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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Second Regular Session - First Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Pursuant to Article IV, Part 3, Section 1 of the Constitution and Laws of the State of Maine, the Representatives to the One Hundred and Thirty-Second Legislature assemble in the Hall of the House and are called to order by RYAN D. FECTEAU of Biddeford, Speaker of the House.
Prayer by Gary Crocker, West Gardiner.
National Anthem by Sophia Mansfield, Boothbay Region High School, Boothbay Harbor.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Lori Towne, MSN, FNP-BC, Dover-Foxcroft.
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CALLING OF THE ROLL
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On motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 35)
ORDERED, that a Committee of ten be appointed to wait upon Her Excellency, Governor Janet T. Mills, and inform her that a quorum of the House of Representatives is assembled in the Hall of the House for the consideration of such business as may come before the House.
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On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following House Order: (H.O. 36)
ORDERED, that a message be conveyed to the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present for the consideration of such business as may come before the House.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1372)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
December 3, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
132nd Legislature
Honorable Matthea Daughtry
President of the Senate
132nd Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Madam President:
On December 3, 2025, 32 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on December 3, 2025, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act Regarding Distributions from the Stipend Fund for Agricultural Fair Competitions and Events" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1356) (L.D. 2026) (Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Fee Schedule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Land Use Planning Commission (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1369) (L.D. 2039) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Land Use Planning Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Bill "An Act to Survey Food Insecurity in Maine" (H.P. 1370) (L.D. 2040) (Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Carbon Monoxide Detectors" (H.P. 1342) (L.D. 2012) (Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Thermal Imaging Camera Program" (H.P. 1346) (L.D. 2016) (Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act to Update the Funding Method for Career and Technical Education Programs" (H.P. 1344) (L.D. 2014) (Sponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough) (Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Require Superintendents of School Administrative Units to Report Data Related to Educator Vacancies" (H.P. 1345) (L.D. 2015) (Sponsored by Representative SARGENT of York) (Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Update Certain Statutes Governing School Nutrition" (H.P. 1347) (L.D. 2017) (Sponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough) (Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Update Department of Education Reporting Requirements" (H.P. 1350) (L.D. 2020) (Sponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough) (Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Support Funding for Educational Programs and Opportunities" (H.P. 1364) (L.D. 2034) (Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland) (Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act to Require Maine Transmission and Distribution Utility Participation in a Regional Transmission Organization" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1368) (L.D. 2038) (Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland) (Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Debt Limit of the North Jay Water District" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1371) (L.D. 2041) (Sponsored by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls) (Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act to Clarify the Approval Process for and the Operation of the Commingling Program for the Management of Beverage Containers" (H.P. 1366) (L.D. 2036) (Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Update the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowances" (H.P. 1367) (L.D. 2037) (Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland) (Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act to Add an Online Option for Reporting of Suspected Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Adults" (H.P. 1351) (L.D. 2021) (Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act to Remove the MaineCare Program from the Prescription Drug Benefit Provisions in the Maine Insurance Code" (H.P. 1341) (L.D. 2011) (Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Licensure of Wholesalers and Manufacturers Under the Maine Pharmacy Act" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1349) (L.D. 2019) (Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Expand the Scope of Practice of Independent Practice Dental Hygienists" (H.P. 1360) (L.D. 2030) (Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Resolve, to Establish a Working Group to Identify Ways to Manage Moorings on Inland Waters (H.P. 1353) (L.D. 2023) (Sponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town) (Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act to Amend the Extreme Risk Protection Order Procedure" (H.P. 1362) (L.D. 2032) (Sponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth) (Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Labor
Bill "An Act to Amend the Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program" (H.P. 1348) (L.D. 2018) (Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery) (Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Clarify the Setting of Group Life Insurance Coverage Levels Under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (H.P. 1352) (L.D. 2022) (Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor) (Submitted by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Increase the Fee Cap for the Board of Licensing of Auctioneers" (H.P. 1365) (L.D. 2035) (Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Marine Resources
Bill "An Act to Authorize the Commissioner of Marine Resources to Adopt Emergency Rules to Protect Certain Marine Mammals in Exceptional Circumstances" (H.P. 1343) (L.D. 2013) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Make Changes to Certain Licensing Laws Governing For-hire Charter Boat Operators, Lobster and Crab Fishing and Elver Dealers" (H.P. 1354) (L.D. 2024) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Create a Limited-purpose License for Aquaculture Nursery and Husbandry Activities and to Clarify the Aquaculture Lease Amendment Process" (H.P. 1355) (L.D. 2025) (Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Offer Military Veterans a 50 Percent Discount on the License Fee for a Commercial Shellfish License" (H.P. 1361) (L.D. 2031) (Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias)
Taxation
Bill "An Act Updating References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1340) (L.D. 2010) (Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Transportation
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Woolwich the Woolwich Veterans Memorial Bridge (H.P. 1357) (L.D. 2027) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in West Forks Plantation and The Forks Plantation the Gordon Clifton Berry, Sr. Bridge (H.P. 1358) (L.D. 2028) (Sponsored by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk) (Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, to Name the New East Main Street Bridge in Dover-Foxcroft in Honor of Private Willard Merrill and Private Barton Merrill, Jr. (H.P. 1359) (L.D. 2029) (Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, to Designate Route 3 in Trenton as the Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway (H.P. 1363) (L.D. 2033) (Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, MCINTYRE of Lowell, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1380)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
December 9, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
132nd Legislature
Honorable Matthea Daughtry
President of the Senate
132nd Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Madam President:
On December 9, 2025, 7 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on December 9, 2025, as follows:
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act to Dissolve the Great Salt Bay Community School District" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1374) (L.D. 2050) (Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, to Study the Use of Technology in Classrooms and Study Safeguards Related to Its Use (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1376) (L.D. 2052) (Sponsored by Representative SARGENT of York) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Maine" (H.P. 1375) (L.D. 2051) (Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits for Hunting Outfitters" (H.P. 1378) (L.D. 2054) (Sponsored by Representative MASON of Lisbon) (Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Amend or Correct Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws" (H.P. 1379) (L.D. 2055) (Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick) (Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Labor
Bill "An Act to Clarify Indemnification When Seeking Remedy for Labor Law Violations" (H.P. 1373) (L.D. 2049) (Sponsored by Representative BECK of South Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GEIGER of Rockland, MACIAS of Topsham, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Transportation
Bill "An Act to Improve Safety by Allowing the Use of Variable-message Signs on Public Service Vehicles" (H.P. 1377) (L.D. 2053) (Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1390)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
December 15, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
132nd Legislature
Honorable Matthea Daughtry
President of the Senate
132nd Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Madam President:
