House Calendar - May 3, 2023 - Maine House of Representatives

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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

First Special Session - Eleventh Legislative Day

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The House Calendar

The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives

11th Legislative Day

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Welcome Back Day

Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

Prayer by Honorable Christopher W. Babbidge, Kennebunk.

National Anthem by Honorable Joan W. Welsh, Rockport and Honorable Deane Rykerson, Kittery.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Reading of the Journal of yesterday.

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SENATE PAPERS

(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 705)

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING SEPARATE APPLICATIONS TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS TO CONSIDER REPRESENTATIONAL INTEGRITY AND PROPOSE AMENDMENTS ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR CONGRESS AND ADDRESSING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

WHEREAS,the United States Constitution, Article V places substantial authority and responsibility upon the legislatures of the several states to ensure that the Federal Governmentand each of its branches remain within their enumerated powers and remain protective of the rights of the people; and

WHEREAS, a variety of important movements have arisen within the legislatures of the several states to address a wide variety of concerns that may be appropriately addressed within the context of Article V of the United States Constitution; and

WHEREAS, the Legislature of Maine wishes to address these various approaches in a bipartisan manner;and

WHEREAS, an agreement to call for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution does not commit the Legislature of Maine to approve any proposal that may arise from any subsequent convention; rather, this Legislature is simply exercising its will to engage in a formal process with other states to give full and authoritative consideration to various proposals consistent with the topics expressed by this joint resolution;and

WHEREAS, under the United States Constitution, Article V, the Congress of the United States, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to the United States Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments that, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the United States Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; now,therefore, be it

RESOLVED: That the Legislature of Maine hereby applies to the Congress of the United States, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, to call a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States Senate; and be it further

RESOLVED: That this application is intended to address the same subject matter as applications from other states under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate; and this application must be aggregated with the same for the purpose of attaining the two-thirds of states necessary to require Congress to call a limited convention on this subject, but may not be aggregated with any other applications on any other subject;and be it further

RESOLVED: That the Legislature of Maine hereby applies to the Congress of the United States, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, to call a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to regulate the role of money in elections and governance to ensure transparency, prevent corruption, protect against the buying of access to or influence over representatives and overturn the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and related cases; and be it further

RESOLVED: That this application is intended to address the same subject matter as applications from other states under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention to regulate the role of money in elections and governance to ensure transparency, prevent corruption, protect against the buying of access to or influence over representatives and overturn the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and related cases; and this application must be aggregated with the same for the purpose of attaining the two-thirds of states necessary to require Congress to call a limited convention on this subject, but may not be aggregated with any other applications on any other subject;and be it further

RESOLVED: That these applications constitute continuing applications in accordance with Article V of the United States Constitution until the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the several states have made applications on the same subjects; and be it further

RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Secretary of the Senate and presiding officers of both houses of the legislatures of each of the several states in the nation, the Speaker and Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the President and Secretary of the United States Senate and each member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.

Comes from the Senate, READ and REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.

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Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-2) Bill "An Act to Maintain Legislative Oversight of the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program by Requiring Major Substantive Rulemaking"

(H.P. 625) (L.D. 978)

PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on April 27, 2023.

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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COMMUNICATIONS

(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 153)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

May 3, 2023

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:

on May 1, 2023

Al M. Harris of Waterville, Briana Warner of Cumberland, Michael Tyler of Camden, Corinne Watson of Oakfield, Tuesdi Woodworth of Searsmont, Tinan Melissa Hue of Portland, David J. Dunning of Orrington and Alexander Rodman Rogers of Manchester for appointment and John M. Leavitt of Saco, Allyson Coombs of Brunswick, Colleen Hilton of South Portland and Jennifer M. Fullmer of Biddeford for reappointment to the State Workforce Board.

Pursuant to Title 26 MRSA §2006, these appointments and reappointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.

Sincerely,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 154)

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

May 3, 2023

Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Perry of Calais, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"

L.D. 1676 An Act to Strengthen the Sustainability and Value of Maine's Designated Health Information Exchange by Acquiring Enhanced Federal Funding

Sincerely,

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 423)

MAINE SENATE

131st LEGISLATURE

May 2, 2023

Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0002

Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs:

· Phat Gia Thai of Portland for appointment, to the State Board of Education.

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology:

· Carolyn C. Gilbert of Cape Elizabeth for appointment to the Public Utilities Commission.

