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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Second Regular Session - Thirteenth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Cornel Preda, Rumford.
National Anthem by Nathan Henderson, Rumford.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Provide an Exemption from Pilotage Requirements for Passenger Ferry Service Between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia"
(H.P. 969) (L.D. 1477)
Minority (3) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on March 3, 2026.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-800) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act"
(H.P. 1220) (L.D. 1822)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-716) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-788) thereto in the House on February 10, 2026.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-716) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-528) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Require General Public Notification of Oil Terminal Facility Transfer Activities"
(H.P. 991) (L.D. 1507)
Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on February 10, 2026.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-794) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 394)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 12, 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:"
Environment and Natural Resources
L.D. 2174 An Act to Replace the Maine Waterway Development and Conservation Act with the Maine Renewable Energy and Associated Transmission Development and Conservation Act (EMERGENCY)
Health and Human Services
L.D. 1959 An Act to Prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from Reducing General Assistance Reimbursement Maximums for Payment of Costs of Providing Emergency Shelter
L.D. 2065 An Act to Provide One-time Funds to Support the Construction of a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for At-risk Youth
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 395)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 12, 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 Committee on Health and Human Services has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Meyer of Eliot, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 766 An Act to Protect the Children of Maine
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Marine Resources has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Tepler of Sagadahoc, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 475 An Act to Protect Maine's Marine Resources
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 396)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 12, 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 10, 2026
Grace Dunton of Hartland for appointment as a student member, Edmond W. Morin of Westbrook and Paulette Bonneau of Biddeford for reappointment, and Xavier E. Botana of South Portland and Michael Thurston of Augusta for appointment to the State Board of Education.
Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §401, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Anna Perna of Holden and Beth R. Campbell of Hermon for reappointment, and Lanet Anthony of Gardiner, Nicholas J. Weightman of Falmouth, and Christy M. LoCicero Mackey of Shapleigh for appointment to the School Board of the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §7407, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Joan W. Welsh of Rockport, Kenneth Colburn of Bar Harbor, Glenn Poole of Monson, Christopher Rauscher of Cape Elizabeth and Mark Isaacson of Cumberland for reappointment, and Patricia Deese Stanton of Scarborough for appointment to the Efficiency Maine Trust.
Pursuant to Title 35-A, M.R.S.A. §10103, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
Carlos Javier Barrionuevo of Georgetown, Hannah Carter of Orono, James Carlson of Gorham, Danielle Louder of Cornville, and Michael C. Reed of Palermo for reappointment to the Maine Connectivity Authority.
Pursuant to Title 35-A, M.R.S.A. §9404, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
Andrew Butcher of Portland for reappointment as President of the Maine Connectivity Authority.
Pursuant to Title 35-A, M.R.S.A. §9404, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
Christopher Gordon of Winchester, MA for appointment, Matthew Webber of Leeds for appointment as the undergraduate student member and Blake Shepherd of Portland for appointment as the graduate student member to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees.
Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §12004-C, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Patrick English of New Orleans, LA to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees.
Pursuant to Title 5 §12004-C and Public Law 1941, c. 37, §1, as amended by P&SL 1993, c 27, §1, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
on March 11, 2026
Malcolm L. Hunter Jr. of Amherst for reappointment and Benjamin Pearson of Durham for appointment to the Land for Maine’s Future Board.
Pursuant to Title 5 MRSA §6204, this reappointment and appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Leigh Weisenburger Albert of Lewiston for reappointment and Jeremy Ray of Saco for appointment to the Maine Charter School Commission.
Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §2405, this reappointment and appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Monique Marie Cornett of Buxton and Marko Melendy of Brunswick for appointment to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.
Pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S.A. §13083-H, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development.
Jared Mills of Augusta for appointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board.
