Monday, June 16, 2025

First Special Session - Thirty-Second Legislative Day

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32nd Legislative Day

Monday, June 16, 2025

 

            Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

 

            Prayer by Reverend John Allen, First Parish Church, Brunswick.

 

            National Anthem by First Parish Church Choir, Brunswick.

 

            Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Reading of the Journal of Friday, June 13, 2025.

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SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances"

(H.P. 344)  (L.D. 525)

 

            Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on May 27, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-2)  An Act to Provide That Spouses and Children of Corrections Officers Who Die in the Line of Duty Receive a Pension (MANDATE)

(H.P. 733)  (L.D. 1114)
(C. "A" H-597)

 

            PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 10, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-3)  Bill "An Act to Replace Participation Thresholds with Approval Thresholds in Certain School, Municipal and County Measures"

(H.P. 1002)  (L.D. 1517)

 

            Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-578) in the House on June 10, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with Report "B"(6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-4)  Bill "An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Exempting Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from the State Sales and Use Tax"

(S.P. 164)  (L.D. 372)

 

            Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 12, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on TAXATION was READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-353) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-5)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Death with Dignity Act to Ensure Access by Qualified Patients"

(H.P. 381)  (L.D. 613)

 

            PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-433) in the House on June 10, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-433) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-365) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-6)  Bill "An Act to Allow Municipalities to Prohibit Firearms Within Their Municipal Buildings and Voting Places and at Their Municipal Public Proceedings"

(H.P. 1161)  (L.D. 1743)

 

            Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 12, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-7)  Bill "An Act to Reduce Pollution Associated with Transportation in Alignment with the State's Climate Action Plan"

(S.P. 469)  (L.D. 1138)

 

            Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 11, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-331) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-8)  An Act Regarding the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Landfill (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 197)  (L.D. 297)
(C. "A" H-537)

 

            FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 11, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-537) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-392) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 540)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

June 13, 2025

 

Honorable Ryan Fecteau

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0002

 

Dear Speaker Fecteau:

 

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:

 

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Housing and Economic Development,

·       Donald Powers of Madawaska Lake for appointment, to the Loring Development Authority of Maine,

·       Troy Haney of Caribou for appointment, to the Loring Development Authority of Maine,

·       John Armitage of York for appointment, to the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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            (2-2)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 542)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

June 12, 2025

 

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME  04333

 

Dear Clerk Hunt:

 

Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Taxation on Bill “An Act to Clarify That a Business’s License or Subscription to Use Software Is Not Considered a Lease for the Purposes of Sales and Use Tax” (H.P. 865) (L.D. 1330) in non-concurrence.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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            (2-3)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 543)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

June 12, 2025

 

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME  04333

 

Dear Clerk Hunt:

 

Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Bill “An Act Regarding the State Forensic Service” (H.P. 282) (L.D. 428) in non-concurrence.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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            (2-4)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 544)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

June 13, 2025

 

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME  04333

 

Dear Clerk Hunt:

 

Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Bill “An Act to Clarify the Prohibition on the Sale of Beverages in Plastic Containers” (H.P. 1040) (L.D. 1582) in non-concurrence.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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            (2-5)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 545)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

June 12, 2025

 

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME  04333

 

Dear Clerk Hunt:

 

Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it Failed to Engross Bill “An Act to Prohibit Lodging Establishments from Providing Single-use Plastic Containers” (H.P. 1289) (L.D. 1928) in non-concurrence.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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            (2-6)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 546)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

June 12, 2025

 

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME  04333

 

Dear Clerk Hunt:

 

Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Taxation on Bill “An Act to Expand the Use of Tax Increment Revenue for Affordable Housing by Adding Authorized Project Costs” (H.P. 1098) (L.D. 1657) in non-concurrence.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

 

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

 

Recognizing:

 

            (5-1)  Cameron Lebel, of Turner, who was named Firefighter of the Year by the Turner Fire Department.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 961)

 

 