Best Regards,

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

(3-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Compensation Fees and Related Conservation Efforts to Protect Soils and Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat from Solar and Wind Energy Development and High-impact Electric Transmission Lines Under the Site Location of Development Laws"

(H.P. 1206) (L.D. 1881)

Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MEYER of Eliot, ROBERTS of South Berwick, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, STOVER of Boothbay, WOOD of Greene, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.

Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.

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(3-2) Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program for Apprenticeships for Inmates

(H.P. 1200) (L.D. 1875)

Sponsored by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, HASENFUS of Readfield, LOOKNER of Portland, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MORIARTY of Cumberland, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.

(3-3) Resolve, to Create the Council to Transition Long Creek Youth Development Center

(H.P. 1203) (L.D. 1878)

Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: LOOKNER of Portland, MATHIESON of Kittery, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SALISBURY of Westbrook.

(3-4) Bill "An Act to Enact the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act"

(H.P. 1208) (L.D. 1883)

Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, BAGSHAW of Windham, BOYER of Poland, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, SAMPSON of Alfred, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, THORNE of Carmel, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.

Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.

Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.

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(3-5) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Offshore Wind Energy Development"

(H.P. 1209) (L.D. 1884)

Sponsored by Representative STROUT of Harrington.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BOYER of Poland, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of Hodgdon, RUDNICKI of Fairfield.

Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.

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(3-6) Bill "An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-income Families"

(H.P. 1202) (L.D. 1877)

Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot.

Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, RANA of Bangor, ROBERTS of South Berwick, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SUPICA of Bangor.

Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

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(3-7) Bill "An Act to Align Laws Governing Crossbow Hunting with Those Governing Archery Hunting"

(H.P. 1204) (L.D. 1879)

Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.

Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.

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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Enhance Legislative Participation in the Governor's Use of Emergency Powers"

(H.P. 1201) (L.D. 1876)

Sponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn.

Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, LOOKNER of Portland, SHAW of Auburn, WARREN of Scarborough, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: BENNETT of Oxford.

(3-9) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Improve Representation by Simplifying Legislative Redistricting for the Maine House of Representatives

(H.P. 1210) (L.D. 1885)

Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.

Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CARLOW of Buxton, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock.

Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.

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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Increase the Deduction from Income for Pension Benefits"

(H.P. 1207) (L.D. 1882)

Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton, DUCHARME of Madison, LANDRY of Farmington, MILLETT of Waterford, PERRY of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.

Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.

Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.

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(3-11) Bill "An Act to Amend the Adult Use Cannabis Laws"

(H.P. 1205) (L.D. 1880)

Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.

Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:

Recognizing:

(5-1) the Friends of St. Francis, of St. Francis, 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 444)

(5-2) Jessica Clark, of East Waterboro, who was named Southern Maine Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 445)

(5-3) Brian Cote, of Portage Lake, 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 446)

(5-4) Four Seasons Trail Association, of Madawaska, 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 447)

(5-5) Josee Winston-Feder, of Edgecomb, who placed 1st on Beam, 2nd on Vault and 1st place All Around in the Gold Excel division at the USA Gymnastics League Maine State Meet and placing 1st on Floor, 2nd on Beam and 2nd All Around in the Gold Excel division at the Maine State YMCA Gymnastics League meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 448)

(5-6) Brendan Palmer, of Norway, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 286)

Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford.

Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Representative JACKSON of Oxford.

(5-7) Emma Stevens-Belanger, of Sumner, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 287)

Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

(5-8) Virginia Oliver, of Rockland, who is celebrating her 103rd birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 288)

Presented by Representative GEIGER of Rockland.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.

(5-9) Abigail Prokey, of Hartford, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 289)

Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

In Memory of:

(5-10) William Timberlake, of Turner. Mr. Timberlake was a veteran of the United States Army. Returning from his military service, he worked for HP, then for Owen Taylor Construction, operating a backhoe. Later, he was hired at H.E. Callahan, where he worked for many years operating cranes. He worked as a supervisor for many large jobs, including those at Auburn Motor Sales, Maine Maritime Museum and several schools. An athlete, he was a member of the Turner Townies. That team, which included his brother, went to the Amateur World Series in 1957 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He also raced cars at Oxford Speedway with his brother, Stan. Their cars were both sponsored by Ricker Hill Orchard. Mr. Timberlake will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 69 years, June, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 443)

(5-11) Joann Grohman, of Carthage. Ms. Grohman was a farmer, author and advocate for dairy cow husbandry and whole-food nutrition principles. She wrote the book "The Cow Economy," later retitled "Keeping a Family Cow," teaching why and how to keep a cow. Its ninth edition was published by Vermont publisher Chelsea Green in 2014. Her book, web discussion forum and online journal, Heifer Diary, have been read across the globe. Ms. Grohman will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

(HLS 264)

Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton.

Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator INGWERSEN of York, Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, Representative MALON of Biddeford, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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 Require All Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be Trained in the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride"

(S.P. 400) (L.D. 981)

Signed:

           Senators:
                                   BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
                                   LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec

           Representatives:
                                   SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                   ARDELL of Monticello
                                   HASENFUS of Readfield
                                   LAJOIE of Lewiston
                                   NEWMAN of Belgrade
                                   NUTTING of Oakland
                                   PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.

Signed:

           Representatives:
                                   LOOKNER of Portland
                                   MATHIESON of Kittery
                                   MILLIKEN of Blue Hill

Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-48).

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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Improve Outcomes for Youth Transitioning from State Care by Reducing Barriers to Maintaining Health Care Coverage"

(S.P. 224) (L.D. 507)

Signed:

           Senators:
                                   INGWERSEN of York
                                   MOORE of Washington

           Representatives:
                                   MEYER of Eliot
                                   CRAVEN of Lewiston
                                   FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                   GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                   GRIFFIN of Levant
                                   JAVNER of Chester
                                   LEMELIN of Chelsea
                                   MADIGAN of Waterville
                                   SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                   ZAGER of Portland

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-55) on same Bill.

Signed:

Senator:
BALDACCI of Penobscot

Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.

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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-49) on Bill "An Act to Expand Health Insurance Coverage to Certain State Employees"

(S.P. 60) (L.D. 121)

Signed:

           Senators:
                                   BAILEY of York
                                   BRAKEY of Androscoggin
                                   RENY of Lincoln

           Representatives:
                                   PERRY of Calais
                                  ARFORD of Brunswick
                                   CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                   MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                   MATHIESON of Kittery
                                   PRINGLE of Windham

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

Signed:

           Representatives:
                                   CYRWAY of Albion
                                   MORRIS of Turner
                                   NUTTING of Oakland
                                   SWALLOW of Houlton

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-49).

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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Restore Religious and Philosophical Exemptions to Immunization Requirements"

(H.P. 26) (L.D. 51)

Signed:

           Senators:
                                   RAFFERTY of York
                                   PIERCE of Cumberland

           Representatives:
                                   BRENNAN of Portland
                                   DODGE of Belfast
                                   MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                   MURPHY of Scarborough
                                   SARGENT of York
                                   WORTH of Ellsworth

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.

Signed:

Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland

           Representatives:
                                   BAGSHAW of Windham
                                   LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                   POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset
                                   SAMPSON of Alfred

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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System to Study Providing On-campus Housing on All Campuses

(H.P. 519) (L.D. 830)

Signed:

           Senators:
                                   RAFFERTY of York
                                   LIBBY of Cumberland
                                   PIERCE of Cumberland

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.

Signed:

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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Restore Religious and Philosophical Exemptions Regarding Immunization Requirements"

(H.P. 693) (L.D. 1098)

Signed:

           Senators:
                                   RAFFERTY of York
                                   PIERCE of Cumberland

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.

Signed:

Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland

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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reinstate the Religious and Philosophical Vaccine Exemptions for Private Schools and Virtual Public Charter Schools"

(H.P. 769) (L.D. 1209)

Signed:

           Senators:
                                   RAFFERTY of York
                                   PIERCE of Cumberland

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.

Signed:

Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland

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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Certain Higher Education Institutions from Requiring Vaccines Approved Under Emergency Use Authorization for Admission or Attendance" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 776) (L.D. 1228)

Signed:

           Senators:
                                   RAFFERTY of York
                                   PIERCE of Cumberland

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-93) on same Bill.