On December 15, 2025, 9 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on December 15, 2025, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act to Add Positions to the Maine State Police Executive Protection Unit" (H.P. 1386) (L.D. 2073) (Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Reporting of Incidents by Municipal Fire Chiefs"(H.P. 1389) (L.D. 2076) (Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act to Prohibit Landfill Expansion into Wetlands" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1383) (L.D. 2070) (Sponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act to Expand Access to Vaccines Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration by Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe, Dispense and Administer Vaccines and Require Insurance Coverage" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1384) (L.D. 2071) (Sponsored by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, ARFORD of Brunswick, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, MATHIESON of Kittery, SHAGOURY of Hallowell) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Make Changes to the Laws Governing Financial Institutions and to Eliminate Certain Administrative Fees Paid by Banks and Credit Unions Under the Maine Consumer Credit Code" (H.P. 1385) (L.D. 2072) (Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Update the Requirements for Social Worker Licensure" (H.P. 1387) (L.D. 2074) (Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act Designating July 21st as Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day" (H.P. 1382) (L.D. 2069) (Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias) (Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, HEPLER of Woolwich, STROUT of Harrington, Senator: MOORE of Washington) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Taxation
Resolve, to Authorize the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory (H.P. 1388) (L.D. 2075) (Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Transportation
Bill "An Act to Bring the Law Governing Emergency Equipment for Trucks and Truck Tractors into Alignment with the Federal Motor Carrier Laws" (H.P. 1381) (L.D. 2068) (Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Guilford) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 230)
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
June 25, 2025
The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate
The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House
132nd Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs during the First Special Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
34 Total Number of Bills and Papers
2 Unanimous Reports
0 Ought Not To Pass
1 Ought To Pass As Amended
1 Referred to Another Committee
3 Divided Reports
1 Leave to Withdraw
28 Carried Over
Sincerely,
S/Sen. Margaret Rotundo
Senate Chair
S/Rep. Drew Gattine
House Chair
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 231)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 2, 2025
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 22, Chapter 1683, Subchapter 1, §8718, I have reappointed the Honorable Poppy Arford of Brunswick to serve as the House member on the Maine Health Data Organization Health Information Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
Should you have any questions regarding this reappointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 232)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 2, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 20-A, §12901, I am pleased to appoint the following House members to the State Education and Employment Outcomes Task Force, effective immediately:
Representative Christina Mitchell of Cumberland; and
Representative David Woodsome of Waterboro
Representative Mitchell and Representative Woodsome will each serve as members of the House of Representatives holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 233)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 9, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 105, I am pleased to appoint the following House members to the Housing Production Innovation Working Group, effective immediately:
Representative Marc Malon of Biddeford;
Representative Arthur Mingo of Calais; and
Mr. Thatcher Butcher of Bethel
Representative Malon and Representative Mingo will serve as members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature and who serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development.
Mr. Butcher will serve as a member from the residential construction and building materials manufacturing industries.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 234)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 9, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 114, I am pleased to appoint the following House members to the Blue Economy Task Force, effective immediately:
Representative Morgan Rielly of Westbrook; and
Representative Tiffany Strout of Harrington
Representative Rielly and Representative Strout will serve on this task force as members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 235)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
July 11, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under PL 5 MRSA §203-C, I am pleased to appoint Jamar Williams to the Maine Recovery Council, serving as a member representing reentry services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and their families, effective the date of this letter.
Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
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(2-10) The Following Communication: (H.C. 236)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
July 11, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 3, MRSA, Chapter 10, §227, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission, effective immediately:
Lise Pelletier of Fort Kent, serving a term of one year;
Jonathan LaBonté of Auburn, serving a term of one year.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
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(2-11) The Following Communication: (H.C. 237)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 16, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 104, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State, effective immediately:
Representative Adam Lee of Auburn will serve as the member of the House of Representatives of the party holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature. As first-named House member, Representative Lee will also serve as the House chair on the commission;
Representative Thomas Lavigne of Berwick will serve as the member of the House of Representatives of the party holding the 2nd largest number of seats in the Legislature;
Lt. Jason Richards of Vassalboro will serve as the individual who represents the Department of Public Safety, Maine State Police computer crimes Unit;
Hannah McMullen, Esq. of Augusta will serve as the individual who represents a statewide association of real estate brokers and who has experience in real estate transactions; and
Mark Samson of Auburn will serve as the individual who represents banking institutions in this State.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-12) The Following Communication: (H.C. 238)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 23, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5 MRSA, §20065, I am pleased to appoint the following members to the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission, effective immediately:
Representative Flavia DeBrito of Waterville will serve on this commission as a member of the House of Representatives who is also a member of the joint standing committee having jurisdiction over health and human services matters.
Representative Milliken will continue to serve on this commission as a member of the House of Representatives who is also a member of the joint standing committee having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-13) The Following Communication: (H.C. 239)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 23, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under 5 MRSA, Chapter 9, §203-C, I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Raegan LaRochelle of Augusta to the Maine Recovery Council, effective immediately.
Ms. LaRochelle will serve on this council as a member who represents the harm reduction community.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-14) The Following Communication: (H.C. 240)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
July 23, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Senate Rule 201.3, I have appointed Senator Richard T. Bradstreet of Kennebec County to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development, replacing Senator Richard A. Bennett of Oxford County. This appointment is effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
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(2-15) The Following Communication: (H.C. 241)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
July 23, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 105, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Housing Production Innovation Working Group, effective immediately:
Senator Glenn “Chip” Curry of Waldo, serving as a member of the Senate from one of the two parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature and who serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development;
Senator Richard Bradstreet of Kennebec, serving as a member of the Senate from one of the two parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature and who serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development;
Rebecca Hatfield, serving as a member from the residential construction and building materials manufacturing industries.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
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(2-16) The Following Communication: (H.C. 242)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 24, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under MRSA Title 3, Chapter 31, §901-A, I am pleased to appoint Representative Daniel Shagoury of Hallowell to the State House and Capitol Park Commission, effective immediately.
Representative Shagoury will serve as my representative on this commission.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-17) The Following Communication: (H.C. 243)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 24, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under 5 MRSA §12004-I, subsection 93, I am pleased to reappoint Representative Holly Stover of Boothbay to the Maine Recovery Council, effective immediately.
Honorable Holly Stover will continue to serve as my designee as a State Member, identified by the memorandum of understanding.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-18) The Following Communication: (H.C. 244)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 24, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under MRSA 20-A, §11053, I am pleased to reappoint the Representative Holly Sargent of York to the New England Board of Higher Education, effective immediately.