Pursuant to 5 MRSA §7081, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 850)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 10, 2026
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 Judiciary,
· Andrew Lizotte of Dover-Foxcroft for appointment, as a District Court Judge,
· Sean Ociepka of Belfast for appointment, as a Superior Court Justice,
· The Honorable Harold L. Stewart, II for appointment, as an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative SATO of Gorham, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1508) (Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DEBRITO of Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, MACIAS of Topsham, PUGH of Portland, RANA of Bangor, YUSUF of Portland)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AND THE YEAR OF THE HORSE
WHEREAS,Lunar New Year 2026, ushering in the Year of the Horse, was celebrated starting on February 17, 2026; and
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 43)
ORDERED, that Representative Lynn Holland Copeland of Saco be excused Feb 24 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Valli D. Geiger of Rockland be excused Mar 3 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Randall Adam Greenwood of Wales be excused Feb 24 and 26 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lucas John Lanigan of Sanford be excused Feb 24 and 26, Mar 3 and 5 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative William D. Pluecker of Warren be excused Mar 3 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative David M. Rollins of Augusta be excused Feb 26 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) the Honorable Patrick Keliher, of Alna, former Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources, who received the 2025 Captain David H. Hart Award from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission for his longstanding contributions to and exceptional leadership towards the sustainable management of marine resources along the Eastern Seaboard. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1729)
(5-2) Gabrielle DeFelice, of Caribou, who was crowned 2025 Little Miss Potato Queen on July 16, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 596)
Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.
Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-3) Meredith Fossel, of Alna, 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;
(HLS 597)
Presented by Representative FARRIN of Jefferson.
Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-4) the Whitefield Roads Committee, 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;
(HLS 598)
Presented by Representative FARRIN of Jefferson.
Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-5) the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Cheer Team, of South Paris, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 599)
Presented by Representative LANCE of Paris.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-6) Kerbon "Kerby" Littlefield, of Corinna, to whom the Town of Corinna dedicated its 2025 Town Report. Mr. Littlefield has been a member of the Parian Lodge for 50 years. He is a past President of the Maine Auto Recycler's Association and a past member of Corinna's Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Comprehensive Plan Committee and Board of Selectmen. He currently serves on the Mid-Maine Solid Waste Association for the area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 600)
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-7) Fatima Zamora Paniagua, of Harrington, a senior at Narraguagus Junior/Senior High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 601)
Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-8) the Maine Central Institute Girls Basketball Team, of Pittsfield, which won the Good Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 602)
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-9) Tyson Thompson, of Pittsfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 603)
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-10) Gabrielle Finelli, of Pittsfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 604)
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
In Memory of:
(5-11) John F. Pinkham, of Wiscasset. Mr. Pinkham was employed at Ambrose Garage in West Bath, and he owned and operated Johnny P's Auto Garage in West Bath. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Bath, where he was active with the Legion Riders, and a member of the Woolwich Fire Department. Mr. Pinkham will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1730)
(5-12) Paul Sante Concessi, of Saco. Mr. Concessi began a commercial electrical career with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 103, a union hall he belonged to for 52 years. During this time, he worked in various facilities, including Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in Wiscasset. Most recently, he worked as an Uber driver, known as the "Pulse of Portland." Mr. Concessi will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1731)
(5-13) Lewis G. Curtis, of Boothbay Harbor. Mr. Curtis was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In 1956, he was assigned to the 305th Bombardment Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, where he maintained and supported B-47 and KC-97 aircraft. After working in aircraft maintenance, he went to the Pentagon as a staff officer in the aircraft maintenance division and subsequently served as the Executive Officer for the Director of Maintenance and then as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Systems and Logistics. He served in Germany as the Director of Maintenance and Munitions at the headquarters of the United States Air Forces in Europe at Ramstein Air Force Base. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1980 and became Vice Commander of the San Antonio Air Logistics Complex at Kelly Air Force Base in Texas. In 1981, he became the Deputy Chief of Staff for Maintenance at Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. In 1982, he returned to Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics. He retired from active duty in June 1989. Among his awards and decorations are a 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Logistics Officers Association and a 2015 Boston University College of Communication Lifetime of Service Award. His military decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Bronze Star Medal with "V"device, the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster and the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, as well as several other medals and ribbons, including the Vietnam Service Medal with four battle stars. In Boothbay Harbor, he was active in the American Legion, the Lions Club, emergency management, the decommissioning of the Yankee Nuclear Plant, the sewer district and the water district. Mr. Curtis will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1732)