            (5-2)  Ross Gagne, of Turner, on his retirement as Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Turner and as an EMT with Turner Fire Rescue after 46 years of public service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 962)

 

 

            (5-3)  Floyd Richardson, of Buckfield, who was named Employee of the Year by Turner Rescue.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 963)

 

 

            (5-4)  Emma Blanche, of Augusta, a student at Cony Middle and High School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 964)

 

 

            (5-5)  Maeve Albert, of Winn, who has earned the distinction of being named First Honor Essayist of the 2025 graduating class of Lee Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 965)

 

 

            (5-6)  Jae D. Martin, of Lee, who has earned the distinction of being named Second Honor Essayist of the 2025 graduating class of Lee Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 966)

 

 

            (5-7)  Jackson Sabattus, of Lee, who has earned the distinction of being named Third Honor Essayist of the 2025 graduating class of Lee Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 967)

 

 

            (5-8)  Noah Lattigg, of Lee, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Lee Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 968)

 

 

            (5-9)  Taryn Budge, of Winn, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Lee Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 969)

 

 

            (5-10)  Ronald Ouellette, of Biddeford, who is retiring as Head Coach of the Biddeford High School Indoor Track and Field Team after 52 years, over the course of which he won numerous conference, regional and state titles.  Mr. Ouellette also coached Biddeford High School Football for 18 years and was part of three State Championship teams.  He was inducted into the Maine Legends Hall of Fame in 2014 and the University of New England Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 970)

 

 

            (5-11)  Sabrina Day, of Biddeford, who received the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology Business Academy Legal Studies Program 2025 Outstanding Student of the Year Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 971)

 

 

            (5-12)  Cale Harrington, of Richmond, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Richmond High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 972)

 

 

            (5-13)  Lady Oyster, of Phippsburg, which is a recipient of a World Food Travel Association 2025 Best Rural Culinary Heritage Experience Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 973)

 

 

            (5-14)  Nick Munyaneza, of Gorham, who received the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 974)

 

 

            (5-15)  Brodie Berlinger, of Gorham, who won the 2025 Boys Swim State Championship in the 500 Freestyle event.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 975)

 

 

            (5-16)  Emma J. Belanger, of Bingham, a senior at Upper Kennebec Valley High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 364)

Presented by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

 

 

            (5-17)  Desmond J. Robinson, of Solon, a senior at Carrabec High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 365)

Presented by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

 

 

            (5-18)  James Ricker, of Newport, on his retirement as Town Manager of the Town of Newport after over 50 years of public service, including service as the Chief of Police in 1982 and service for a time as both Chief of Police and Town Manager.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 389)

Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

 

 

            (5-19)  Cooper Flagg, of Newport, a player for the Duke University Men's Basketball Team, who has received the 2025 John R. Wooden Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 390)

Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

 

 

            (5-20)  Thomas B. Nyce, of Newport, a senior at Nokomis Regional High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 391)

Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

 

 

            (5-21)  Alexander Brewer, of Newport, 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 392)

Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

 

 

            (5-22)  Brinn George, of Glenburn, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Bangor Christian Schools.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 393)

Presented by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-23)  Susan Burke, of Veazie, on her retirement from the Bangor School Department.  Ms. Burke started her career at St. John's School in Bangor, followed by Bradford Elementary School.  After taking time from her profession to raise her four children, she returned to teaching at Abraham Lincoln School in Bangor.  There she has supported kindergarten through third grade students for the past 25 years and is currently the longest-serving employee at the school.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 394)

Presented by Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-24)  the Sumner Middle School Baseball Team, of Sullivan, which won the Peninsula League Championship.  Members of the team include Michael Hibbits, Carter Faulkingham, Dalton Scott, Isaac Moshier, Matthew Havey, Thomas Somes, Maxwell Joy, Blake Smith, Jacob Dyer, Grayson Hayward, Arlo Both, Kayden Cowperthwaite, Landen Conary, Ethan Cunningham, Able Rivers, Jameson Kremer, Carson Smith, LJ Powers and Carter Gordius; assistant coaches Greg Ingalls and Brent Conary; and head coach Blake Alley.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 395)

Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

 

 

In Memory of:

 

            (5-25)  Bernhardt E. Baltrusch, of Lincoln.  Mr. Baltrusch served in the United States Navy for eight years, including service at the Bay of Pigs and in Vietnam.  In the Navy, he worked for Military Sea Lift Command as a bosun.  In civilian life, he was a long-haul truck driver for many years.  He participated in a mission trip to Quito, Ecuador to help build a church, and in Waveland, Mississippi, after Hurricane Katrina, he helped rebuild a church and feed people.  He also served at the local food cupboard at the Springfield Community Chapel.  Mr. Baltrusch will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

 

(SLS 976)

 

 

            (5-26)  Heidi M. Budd, of Topsham.  Mrs. Budd was a veteran of the United States Navy, having enlisted and served as a critical care nurse.  After her naval service, she sought to become to be a flight nurse, and with time and experience, she got a job with LifeFlight of Maine.  In 2004, she put down her wings and, after a few years working in the emergency room, worked in value analysis nursing and critical care related contracting for MaineHealth and Yankee Alliance.  She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist faith her entire life and was a longtime attendee of the Brunswick Seventh-Day Adventist Church.  She enjoyed women's ministries and growing relationships with her church family.  Mrs. Budd will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

 

(SLS 977)

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Ought to Pass as Amended

 

            (6-1)  Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act"

(S.P. 723)  (L.D. 1840)

 

            Reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-374).

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-374) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-398) thereto.

 

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Divided Report

 

            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-401) on Bill "An Act Concerning Energy, Utilities and Technology"

(S.P. 281)  (L.D. 597)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    SACHS of Freeport
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    MCINTYRE of Lowell
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough
                                    WEBB of Durham

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

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    PAUL of Winterport

            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-401).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) on Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by Simplifying Subscription Cancellations"

(S.P. 650)  (L.D. 1642)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    BENNETT of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    EDER of Waterboro
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    JULIA of Waterville
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MINGO of Calais
                                    ROBERTS of South Berwick
                                    YUSUF of Portland

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

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield

            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-321) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"(S-391) thereto.

 

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-361) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Unsecured Storage of Handguns in Motor Vehicles"

(S.P. 529)  (L.D. 1299)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

 

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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-715) on Bill "An Act to Establish Bail Officers to Administer the Maine Bail Code"

(H.P. 346)  (L.D. 527)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
                                    CURRY of Waldo

            Representatives:
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    LAJOIE of Lewiston
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MILLIKEN of Blue Hill

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    CYRWAY of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    ARDELL of Monticello
                                    MCINTYRE of Lowell
                                    NUTTING of Oakland
                                    PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft

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            (6-6)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process

(H.P. 117)  (L.D. 184)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-726) on same Resolve.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

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            (6-7)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-727) on Bill "An Act to Address Coercive Control in Domestic Abuse Cases"

(H.P. 438)  (L.D. 670)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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            (6-8)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Regulate Social Media Use by Minors Under 16 Years of Age"

(H.P. 530)  (L.D. 844)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

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            (6-9)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Increase Maximum Small Claim Limits for Home Construction Contracts"

(H.P. 565)  (L.D. 879)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    SATO of Gorham

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            (6-10)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-721) on Resolve, Directing the Attorney General to Convene a Working Group to Propose a Plan for Expanding the Reach of Treatment Courts

(H.P. 841)  (L.D. 1266)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

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            (6-11)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Secure Under Authority of a Subpoena Pretrial Statements from a Witness Other than the Defendant in a Criminal Proceeding"

(H.P. 1191)  (L.D. 1780)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan
                                    SATO of Gorham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-720) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

_________________________________


 

            (6-12)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Require Age Verification for Online Obscene Matter"