Representative Sargent will continue to serve as the member of the House of Representatives.
Should you have questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-19) The Following Communication: (H.C. 245)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 24, 2025
Honorable Robert Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 38, §420-B, I have appointed Representative Holly Eaton of Deer Isle to the Surface Water Ambient Toxic Monitoring Program Advisory Group, effective immediately.
Representative Eaton will serve on this advisory group as a nonvoting member who is a member of the House of Representatives and who serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-20) The Following Communication: (H.C. 246)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 24, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 3, MRSA, Chapter 10, §227, I am pleased to appoint Lisa Scali of Portland to the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission, effective immediately.
Ms. Scali will serve on this advisory commission as a member who is a citizen of this State.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-21) The Following Communication: (H.C. 247)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 30, 2025
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, MRSA, Chapter 163, §2003, I am pleased to reappoint Patrick Cunningham of Hallowell to the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board, effective immediately.
Mr. Cunningham will continue to serve as a member of the private sector representing geographic information vendors.
Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-22) The Following Communication: (H.C. 248)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 30, 2025
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 107, H.P. 1069 – LD 1615, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Commission to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Studying Alternative Pathways for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry, effective immediately:
Representative Rana of Portland will serve on this commission as a member of the House of Representatives. As the first-named House member, Representative Rana will also serve as the House Chair of this commission;
Representative Lucien Daigle of Fort Kent will serve on this commission as a member of the House of Representatives who serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services;
Dr. Riddhi Badamia of Plymouth, MA will serve as a foreign-trained dentist; and
Ms. Traci Dempsey of Bath will serve as a representative of the Maine Dental Hygienists’ Association.
Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding these appointments.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-23) The Following Communication: (H.C. 249)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 30, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, MRSA, Part 18-A, Chapter 395, §13302, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Social Equity Program Advisory Committee, effective immediately:
Ms. Angela Okafor of Bangor will serve on this advisory committee as a member of an impacted community. As the first-named member appointed by the Speaker of the House, Ms. Okafor will serve as chair of this advisory committee;
Mr. Calvin Akers of Kittery will serve on this advisory committee as a member of an impacted community.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-24) The Following Communication: (H.C. 250)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
August 1, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Maine Resolves, Chapter 106, H.P. 1036, L.D. 1578, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight Over Health Care Transactions that Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State, effective immediately:
Representative Michelle Boyer of Cape Elizabeth will serve on this commission as the House member of the party holding the largest number of seats;
Representative Robert Foley of Wells will serve on this commission as the House member of the party holding the 2nd largest number of seats;
Marie Vienneau of Bangor will serve on this commission as a member representing hospitals;
Susan Cheff of Glenburn will serve on this commission as a member representing health care providers;
Kate Ende of Augusta will serve on this commission as a member of the public representing health insurance consumers;
Trevor Putnoky of Yarmouth will serve on this commission as a member of a statewide association of health care purchasers; and
Adam Prescott of Portland will serve on this commission as a member of the public who is a lawyer who has practiced in the field of certificate of need law or mergers or acquisitions of health care entities.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-25) The Following Communication: (H.C. 251)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
August 1, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Maine Resolves, Chapter 108, S.P. 688, L.D. 1770, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force,effective immediately:
Representative Ann Matlack of St. George as a House member who has expertise or background in taxation. As the first-named House member, she will serve as the House chair;
Representative Robert Nutting of Oakland will serve as the House member of the party holding the 2ndlargest number of seats;
Matt Peters of Freeport will serve as the member who is involved in real estate, economic or housing development with expertise in long-term homeownership trends in the State;
Vinnie Caliendo of Westbrook will serve as the member who represents the business sector and who has paid property taxes over the last 10 years; and
Nick Cloutier of Scarborough will serve as the member who has expertise in assessing property taxes.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-26) The Following Communication: (H.C. 252)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
August 1, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Maine Resolves Chapter 108, S.P. 688, LD 1770, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force, effective immediately:
Senator Nicole Grohoski of Hancock County, serving a member of the Senate with expertise or background in the area of taxation;
Senator Bruce Bickford of Androscoggin County, serving as the member of the Senate from the party holding the second largest number of seats in the Legislature;
Peace Mutesi, serving as the member with lived experience of poverty who is a representative of low-income residents of the State;
Dick Woodbury, serving as the member who is a representative of economists or who is a tax expert;
Phil Saucier, serving as the member who has legal experience with constitutional issues or property tax issues.
Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-27) The Following Communication: (H.C. 253)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
August 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 23, Part 3, Chapter 304, §3036, I am pleased to reappoint the following individuals to the Maine Abandoned and Discontinued Roads Commission, effective immediately:
John Monk of Newberg will continue to serve as a member of a statewide organization representing all-terrain vehicle users or snowmobile users;
Roberta Manter of Fayette will continue to serve as a member of a statewide association representing residents of the State living on or owning property that abuts or is accessible only by an abandoned or discontinued road; and
Honorable Catherine Nadeau of Mount Vernon will continue to serve as a member of the public who is a resident of Maine not directly affected by matters related to abandoned or discontinued roads.
If you have any questions regarding these reappointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-28) The Following Communication: (H.C. 254)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
August 13, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Public Law, Chapter 218, H.P. 981 – L.D. 1497, I am pleased to appoint Representative Samuel Zager of Portland to the Primary Care Advisory Council effective September 24, 2025.
Representative Zager will serve on this council as the member of the House of Representatives.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-29) The Following Communication: (H.C. 255)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
August 13, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, MRSA, Part 18-A, Chapter 395, §13302, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Social Equity Program Advisory Committee, effective immediately:
Senator Rachel Talbot Ross of Cumberland County, serving as a member of an impacted community;
Darmita Wilson, serving as a member of an impacted community.
Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-30) The Following Communication: (H.C. 256)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
August 13, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Maine Resolves Chapter 114, I am pleased to appoint Senator Jill Duson of Cumberland County, serving a member of the Senate, to the Blue Economy Task Force, effective September 24, 2025.
Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-31) The Following Communication: (H.C. 257)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
August 20, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 104, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State, effective immediately:
Senator Henry Ingwersen, serving as a member of the Senate of the party holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature and as the Senate chair;
Senator Marianne Moore, serving as a member of the Senate of the party holding the 2ndlargest number of seats in the Legislature;
Nancy Hammond, serving as a member who is a register of deeds in the State;
Carrie Cody, Esq., serving as a member who is an experienced title attorney in the State;
Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-32) The Following Communication: (H.C. 258)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
August 20, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 107, H.P. 1069 – 1615, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Commission to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Studying Alternative Pathways for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry, effective immediately:
Senator Donna Bailey, serving as a member of the Senate and as the Senate chair;
Senator Cameron Reny, serving as a member of the Senate;
Therese Cahill, serving as the member who is a representative of the Maine Dental Association;
Director Danica Loring, CDA, EFDA., as the member who is a representative of federally qualified health centers that provide dental services;
Dr. Israel Adeloye, DMD, MPH, FICD, CCHP, serving as the individual who is a dentist licensed to practice in the State.
Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-33) The Following Communication: (H.C. 259)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
August 27, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, MRSA, Part 18-A, Chapter 395, §13302, I am pleased to appoint Susan Kiralis of Vassalboro to the Social Equity Program Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
Ms. Kiralis will serve on this advisory committee as a member of an impacted community.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-34) The Following Communication: (H.C. 260)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
September 3, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority Resolves Chapter 106, H.P. 1036, L.D. 1578, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight Over Health Care Transactions that Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State, effective immediately:
Senator Mike Tipping, serving as a member of the Senate of the party holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature;
Senator David Haggan, serving as a member of the Senate of the party holding the 2nd largest number of seats in the Legislature;
Roger Poitras, as the individual representing an independently owned specialty health care practice;
Kristine M. Ossenfort Esq., serving as the individual representing a health insurance carrier;
Angela Cole Westhoff, serving as the individual who represents a statewide association of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities;
Christina Maguire, serving as a member representing hospitals.
Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-35) The Following Communication: (H.C. 261)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
September 5, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 104, I am pleased to appoint John Brautigam to the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State, effective immediately.
Mr. Brautigam will serve as the individual who represents civil legal aid providers for residents of this State who are elderly.
Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-36) The Following Communication: (H.C. 262)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
September 10, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, MRSA, Chapter 631, §25002, I am pleased to reappoint the following to the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations, effective October 2, 2025:
Amy Winston of Brunswick will continue to represent a community development financial institution;
Bruce King of Brunswick will continue to represent a historically disadvantaged racial population of the State; and
Amanda Comeau of Portland will continue to represent a housing or homelessness advocacy organization.
Should you have any questions regarding these reappointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-37) The Following Communication: (H.C. 263)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
September 10, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 10, MRSA Part 1, Ch. 1-A, §11.4-A (6), I am pleased to appoint the following to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission, effective immediately:
Carol Sanborn of Dresden will serve as a person who is active in the organized labor community; and
Drew Dumsch of Saco will serve as a member of a nonprofit environmental organization.
If you have any questions regarding these commission appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-38) The Following Communication: (H.C. 264)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
September 11, 2025
Honorable Robert Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, Chapter 371-A § 7030 of the Maine Revised Statues, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, effective immediately:
Susan M. Andrews of Dover-Foxcroft, reappointment;
Dania Bowie of Cumberland, reappointment;
Anne B. Gass of Gray, reappointment; and
Khadija El Barkaoui of Portland.
They will each serve as members who are residents of the State who have knowledge of problems facing women in the State, have experience in advocacy relating to women’s issues and provides leadership in programs or activities that improve opportunities for women.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-39) The Following Communication: (H.C. 265)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
September 19, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 371, I have made the following appointment to the Government Oversight Committee:
Senator Stacey Guerin (R-Penobscot)
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-40) The Following Communication: (H.C. 266)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
September 24, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 1, MRSA, Ch. 13, Subchapter 1, §411.2-J, I am pleased to reappoint Judith Meyer of Auburn to the Right to Know Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
Ms. Meyer will continue to serve on this committee as a representative of newspaper publishers.
Should you have any questions regarding this reappointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-41) The Following Communication: (H.C. 267)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Speaker Ryan Fecteau
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau,
I am submitting this letter as formal notification of my resignation from my position as State Representative for District 94 in the Maine House of Representatives, effective October 31, 2025.
Please know that this is not a decision that I came to lightly. It has been both an honor and the privilege of a lifetime to represent the people of House District 94 in the Maine Legislature for the past seven years. However, I have been presented with an exciting opportunity that will afford me more time with my family as my daughter transitions from high school to college, and that allows me to continue working in the field of public policy, which has become such an integral part of my professional career.
I am thankful to have served with an incredible group of lawmakers each and every term of my tenure, and to have been a part of implementing policies that have improved the lives of Maine people.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
S/Kristen S. Cloutier
District 94: Part of Lewiston
_________________________________
(2-42) The Following Communication: (H.C. 268)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Ann Matlack of St. George to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, replacing Representative Kristen Cloutier of Lewiston, effective October 31, 2025.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-43) The Following Communication: (H.C. 269)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have rescinded my appointment of Representative Edward Crockett of Portland to the Committee on Elections, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this rescinded appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-44) The Following Communication: (H.C. 270)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Suzanne Salisbury of Westbrook to the Committee on Elections, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-45) The Following Communication: (H.C. 271)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have rescinded my appointment of Representative Ann Matlack of St. George to the Government Oversight Committee, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this rescinded appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-46) The Following Communication: (H.C. 272)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Holly Stover of Boothbay to the Government Oversight Committee, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-47) The Following Communication: (H.C. 273)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Grayson Lookner of Portland to the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-48) The Following Communication: (H.C. 274)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have rescinded, at the member’s request, my appointment of Representative Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick to the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this rescinded appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-49) The Following Communication: (H.C. 275)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have rescinded my appointment of Representative Ann Matlack of St. George to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this rescinded appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-50) The Following Communication: (H.C. 276)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have temporarily appointed Representative Lori Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-51) The Following Communication: (H.C. 277)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Daniel Sayre of Kennebunk as House Chair to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation, effective October 31, 2025.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-52) The Following Communication: (H.C. 278)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have temporarily appointed Representative Lori Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation, effective October 31, 2025.
Should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-53) The Following Communication: (H.C. 279)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 8, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under PL 23, Chapter 643, Part N, I am pleased to appoint Representative Julia McCabe of Lewiston to the Working Group to Recommend Any Changes to Eligibility Standards for Expenditures from the Maine Mass Violence Care Fund, effective October 31, 2025.
Representative McCabe will serve on this working group as a member of the House of Representative and as co-chair.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-54) The Following Communication: (H.C. 280)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
October 16, 2025
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, MRSA, Chapter 163, §2003, I am pleased to reappoint Leticia vanVuuren of Rockland to the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board, effective October 28, 2025.
Ms. VanVuuren will continue to serve as a member of a statewide association of regional councils.
Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding this reappointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
(2-55) The Following Communication: (H.C. 281)
STATE OF MAINE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
October 24, 2025
The Honorable Ryan Fecteau
Speaker of the House of Representatives
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
RE: Appointment of Elaine Clark as Temporary Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
I am pleased to inform you that I am appointing Elaine Clark of Cumberland as Temporary Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, effective at the close of business on October 31, 2025.
This appointment was made pursuant to Title 5, MRS §1, and provides authority to Mr. Burgess to exercise all powers and duties of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills
Governor
_________________________________
(2-56) The Following Communication: (H.C. 282)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
October 29, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Public Law, Chapter 218, H.P. 981 – L.D. 1497, I am pleased to appoint Senator Henry Ingwersen of Arundel to the Primary Care Advisory Council, effective immediately.
Senator Henry Ingwersen will serve as a member of the council, appointed by the Senate President.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Maine Senate
_________________________________
(2-57) The Following Communication: (H.C. 283)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
November 3, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under MRS Title 5, Chapter 631, §25002, I am pleased to appoint Karin Leuthy of Camden to the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations, effective immediately.
Karin Leuthy will serve as a representative of an economic policy organization or other data-focused organization.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-58) The Following Communication: (H.C. 284)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
November 10, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Public Law, Chapter 126, H.P. 665 – L.D. 1029, I am pleased to appoint Amy Hausmann of Richmond to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, effective immediately.
Amy will serve as a representative of a statewide organization that promotes arts and culture in the State.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-59) The Following Communication: (H.C. 285)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
November 17, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, MRSA, Chapter 163, §2003, I am pleased to reappoint Aaron Weston of Newburgh to the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board, effective immediately.
With this reappointment, Mr. Weston will continue to serve as a member of the board representing geographic information vendors.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-60) The Following Communication: (H.C. 286)
STATE OF MAINE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
September 29, 2025
The Honorable Ryan Fecteau
Speaker of the House of Representatives
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
RE: Appointment of Daniel Burgess as Temporary Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Energy
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
I am pleased to inform you that I have appointed Daniel Burgess of Falmouth as Temporary Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Energy.
This appointment was made pursuant to Title 5, MRS § 1, and provides authority to Mr. Burgess to exercise all powers and duties of the Commissioner of Energy.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills
Governor
_________________________________
(2-61) The Following Communication: (H.C. 287)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
November 21, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under MRSA Title 4, Part 30, Chapter 623, §24051, I am pleased to appoint Rachel Talbot-Ross of Portland to the Maine Children’s Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Council, effective immediately.
With this appointment, Sen. Talbot-Ross will serve on this advisory council as a member of the Senate from one of the two parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-62) The Following Communication: (H.C. 288)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
December 9, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under MRS Title 1, MRSA Chapter 13, §411, I am pleased to appoint Jason Moen of Naples to the Right to Know Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
With this appointment, Mr. Moen will serve on this committee as a representative of law enforcement interests.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-63) The Following Communication: (H.C. 290)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
December 10, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under MRS Title 5, Chapter 631, §25002, I am pleased to appoint the following individuals to the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations, effective immediately.
Jason Shedlock of South Portland will continue to serve a representative of organized labor with expertise in labor rights and working conditions.
Dina Malual of Westbrook will continue to serve as a representative of an organization with expertise in legal and policy matters related to public benefit programs that assists individuals with low incomes.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-64) The Following Communication: (H.C. 291)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
December 9, 2025
Honorable Ryan Fecteau
Speaker of the House
132nd Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
I am notifying you that, pursuant to 12 MRSA §683-A, I have forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the following nomination made to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by the Washington County Commissioners on December l, 2025:
Wayne Jones of Trescott Township
The County asks that this nomination to be considered to serve the four-year term that ended on July 8, 2025, which is scheduled to be filled by Washington County.
Pursuant to 12 MRSA 683-A, this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the committee having jurisdiction over conservation matters.
Sincerely,
S/Suzanne M. Gresser
Executive Director
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(2-65) The Following Communication: (H.C. 292)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
December 16, 2025
Honorable Ryan Fecteau
Speaker of the House
I32nd Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
I am notifying you that, pursuant to 12 MRSA §683-A, I have forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the following nomination made to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by the Penobscot County Commissioners on May 20th, 2025:
Peter L. Pray of Millinocket
The County asks that this nomination to be considered to continue serving a new four-year term that begins July 8, 2025, which is scheduled to be filled by Penobscot County.
Pursuant to 12 MRSA 683-A, this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the committee having jurisdiction over conservation matters.
Sincerely,
S/Suzanne M. Gresser
Executive Director
_________________________________
(2-66) The Following Communication: (H.C. 294)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
December 19, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
RE: Appointments in Accordance with Public Law, Chapter 459
Dear Clerk Hunt,
I am nominating Amanda Burgess for the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care as one member who has expertise in health economics and research.
In accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 3123, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
Maine Senate President
_________________________________
(2-67) The Following Communication: (H.C. 295)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
December 19, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
RE: Appointments in Accordance with Public Law, Chapter 459
Dear Clerk Hunt,
I am nominating Dr. Richard Evans to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care as one member representing the interests of older members.
In accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, §3123, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
Maine Senate President
_________________________________
(2-68) The Following Communication: (H.C. 298)
STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
BUREAU OF THE BUDGET
58 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE
04333-0058
To: The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry,
President of the Senate
Members of the 132nd Senate
The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House
Members of the 132nd House of Representatives
From: S/Darryl Stewart, Acting State Budget Officer
Date: December 31, 2025
Subject: Federal Mandates
The State Budget Officer is required by 5 M.R.S.A., Section 1670, to submit a list, to all members of the Legislature, of any new laws, regulations, or other actions that may require the State to comply with any new federal mandate in the current biennium or the next biennium.
Attached please find the report of federal mandates as submitted from the various State departments and agencies.
If you should have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact the Budget Office at (207) 624-7810.
Thank you.
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(2-69) The Following Communication: (H.C. 302)
STATE OF MAINE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
January 6, 2026
The Honorable Ryan Fecteau
Speaker of the House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
RE: Maine Labor Relations Board
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Title 3 M.R.S.A., §154, I am withdrawing my nomination of James Mackie for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board, at the request of the nominee.
This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills
Governor
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(2-70) The Following Communication: (H.C. 289)
STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148
November 18, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please find enclosed official copies of the final results from the November 4, 2025 Referendum Election.