(5-14) Philip Edward Tinkham, of Portland, a 30-year Portland firefighter, limo driver and devoted Portland school bus driver. Mr. Tinkham will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1733)
(5-15) Leo "Don" Tinkham, of Portland. Mr. Tinkham was a veteran of the United States Naval Reserve. He worked at NorthEast Printing, Maine Printing Exchange and PrintMail, retiring at 81 years of age. He was a booster for Deering High School athletic teams and cochaired the Portland/Deering alumni dance at the Portland Expo, also chairing the annual summer bazaar to celebrate the feast of St. Rocco at St. Peter's Church. He was instrumental in the church's golf tournament, the Holy Name Society and the Alhambra's. He was one of the founding members of the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Association. He was twice nominated for the WCSH Jefferson Award and twice nominated by Maine Bishops to be Maine Catholic Man of the Year. He was a member of the Portland Elks and a lifetime member of the Italian Heritage Center. Mr. Tinkham will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1734)
(5-16) Christine Aloise Luce, of Portland. Ms. Luce worked with developmentally disabled adults before moving to community mental health. She lived a life of giving in whatever ways crossed her path. She did taxes for many people at "friends and family" rates and sometimes for nothing when necessary. She frequently donated to food pantries and organizations such the Heifer Project and Bombas socks and regularly gave to a long list of charities. Ms. Luce will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1735)
(5-17) Alfredo Valdes Monsivais, of Portland. Born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico and educated at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Dr. Monsivais furthered his medical training in Boston at Lynn Hospital and later Boston City Hospital. He began his career as a staff physician at Danvers State Hospital. In the 1960s, he moved to Maine to work at the Augusta State Hospital as a staff physician and later transitioned into private practice in Winthrop. He closed his practice to work at Togus VA Hospital, eventually retiring in 1998. Even in retirement, he continued attending rounds at the hospital. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Winthrop and of the Augusta Country Club for over 40 years. Dr. Monsivais will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1736)
(5-18) Merritt Albert Webster, of Saco. Mr. Webster was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam era. After his time in the Army, he worked as a guidance counselor at Lee Academy. He later continued his military service in the United States Air Force, working as a military guidance counselor at Loring Air Force Base in Limestone. He was promoted to Education Services Officer and was stationed at RAF Greenham Common in the United Kingdom. In 1998, he began service as an Education Services Officer at Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana. He later worked in Lincoln as a guidance counselor and vocational school administrator. He also served in the United States Air Force Reserve, retiring as a senior master sergeant. After his military and educational careers, he worked as a counselor and psychotherapist. He was a member of Saco Bay Community Church. Mr. Webster will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1737)
(5-19) Joseph W. LaChance, of Madawaska. Mr. LaChance was a machine tender at Twin Rivers for 38 years and a successful entrepreneur. He was the president and founder of the Madawaska Four Corners Park. Mr. LaChance will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 593)
Presented by Representative ALBERT of Madawaska.
Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
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Refer to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Pursuant to Joint Order
(6-1) Representative MATHIESON for the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services on Bill "An Act to Combine the Board of Licensure in Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Licensure into a Single Licensing Board for All Physicians and Physician Associates"
(H.P. 1509) (L.D. 2233)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Order 2025, H.P. 1486.
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Divided Report
(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-526) on Bill "An Act to Improve Localization of Emergency Broadcast Messaging"(EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 819) (L.D. 2003)
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
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-526).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (S-504) on Bill "An Act Regarding Energy Fairness"
(S.P. 756) (L.D. 1949)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
GROHOSKI of Hancock
Representatives:
SACHS of Freeport
GEIGER of Rockland
KESSLER of South Portland
RUNTE of York
WARREN of Scarborough
WEBB of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HARRINGTON of York
Representatives:
FOSTER of Dexter
MCINTYRE of Lowell
PAUL of Winterport
WADSWORTH of Hiram
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 "C" (S-504).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-508) on Bill "An Act to Clarify Activities Allowed Under the Natural Resources Protection Act"
(S.P. 851) (L.D. 2063)
Signed:
Senators:
TEPLER of Sagadahoc
BRENNER of Cumberland
Representatives:
DOUDERA of Camden
ANKELES of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BRIDGEO of Augusta
OSHER of Orono
RIELLY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-509) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MARTIN of Oxford
Representatives:
CAMPBELL of Orrington
SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
WOODSOME of Waterboro
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-508).
