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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Thursday, June 10, 2021
First Special Session - Eighth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
8th Legislative Day
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Tom Goulette, Guilford.
National Anthem by Tom Goulette, Guilford.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Revise Maine's Environmental Laws"
(H.P. 119) (L.D. 163)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-441) in the House on June 8, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-441) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-221) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Maine Food Sovereignty Act"
(H.P. 419) (L.D. 574)
Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-402) in the House on June 7, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Resolve, To Establish the COVID-19 Review Commission (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 193) (L.D. 817)
Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 8, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT was READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-176) and ASKED for a Committee of Conference in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 172)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 9, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Energy, Utilities and Technology
L.D. 101 An Act To Prohibit Offshore Wind Energy Development
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of House
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) the Top Ten students of the 2021 graduating class of Marshwood High School, in South Berwick: Owen Byrne, Vivian Burnham, Edward Whitesell, Shaylee Herrin, Olivia Kilmer, Jacob Lusenhop, Abigail Rooney, Sydney Page, Rori Coomey and Matigan Janes. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 347)
(5-2) the Bucksport High School Boys Track Team, which won the 2021 Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 348)
(5-3) Elicia Poisson, of Livermore, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Calvary Christian Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 349)
(5-4) Irene Weld, of Dixfield, who celebrated her 100th birthday on June 4, 2021. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 350)
(5-5) Joe Piscadlo, of Lubec, who received the 2021 Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award for his volunteer efforts with the Lubec Community Outreach Center Food Pantry. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 351)
(5-6) Bayleigh Alley, of Jonesport, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Jonesport-Beals High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 352)
(5-7) Reed Lofstedt, of Beals, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Jonesport-Beals High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 353)
(5-8) Mal Leary, of Augusta, who is retiring from Maine Public after 45 years of reporting. Mr. Leary worked in television and radio news, both commercial and public, produced documentaries and wrote for every daily newspaper in the State during his career. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 354)
(5-9) the Hight Family of Dealerships, of Skowhegan, 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 355)
(5-10) Marcos Abell, of South Berwick, a member of Troop No. 338, 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;
(HLS 303)
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative MEYER of Eliot.
(5-11) Sara Lindsay, of Old Town, an associate professor of marine sciences at the University of Maine, who received the Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award for the many classes she developed and taught, her pioneering efforts in best practices in teaching and her growing national reputation as a STEM scholar. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 304)
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-12) Paula Drewniany, of Old Town, a mathematics lecturer at the University of Maine, who received the 2020 Outstanding Lecturer Award for her outstanding contributions to foundational courses, involvement in the design of new courses and key role in shifting pedagogical and learning techniques. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 305)
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
In Memory of:
(5-13) Kelton Muise, of Trenton. Mr. Muise had served as Chief of the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department for a total of 31 years, with 33 years of service overall, his service extending well over half of the life of the department. He also served many roles within the Hancock County Firefighters Association. Mr. Muise will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 301)
Presented by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Strengthen Laws Protecting Members of Law Enforcement and Promote In-classroom Drug Use Avoidance Education"
(S.P. 472) (L.D. 1422)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-219) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
COSTAIN of Plymouth
PICKETT of Dixfield
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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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" (S-211) on Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for Educators
(S.P. 247) (L.D. 633)
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 Resolve.