(H.P. 1244)  (L.D. 1873)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-722) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

_________________________________


 

            (6-13)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-723) on Bill "An Act to Increase Penalties for Human Trafficking Offenses"

(H.P. 1248)  (L.D. 1877)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-724) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

_________________________________


 

            (6-14)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Remove Certain Wharves and Piers from the Laws Governing the Current Use Valuation of Working Waterfront Land"

(H.P. 486)  (L.D. 744)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

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

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

_________________________________


 

            (6-15)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-712) on Bill "An Act to Increase the Maine Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit in Rural Areas"

(H.P. 1173)  (L.D. 1755)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

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

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton

_________________________________


 

            (6-16)  Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-713) on Bill "An Act Regarding Sun-grown Cultivation in the Medical Use and Adult Use Cannabis Industries"

(H.P. 1268)  (L.D. 1897)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor
                                    CHAPMAN of Auburn
                                    FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    FROST of Belgrade
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    HYMES of Waldo
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    TERRY of Gorham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-714) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representative:
                                    BOYER of Poland

_________________________________


 

            (6-17)  Seven Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act"

(H.P. 710)  (L.D. 1088)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

            Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-718) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-719) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representative:
                                    LEE of Auburn

_________________________________


 

            (6-18)  Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-716) on Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act"

(H.P. 1220)  (L.D. 1822)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

            Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-717) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford

            One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representative:
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

_________________________________


 

            (6-19)  Nine Members of the Committee on TAXATION report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-709) on Bill "An Act to Invest in Maine's Families and Workforce by Amending the Real Estate Transfer Tax"

(H.P. 704)  (L.D. 1082)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

            Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-710) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin

            Representative:
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton

            Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representatives:
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

_________________________________


 

 

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. 62)  (L.D. 15) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Excise Tax on Camper Trailers"  Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-399)

 

            (7-2)  (S.P. 435)  (L.D. 1018) Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Discount Program"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-402)

 

            (7-3)  (S.P. 758)  (L.D. 1951) Bill "An Act to Promote Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion and Create Jobs"  Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-400)

 

            (7-4)  (H.P. 5)  (L.D. 41) Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory  Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass

 

            (7-5)  (H.P. 1328)  (L.D. 1984) Bill "An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY)  Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-725)

 

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ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Establish a Moratorium on the Sale of Mobile Home Parks

(S.P. 157)  (L.D. 365)
(C. "A" S-295)

 

 

            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.

 

_________________________________

 

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Address Funding Needs for State Employees Affected by Federal Funding Disruptions

(H.P. 1336)  (L.D. 1988)

 

 

            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.

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-3)  An Act Regarding the Bind-over and Detention of Juveniles

(H.P. 6)  (L.D. 42)
(C. "A" H-695)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Clarify Information Sharing Between the Department of Health and Human Services and Schools with Respect to Investigations of Child Abuse or Neglect

(H.P. 64)  (L.D. 99)
(C. "A" H-700)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Provide Per Diem Payments for MaineCare Residents of the Maine Veterans' Homes

(H.P. 115)  (L.D. 182)
(C. "A" H-702)

 

            (10-6)  An Act Regarding Speedy Trials

(H.P. 240)  (L.D. 340)
(C. "A" H-678)

 

            (10-7)  An Act to Reduce Administrative Burdens and Expand Access in the Laws Governing Cannabis

(H.P. 613)  (L.D. 948)
(C. "A" H-699)

 

            (10-8)  An Act to Prohibit Eminent Domain on Existing Tribal Trust Lands

(H.P. 617)  (L.D. 958)
(C. "A" H-679)

 

            (10-9)  An Act to Allow Residential Use Development in Commercial Districts

(H.P. 644)  (L.D. 997)
(C. "A" H-686)

 

            (10-10)  An Act to Provide Compensation to Individuals with Lived Experience Serving on Certain Advisory Boards, Commissions, Councils and Similar Groups

(H.P. 1024)  (L.D. 1566)
(C. "A" H-677)

