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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Second Regular Session - Eleventh Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Shane Stoops, First United Pentecostal Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Gwyneth Hymes, Liberty University, Waldo.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, John Diefenderfer, DO, Hallowell.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 909)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAINE'S REALTORS
WHEREAS, the Maine Association of REALTORS® has more than 6,500 members actively involved in the business of real estate, with members and affiliates including lenders, appraisers, title companies, building inspectors, surveyors and insurance providers; and
WHEREAS, the not-for-profit trade association provides each member with an equal voice and representation in the real estate profession, serving members in all 16 Maine counties and in their communities; and
WHEREAS, a healthy supply of affordable, safe, secure and high-quality residential and commercial real estate inventory statewide supports the continuing growth of Maine's economy; and
WHEREAS, real estate transactions stimulate Maine's economy and include not only the money spent and reinvested in the sale price of a property but all those services and expenditures that occur in relation to a property transaction, for both a buyer and a seller; and
WHEREAS, according to national statistics, it is estimated that 3 jobs are generated for each home sold, each home sale contributes about $170,150 to the economy and the real estate industry accounts for 19.5% of the gross state product in 2024;and
WHEREAS, the real estate market in Maine is strong, as evidenced by the number of home sales and the overall impact on Maine's economy in 2024 of 18.3 billion dollars; and
WHEREAS, real estate ownership is an investment in the future and one of the best ways to build financial security through equity accumulation, and for many in Maine their real property ownership represents their life savings; and
WHEREAS, expanding real property ownership will strengthen our State and its families and communities, enhance our economy and create jobs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, take this opportunity to recognize the Maine Association of REALTORS® and its members for their positive contributions to and the significant role they play in the lives of Maine citizens and their communities and that their service and dedication to this State are a tribute to those values and principles that we all hold dear; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Association of REALTORS® and Maine's 12 local association boards and councils.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Establish Greater Alignment of Penalties for Certain Labor Law Violations"
(H.P. 1045) (L.D. 1587)
Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on LABOR READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on February 24, 2026.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on LABOR READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-808) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 386)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 5, 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:"
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
L.D. 2073 An Act to Add Positions to the Maine State Police Executive Protection Unit
Transportation
L.D. 2185 Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Erect Signs on the East Limington Bridge Between the Town of Standish and the Town of Limington
L.D. 2186 Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Place Signs on the Canal Bridge in the Town of Standish
Veterans and Legal Affairs
L.D. 1814 An Act to Increase Transparency in State Government by Amending Laws Regarding Persons Attempting to Influence the Competitive Bidding Process and Lobbyist Reporting During Rule-making Processes
L.D. 2048 An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Fantasy Contest Licensing
L.D. 2160 An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Affecting Small Distilleries (EMERGENCY)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 387)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 5, 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 Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsors:
Representative Mathieson of Kittery
L.D. 663 An Act Regarding Health Care
Representative Moonen of Portland
L.D. 1119 An Act Regarding Reproductive Health Care
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 388)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 5, 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 March 3, 2026
Stephen C. Shannon of Biddeford, Frederick A. Onion of Wayne, and Jean Hoffman of Peaks Island for reappointment, and Eric Kingsley of South Portland for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine.
Pursuant to Title 10, MRSA §965, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(4-1) On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1501) (Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BRENNAN of Portland, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DHALAC of South Portland, HARRIMAN of Lewiston, SACHS of Freeport, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: DUSON of Cumberland)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH
WHEREAS,social workers have paved the way for change by enhancing the well-being of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; and
WHEREAS, social workers have helped lead the nation’s struggle for social justice and continue to advocate for positive social change and, more than the members of any other profession, social workers recognize that more must be done to address the persistent social problems that plague the State;and
WHEREAS, social workers support diverse families in every community and understand that individuals and communities together can bring about change; and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the rights of the disadvantaged and oppressed; and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for children’s rights to a safe environment and a good education; and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights; and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, rules and policies; and
WHEREAS, social workers work to ensure good care is provided to older adults; and
WHEREAS, social workers help provide community support for veterans and their families after their service;and
WHEREAS, social workers strive to improve access to mental health treatment and health care services in order to save lives; and
WHEREAS, social workers effect change and put the ideals of citizenship into action every day through legislative, regulatory and social policy efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty‑second Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize March 2026 as Social Work Month; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the University of Maine, School of Social Work; the University of Maine at Presque Isle, College of Professional Programs, Social Work program; the University of Southern Maine, School of Social Work; the University of New England, School of Social Work; Saint Joseph’s College, Social Work program; and the National Association of Social Workers, Maine Chapter.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative RANA of Bangor, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1502) (Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DEBRITO of Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, MACIAS of Topsham, SATO of Gorham, YUSUF of Portland, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, TEPLER of Sagadahoc)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MUSLIM CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
WHEREAS,Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, a significant holy month in the Islamic faith and a month of sacrifice in which Muslims fast the entirety of the month, abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset;and
WHEREAS, commencement of Ramadan begins on February 18, 2026, and Ramadan continues for one lunar month;and
WHEREAS, Ramadan is the holy month when millions of Muslims in the United States fast not only to renew themselves spiritually but also to recognize their responsibility and obligations to society at large and to take care of those less fortunate, regardless of their religious or racial background;and
WHEREAS, Muslims in Maine contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faith backgrounds and also contribute greatly to society, serving as medical professionals, teachers, first responders, journalists, writers, artists, athletes, small business owners, professors, activists, community leaders and elected public officials; and
WHEREAS, Muslims in Maine have a long history of contributions to our State, including the building of one of the first mosques in North America in Biddeford in 1915; and
WHEREAS, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as the day that marks the end of the month-long sunrise-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayer, charity, reflection and spiritual renewal, take this opportunity to recognize the onset of Ramadan and express our deepest respect to Muslims in Maine and throughout the world on this significant occasion; and be it further
RESOLVED: That We extend best wishes to all those of Muslim faith in Maine, the United States and across the world for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan.