Signed:
Representative:
SAMPSON of Alfred
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-211).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-215) on Bill "An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations by Amending the Laws Governing Arbitration under Certain Public Employees Labor Relations Laws"
(S.P. 264) (L.D. 677)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
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-215).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Create Greater Accountability in the Office of County Sheriff"
(S.P. 163) (L.D. 375)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-175) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representative:
COPELAND of Saco
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-518) on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Law Enforcement Powers of the Bureau of Parks and Lands"
(H.P. 484) (L.D. 657)
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 Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MAXMIN of Lincoln
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
OSHER of Orono
PLUECKER of Warren
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine Forest Advisory Board"
(H.P. 1154) (L.D. 1549)
Signed:
Senator:
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
BERNARD of Caribou
GIFFORD of Lincoln
HALL of Wilton
LANDRY of Farmington
SKOLFIELD of Weld
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-519) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
MAXMIN of Lincoln
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
OSHER of Orono
PLUECKER of Warren
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish A Maine Pesticide Sales and Use Registry"
(H.P. 1188) (L.D. 1599)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
BERNARD of Caribou
GIFFORD of Lincoln
HALL of Wilton
LANDRY of Farmington
SKOLFIELD of Weld
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-521) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MAXMIN of Lincoln
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
OSHER of Orono
PLUECKER of Warren
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-504) on Bill "An Act To Ensure Student Success"
(H.P. 176) (L.D. 255)
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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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-506) on Bill "An Act To Improve Operations at the Department of Education"
(H.P. 270) (L.D. 386)
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
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
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-528) on Bill "An Act To Promote Oversight of and Competitive Parity among Video Service Providers"
(H.P. 676) (L.D. 920)
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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(6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-509) on Bill "An Act To Allow a Customer with a Net Energy Billing Arrangement To Annually Donate Any Unused Kilowatt-hour Credits"
(H.P. 763) (L.D. 1025)
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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(6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Parents' Access to Their Minor and Adult Children with Special Needs" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 739) (L.D. 1001)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
CRAVEN of Lewiston
MADIGAN of Waterville
MELARAGNO of Auburn
PERRY of Calais
STOVER of Boothbay
ZAGER of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-529) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
CONNOR of Lewiston
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
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(6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-512) on Bill "An Act To Update and Eliminate References in Statute to Aldermen, Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor"
(H.P. 1126) (L.D. 1522)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
HEAD of Bethel
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
GREENWOOD of Wales
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(6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-525) on Resolve, To Implement Security Screenings in the State House and Capitol Area Offices (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1242) (L.D. 1671)
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
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
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(6-15) Nine Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-530) on Bill "An Act To Require Election Transparency and Audits"
(H.P. 833) (L.D. 1155)
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
Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-531) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
KINNEY of Knox
Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
FARRIN of Somerset
Representative:
HARRINGTON of Sanford
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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. 368) (L.D. 505) Bill "An Act To Expand the Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-535)
(7-2) (H.P. 377) (L.D. 514) Bill "An Act To Establish and Promote a System of Safe Disposal of Expired Marine Flares" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-539)
(7-3) (H.P. 488) (L.D. 661) Bill "An Act To Ensure Equity in Petitions for Rulemaking under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-534)
(7-4) (H.P. 523) (L.D. 710) Bill "An Act Regarding the Maine Criminal Code" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-538)
(7-5) (H.P. 574) (L.D. 769) Bill "An Act To Increase the Availability of Mental Health Services for a Defendant Who Has Been Found Incompetent To Stand Trial" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-537)
(7-6) (H.P. 848) (L.D. 1170) Bill "An Act Regarding Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Correctional Facility" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-533)
(7-7) (H.P. 849) (L.D. 1171) Bill "An Act To Curtail No-knock Warrants" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-536)
(7-8) (H.P. 1175) (L.D. 1586) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Statewide Mental Health Peer Support, Crisis Intervention Mobile Response and Crisis Stabilization Unit Services and To Allow E-9-1-1 To Dispatch Using the Crisis System" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-527)
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 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-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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-428) - Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY 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)
TABLED - June 8, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
21. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-196) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Reform Payments to Legislators by Political Action Committees"
(S.P. 514) (L.D. 1621)
- 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-196).
TABLED - June 8, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
22. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-481) - Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-482) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To End At-will Employment"
(H.P. 398) (L.D. 553)
TABLED - June 9, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED.
23. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-205) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Resolve, To Restore the MaineCare Nursing Facility COVID-19 Temporary Rate Increase (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 301) (L.D. 949)
TABLED - June 9, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
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SPECIAL STUDY TABLE
1. Joint Study Order, To Create a Working Group To Review the Process for Ongoing Review of Tax Expenditures by the Legislature
(S.P. 578)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
TABLED - June 8, 2021 by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
(Pursuant to Joint Rule 353)
PENDING - PASSAGE.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 1
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. 102) (L.D. 241) Bill "An Act To Support the Trades through a Tax Credit for Apprenticeship Programs" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-238)
(7-2) (S.P. 109) (L.D. 801) Bill "An Act Regarding Sentencing Options for a Person Convicted of a Crime Committed While Serving a Term of Imprisonment" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-242)
(7-3) (S.P. 305) (L.D. 953) Bill "An Act To Improve Affordable Housing Options and Services To Address Homelessness" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-237)
(7-4) (H.P. 188) (L.D. 272) Bill "An Act To Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts in Downeast Maine" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-547)
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Prohibit Contributions, Expenditures and Participation by Foreign Government-owned Entities To Influence Referenda
(S.P. 82) (L.D. 194)
(C. "A" S-125)
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 Make Technical Changes to the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
(S.P. 295) (L.D. 881)
(C. "A" S-231)
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 Prohibit the Aerial Spraying of Glyphosate and Other Synthetic Herbicides for the Purpose of Silviculture
(S.P. 58) (L.D. 125)
(C. "B" S-185)
(10-4) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Proof of Financial Responsibility with Respect to Motor Vehicles
(S.P. 151) (L.D. 368)
(C. "A" S-208)
(10-5) An Act To Protect Consumers against Predatory Lending Practices
(S.P. 205) (L.D. 522)
(C. "A" S-65)
(10-6) An Act Regarding Violation of a Protective Order
(S.P. 117) (L.D. 803)
(C. "A" S-204)
(10-7) An Act To Reduce Lung Cancer Rates in Maine by Creating a Voluntary Radon Testing and Mitigation Program for Landlords, Homeowners and Home Builders
(S.P. 203) (L.D. 819)
(C. "A" S-228)
(10-8) An Act To Promote Public Safety by Allowing Lighted Signs on Certain Vehicles
(S.P. 385) (L.D. 1122)
(C. "A" S-214)
(10-9) An Act To Authorize Remote Participation in Maine State Cultural Affairs Council Meetings
(S.P. 397) (L.D. 1224)
(10-10) An Act To Improve Access to Certain Injectable Medications Approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration
(S.P. 413) (L.D. 1293)
(C. "A" S-220)
(10-11) An Act To Regulate Insurance Carrier Practice or Facility-wide Prepayment Review
(S.P. 423) (L.D. 1317)
(C. "A" S-207)
(10-12) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Elections
(S.P. 450) (L.D. 1363)
(C. "A" S-209)
(10-13) An Act To Improve the Disability Retirement Program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
(S.P. 529) (L.D. 1644)
(C. "A" S-216)
(10-14) An Act To Amend the Occupational Therapy Licensing Statutes
(S.P. 531) (L.D. 1646)
(C. "A" S-206)
(10-15) An Act To Amend Legislative Expenses Reimbursement and Allowances
(S.P. 541) (L.D. 1680)
(C. "A" S-230)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-16) Resolve, To Direct the Office of Marijuana Policy To Convene Stakeholder Meetings Regarding the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Program
(S.P. 296) (L.D. 882)
(C. "A" S-213)
(10-17) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct a Review of Rules Governing In-home Personal Care Assistance Services
(S.P. 310) (L.D. 958)
(C. "A" S-227)
(10-18) Resolve, To Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for MaineCare Reimbursement in Nursing Homes
(S.P. 374) (L.D. 1112)
(C. "A" S-226)
(10-19) Resolve, To Direct the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations To Study and Propose Solutions to Disparities in Access to Prenatal Care in the State
(S.P. 376) (L.D. 1113)
(S. "A" S-159 to C. "A" S-116)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 3
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-544) on Bill "An Act To Help Maine Students Catch Up and Keep Up by Providing Remedial and Compensatory Assistance in Response to Education Disruption" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 238) (L.D. 334)
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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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-545) on Bill "An Act To Keep All Maine Students Safe by Restricting the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools"
(H.P. 1007) (L.D. 1373)
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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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-541) on Bill "An Act To Require Consideration of Climate and Equity Impacts by the Public Utilities Commission"
(H.P. 1251) (L.D. 1682)
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
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require Crane Operators To Be Licensed"
(H.P. 145) (L.D. 210)
Signed:
Senators:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LUCHINI of Hancock
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
AUSTIN of Gray
BERNARD of Caribou
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
DUCHARME of Madison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-543) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
ROBERTS of South Berwick
BAILEY of Gorham
GEIGER of Rockland
HASENFUS of Readfield
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-542)on Bill "An Act To Build a Child Care System by Recruiting and Retaining Maine's Early Childhood Educators Workforce"
(H.P. 1223) (L.D. 1652)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LUCHINI of Hancock
Representatives:
ROBERTS of South Berwick
ANDREWS of Paris
BAILEY of Gorham
BERNARD of Caribou
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
DUCHARME of Madison
GEIGER of Rockland
HASENFUS of Readfield
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
AUSTIN of Gray
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 4
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Fees Charged for Responding to Public Records Requests"
(H.P. 997) (L.D. 1346)
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
SANBORN of Cumberland
Representatives:
HARNETT of Gardiner
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
EVANGELOS of Friendship
MORIARTY of Cumberland
RECKITT of South Portland
SHEEHAN of Biddeford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
KEIM of Oxford
Representatives:
HAGGAN of Hampden
LIBBY of Auburn
POIRIER of Skowhegan
THORNE of Carmel
Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass Report.
