Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Second Regular Session - Thirty-First Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Glenn Peterson, Hope Baptist Church, Manchester.
National Anthem by Rochelle Stewart, Norridgewock.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Jacob Longfellow, DO, Farmingdale.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1052)
MAINE SENATE
131ST LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 27, 2024
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 Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry:
· Catherine Robbins-Halsted of Searsmont for reappointment, to the Land for Maine’s Future Board,
· Beth A. Schiller of Bowdoinham for appointment, to the Land for Maine’s Future Board.
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 to Enact the Crisis Intervention Order Act to Protect the Safety of the Public"
(H.P. 1470) (L.D. 2283)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1469) (Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, GREENWOOD of Wales, GRIFFIN of Levant, HENDERSON of Rumford, NESS of Fryeburg, WALKER of Naples)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
CHRISTIAN HOLY WEEK IN MAINE
WHEREAS,the week preceding the Christian celebration of Easter contains observances relating to the Biblical description of last days of Jesus; and
WHEREAS, on Palm Sunday, Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem; and
WHEREAS, on Holy Monday, Jesus freed the sacrificial animals and cleansed the temple; and
WHEREAS, on Holy Tuesday, Jesus taught at the temple; and
WHEREAS, on Holy Wednesday, a disciple named Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for pieces of silver; and
WHEREAS, on Maundy Thursday, the Last Supper with the disciples occurred, and Jesus washed their feet; and
WHEREAS, on Good Friday, Jesus was crucified on a cross, and darkness covered the whole earth; and
WHEREAS, on Holy Saturday, Jesus rested in the tomb; and
WHEREAS, on Resurrection Sunday, also known as Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead, and his death, burial and resurrection paid for the sins of the people and gives all who believe in him eternal life;now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize Christian Holy Week in Maine; and be it further
RESOLVED: That We extend best wishes to all those of Christian faith in Maine, the United States and across the world for a joyous and meaningful observance of Holy Week and Easter.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1468)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that "Resolve, to Require the Maine Board of Pharmacy to Review Work Practices and Treatment of Pharmacists," H.P. 173, L.D. 275, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the legislative files to the Special Study Table.
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(4-3) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 47)
ORDERED, that Representative Jeffrey Sean Adams of Lebanon be excused Mar 20 and 21 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard H. Campbell of Orrington be excused Mar 20 for legislative business reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Meldon H. Carmichael of Greenbush be excused Mar 19, 20, 21 and 25 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Amanda N. Collamore of Pittsfield be excused Mar 25 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative W. Edward Crockett of Portland be excused Mar 20, 21 and 25 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative David G. Haggan of Hampden be excused Mar 12 and 19 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Randall C. Hall of Wilton be excused Mar 21 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Adam R. Lee of Auburn be excused Mar 20 and 21 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Marc G. Malon II of Biddeford be excused Mar 19 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kevin J. M. O'Connell of Brewer be excused Mar 25 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Morgan J. Rielly of Westbrook be excused Mar 19 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Heidi H. Sampson of Alfred be excused Mar 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michael Soboleski of Phillips be excused Mar 20 for legislative business reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sophia B. Warren of Scarborough be excused Mar 19 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Emerson Homa, of Gorham, who received the 7th annual Becky Shaffer Award, given to the top senior girls hockey player in Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1697)
(5-2) the Lincoln Academy Theater Program, of Newcastle, which won the Regional One Act Festival with its play "The Legend of Jim Cullen." This is the program's 15th win in 16 years of competition. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1698)
(5-3) the Lincoln Academy Robotics Team 8030A, of Newcastle, which won the Maine State Robotics Championship. The team, the school's first team to win the state title, also won the competition's Think Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1699)
(5-4) John Punnachalil, of Rockland, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Oceanside High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1700)
(5-5) Karl Hokkanen, of Rockport, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Camden Hills Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1701)
(5-6) Henry McDevitt, of Camden, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Camden Hills Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1702)
(5-7) Cohen Galley, of Owl's Head, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Oceanside High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1703)
(5-8) Brayden Martin, of Stonington, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Deer Isle-Stonington High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1704)
(5-9) Owen Staples, of Deer Isle, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Deer Isle-Stonington High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1705)
(5-10) Jonny Lettre, of Augusta, a student at Cony High School and a member of the wrestling team, who won his third Class A State Championship in the 285-pound Weight Class. During the season, Jonny had his 100th career win. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1707)
(5-11) the Upper Kennebec Valley High School Boys Basketball Team, of Bingham, which won the Class D South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1708)
(5-12) the Upper Kennebec Valley High School Girls Basketball Team, of Bingham, which won the Class D South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1709)
(5-13) Morgan Zetts, of Bethel, a senior at Telstar High School and a member of the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1710)
(5-14) Jared Antl, of Freeport, a member of Troop No. 45, 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 902)
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
(5-15) Caleb Antl, of Freeport, a member of Troop No. 45, 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 903)
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
(5-16) Grace Jaffray, of Blue Hill, a student at Ellsworth High School and a player on the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 911)
Presented by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-17) Meredith McGonigle, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who placed second in the 2024 Congressional Arts Competition within the First Congressional District. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 912)
Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative MEYER of Eliot.