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(4-3) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 42)
ORDERED, that Representative Mark Michael Babin of Fort Fairfield be excused Feb 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative W. Edward Crockett of Portland be excused Feb 24 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Caldwell Jackson of Oxford be excused Feb 24 and 26 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sheila A. Lyman of Livermore Falls be excused Jan 20 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative William D. Pluecker of Warren be excused Feb 10 and 12 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Stephen J. Wood of Greene be excused Feb 26 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Andrew Oliver, of Lincoln, a member of the Mattanawcook Academy Boys Basketball Team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1678)
(5-2) Megan House, of Lincoln, a member of the Mattanawcook Academy Girls Basketball Team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1679)
(5-3) the Veazie Community School Co-Ed Soccer Team, which won the 2025 Mid Maine League Championship. Members of the team include Ainsley Hathaway, Alias Aucoin, Charles Xu, Clair Wallace, Ella Friedman, Gabe Stone, Grant Tocci, Ian Nickerson, Jon Crawford, Julian Murray, Leola Tran, Luke Rollins, Mackenzie Nickerson, Max Subernat, Maya Subernat, Naveah Tocci, Sebastian Lobe, Tucker Clapp, Tulia Lancisi, Warren Hathaway, Wyatt Small and Xander Aucoin. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1680)
(5-4) Rylee Moulton, of Howland, a member of the Penobscot Valley High School Girls Basketball Team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1681)
(5-5) the Veazie LEGO Robotics Team, which won the State Championship for the Maine FIRST LEGO League. Members of the team include Kirk Barber, Daphne McGovern, Will Roy, Willow Barter, Grant Tocci, Sebastian Lobe, Lydia Karpicheva and coach Laurie Kimball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1682)
(5-6) Sandra Patterson, of Veazie, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1683)
(5-7) Bryan Hardison, of Orono, Deputy Fire Chief of the Orono Fire Department, for his 35 years of service to the Town of Orono. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 1684)
(5-8) Laurie Carpenter, of Orono, Director of the Orono Public Library, for her 40 years of service to the Town of Orono. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 1685)
(5-9) Geezers in Sneakers Getting Coffee, of Orono, led by Harland Onsrud, which was one of 10 awardees across Canada and America, and the only awardee in Maine, to receive the I Partner With My Public Library Award for their efforts to reduce loneliness in seniors. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1686)
(5-10) the Hichborn Middle School Girls Soccer Team, of Howland, which won the 2025 Penquis League Girls Championship. Members of the team include Allison Veino, Eliana Bernard, Hannah Bernard, Gabrielle Dube, Payslee King, Willow Madden, Clara Mulligan, Gemma Murray, Emreigh Nichols, Camrynn Osgood, McKenna Ireland, Julia LeBrun and Maren Lindsay. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1687)
(5-11) the Orono Middle School Boys Soccer Team, which won the 2025 Penobscot Valley Middle League Boys Soccer Championship. Members of the team include Eoghan Carson, Ronan Carson, Harry Crawford, Edmund Dixon, Colin Dreher, Torin Fransen, Sam Jernigan, Oliver Lule, Kodiak Marzilli, Owen Mascetta, Teddy Perry, Augustin Rondeau, Minor Smolinsky and Thomas Crawley; and Coach Chad Kirkpatrick. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1688)
