)
(10-12) Resolve, To Create the Criminal Records Review Committee
(H.P. 408) (L.D. 563)
(C. "A" H-297)
(10-13) Resolve, To Direct the Department of Environmental Protection To Determine Staffing Needs To More Efficiently and Effectively Issue Decisions on New, Amendment and Minor Revision Applications
(S.P. 465) (L.D. 1415)
(C. "A" S-171)
(10-14) Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority To Examine and Develop a Program Promoting Home Ownership by Reducing Education Debt
(S.P. 562) (L.D. 1709)
(C. "A" S-173)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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130th Legislature
First Special Session
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House Supplement No. 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (S.P. 106) (L.D. 245) Bill "An Act Regarding Rural Water Districts" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-198)
(7-2) (S.P. 108) (L.D. 247) Bill "An Act To Improve Maine's Education System" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-202)
(7-3) (S.P. 283) (L.D. 731) Bill "An Act To Establish a Program To Assist Regional Firefighter Training Programs, To Provide Tax Credits to Businesses That Employ Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons and To Provide Benefits to Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-187)
(7-4) (S.P. 340) (L.D. 1072) Bill "An Act Regarding Career and Technical Education and Memoranda of Understanding with Community Colleges" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-201)
(7-5) (S.P. 373) (L.D. 1111) Bill "An Act To Update the Statutes Governing Membership of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-194)
(7-6) (S.P. 462) (L.D. 1412) Bill "An Act To Require the Department of Education To Provide Information to Students Allowing Them To Make Informed Choices Regarding Their Education and Professional Futures" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-190)
(7-7) (S.P. 514) (L.D. 1621) Bill "An Act To Reform Payments to Legislators by Political Action Committees" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-196)
(7-8) (S.P. 557) (L.D. 1705) Bill "An Act To Support Maine Students Who Are Dependents of Current or Former Members of the Military" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-189)
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House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 578)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Working Group To Review the Process for Ongoing Review of Tax Expenditures by the Legislature is established as follows.
1. Working Group To Review the Process for Ongoing Review of Tax Expenditures by the Legislature established. The Working Group To Review the Process for Ongoing Review of Tax Expenditures by the Legislature, referred to in this order as “the working group,” is established.
2. Membership. The working group consists of 8 members appointed as follows:
A. Four members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, including members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature. Of these 4 members, 2 members must be members of the Government Oversight Committee and 2 members must be members of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation; and
B. Four members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, including members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature. Of these 4 members, 2 members must be members of the Government Oversight Committee and 2 members must be members of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation.
3. Working group chairs. The first-named Senator is the Senate chair of the working group and the first-named member of the House is the House chair of the working group.
4. Appointments; convening of working group. All appointments must be made no later than 30 days following passage of this order. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council once all appointments have been made. When the appointment of all members has been completed, the chairs of the working group shall call and convene the first meeting of the working group. If 30 days or more after the passage of this order a majority of but not all appointments have been made, the chairs may request authority and the Legislative Council may grant authority for the working group to meet and conduct its business.
5. Duties. The working group shall examine and make recommendations regarding the process for the ongoing review of tax expenditures by the Legislature. In its work, the working group shall consider:
A. The provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes under Title 3 and Title 36 governing tax expenditure reviews;
B. The experiences of key entities involved in tax expenditure reviews under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3 since 2015, including the Government Oversight Committee, the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability, the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation and the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services;
C. Tax expenditure review policies, approaches and processes in other states; and
D. Input from stakeholders engaged in the administration of tax expenditures, including but not limited to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services, the Department of Economic and Community Development and other state agencies.
The working group shall make recommendations, including any appropriate changes to the Maine Revised Statutes, for improvements to the tax expenditure review process to ensure it meets the needs of the Legislature for oversight, evaluation and improvement of tax expenditure policies for the State.
6. Staff assistance. The Legislative Council shall provide necessary staffing services to the working group, except that the Legislative Council staff support is not authorized when the Legislature is in regular or special session.