 

            (10-11)  An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Manufactured Housing Communities to Prevent Excessive Rent and Fees Increases

(H.P. 1150)  (L.D. 1723)
(C. "A" H-671)

 

            (10-12)  An Act to Ensure Affordability and Stability in Residential Housing and in Manufactured Housing Communities

(H.P. 1184)  (L.D. 1765)
(C. "A" H-672)

 

            (10-13)  An Act to Require the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure, Board of Dental Practice, Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, State Board of Social Worker Licensure, Board of Osteopathic Licensure and Board of Licensure in Medicine to Obtain Fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Checks for Initial Applicants and Licensees Seeking Compact Privileges

(H.P. 1238)  (L.D. 1854)
(C. "A" H-698)

 

            (10-14)  An Act to Add Mold to the Implied Warranty and Covenant of Habitability

(H.P. 1288)  (L.D. 1927)
(C. "A" H-681)

 

            (10-15)  An Act Regarding the Regulation of Tobacco

(H.P. 1297)  (L.D. 1938)
(C. "A" H-676)

 

            (10-16)  An Act to Protect Individuals from the Threatened Unauthorized Dissemination of Certain Private Images, Including Artificially Generated Private Images

(H.P. 1303)  (L.D. 1944)
(C. "A" H-696)

 

 

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

 

_________________________________

 

 

Resolves

 

            (10-17)  Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Judicial Disciplinary Process

(H.P. 1211)  (L.D. 1810)
(C. "A" H-680)

 

 

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

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025

 

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 Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn

(HLS 160)

 

TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SMITH of Palermo.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Bill "An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act"

(S.P. 509)  (L.D. 1281)

 

- In Senate, REFERREDto the Committee on LABOR.

TABLED - April 15, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE. (Roll Call Ordered)

 

 

 

 

 

3.         HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Change the State's Method of Allocating Electoral Votes from a Congressional District Method to a Winner-take-all Method Contingent on the State of Nebraska Changing its Method of Allocating Electoral Votes"

(H.P. 879)  (L.D. 1356)

 

TABLED - June 2, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

4.         SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-59) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations from Insurance Requirements"

(S.P. 381)  (L.D. 893)

 

- In House, House RECONSIDEREDits former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) on June 2, 2025.

- In Senate, Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED. (Roll Call Ordered)

 

 

 

 

 

5.         Bill "An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries and Hatcheries Division by Increasing the Inland Fishing License Fees and Establishing the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund"

(H.P. 41)  (L.D. 77)

 

- In House, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-323) on May 29, 2025.

- In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

6.         Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Kathy Littlefield, of Waldo

(HLS 351)

 

TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

7.         Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Shirley Caler, of Waldo

(HLS 352)

 

TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

8.         SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-252) - Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Create the Small Business Capital Savings Account Program"

(S.P. 95)  (L.D. 195)

 

- 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-252).

TABLED - June 5, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

9.         HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-575) - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-576)- Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care Workers by Addressing Assaults in Health Care Settings"

(H.P. 351)  (L.D. 532)

 

TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

10.       An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents

(H.P. 525)  (L.D. 818)
(H. "A" H-62)

 

TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.

 

 

 

 

 

11.       Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State"

(H.P. 243)  (L.D. 343)

 

- In House, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-285) on May 28, 2025.

- In Senate, Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

12.       An Act to Expand the Supervised Community Confinement Program

(H.P. 416)  (L.D. 648)
(C. "A" H-652)

 

TABLED - June 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.

 

 

 

 

 

13.       An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes

(S.P. 660)  (L.D. 1666)
(C. "A" S-334)

 

TABLED - June 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.

 

 

 

 

 

14.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-346) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Require Hospitals and Hospital-affiliated Providers to Provide Financial Assistance Programs for Medical Care"

(S.P. 755)  (L.D. 1937)

 

- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-346).