(5-12) the Orono Middle School Girls Soccer Team, which won the 2025 Penobscot Valley Middle League Girls Soccer Championship. Members of the team include Nora Broughan, Cora Straine, Syona Putzeys, Kate Hildebrand, Stuart Hasbrouck, Greta Beazely, Evelyn Haynes, Susu Lo, Margaret Sandilands, Ella Hafford, Adalyna Kenney, Sunny Hafford, Anna Kulikowski,, Brenna Tipping, Kat Marzilli and Katie Kent;and Coach Dan Strain. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1689)
(5-13) Frank Sternberg, of Orono, who won the 2025 Mount Desert Island Marathon. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1690)
(5-14) the Veazie Community School Girls Cross Country Team, which won the 2025 Small Schools Girls Cross Country Championship. Members of the team include Ainsley Hathaway, Audrey Murphy, Ayleen Guzman, Cora Barber, Makenna Slauenwhite, Maya Subernat, Mona Barber, Nora Shannon, Rosemary Smith, Sara Nepal and Tulia Lancisi. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1691)
(5-15) the Veazie Community School Boys Cross Country Team, which won the 2025 Small Schools Boys Cross Country Championship. Members of the team include Alias Aucoin, Charles Xu, Colson Sirios, Eli Parker, Elias Arias-Howell, Grant Tocci, Kirk Barber, Mateo Arias-Howell, Sebastian Lobe, Tyson Rogers, Vincent Peters, Warren Hathaway, Wyatt Small and Xander Aucoin. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1692)
(5-16) the Hichborn Middle School Boys Soccer Team, of Howland, which won the 2025 Penquis League Boys Championship. Members of the team include Ben Boyington, Tanner Nichols, Blake Cummings, Oliver Hallett, Timothy LeBrun, Zachary LeBrun, Kayne Barbosa, Henry Brochu, Maxwell Campbell, Brady Carr, Wyatt Rackliff, Caden Shute, Mason Silva and Owen Smith. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1693)
(5-17) the Pittsfield Community Garden Club, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1694)
(5-18) the late Roxie Dobson, of Durham, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service;
(SLS 1695)
(5-19) James Cail, Jr., of Milo, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1696)
(5-20) Leon Brown, of Milo, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1697)
(5-21) Geneva Beckwith, of Shirley, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1698)
(5-22) Mark Peirce, of Exeter, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1699)
(5-23) Anika Manning, of Saco, a senior at Thornton Academy, who received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award for the Class of 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1700)
(5-24) Charlene LoPresti, of Old Orchard Beach, who was named the 2025 Clerk of the Year by the Maine Town and City Clerks' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1702)
(5-25) Jim Owens, of Farmingdale, on his retirement as Chief of the Hallowell Fire Department after 9 years of service and 51 years of service as a firefighter overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1703)
(5-26) the Falmouth High School Girls Alpine Ski Team, which won the 2026 Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 585)
Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
(5-27) the Falmouth High School Boys Alpine Ski Team, which won the 2026 Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 586)
Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
(5-28) Leonard Macdaid, of St. Albans, on his retirement as Chief of Police for the Town of Winslow following 37 years of service as a police officer and his tenure as chief. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 587)
Presented by Representative FLYNN of Albion.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative CRAY of Palmyra.