Tabulations showing the results with municipal and county totals are posted on the Secretary of State's web site here:
http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/results/index.html
Sincerely,
S/Shenna Bellows
Secretary of State
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(2-71) The Following Communication: (H.C. 293)
STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148
December 17, 2025
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Governor Mills has set Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as the date for the Special Election to be held in District 94.
Please find enclosed a certified copy of the Governor's Proclamation. Please contact the Division of Elections at 624-7650 if you have any questions regarding this election.
Sincerely,
S/Shenna Bellows
Secretary of State
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(2-72) The Following Communication: (H.C. 296)
CHILD WELFARE OMBUDSMAN
P.O. BOX 92
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04332
December 31, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Re: 2025 Annual Report of the Child Welfare Ombudsman
Dear Mr. Hunt,
Enclosed please find 164 copies of the 2025 Annual Report of the Child Welfare Ombudsman to be distributed to members of the Maine House and staff. The Child Welfare Ombudsman is required to report to the Maine Legislature each year pursuant to 22 M.R.S.A. §4087-A.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
S/Christine Alberi
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(2-73) The Following Communication: (H.C. 297)
STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148
December 30, 2025
The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau,
Pursuant to 5 MRSA § 12009, I am submitting the Report of Board and Commission Appointments or Reappointments to you for the calendar year 2026. Additionally, I am providing a report that lists appointments or reappointments which have not been made from previous years through December 31, 2025. This report also indicates vacancies which exist on a board or commission that needs a new appointment. If you would like a breakdown of only your appointments, we would be pleased to provide this to you as well.
If you have any questions concerning these reports or need additional information, please contact me or Cathy Beaudoin, Director of the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions at 207-624-7748.
Sincerely,
S/Shenna Bellows
Secretary of State
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(2-74) The Following Communication: (H.C. 299)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 7, 2026
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Energy, Utilities and Technology
L.D. 596 Resolve, to Provide Legislative Approval of Northern Maine Transmission Infrastructure
Health and Human Services
L.D. 35 An Act to Strengthen Local Emergency Medical Services by Increasing the MaineCare Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Services (EMERGENCY)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-75) The Following Communication: (H.C. 300)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 7, 2026
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology has approved the request for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsor:
Senator Pierce of Cumberland
L.D. 694 An Act to Require Petitions for Interstate Transmission Lines to Include Provisions for Conservation Funding
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-76) The Following Communication: (H.C. 301)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 7, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on October 16, 2025
The Honorable John William Martin of Rockport for reappointment, and Sean D. Magenis, Esq. of Brunswick and Jeana M. McCormick, Esq. of Portland for appointment as Judges of the Maine District Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Andrew Horton of Falmouth for appointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Supreme Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this reappointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
on December 19, 2025
Elaine L. Clark of Cumberland Foreside for appointment as Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA, §281, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs.
Daniel Burgess of Falmouth for appointment as Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources.
Pursuant to Title 35-A, MRSA, §10304, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee Energy and Utilities.
Dale F. Doughty of Pittston for appointment as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation.
Pursuant to Title 23, MRSA, §4206, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.
Joan Morin of Whitefield for appointment, and Alyssa Tibbetts, Esq. of Scarborough, Jessica Maher, Esq. of Brunswick, Michael Miles of Westbrook, James Mackie of South Portland and Ann M. Freeman of Portland for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board.
Pursuant to Title 26, MRSA, §968, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.
Richard Metivier of Lewiston and John Kimball of Norway for reappointment, and Nick Fuller Goggins of Portland for appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA, §17102, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.
Renee Lewis of Hollis and Paul Shepherd of Belfast for reappointment as Commissioners of the Maine State Housing Authority.
Pursuant to Title 30-A, MRSA, §4723.2, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development.
Benjamin K. Grant of Portland, Samuel J. Hight of Skowhegan, Christopher K. Washburn of Windham, Jay A. Naliboff of Chesterville, Jenni Tilton-Flood of Clinton, Maria Fox of Portland, and David Barber of Cape Elizabeth for reappointment to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority
Pursuant to Title 26, MRSA, §850-O, these reappointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-77) The Following Communication: (S.C. 655)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
November 14, 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 Health Insurance and Financial Services,
· Randy Clark of Vassalboro for appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care,
· Maureen Hensley-Quinn of Scarborough for appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care,
· Kevin Lewis of Winthrop for reappointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care,
· Trevor Putnoky of Yarmouth for reappointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary,
· The Honorable John William Martin of Rockport for reappointment as a Judge of the Maine District Court,
· Jeana M. McCormick of Portland for appointment as a Judge of the Maine District Court,
· Sean D. Magenis, Esq. of Brunswick for appointment as a Judge of the Maine District Court,
· The Honorable Andrew M. Horton of Falmouth for appointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
(3-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Scheduling of Agricultural Fairs and Pulling Events" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1411) (L.D. 2096)
Sponsored by Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: COOPER of Windham, FROST of Belgrade, GUERRETTE of Caribou, JACKSON of Oxford, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-2) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Natural Areas Program and Reassign Certain Responsibilities Under the Program to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and to Amend the Law Governing Administration of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Bureau of Resource Management"
(H.P. 1433) (L.D. 2118)
Sponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town.
Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors"
(H.P. 1409) (L.D. 2094)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec.
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Provide Health Care Cost Reimbursement for Retired Law Enforcement Canines"
(H.P. 1396) (L.D. 2081)
Sponsored by Representative BISHOP of Bucksport.
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-5) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor to Set Salary Rates for State Police Command Staff"
(H.P. 1401) (L.D. 2086)
Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington.
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-6) Bill "An Act to Establish a One-year Probationary Period for Public Safety Dispatchers"
(H.P. 1405) (L.D. 2090)
Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Representative: LOOKNER of Portland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-7) Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements"
(H.P. 1415) (L.D. 2100)
Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington.
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-8) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of Drones on or over the Premises of Correctional Facilities and Jails"
(H.P. 1446) (L.D. 2157)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Continue Training Programs for Emergency Medical Services"
(H.P. 1406) (L.D. 2091)
Sponsored by Representative LOOKNER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BUNKER of Farmington, HASENFUS of Readfield, HEPLER of Woolwich, MCINTYRE of Lowell, Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-10) Bill "An Act to Update Certain Higher Education Statutes"
(H.P. 1413) (L.D. 2098)
Sponsored by Representative SARGENT of York.
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-11) Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Eligibility Requirements for Secondary Students Receiving State Subsidies for Postsecondary Courses"
(H.P. 1414) (L.D. 2099)
Sponsored by Representative SARGENT of York.