TABLED - June 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BILLS RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR

 

(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1337)

 

1.         An Act to Clarify Licensing Jurisdiction for Manufactured Housing Communities

(H.P. 614)  (L.D. 949)
(C. "A" H-491)

 

- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 9, 2025.

- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 9, 2025.

 

 

 

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 1

 

ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State

(S.P. 111)  (L.D. 245)
(C. "A" S-372)

 

 

            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.

 

_________________________________

 

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Ensure Fair and Equitable Recovery of Post-restructuring Stranded Costs

(S.P. 694)  (L.D. 1792)
(S. "A" S-373 to C. "A" S-357)

 

 

            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.

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-3)  An Act to Regulate Municipal Parking Space Minimums

(H.P. 281)  (L.D. 427)
(S. "A" S-348 to C. "A" H-456)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Maximize Federal Funding and Protect Maine's School Meals Programs

(S.P. 258)  (L.D. 577)
(C. "A" S-380)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Clarify Procedures for When a Candidate Withdraws from an Election Determined by Ranked-choice Voting or When a Candidate Dies or Becomes Disqualified in an Election Determined by Ranked-choice Voting

(S.P. 401)  (L.D. 911)
(S. "A" S-378 to C. "A" S-333)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Facilitate the Establishment of an Automated Crime Victim Notification System

(S.P. 408)  (L.D. 981)
(C. "A" S-384)

 

            (10-7)  An Act to Expand the Dependent Exemption Tax Credit

(S.P. 524)  (L.D. 1294)
(C. "A" S-389)

 

            (10-8)  An Act to Advance a Clean Energy Economy by Updating Renewable and Clean Resource Procurement Laws

(S.P. 738)  (L.D. 1868)
(C. "A" S-356)

 

 

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

 

_________________________________

 

 

Resolves

 

            (10-9)  Resolve, to Study Laws Regarding Endangering the Welfare of a Child

(S.P. 276)  (L.D. 592)
(C. "A" S-385)

 

            (10-10)  Resolve, Establishing the Working Group on Modernizing State Grants, Contracts and Procurement

(S.P. 590)  (L.D. 1449)
(C. "A" S-381)

 

            (10-11)  Resolve, Directing the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council to Examine the Unmet Needs of Children Who Need Skilled Medical Care

(S.P. 624)  (L.D. 1540)
(C. "A" S-394)

 

            (10-12)  Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study and Recommend Solutions for Modernizing and Improving the Effectiveness of the Legislature

(S.P. 657)  (L.D. 1649)
(C. "A" S-368)

 

 

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

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 2

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-728) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Cost and Increase Access to Disease Prevention by Expanding the Universal Childhood Immunization Program to Include Adults"

(H.P. 58)  (L.D. 93)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    INGWERSEN of York

            Representatives:
                                    MEYER of Eliot
                                    DEBRITO of Waterville
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    MCCABE of Lewiston
                                    SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                    ZAGER of Portland

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    MOORE of Washington

            Representatives:
                                    DAIGLE of Fort Kent
                                    GRIFFIN of Levant
                                    JAVNER of Chester
                                    LEMELIN of Chelsea

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 3

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-730) on Bill "An Act to Remove the 12-month Waiting Period for the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption"

(H.P. 167)  (L.D. 264)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-731) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-732) on Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Lodging Tax on Campground Sites and Revert to Using the Current Sales Tax"

(H.P. 191)  (L.D. 291)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

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

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Establish an Educational Tax Credit Program to Help Parents Pay for Nonpublic School Tuition and Fees"

(H.P. 1237)  (L.D. 1853)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-733) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 4

 

 

 

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. 990)  (L.D. 1506) Bill "An Act to Amend the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Individually Owned Personal Property"  Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-729)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 5

 

ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  Resolve, to Establish a Task Force to Create a Court Navigation Program Plan

(S.P. 772)  (L.D. 1965)
(C. "A" S-383)

 

 

            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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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 6

 

 

 