(5-18) the Lisbon/St. Dominic Competition Cheer Team, which won the Class C State Championship. This is the team's third straight Class C title and its second straight as a co-op program. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 913)
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative GALLETTA of Durham, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative LIBBY of Auburn, Representative SHAW of Auburn.
In Memory of:
(5-19) Paul Francis Zibura, of Windsor. Mr. Zibura had a career serving as a firefighter and paramedic. He worked for the Gardiner Fire Department beginning in 1984 and then joined the Augusta Fire Department in 1987. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2009 and retired in 2014. Mr. Zibura will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1706)
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-613) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs by Requiring Reference-based Pricing"
(S.P. 745) (L.D. 1829)
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
RENY of Lincoln
Representatives:
PERRY of Calais
ARFORD of Brunswick
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MATHIESON of Kittery
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-613).
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-391) on Bill "An Act to Address Unsafe Staffing of Nurses and Improve Patient Care"
(S.P. 656) (L.D. 1639)
Signed:
Senators:
TIPPING of Penobscot
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
ROEDER of Bangor
GEIGER of Rockland
GERE of Kennebunkport
MALON of Biddeford
RUSSELL of Verona Island
SKOLD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
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-391).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Develop a Continuum of Care for Youth Involved in the Justice System and to Develop Alternatives for Juveniles Incarcerated in Long Creek Youth Development Center"
(H.P. 1142) (L.D. 1779)
Signed:
Senator:
HARRINGTON of York
Representatives:
SALISBURY of Westbrook
ARDELL of Monticello
LAJOIE of Lewiston
NEWMAN of Belgrade
NUTTING of Oakland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-869) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
Representatives:
HASENFUS of Readfield
LOOKNER of Portland
MATHIESON of Kittery
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-872) on Bill "An Act to Make Necessary Changes to State Law"
(H.P. 288) (L.D. 471)
Signed:
Senators:
NANGLE of Cumberland
BALDACCI of Penobscot
LYFORD of Penobscot
Representatives:
STOVER of Boothbay
COPELAND of Saco
DHALAC of South Portland
GREENWOOD of Wales
POMERLEAU of Standish
RISEMAN of Harrison
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
ABDI of Lewiston
ADAMS of Lebanon
SINCLAIR of Bath
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-875) on Bill "An Act Regarding Recommendations for Changing Place Names in the State"
(H.P. 1065) (L.D. 1667)
Signed:
Senators:
NANGLE of Cumberland
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
STOVER of Boothbay
ABDI of Lewiston
COPELAND of Saco
DHALAC of South Portland
RISEMAN of Harrison
SINCLAIR of Bath
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
LYFORD of Penobscot
Representatives:
ADAMS of Lebanon
GREENWOOD of Wales
POMERLEAU of Standish
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-868) on Bill "An Act to Require a Corporation That Files a Tax Return in the State to File a Tax Disclosure Statement"
(H.P. 851) (L.D. 1337)
Signed:
Senators:
GROHOSKI of Hancock
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
Representatives:
PERRY of Bangor
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
CROCKETT of Portland
HASENFUS of Readfield
MATLACK of St. George
RANA of Bangor
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland
Representatives:
LAVIGNE of Berwick
LIBBY of Auburn
QUINT of Hodgdon
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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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. 898) (L.D. 2105) Resolve, to Protect and Enhance Access to Behavioral Health Services in Androscoggin County and Surrounding Communities (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-614)
(7-2) (H.P. 492) (L.D. 803) Bill "An Act Regarding Taxation" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-873)
(7-3) (H.P. 1344) (L.D. 2120) Bill "An Act to Fund the Delivery of Educational Services to Children with Special Needs as Required by State and Federal Law in Special Purpose Private Preschools" (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-863)
(7-4) (H.P. 1386) (L.D. 2166) Bill "An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder" (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-874)
(7-5) (H.P. 1399) (L.D. 2185) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Medical Use of Cannabis Program Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-870)