In Memory of:
(5-29) George "Skip" Smith, of Lamoine, Chief of the Lamoine Volunteer Fire Department. The longest continuously serving employee of the Town of Lamoine and one of the longest serving fire chiefs in the State, Chief Smith joined the department as a teenager and served the past 49 years as chief. Chief Smith will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1676)
(5-30) Clifford Carl Olson, of Northeast Harbor. Mr. Olson taught history and English at Mount Desert High School in Northeast Harbor. In 1969, he became a guidance counselor and eventually a director at Mt. Desert Island High School. During his career and throughout his life, he interacted with many students and individuals through sports, coaching basketball, Little League and cross country. He also took students bowling, skiing and hiking. After he retired in 2000, he worked as a tour bus guide and crew leader for Friends of Acadia. He volunteered at Island Connections, The Land and Garden Preserve and the Northeast Harbor Village Improvement Society, where he diligently built and maintained trails. Mr. Olson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1677)
(5-31) Bridget D. Scontras, of Saco. Mrs. Scontras worked as a teacher, initially at Massabesic High School in Waterboro, where she taught chemistry, and later at Wells High School, where she taught chemistry and physics. At Wells High School, she also coached the Academic Decathlon team. She retired from teaching in 2013 after 26 years of dedicated service. In retirement, she and her husband Peter reopened the popular Way Way Store in Saco. Their efforts at the store were recognized locally and nationally, and they appeared on journalist Jane Pauley's CBS Sunday Morning television broadcast. Mrs. Scontras will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1701)
(5-32) Charles Norman Shay, of Bretteville-L'Orgueilleuse, France. Born in Bristol, Connecticut, Charles Shay, a Penobscot tribal elder and decorated combat veteran, grew up on the Indian Island Reservation and was one of the first children from the reservation to attend school across the river in Old Town. He graduated from Old Town High School in 1943, and within a year he was drafted into the United States Army, trained as a medic and transferred to the 16th Infantry Regiment, one of the three combat regiments of the 1st Infantry Division that spearheaded the Normandy invasion, known as D-Day. Only 19 years old, he showed bravery under fire and earned a Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety. Today on Omaha Beach, there is a monument to him that pays tribute to him and the 175 Native American soldiers who landed there on D-Day. After the landing, he went with American troops to eastern France and Germany, where he was taken prisoner in March 1945 before being liberated a few weeks later. He was later awarded four bronze battle stars, and he received France's highest award, the Legion of Honor, in 2007. After World War II, Mr. Shay reenlisted and was stationed in Austria before he returned to combat as a medic during the Korean War. He also participated in United States nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands. Retiring from the military in 1954, he went to work for the United Nation's International Atomic Energy Agency, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. In 2003, he returned to Maine and Indian Island. For over 60 years, he did not talk about his World War II experience, but in recent years, he gave his powerful testimony and spread a message of peace. He was one of the first Indigenous soldiers to talk about his experiences in battle. Beginning in 2018, he lived in France near the invasion site in a town called Bretteville-L'Orgueilleuse. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his lone presence marked commemoration ceremonies as travel restrictions prevented other veterans or families of fallen soldiers from making the trip to France. Mr. Shay will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1704)
(5-33) Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr., of Bar Harbor. Mr. Goldthwait had a career at Bar Harbor Banking and Trust, working his way from the mail room to teller to president of the bank. When he retired from banking, he worked as a sternman on a lobster boat. He went for a decade on F/V Cod Fish out of Bar Harbor and another decade on F/V Rich Returns out of Bass Harbor. He also joined the crew of the Ocean Star out of Murphy's Pond, Port Hood, Cape Breton. He supported or participated in many local activities, including the Bar Harbor Fire Department. Mr. Goldthwait will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 584)
Presented by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
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Refer to the Committee on State and Local Government
Pursuant to Statute
(6-1) Representative SALISBURY for the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government on Bill "An Act to Eliminate Inactive Boards and Commissions"
(H.P. 1505) (L.D. 2228)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTpursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12006, subsection 2.
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Divided Report
(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-515) on Bill "An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability"
(S.P. 763) (L.D. 1955)
Signed:
Senators:
INGWERSEN of York
NANGLE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
DEBRITO of Waterville
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
MCCABE of Lewiston
SHAGOURY of Hallowell
ZAGER of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
DAIGLE of Fort Kent
GRIFFIN of Levant
LEMELIN of Chelsea
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-515).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-513) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Child Care Employment Award"
(S.P. 855) (L.D. 2066)
Signed:
Senators:
INGWERSEN of York
NANGLE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
DEBRITO of Waterville
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
MCCABE of Lewiston
SHAGOURY of Hallowell
ZAGER of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-514) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
DAIGLE of Fort Kent
GRIFFIN of Levant
LEMELIN of Chelsea
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-513).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-522) on Bill "An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife"
(S.P. 559) (L.D. 1343)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
LANCE of Paris
MASON of Lisbon
THORNE of Carmel
WOOD of Greene
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
ROBERTS of South Berwick
BRIDGEO of Augusta
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
DILL of Old Town
TERRY of Gorham
Representative REYNOLDS of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-829) on Bill "An Act to Update Certain Statutes Governing School Nutrition"
(H.P. 1347) (L.D. 2017)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MURPHY of Scarborough
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
MITCHELL of Cumberland
SARGENT of York
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BAGSHAW of Windham
CARLOW of Buxton
HAGGAN of Hampden