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. 982)  (L.D. 1498) Bill "An Act to Limit Municipal Impact Fees on Housing Development"  Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-734)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 7

 

 

 

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. 543)  (L.D. 1313) Bill "An Act to Promote Equity in the Forest Products Industry by Allowing Commercial Wood Haulers to Be Eligible for Certain Sales Tax Exemptions and Refunds"  Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-410)

 

            (7-2)  (H.P. 352)  (L.D. 533) Bill "An Act to Allow Residents of the Department of Corrections to Opt In to Additional Restitution for Their Victims"  Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-736)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 8

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Modify the Excise Tax on Camper Trailers

(S.P. 62)  (L.D. 15)
(C. "A" S-399)

 

            (10-2)  An Act Regarding the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Landfill

(H.P. 197)  (L.D. 297)
(C. "A" H-537; S. "A" S-392)

 

            (10-3)  An Act to Amend the Maine Death with Dignity Act to Ensure Access by Qualified Patients

(H.P. 381)  (L.D. 613)
(S. "A" S-365 to C. "A" H-433)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Discount Program

(S.P. 435)  (L.D. 1018)
(C. "A" S-402)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Amend the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act

(S.P. 723)  (L.D. 1840)
(S. "A" S-398 to C. "A" S-374)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Promote Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion and Create Jobs

(S.P. 758)  (L.D. 1951)
(C. "A" S-400)

 

 

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

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 9

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority to Transport Prisoners Confined in Jail and the Use of Physical Force with Respect to Prisoners and Persons Who Have Been Arrested"

(H.P. 1145)  (L.D. 1710)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
                                    CYRWAY of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    ARDELL of Monticello
                                    BUNKER of Farmington
                                    LAJOIE of Lewiston
                                    MCINTYRE of Lowell
                                    NUTTING of Oakland
                                    PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-738) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    ABDI of Lewiston
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MILLIKEN of Blue Hill

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reverse Recent Changes Made to the Law Governing Net Energy Billing and Distributed Generation"

(H.P. 333)  (L.D. 515)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    SACHS of Freeport
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough
                                    WEBB of Durham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-737) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    MCINTYRE of Lowell
                                    PAUL of Winterport
                                    WADSWORTH of Hiram

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 10

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Enhance Data Collection Requirements Related to Immigration Status and Asylum Seekers to Safeguard Services for Legal Residents"

(S.P. 548)  (L.D. 1318)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-405) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

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

 

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-256) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Amend the Appointment and Confirmation Process for Certain Judicial, Civil and Military Officers

(S.P. 668)  (L.D. 1715)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the RESOLUTION PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-256).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-407) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Post-conviction Review Process for Crimes Committed by Victims of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation"

(S.P. 705)  (L.D. 1805)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            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-407).

 

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-408) on Bill "An Act to Permit Sealing Criminal History Record Information of Victims of Sex Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation"

(S.P. 741)  (L.D. 1871)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            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-408).

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 11

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  An Act to Regulate Municipal Parking Space Minimums

(H.P. 281)  (L.D. 427)
(S. "A" S-348 to C. "A" H-456)

 

            FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 16, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-2)  Bill "An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements for Transfer Students"

(S.P. 672)  (L.D. 1719)

 

            Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-345) in the House on June 13, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS was READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-3)  Bill "An Act to Require a Blood Test for Drugs for Drivers Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident That Results in Serious Bodily Injury or Death"

(S.P. 703)  (L.D. 1815)

 

            Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 13, 2025.

