Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Second Regular Session - Seventeenth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Carolyn Eklund, Unitarian Universalist Church, Brunswick.
National Anthem by Rochelle Stewart, Norridgewock.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Silver Moore-Leamon, of Auburn, 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 1800)
(5-2) the Poland Spring Preservation Society, of Poland, 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 1801)
(5-3) James Ricker, of Newport, 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 1802)
(5-4) Gerry Richardson, of Plymouth, 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 1803)
(5-5) Jim Roy, of Plymouth, 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 1804)
(5-6) Lee Joyce Whitaker, of Plymouth, 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 1805)
(5-7) Charlie DeAngelis, of Lewiston, Auburn's longtime city electrician, on his retirement after 46 years of dedicated service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1806)
(5-8) Janice de Lima, of Falmouth, who received the New Ventures Maine Women Making a Difference Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1807)
(5-9) Jake Skillings, of Saco, a senior at Thornton Academy, who has received the 2026 Travis Roy Award, which is presented to the most outstanding Class A senior boys hockey player in Maine. Jake is the third Thornton Academy player, and the second consecutive player from the academy, to receive the Travis Roy Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1808)
(5-10) the Narraguagus Junior/Senior High School Girls Volleyball Team, of Harrington, which won the Class D State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1809)
(5-11) Russ Bartlett, of Newburgh, on his retirement after 23 years as coach of the Hampden Academy boys varsity basketball team and 30 years of coaching overall. Mr. Bartlett coached his Hampden Academy teams to 343 wins, 9 regional championships and four state championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1810)
(5-12) the Bath Housing Comfortably Home program, on the program's 10th Anniversary. Comfortably Home was created by Bath Housing to help older adults safely and independently remain in their homes. It has become the model for MaineHousing's Community Aging in Place Grant Program and informed the design of HUD's Older Adult Home Modification Program. Comfortably Home provides no-cost home safety checks, minor maintenance and accessibility improvements, such as grab bars, handrails, stair ramps, lighting upgrades, weatherization and bathroom adaptations, that have reduced falls, hospitalizations and 911 calls. This model has demonstrated remarkably efficient use of resources, reduced strain on the health care system and Maine's limited rental housing supply, supported dignity and independence of older adults and strengthened communities. The Comfortably Home approach has now been replicated by housing authorities in Old Town, South Portland, Ellsworth, Mount Desert Island and Fort Fairfield as a proven, high impact method of supporting aging in place. In observance of National Senior Independence Month, we recognize the impact of Comfortably Home on its 10th anniversary in helping older Mainers remain safe and independent in their homes. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1811)
(5-13) James "Jim" Born, of Scarborough, who is celebrating his 104th birthday on April 2, 2026. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 622)
Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
(5-14) Landin Spooner, of Caribou, a member of Troop No. 186, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 623)
Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.
Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-558) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Life Science Innovation Center"
(S.P. 651) (L.D. 1643)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
BAILEY of York
BENNETT of Oxford
Representatives:
GERE of Kennebunkport
EDER of Waterboro
GOLEK of Harpswell
JULIA of Waterville
LOOKNER of Portland
MALON of Biddeford
MINGO of Calais
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (S-559) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
WALKER of Naples
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-558).
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-880) on Bill "An Act to Require Maine Transmission and Distribution Utility Participation in a Regional Transmission Organization" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1368) (L.D. 2038)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
GROHOSKI of Hancock
HARRINGTON of York
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:
Representatives:
FOSTER of Dexter
MCINTYRE of Lowell
WADSWORTH of Hiram
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-872) on Resolve, to Direct the Department of Health and Human Services to Develop Innovative Models for the Delivery of Dental Services to Expand Access to Oral Health Care Throughout the State
(H.P. 1488) (L.D. 2209)
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CIMINO of Bridgton
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
FLYNN of Albion
FOLEY of Wells
MORRIS of Turner
OLSEN of Raymond
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-868) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Housing Discrimination"
(H.P. 533) (L.D. 847)
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland
Representatives:
KUHN of Falmouth
LEE of Auburn
O'HALLORAN of Brewer
PUGH of Portland
SATO of Gorham
SINCLAIR of Bath
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BABIN of Fort Fairfield
CARUSO of Caratunk
HENDERSON of Rumford
POIRIER of Skowhegan
Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-868) Report.