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(6-2) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Evictions until 90 Days after the End of the Governor's Declaration of Emergency" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 921) (L.D. 1255)
Signed:
Representatives:
HARNETT of Gardiner
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
EVANGELOS of Friendship
MORIARTY of Cumberland
RECKITT of South Portland
SHEEHAN of Biddeford
Seven Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
KEIM of Oxford
SANBORN of Cumberland
Representatives:
HAGGAN of Hampden
LIBBY of Auburn
POIRIER of Skowhegan
THORNE of Carmel
Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought to Pass.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 5
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-548) on Bill "An Act To Improve Information Sharing by Criminal Justice Agencies with Government Agencies Responsible for Investigating Child or Adult Abuse"
(H.P. 24) (L.D. 58)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
LAWRENCE of York
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-549) on Bill "An Act Concerning Records of the Employment of Law Enforcement Officers and Corrections Officers"
(H.P. 418) (L.D. 573)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-550) on Bill "An Act To Allow State Vehicles Assigned to Maine Emergency Management Agency Employees To Be Used for Commuting"
(H.P. 568) (L.D. 763)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-551) on Bill "An Act To Divert Older Youth from the Adult Criminal Justice System"
(H.P. 615) (L.D. 847)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
COSTAIN of Plymouth
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-552) on Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Residents from Stalking by Use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle"
(H.P. 759) (L.D. 1021)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
COSTAIN of Plymouth
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-553) on Bill "An Act To Protect the Rights of Certain Incarcerated Individuals"
(H.P. 772) (L.D. 1044)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-554) on Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study and Recommend Incentives for Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
(H.P. 998) (L.D. 1364)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-555) on Resolve, To Convene a Working Group To Identify and Find Replacements for Certain Stigmatizing References throughout the Maine Revised Statutes and Government Publications
(H.P. 1177) (L.D. 1588)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representative:
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-556) on Bill "An Act To Provide Pathways to Rehabilitation, Reentry and Reintegration"
(H.P. 1182) (L.D. 1593)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representative:
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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(6-10) Eleven Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-557) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Storage Requirements for Consumer Fireworks"
(H.P. 133) (L.D. 180)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SHARPE of Durham
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "B" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
NEWMAN of Belgrade
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
RECKITT of South Portland
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 6
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Concerning the Regulation of Air Emissions at Petroleum Storage Facilities
(H.P. 119) (L.D. 163)
(S. "A" S-221 to C. "A" H-441)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-2) An Act To Create the Maine Rental Assistance and Guarantee Program
(H.P. 347) (L.D. 473)
(C. "A" H-488)
(10-3) An Act To Support Farms and Address Food Insecurity
(H.P. 503) (L.D. 691)
(C. "A" H-487)
(10-4) An Act To Support Maine's Medical Marijuana Program and Ensure Patient Access
(H.P. 695) (L.D. 939)
(C. "A" H-468)
(10-5) An Act To Protect State Workers from Exposure to Harmful Substances
(H.P. 770) (L.D. 1042)
(10-6) An Act To Update the Voter Registration Process
(H.P. 804) (L.D. 1126)
(C. "A" H-461)
(10-7) An Act To Preserve Fair Housing in Maine
(H.P. 929) (L.D. 1269)
(C. "A" H-476)
(10-8) An Act Directing the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Release Annually Public Health Data Regarding Certain Fatalities and Hospitalizations
(H.P. 1026) (L.D. 1392)
(C. "A" H-477)
(10-9) An Act Regarding the Waiting Period for Compensation for Incapacity To Work under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
(H.P. 1046) (L.D. 1430)
(C. "A" H-478)
(10-10) An Act To Promote Energy-efficient Affordable Housing
(H.P. 1227) (L.D. 1656)
(C. "A" H-479)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-11) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Review Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training and Other Professional Development for School Staff
(S.P. 247) (L.D. 633)
(C. "A" S-211)
(10-12) Resolve, To Study Best Practices and Different Area Needs for Development of Affordable Homes and Expanding Home Ownership in Maine Communities