Signed:

Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland

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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) (S.P. 264) (L.D. 596) Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Conservation Lots from Municipal Subdivision Review" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass

(7-2) (S.P. 100) (L.D. 194) Bill "An Act to Update and Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's Reporting Requirements" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-50)

(7-3) (S.P. 162) (L.D. 355) Bill "An Act to Refocus the Purpose and Duties of the Cannabis Advisory Commission" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-47)

(7-4) (H.P. 295) (L.D. 478) Bill "An Act to Improve Coastal Sand Dune Restoration Projects" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-92)

(7-5) (H.P. 408) (L.D. 631) Bill "An Act to Change the Notification Law for School Truancy" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-94)

(7-6) (H.P. 860) (L.D. 1346) Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands Within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Lease Certain Land Within Somerset County Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-96)

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ENACTORS

Emergency Measure

(10-1) An Act to Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023

(H.P. 165) (L.D. 260)
(C. "A" H-59)

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 Delay the Repeal of the Law Governing the Sale of Pari-Mutuel Pools for Simulcast Harness Racing

(S.P. 132) (L.D. 311)
(C. "A" S-42)

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 to Provide Emergency Aid to Dairy Farmers Affected by the Crisis in Production Costs

(H.P. 235) (L.D. 384)
(C. "A" H-53)

Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.

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Acts

(10-4) An Act to Amend the Membership Requirements of the State Claims Commission

(H.P. 21) (L.D. 17)
(C. "A" H-55)

(10-5) An Act to Prohibit Certain Open Burning Under a Red Flag Warning and Regulate Recreational Campfires

(S.P. 16) (L.D. 24)
(C. "A" S-39)

(10-6) An Act to Increase the Statutory Fee for Defensive Driving Courses

(S.P. 22) (L.D. 30)
(H. "A" H-75)

(10-7) An Act to Make Corrections to the Maine Insurance Code

(S.P. 28) (L.D. 36)
(C. "A" S-38)

(10-8) An Act to Amend Maine's Endangered and Threatened Species List

(H.P. 32) (L.D. 57)
(C. "A" H-66)

(10-9) An Act Concerning the Membership of the State Emergency Response Commission and Fees for Registering Facilities Required to Report to That Commission

(H.P. 63) (L.D. 95)
(C. "A" H-54)

(10-10) An Act to Clarify Court Jurisdiction of Actions Involving Children Brought Under the Maine Uniform Probate Code

(H.P. 82) (L.D. 136)
(C. "A" H-60)

(10-11) An Act to Fund Climate-related Service Work

(H.P. 88) (L.D. 142)
(C. "A" H-51)

(10-12) An Act to Update the Procedures for Issuance of Orders Related to Involuntary Hospitalizations

(S.P. 213) (L.D. 459)
(C. "A" S-44)

(10-13) An Act to Provide for an Electronic Permit for the Disposition of Human Remains

(H.P. 282) (L.D. 465)

(10-14) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Membership of the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council

(H.P. 296) (L.D. 479)
(C. "A" H-65)

(10-15) An Act Regarding a Seat Belt Exemption for Persons with a Medical Condition

(H.P. 370) (L.D. 575)
(C. "A" H-56)

(10-16) An Act to Update the Charter of the Lewiston-Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority

(H.P. 417) (L.D. 640)
(C. "A" H-71)

(10-17) An Act to Clarify the Powers of a Conservator to Transfer Property

(S.P. 309) (L.D. 751)
(C. "A" S-45)

(10-18) An Act to Ensure Transparency in the Labeling of Meat as Grass-fed

(H.P. 523) (L.D. 834)
(C. "A" H-48)

(10-19) An Act to Support Research, Education and Outreach Efforts at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Laboratory

(H.P. 657) (L.D. 1021)
(C. "A" H-74)

(10-20) An Act to Require That Service of a Temporary Protection Order Be Attempted Within 48 Hours from the Issuance of the Order

(H.P. 670) (L.D. 1034)
(C. "A" H-69)

Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

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Resolves

(10-21) Resolve, to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Consider Methods to Educate Customers About Electricity Supply

(H.P. 44) (L.D. 69)
(C. "A" H-72)

(10-22) Resolve, Directing Maine Emergency Medical Services to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Explore Emergency Medical Services Career Pathways and Educational Opportunities in the State

(S.P. 110) (L.D. 244)
(C. "A" S-35)

(10-23) Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Examine Regulatory Requirements for Outdoor Wood Boilers

(S.P. 181) (L.D. 400)
(C. "A" S-46)

Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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 Walker Oliver, of Hodgdon

(SLS 81)

- In Senate, READ and PASSED.