7. Report. No later than December 1, 2021, the working group shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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House Supplement No. 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (H.P. 194) (L.D. 278) Bill "An Act To Establish a Process for the Consideration and Implementation of Changes to Mandated Instruction or Training for Students" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-450)
(7-2) (H.P. 306) (L.D. 422) Bill "An Act To Enact the Maine Uniform Trust Decanting Act" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-445)
(7-3) (H.P. 450) (L.D. 614) Resolve, To Extend Funding to Maine Veterans' Homes during the COVID-19 Pandemic Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-448)
(7-4) (H.P. 622) (L.D. 854) Bill "An Act To Ensure Continued School-based Services for Children with Disabilities" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-444)
(7-5) (H.P. 867) (L.D. 1189) Bill "An Act To Amend the Teacher Certification Statutes" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-451)
(7-6) (H.P. 875) (L.D. 1197) Resolve, To Require Continued MaineCare Reimbursement to Nursing Facilities for Bed Hold Days during Hospitalizations and Therapeutic Leaves of Absence Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-446)
(7-7) (H.P. 981) (L.D. 1329) Bill "An Act To Establish the Career Advancement and Navigation Initiative in the Department of Education To Lower Barriers to Career Advancement" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-449)
(7-8) (H.P. 1086) (L.D. 1470) Resolve, Regarding Reimbursement for Providing Inpatient Care to Individuals with Acute Mental Health Care Needs Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-447)
(7-9) (H.P. 1158) (L.D. 1553) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Governing MaineCare Coverage of Chiropractic Treatment" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-443)
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House Supplement No. 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (H.P. 12) (L.D. 46) Bill "An Act To Further Protect Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-452)
(7-2) (H.P. 117) (L.D. 161) Bill "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2021, June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-467)
(7-3) (H.P. 441) (L.D. 605) Bill "An Act To Amend the Marijuana Legalization Act" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-466)
(7-4) (H.P. 1178) (L.D. 1589) Bill "An Act To Ensure Equity in the Cannabis Industry" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-465)
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House Supplement No. 6
Constitutional Amendment
(10-1) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Implement Ranked-choice Voting
(S.P. 91) (L.D. 202)
(C. "A" S-172)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being a Constitutional Amendment, a two-thirds vote of the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions
(H.P. 445) (L.D. 609)
(S. "B" S-177)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-3) An Act To Include Grandparents under Maine's Family Medical Leave Laws
(H.P. 27) (L.D. 61)
(S. "A" S-27)
(10-4) An Act Regarding Certain Employees of and To Provide for the Payment of Certain Filing Fees to the Public Advocate
(S.P. 194) (L.D. 487)
(C. "A" S-169)
(10-5) An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools
(S.P. 377) (L.D. 1114)
(C. "A" S-163)
(10-6) An Act To Address Student Hunger through Expanding Access to Free School Meals
(S.P. 540) (L.D. 1679)
(C. "A" S-165)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-7) Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control To Research Workable Methods To Collect Pesticide Sales and Use Records for the Purpose of Providing Information to the Public
(S.P. 209) (L.D. 524)
(C. "A" S-181)
(10-8) Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System To Evaluate the Need To Expand Workforce Training Options in Waldo County
(S.P. 180) (L.D. 814)
(C. "A" S-164)
(10-9) Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System To Study the Potential Effects of the State Adopting Atlantic Standard Time
(S.P. 259) (L.D. 826)
(C. "A" S-182)
(10-10) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Conduct an Economic Evaluation Study for Commuter and Passenger Train Service between Portland and the Lewiston and Auburn Area
(S.P. 317) (L.D. 991)
(C. "A" S-180)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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House Supplement No. 7
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-455) on Resolve, To Improve Air Quality and Ventilation in Maine's Public Schools
(H.P. 517) (L.D. 705)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
ROCHE of Wells
SALISBURY of Westbrook
STEARNS of Guilford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representative:
SAMPSON of Alfred
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-458) on Bill "An Act Concerning Mental Health in Public Schools"
(H.P. 652) (L.D. 896)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
STEARNS of Guilford
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-456) on Bill "An Act To Limit Homework in Public Schools"
(H.P. 1017) (L.D. 1383)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-457) on Bill "An Act To Enhance the Educational Expertise and Knowledge of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System"
(H.P. 1025) (L.D. 1391)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
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House Supplement No. 8
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-480) on Resolve, To Analyze the Impact of Sea Level Rise
(H.P. 1169) (L.D. 1572)
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
BENNETT of Oxford
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BLUME of York
DOUDERA of Camden
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
TUELL of East Machias
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
HANLEY of Pittston
JOHANSEN of Monticello
O'CONNOR of Berwick
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Passon Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570: Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 7) (L.D. 41)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN of Cumberland
BRENNER of Cumberland
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
ARFORD of Brunswick
BROOKS of Lewiston
EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft
MATHIESON of Kittery
MELARAGNO of Auburn
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-453) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
Representatives:
BLIER of Buxton
CONNOR of Lewiston
MORRIS of Turner
QUINT of Hodgdon
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House Supplement No. 9
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect Workers from Unsafe Working Conditions with Regard to Indoor Temperatures"
(H.P. 256) (L.D. 358)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
GUERIN of Penobscot
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
CUDDY of Winterport
DRINKWATER of Milford
GERE of Kennebunkport
MORRIS of Turner
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
ROEDER of Bangor
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-471) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
WARREN of Scarborough
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-473) on Resolve, To Encourage Employment in the Direct Care Workforce (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 642) (L.D. 886)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
GUERIN of Penobscot
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
CUDDY of Winterport
DRINKWATER of Milford
GERE of Kennebunkport
MORRIS of Turner
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
ROEDER of Bangor
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representative:
WARREN of Scarborough
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-459) on Bill "An Act To Establish Ongoing Absentee Voting"
(H.P. 104) (L.D. 148)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
COREY of Windham
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-460) on Bill "An Act To Improve Maine's Election Laws"
(H.P. 1172) (L.D. 1575)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
COREY of Windham
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (H.P. 42) (L.D. 76) Bill "An Act To Amend the Dental Practice Act To Define 'Supervision' and Authorize Teledentistry" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-484)
(7-2) (H.P. 212) (L.D. 299) Bill "An Act To Provide Clarity in the Laws Governing the Profession of Counseling" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-485)
(7-3) (H.P. 372) (L.D. 509) Bill "An Act To Protect Teachers from a Decrease in Retirement Benefits Arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSINGreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-490)
(7-4) (H.P. 925) (L.D. 1258) Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group Convened by the Emergency Medical Services' Board Related to Reimbursement Rates for Ambulance Services by Health Insurance Carriers and To Improve Participation of Ambulance Service Providers in Carrier Networks" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-486)
(7-5) (H.P. 1082) (L.D. 1466) Bill "An Act To Improve the Efficiency of Certain Consumer Credit Protection Laws" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-483)
(7-6) (H.P. 1148) (L.D. 1543) Bill "An Act To Improve and Modernize Home-based Care" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-491)
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