(H.P. 912) (L.D. 1246)
(C. "A" H-475)
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 ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-229) on Bill "An Act To Support the Continued Access to Solar Energy and Battery Storage by Maine Homes and Businesses"
(S.P. 361) (L.D. 1100)
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
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-229).
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-239) on Bill "An Act To Improve Access to HIV Prevention Medications"
(S.P. 378) (L.D. 1115)
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 "B" (S-240) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
Representatives:
BLIER of Buxton
CONNOR of Lewiston
MORRIS of Turner
QUINT of Hodgdon
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-239).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-235) on Bill "An Act To Reduce Property Taxes for Maine Residents"
(S.P. 339) (L.D. 1071)
Signed:
Senators:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
LIBBY of Androscoggin
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
BICKFORD of Auburn
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
COLLINGS of Portland
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
KRYZAK of Acton
MATLACK of St. George
SACHS of Freeport
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-236) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
PERRY of Bangor
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-235).
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House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
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House Supplement No. 8
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-561)on Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Create and Administer a Fund for Live Entertainment Venue, Performer and Worker and Public Art Recovery Grants (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1163) (L.D. 1566)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
LUCHINI of Hancock
Representatives:
ROBERTS of South Berwick
BAILEY of Gorham
GEIGER of Rockland
HASENFUS of Readfield
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
AUSTIN of Gray
BERNARD of Caribou
DUCHARME of Madison
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-560) on Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Fair, Equitable and Competitive Tax Policy for Maine's Working Families and Small Businesses (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 712) (L.D. 966)
Signed:
Senators:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
LIBBY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
MATLACK of St. George
PERRY of Bangor
SACHS of Freeport
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
KRYZAK of Acton
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House Supplement No. 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (H.P. 1084) (L.D. 1468) Bill "An Act To Support All-terrain Vehicle Trail Improvement" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-559)
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House Supplement No. 10
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-217) on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Funding for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory"
(S.P. 141) (L.D. 808)
Signed:
Senators:
BLACK of Franklin
MAXMIN of Lincoln
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
BERNARD of Caribou
GIFFORD of Lincoln
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
OSHER of Orono
PLUECKER of Warren
SKOLFIELD of Weld
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-218) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
HALL of Wilton
LANDRY of Farmington
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-217).
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House Supplement No. 11
(1-1) An Act Regarding the Outdoor Release or Abandonment of Balloons
(H.P. 761) (L.D. 1023)
(C. "A" H-137)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 3, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-137) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-232) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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House Supplement No. 12
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 579)
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.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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House Supplement No. 13
Acts
(10-1) An Act To Reform Payments to Legislators by Political Action Committees and Ballot Question Committees
(S.P. 514) (L.D. 1621)
(C. "A" S-196)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine
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130th Legislature
First Special Session
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House Supplement No. 14
Acts
(10-1) An Act Regarding the Outdoor Release or Abandonment of Balloons
(H.P. 761) (L.D. 1023)
(S. "B" S-232 to C. "A" H-137)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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