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-12) Bill "An Act to Define 'Public Education' and Clarify That a Private School Receiving Approval for Public Tuition Must Be Located in the State"
(H.P. 1424) (L.D. 2109)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-13) Bill "An Act to Amend the Charter of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District"
(H.P. 1426) (L.D. 2111)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Senator: RENY of Lincoln.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-14) Bill "An Act Regarding Public Preschool Programs Serving Children Who Are 3 Years of Age"
(H.P. 1429) (L.D. 2114)
Sponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough.
Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Bill "An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Form Community Choice Aggregation Programs to Procure Electricity"
(H.P. 1427) (L.D. 2112)
Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: SACHS of Freeport, Senator: LAWRENCE of York.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-16) Bill "An Act to Align Long-range Grid Strategy with the State Energy Plan and Strengthen Integrated Grid Planning"
(H.P. 1428) (L.D. 2113)
Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: SACHS of Freeport, Senator: LAWRENCE of York.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-17) Bill "An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances"
(H.P. 1430) (L.D. 2115)
Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, GOLEK of Harpswell, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, INGWERSEN of York, TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-18) Bill "An Act to Expand Access to Certified Residential Medication Aide Training"
(H.P. 1398) (L.D. 2083)
Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-19) Bill "An Act Requiring Hospitals to Adopt Cybersecurity Plans"
(H.P. 1418) (L.D. 2103)
Sponsored by Representative MCCABE of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LEE of Auburn, WEBB of Durham.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-20) Bill "An Act to Update Maine's Mandated Reporting Laws"
(H.P. 1420) (L.D. 2105)
Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-21) Bill "An Act to Establish the Suicide Mortality Review Panel" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1423) (L.D. 2108)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-22) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 21, Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
(H.P. 1432) (L.D. 2117)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, DEBRITO of Waterville, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, Senator: MOORE of Washington.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-23) Bill "An Act to Expand Reimbursement for Treatment in Place, Community Paramedicine and Alternate Destination Transport"
(H.P. 1434) (L.D. 2119)
Sponsored by Representative DEBRITO of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, DUCHARME of Madison, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senators: CURRY of Waldo, MOORE of Washington.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-24) Bill "An Act to Prevent Negative Impacts from Federal Funding Changes to and Fund Eligibility Determinations and Outreach for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1437) (L.D. 2122)
Sponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DEBRITO of Waterville, FROST of Belgrade, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MCCABE of Lewiston, PLUECKER of Warren.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-25) Bill "An Act to Improve Dental Care Access for Children by Modifying the MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology for the Provision of Anesthesia for Certain Dental Services" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1438) (L.D. 2123)
Sponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and Representatives: BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, BUNKER of Farmington, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, RANA of Bangor, WEBB of Durham, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-26) Bill "An Act to Sustain Access to Children's Residential Care Services"(EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1440) (L.D. 2125)
Sponsored by Representative MCCABE of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, STOVER of Boothbay.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-27) Bill "An Act to Establish the Health Information Technology Fund to Support a State-designated Statewide Health Information Exchange"
(H.P. 1443) (L.D. 2154)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, MOONEN of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-28) Bill "An Act to Regulate the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Providing Certain Mental Health Services"
(H.P. 1397) (L.D. 2082)
Sponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-29) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Licensure of American Sign Language Interpreters"
(H.P. 1402) (L.D. 2087)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-30) Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Primary Care Provided by Physician Associates" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1403) (L.D. 2088)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by Representative: MATHIESON of Kittery, Senator: BAILEY of York.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-31) Bill "An Act to Clarify and Strengthen the Government Shutdown Loan Guarantee Program" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1417) (L.D. 2102)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-32) Bill "An Act to Reduce the Cost of Purchasing a Home by Providing Grants to Reduce Mortgage Rates"
(H.P. 1392) (L.D. 2077)
Sponsored by Representative FARRIN of Jefferson.
Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, FROST of Belgrade, GOLEK of Harpswell, TERRY of Gorham, WEBB of Durham.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-33) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Reporting on Residential Buildings"
(H.P. 1394) (L.D. 2079)
Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-34) Bill "An Act to Modify the Law Governing Revocation of a Code Enforcement Officer's Certification"
(H.P. 1412) (L.D. 2097)
Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
Submitted by the Maine Office of Community Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-35) Bill "An Act to Clarify Contractual Rights of Personal Sports Mobile Dealers"
(H.P. 1419) (L.D. 2104)
Sponsored by Representative JULIA of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Representatives: EDER of Waterboro, GERE of Kennebunkport, SMITH of Palermo, Senators: BRADSTREET of Kennebec, CURRY of Waldo.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-36) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Disclosure of Nonpublic Records Without Proper Judicial Review" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1421) (L.D. 2106)
Sponsored by Representative SATO of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, LEE of Auburn, MEYER of Eliot, MURPHY of Scarborough, RANA of Bangor, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-37) Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program"
(H.P. 1422) (L.D. 2107)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, RENY of Lincoln, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-38) Bill "An Act to Enable Survivors of Abuse to Disable Connected Vehicle Services"
(H.P. 1435) (L.D. 2120)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-39) Bill "An Act to Enhance the Safety of Judicial and Elected Officials, Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor by Allowing Certain Personal Information to Be Removed from Designated Public Records"
(H.P. 1436) (L.D. 2121)
Sponsored by Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, MOONEN of Portland, Senator: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-40) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regulating Transient Sales of Home Repair Services" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1399) (L.D. 2084)
Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-41) Bill "An Act to Modify Service Retirement Provisions to Include Additional Emergency Communications Positions in the 1998 Special Plan"
(H.P. 1400) (L.D. 2085)
Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington.
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-42) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Agricultural Labor Housing Standards"
(H.P. 1404) (L.D. 2089)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-43) Bill "An Act to Codify and Update a Provision of Private and Special Law Governing Temporary Disability for State Employees"
(H.P. 1408) (L.D. 2093)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-44) Bill "An Act to Establish a Monetary Penalty for Employers Whose Unemployment Payment Is Returned Unpaid"
(H.P. 1416) (L.D. 2101)
Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-45) Bill "An Act to Update Employer Substance Use Testing Policy Requirements"
(H.P. 1425) (L.D. 2110)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLD of Portland.
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on LABORsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-46) Bill "An Act to Update Certain Terms and References Regarding Information Technology and Cybersecurity"
(H.P. 1407) (L.D. 2092)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-47) Bill "An Act to Establish the Electricity Cost Fairness Refundable Tax Credit"
(H.P. 1393) (L.D. 2078)
Sponsored by Representative WEBB of Durham.
Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, EATON of Deer Isle, FARRIN of Jefferson, FROST of Belgrade, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: BICKFORD of Androscoggin.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-48) Bill "An Act to Make Permanent the Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit"
(H.P. 1431) (L.D. 2116)
Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and Representatives: FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, GATTINE of Westbrook, GERE of Kennebunkport, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-49) Bill "An Act to Support Emergency Shelter Funding Using Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax"
(H.P. 1439) (L.D. 2124)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, RANA of Bangor, ROEDER of Bangor, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senators: CURRY of Waldo, President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-50) Bill "An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting the Use of Credit Cards in Sports Wagering"
(H.P. 1395) (L.D. 2080)
Sponsored by Representative MALON of Biddeford.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-51) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Bulk Purchasing of Tickets in Certain Lottery Games"
(H.P. 1410) (L.D. 2095)
Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Public Law
Department of Energy Resources
(3-52) Representative SACHS for the Department of Energy Resources pursuant to Public Law 2025, chapter 476, Part B, section 1 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources"
(H.P. 1442) (L.D. 2153)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
Maine Turnpike Authority
(3-53) Representative CRAFTS for the Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1961, subsection 6 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2027"
(H.P. 1441) (L.D. 2152)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LEE of Auburn, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1391)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act to Increase the Size and Balance of Jury Pools", H.P. 238, L.D. 338, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the House.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1444)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act to Require Certain Mental Health Data to Be Included in Uniform Crime Reports," H.P. 792, L.D. 1187, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the House.
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(4-3) On motion of Representative COPELAND of Saco, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1445)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study the Extent of Workforce Gender Segregation in the State," H.P. 341, L.D. 522, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the House.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
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. 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.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - April 15, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE. (Roll Call Ordered)
2. 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 2, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
3. 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
4. An Act to Expand the Supervised Community Confinement Program
(H.P. 416) (L.D. 648)
(C. "A" H-652)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
5. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-716)- Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-717) - Report "C" (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act"
(H.P. 1220) (L.D. 1822)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 16, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
6. Bill "An Act to Permanently Fund 55 Percent of the State's Share of Education by Establishing a Tax on Incomes of More than $1,000,000"
(H.P. 711) (L.D. 1089)
- In House, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTEDon June 11, 2025.
- In Senate, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-648) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 17, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford to RECEDE and CONCUR. (Roll Call Ordered)
7. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-387) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-388) - Report "C"(1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act Regarding Energy Fairness"
(S.P. 756) (L.D. 1949)
- 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-387) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-412)thereto.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 17, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
8. An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations from Insurance Requirements
(S.P. 381) (L.D. 893)
(C. "A" S-59)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 18, 2025.
- In Senate, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 25, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2026
State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 868)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to Convey the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property in Bangor
(S.P. 848) (L.D. 2138)
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-2) Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services to Convey the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property in East Millinocket
(S.P. 850) (L.D. 2139)
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Reorganize the Emergency Medical Services' Board to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State"
(S.P. 817) (L.D. 2128)
Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 to Require Compliance with the Statewide Trauma-incidence Registry and Make Certain Technical and Other Changes"
(S.P. 826) (L.D. 2132)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act Regarding Licensing of Community Paramedicine Services and Clinicians"
(S.P. 830) (L.D. 2133)
Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to Improve the College and Career Readiness of Certain Students in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties"
(S.P. 865) (L.D. 2147)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act to Direct a Portion of Unclaimed Beverage Container Deposits to the Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund, the Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program and Public Defender Office Staffing"
(S.P. 859) (L.D. 2141)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Preserve and Improve Access to Nursing Facility Services in the State"
(S.P. 824) (L.D. 2131)
(1-9) Bill "An Act to Create an Exception to the Prohibition of Tobacco Sales in Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies for Certain Small Grocery Stores"
(S.P. 832) (L.D. 2134)
(1-10) Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries
(S.P. 862) (L.D. 2144)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-11) Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Critical Vaccinations"
(S.P. 864) (L.D. 2146)
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-12) Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs in Underserved Areas" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 872) (L.D. 2151)
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Liens on Principal Residences and Wage Garnishments for Medical Debt"
(S.P. 818) (L.D. 2129)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-14) Bill "An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Governing Parking Enforcement on Property Accessible to the Public" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 836) (L.D. 2137)
Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-15) Bill "An Act to Increase the Cap on Bonds Issued by the Maine State Housing Authority to Reflect Current Housing Production Needs in the State"
(S.P. 813) (L.D. 2127)
(1-16) Bill "An Act Facilitating the Reconstruction or Replacement of Storm-damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities and Infrastructure" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 861) (L.D. 2143)
(1-17) Bill "An Act to Protect Affordability in Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing Communities" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 867) (L.D. 2149)
(1-18) Bill "An Act to Provide for the 2026 and 2027 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 875) (L.D. 2156)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-19) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Juvenile Crime of Willful Refusal to Pay a Fine or Comply with the Terms of a Court Order"
(S.P. 804) (L.D. 2126)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-20) Bill "An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in Maine in Response to Federal Funding Cuts" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 835) (L.D. 2136)
Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-21) Bill "An Act to Establish Guidance for Awarding General Spousal Support"
(S.P. 860) (L.D. 2142)
(1-22) Bill "An Act to Establish Procedures for Restricting Access to State Property, Access to State Services and Communication with or Through State Entities"(EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 871) (L.D. 2150)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-23) Bill "An Act to Decrease Offsets to Disability Retirement Benefits"
(S.P. 863) (L.D. 2145)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR and ordered printed.
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(1-24) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Health Insurance Premium Cap for State Employees"
(S.P. 866) (L.D. 2148)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-25) Bill "An Act to Reduce Household Energy Costs in Response to Federal Cuts"
(S.P. 858) (L.D. 2140)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-26) Bill "An Act to Support Employment Opportunities for Military Spouses"
(S.P. 823) (L.D. 2130)
(1-27) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to Keep Maine Veterans Housed"
(S.P. 834) (L.D. 2135)
(1-28) Bill "An Act to Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses for the Sale of Liquor by Manufacturers" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 874) (L.D. 2155)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 869)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “An Act to Establish the Maine Life Science Innovation Center,” S.P. 651, L.D. 1643, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 870)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “Resolve, to Establish a Task Force to Create a Court Navigation Program Plan,” S.P. 772, L.D. 1965, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-3) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 873)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability,” S.P. 763, L.D. 1955, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-4) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 876)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “An Act Regarding Cannabis Testing and the Manufacture of Cannabis and Hemp Products,” S.P. 603, L.D. 1488, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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