(7-6) (H.P. 1419) (L.D. 2212) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-876)
(7-7) (H.P. 1441) (L.D. 2248) Bill "An Act to Reduce the Reporting Requirements for Special Utility Districts and to Require the Maine Public Utility Financing Bank to File a Report with the Legislature" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-871)
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024
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. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESon RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment
(H.P. 575) (L.D. 928)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023.
TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State"
(H.P. 1001) (L.D. 1549)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023.
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
3. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-502)- Report "B" (5) Ought to Pass - Report "C" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-503) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Define the Term 'Solitary Confinement' for the Laws Governing a Jail or Correctional Facility"
(H.P. 681) (L.D. 1086)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023.
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
4. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-397) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-398) - Report "C"(2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products"
(S.P. 496) (L.D. 1215)
- In Senate, Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-397).
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023.
TABLED - June 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Anna Oliver, of Hodgdon
(SLS 1291)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
TABLED - January 11, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-731) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes"
(H.P. 1006) (L.D. 1561)
TABLED - January 30, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-758)- Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-759) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment"
(H.P. 578) (L.D. 931)
TABLED - February 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
8. Bill "An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters"
(H.P. 1370) (L.D. 2146)
- In House, Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-760) on February 22, 2024.
- In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READand ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Isaac Keresey, of Pittsfield
(HLS 766)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Sam Gerrie, of Pittsfield
(HLS 767)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Gabrielle Finelli, of Pittsfield
(HLS 768)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
12. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Amya Braley, of Pittsfield
(HLS 769)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
13. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Heather Nelson, of Pittsfield
(HLS 770)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Central Institute Indoor Track Team, of Pittsfield
(HLS 771)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Keith Cook, of Burnham
(HLS 772)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Paramilitary Training
(H.P. 1354) (L.D. 2130)
(C. "A" H-757)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. (Roll Call Ordered)
17. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Colleen Adams, of Sanford
(HLS 788)
TABLED - March 6, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
18. An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote
(H.P. 1023) (L.D. 1578)
(C. "A" H-792)
TABLED - March 19, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
19. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-837) - Joint Select Committee on HOUSINGon RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to Housing
(H.P. 543) (L.D. 853)
TABLED - March 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-834)- Report "B" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-835) - Report "C" (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Change How Adult Use Cannabis Excise Tax Is Calculated"
(H.P. 901) (L.D. 1405)
TABLED - March 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
21. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Noah Hurd, of Waldo
(HLS 900)
TABLED - March 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
22. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-842)- Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-843) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools"
(H.P. 1383) (L.D. 2157)
TABLED - March 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
23. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Addison Verrill, of Pittsfield
(HLS 907)
TABLED - March 27, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
24. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Central Institute One Act Drama Team, of Pittsfield
(HLS 908)
TABLED - March 27, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024
State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 997)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10:00 in the morning, or 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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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Adjustments for Sudden and Severe Disruption of Municipal Valuation
(S.P. 828) (L.D. 2006)
(C. "A" S-606)
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 Regarding the Property Tax Exemption, Business Equipment Tax Exemption and Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement for Facilities Storing Spent Nuclear Fuel and Radioactive Waste
(S.P. 855) (L.D. 2027)
(C. "A" S-602)
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 Set a Debt Limit for the Anson and Madison Water District
(S.P. 964) (L.D. 2242)
(C. "A" S-598)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) An Act to Clarify Permissible Election and Lobbying Expenditures by Consumer-owned Utilities and the Casco Bay Island Transit District
(S.P. 972) (L.D. 2254)
(C. "A" S-610)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-5) An Act to Reconvene a Driver Education Working Group to Evaluate Hardships to Underserved Populations and Low-income Families
(H.P. 1467) (L.D. 2281)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-6) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Alleviate the Staffing Crisis in the Child Protective Services System
(S.P. 890) (L.D. 2097)
(C. "A" S-609)
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
(10-7) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty-Two, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(H.P. 1395) (L.D. 2180)
(C. "A" H-858)
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
(10-8) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
(H.P. 1397) (L.D. 2182)
(C. "A" H-857)
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
(10-9) An Act to Limit Retroactive Application of Land Use Ordinances to Pending Permit Applications That Propose Housing
(S.P. 331) (L.D. 772)
(C. "A" S-600)
(10-10) An Act to Amend the Pupil Counts Used for Determination of School Administrative Unit Operating Costs
(H.P. 497) (L.D. 808)
(C. "A" H-860)
(10-11) An Act to Strengthen Freedom of Speech Protections by Enacting the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
(S.P. 367) (L.D. 870)
(C. "A" S-604)
(10-12) An Act Regarding Unobligated Balances from Amounts Appropriated for General Purpose Aid for Local Schools and to Require Annual Reports on School Demographics
(H.P. 897) (L.D. 1402)
(C. "A" H-859)
(10-13) An Act to Update the Laws Governing Education in the Unorganized Territory
(H.P. 1304) (L.D. 2042)
(C. "A" H-861)
(10-14) An Act Regarding the Placement of Certain Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
(H.P. 1308) (L.D. 2046)
(S. "A" S-597 to C. "A" H-817)
(10-15) An Act Regarding Drug Awareness Instruction in Secondary Schools
(S.P. 882) (L.D. 2089)
(C. "A" S-607)
(10-16) An Act to Modernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities
(S.P. 883) (L.D. 2090)
(C. "A" S-605)
(10-17) An Act to Strengthen Shoreland Zoning Enforcement
(S.P. 894) (L.D. 2101)
(C. "A" S-611)
(10-18) An Act to Support Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy
(S.P. 895) (L.D. 2102)
(C. "A" S-560)
(10-19) An Act to Amend the Charter of the Wiscasset Water District
(S.P. 897) (L.D. 2104)
(C. "A" S-599)
(10-20) An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
(S.P. 914) (L.D. 2118)
(C. "A" S-608)
(10-21) An Act to Provide Financial Support for Shelters for Unhoused Individuals and Establish a Stakeholder Group to Develop a 10-year Plan to Address the Root Causes of Homelessness
(H.P. 1360) (L.D. 2136)
(C. "A" H-862)
(10-22) An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters
(S.P. 923) (L.D. 2171)
(S. "A" S-603 to C. "A" S-549)
(10-23) An Act to Establish a Minimum Value Threshold for the Class C Crime of Theft by a Repeat Offender
(H.P. 1442) (L.D. 2246)
(C. "A" H-846)
(10-24) An Act to Require Public Safety Answering Point and Dispatch Center Cost Reporting and to Direct the Formation of a Staffing and Recruiting Stakeholder Group
(S.P. 993) (L.D. 2278)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-25) Resolve, Directing the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to Recommend Proposals to Support the Development of Attainable Housing
(S.P. 920) (L.D. 2169)
(C. "A" S-601)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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