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-524) on Bill "An Act to Increase the Annual Cap on Funds Assessed for the Safety Education and Training Fund"
(S.P. 806) (L.D. 1993)
Signed:
Senators:
TIPPING of Penobscot
RAFFERTY of York
Representatives:
ROEDER of Bangor
ARCHER of Saco
BECK of South Portland
GEIGER of Rockland
MACIAS of Topsham
SKOLD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-525) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BRADSTREET of Kennebec
Representatives:
COLLINS of Sidney
DRINKWATER of Milford
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-524).
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-502) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Inclusion of Racial and Other Demographic Data from State Agencies in the Legislative Process"
(S.P. 274) (L.D. 590)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
MARTIN of Oxford
Representatives:
SALISBURY of Westbrook
COPELAND of Saco
FARRIN of Jefferson
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
GREENWOOD of Wales
POMERLEAU of Standish
ROLLINS of Augusta
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
ADAMS of Lebanon
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
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-502).
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-838) on 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)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MURPHY of Scarborough
BRENNAN 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:
Representatives:
BAGSHAW of Windham
CARLOW of Buxton
HAGGAN of Hampden
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
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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) (H.P. 1345) (L.D. 2015) Bill "An Act to Require Superintendents of School Administrative Units to Report Data Related to Educator Vacancies" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-839)
(7-2) (H.P. 1426) (L.D. 2111) Bill "An Act to Amend the Charter of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-840)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Clarify the Prohibition on Paper Billing Statement Fees
(S.P. 847) (L.D. 2061)
(C. "A" S-519)
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 Exempt from Sales Tax the Sale and Delivery of All Residential Electricity
(H.P. 1393) (L.D. 2078)
(C. "A" H-816)
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 Sustain Access to Children's Residential Care Services
(H.P. 1440) (L.D. 2125)
(C. "A" H-821)
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 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)
(C. "A" S-521)
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
(10-5) An Act to Improve Affordability, Stability and Access in the Maine Child Care Affordability Program
(S.P. 674) (L.D. 1728)
(C. "A" S-520)
(10-6) An Act Regarding Vacancies in the Office of Sheriff
(H.P. 1159) (L.D. 1741)
(C. "A" H-818)
(10-7) An Act to Establish the Municipal Shoreline Protection Legal Fund
(S.P. 745) (L.D. 1904)
(C. "A" S-523)
(10-8) An Act to Increase the Fee Cap for the Board of Licensing of Auctioneers
(H.P. 1365) (L.D. 2035)
(C. "A" H-822)
(10-9) An Act to Expand Access to Certified Residential Medication Aide Training
(H.P. 1398) (L.D. 2083)
(C. "A" H-819)
(10-10) An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances
(H.P. 1430) (L.D. 2115)
(C. "A" H-805)
(10-11) 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)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-12) Resolve, to Improve the Availability of Child Care by Increasing Certain Reimbursements Under the Maine Child Care Affordability Program and Establishing a Grant Program to Facilitate Off-hours Care
(S.P. 554) (L.D. 1414)
(C. "A" S-518)
(10-13) Resolve, Requiring a Review and Assessment of the State's Invasive Species Management Efforts
(H.P. 1102) (L.D. 1661)
(C. "A" H-814)
(10-14) Resolve, to Study Food Insecurity Measures in Maine
(H.P. 1370) (L.D. 2040)
(C. "A" H-815)
(10-15) 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)
(C. "A" H-817)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 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. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-522) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEon Bill "An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife"
(S.P. 559) (L.D. 1343)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
TABLED - March 5, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. An Act to Provide Required Funding for the Reimbursement of Assigned Counsel (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 852) (L.D. 2059)
(C. "A" S-506)
TABLED - March 5, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
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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
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 397)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 12, 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 Christopher J. Kessler, of South Portland to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
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http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 914)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 17, 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
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House Supplement No. 3
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
(3-1) Bill "An Act to Increase the Debt Limit of the Vinalhaven Water District"(EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1510) (L.D. 2234)
Sponsored by Representative EATON of Deer Isle. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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