 

            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 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-371) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 12

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  Bill "An Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Lawyer by Establishing a Law Office Study Program"

(H.P. 480)  (L.D. 738)

 

            Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-168) in the House on May 20, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-2)  Bill "An Act to Allow Participation in the Adult Use Cannabis Tracking System to Be Voluntary"

(H.P. 1107)  (L.D. 1672)

 

            Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-583) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-617) thereto in the House on June 10, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with Report "B" (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-3)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement"

(H.P. 1312)  (L.D. 1968)

 

            PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-559) in the House on June 9, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-559) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-404)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-4)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit Biological Males from Participating in School Athletic Programs and Activities Designated for Females When State Funding Is Provided to the School"

(H.P. 156)  (L.D. 233)

 

            Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on JUDICIARYREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-692) in the House on June 13, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with Report "B" (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 13

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-740) on Bill "An Act to Preserve Affordability in Publicly Assisted Housing Developments"

(H.P. 670)  (L.D. 1041)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BENNETT of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    EDER of Waterboro
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    JULIA of Waterville
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MINGO of Calais
                                    ROBERTS of South Berwick
                                    YUSUF of Portland

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

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-739) on Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Study the Role of Private Equity in Maine's Economy and in Key Economic Sectors

(H.P. 1302)  (L.D. 1943)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BENNETT of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    EDER of Waterboro
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    JULIA of Waterville
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    WALKER of Naples
                                    YUSUF of Portland

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

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
                                    MINGO of Calais

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Exempt Drinking Water from Sales and Use Tax"

(H.P. 699)  (L.D. 1077)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-741) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Provide Emergency One-time Relief from the Wild Blueberry Tax for Sellers in Maine and Partial Relief for Processors and Shippers" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 908)  (L.D. 1386)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-742) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 14

 

ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Conduct Procurements for Energy or Renewable Energy Credits

(S.P. 281)  (L.D. 597)
(C. "A" S-401)

 

 

            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 Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine

(H.P. 1328)  (L.D. 1984)
(C. "A" H-725)

 

 

            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 Clarify the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Regarding Professional Investigator Communications

(H.P. 353)  (L.D. 534)
(C. "A" H-704)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Amend the Tax Expenditure Review Process and Centralize Incentive Data Collection

(H.P. 726)  (L.D. 1107)
(C. "A" H-708)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by Simplifying Subscription and Health Club Membership Cancellations

(S.P. 650)  (L.D. 1642)
(S. "A" S-391 to C. "A" S-321)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Enhance Businesses' Understanding of Labor Standards and Grow Maine's Energy Economy Through Project Development Information Resources

(H.P. 1166)  (L.D. 1748)
(C. "A" H-688)

 

            (10-7)  An Act to Regulate Nonwater-dependent Floating Structures on Maine's Waters

(H.P. 1182)  (L.D. 1763)
(H. "A" H-711 to C. "A" H-684)

 

            (10-8)  An Act to Require Police Departments to Publish and Make Accessible Their Policies and Procedures and Require Training of Officers

(H.P. 1195)  (L.D. 1784)
(C. "A" H-703)

 

 

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

 

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Resolves

 

            (10-9)  Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory

(H.P. 5)  (L.D. 41)

 

            (10-10)  Resolve, to Improve Interagency Coordination and Information Accessibility Regarding Renewable Energy Construction Projects

(H.P. 1234)  (L.D. 1850)
(C. "A" H-705)

 

 

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

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 15

 

 

 

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. 639)  (L.D. 979) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 113:  Assisted Housing Programs Licensing Rule, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (EMERGENCY)  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-743)

 

            (7-2)  (H.P. 685)  (L.D. 1056) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Tax Treatment of Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service in Maine"  Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-747)

 

            (7-3)  (H.P. 1224)  (L.D. 1829) Bill "An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Municipal Land Use Decisions"  Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-748)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 16

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  Bill "An Act to Require Age Verification for Online Obscene Matter"

(H.P. 1244)  (L.D. 1873)

 

            Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 16, 2025.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, June 16, 2025

House Supplement No. 17

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Promote Equity in the Forest Products Industry by Allowing Commercial Wood Haulers to Be Eligible for Certain Sales Tax Exemptions and Refunds

(S.P. 543)  (L.D. 1313)
(C. "A" S-410)

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement

(H.P. 1312)  (L.D. 1968)
(S. "A" S-404 to C. "A" H-559)

 

 

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

 

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