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-827) on Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Development of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities by Exempting Certain Facilities from the Requirement to Obtain a Certificate of Need"
(H.P. 1261) (L.D. 1890)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CIMINO of Bridgton
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
FLYNN of Albion
FOLEY of Wells
MORRIS of Turner
OLSEN of Raymond
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-828) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BAILEY of York
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-826) on Bill "An Act to Clarify and Strengthen the Government Shutdown Loan Guarantee Program" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1417) (L.D. 2102)
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
BALDACCI of Penobscot
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CIMINO of Bridgton
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
FLYNN of Albion
FOLEY of Wells
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
OLSEN of Raymond
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
MORRIS of Turner
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Reporting on Residential Buildings"
(H.P. 1394) (L.D. 2079)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
BAILEY of York
BENNETT of Oxford
Representatives:
GERE of Kennebunkport
GOLEK of Harpswell
JULIA of Waterville
LOOKNER of Portland
MALON of Biddeford
YUSUF of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
EDER of Waterboro
MINGO of Calais
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (S.P. 885) (L.D. 2181) Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Roxbury the Roxbury-Frye Veterans Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass
(7-2) (S.P. 887) (L.D. 2183) Resolve, to Rename the Little River Bridge in the Town of Cornish the Cornish Veterans Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass
(7-3) (S.P. 803) (L.D. 1991) Bill "An Act to Authorize an Educational Requirement for Seaweed Permit Holders" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-516)
(7-4) (S.P. 860) (L.D. 2142) Bill "An Act to Establish Guidance for Awarding General Spousal Support" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-517)
(7-5) (H.P. 1411) (L.D. 2096) Bill "An Act Regarding Scheduling of Agricultural Fairs and Pulling Events" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-823)
(7-6) (H.P. 1419) (L.D. 2104) Bill "An Act to Clarify Contractual Rights of Personal Sports Mobile Dealers" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-825)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Establish Additional Requirements Related to the Sale or Lease of Net Energy Billing Interests and Solar Energy Equipment
(S.P. 771) (L.D. 1964)
(C. "A" S-511)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Increase Access to the Progressive Treatment Program Fund
(S.P. 801) (L.D. 1989)
(C. "A" S-512)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act to Update the Requirements for Psychology Licensure
(S.P. 802) (L.D. 1990)
(C. "A" S-503)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) An Act to Provide Required Funding for the Reimbursement of Assigned Counsel
(S.P. 852) (L.D. 2059)
(C. "A" S-506)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-5) An Act to Provide for the 2026 and 2027 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
(S.P. 875) (L.D. 2156)
(C. "A" S-510)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-6) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Pathways to Increase Efficiency in Resolving Legal Disputes Involving Housing Development Projects
(H.P. 1282) (L.D. 1921)
(C. "A" H-806)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-7) Resolve, to Establish a Task Force to Create a Court Navigation Program Plan
(S.P. 772) (L.D. 1965)
(C. "B" S-505)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-8) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization
(H.P. 1456) (L.D. 2167)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-9) An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Consent for HIV Testing and Disclosure of Related Medical Information for Insurance Purposes
(H.P. 1314) (L.D. 1970)
(C. "B" H-801)
(10-10) An Act to Provide Immunity from Civil Liability for Justices of the Peace
(S.P. 807) (L.D. 1994)
(10-11) An Act to Remove the MaineCare Program from the Prescription Drug Benefit Provisions in the Maine Insurance Code
(H.P. 1341) (L.D. 2011)
(10-12) 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)
(10-13) An Act to Amend or Correct Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws
(H.P. 1379) (L.D. 2055)
(C. "A" H-799)
(10-14) An Act Designating July 21st as Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day
(H.P. 1382) (L.D. 2069)
(10-15) 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)
(C. "A" H-807)
(10-16) 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)
(C. "A" S-501)
(10-17) An Act Relating to Nonwater-dependent Floating Structures
(H.P. 1494) (L.D. 2215)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-18) Resolve, Directing the Maine Connectivity Authority to Develop Recommendations to Transition Functions Performed by the ConnectMaine Authority to the Maine Connectivity Authority
(H.P. 1319) (L.D. 1975)
(C. "A" H-802)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 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. 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)
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing People Plus, of Brunswick
(SLS 1642)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
TABLED - February 26, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Rebecca Young, of Caratunk
(SLS 1658)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
TABLED - March 3, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Ben Towle, of Caratunk
(SLS 1659)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
TABLED - March 3, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Gary Getchell, of Dresden
(HLS 579)
TABLED - March 3, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Lynne Gould Cianchette, of Pittsfield
(HLS 582)
TABLED - March 3, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2026
State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 1
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 389)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 5, 2026
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 (H), I appoint Representative Mark John Blier, of Buxton to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
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(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 910)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 10, 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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132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
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Refer to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development
Pursuant to Resolve
(6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development on Bill "An Act Regarding Municipal Inspection of the Electrical and Plumbing Components of a Manufactured Home" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 911) (L.D. 2229)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTpursuant to Resolve 2025, chapter 105, section 7.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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