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-866) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program"
(H.P. 1422) (L.D. 2107)
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland
Representatives:
KUHN of Falmouth
LEE of Auburn
O'HALLORAN of Brewer
PUGH of Portland
SATO of Gorham
SINCLAIR of Bath
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BABIN of Fort Fairfield
CARUSO of Caratunk
HENDERSON of Rumford
POIRIER of Skowhegan
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-867) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Statute of Limitations for Certain Sexual Offenses Committed Against Minors"
(H.P. 1484) (L.D. 2207)
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland
Representatives:
KUHN of Falmouth
BABIN of Fort Fairfield
CARUSO of Caratunk
HENDERSON of Rumford
LEE of Auburn
O'HALLORAN of Brewer
PUGH of Portland
SATO of Gorham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
POIRIER of Skowhegan
SINCLAIR of Bath
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-877) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Agricultural Labor Housing Standards"
(H.P. 1404) (L.D. 2089)
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 Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BRADSTREET of Kennebec
Representatives:
COLLINS of Sidney
DRINKWATER of Milford
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-870) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Monetary Penalty for Employers Whose Unemployment Payment Is Returned Unpaid"
(H.P. 1416) (L.D. 2101)
Signed:
Senators:
TIPPING of Penobscot
BRADSTREET of Kennebec
RAFFERTY of York
Representatives:
ROEDER of Bangor
ARCHER of Saco
BECK of South Portland
COLLINS of Sidney
DRINKWATER of Milford
GEIGER of Rockland
MACIAS of Topsham
SKOLD of Portland
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
LIBBY of Auburn
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-873) on Bill "An Act Regarding Required Landings in the Menhaden Fishery"
(H.P. 876) (L.D. 1353)
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
EATON of Deer Isle
GIFFORD of Lincoln
SIMMONS of Waldoboro
STROUT of Harrington
THORNE of Carmel
WOOD of Norway
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
TEPLER of Sagadahoc
RENY of Lincoln
Representatives:
HEPLER of Woolwich
FARRIN of Jefferson
GOLEK of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Bring Parity Among the Wabanaki Nations Regarding the Generation of Revenues from Gaming"
(H.P. 1235) (L.D. 1851)
Signed:
Senators:
DUSON of Cumberland
TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin
Representatives:
SUPICA of Bangor
BOYER of Poland
CHAPMAN of Auburn
FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
FREDERICKS of Sanford
FROST of Belgrade
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
HYMES of Waldo
TERRY of Gorham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-875) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representative:
MALON of Biddeford
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(6-11) Eight Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-881) on Bill "An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology"
(H.P. 207) (L.D. 307)
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
Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-882) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HARRINGTON of York
Representatives:
FOSTER of Dexter
WADSWORTH of Hiram
Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
MCINTYRE of Lowell
PAUL of Winterport
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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. 839) (L.D. 2046) Bill "An Act to Update Certain Duties Regarding Student Health Related to Communicable and Infectious Disease" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-560)
(7-2) (S.P. 834) (L.D. 2135) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to Keep Maine Veterans Housed" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-556)
(7-3) (S.P. 905) (L.D. 2221) Bill "An Act to Amend the Composition of the Landowners and Land Users Relations Advisory Board" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-557)
(7-4) (H.P. 683) (L.D. 1054) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Penobscot Nation to Use Wild Game Harvested on the Penobscot Indian Territory at Food Venues Located Within the Penobscot Indian Territory" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-883)
(7-5) (H.P. 1063) (L.D. 1609) Bill "An Act to Prevent the Participation of Individuals and Companies Linked to Federally Recognized Criminal Organizations in the Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Programs" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-874)
(7-6) (H.P. 1093) (L.D. 1652) Bill "An Act to Create a Tax Credit for Providers of Dental Care for MaineCare Recipients" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-871)
(7-7) (H.P. 1438) (L.D. 2123) 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) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-876)
(7-8) (H.P. 1489) (L.D. 2210) Bill "An Act to Clarify Board of Environmental Protection Procedures Regarding Appeals of Licensing or Permitting Decisions of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-879)
(7-9) (H.P. 1493) (L.D. 2214) Bill "An Act to Confirm and Finalize the Boundary Between the Town of Kittery and the Town of York" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-884)
(7-10) (H.P. 1495) (L.D. 2218) Bill "An Act to Increase the Per Diem Rate for Members of the Maine Labor Relations Board" Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-869)
(7-11) (H.P. 1504) (L.D. 2227) Bill "An Act to Update Financial Assurance Requirements for Certain Solid Waste Facilities" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-878)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Establish a Commission to Study the Placement of Individuals Committed by a Court to the Custody of the Department of Health and Human Services and to Update a Cross-reference Regarding Such Placement
(S.P. 562) (L.D. 1416)
(C. "A" S-550)
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 Establish the Fund for a Healthy Maine Stabilization Fund
(S.P. 690) (L.D. 1772)
(C. "A" S-548)
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 Campaign Finance Laws
(S.P. 814) (L.D. 2000)
(C. "A" S-542)
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 Expand the Scope of Practice of Independent Practice Dental Hygienists
(H.P. 1360) (L.D. 2030)
(C. "A" H-852)
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 Make Technical Changes to the Maine Uniform Securities Act and to Clarify the Securities Administrator's Authority to Grant Licensing Exemptions for Broker-Dealers
(S.P. 846) (L.D. 2060)
(C. "A" S-545)
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) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Reporting of Incidents by Municipal Fire Chiefs
(H.P. 1389) (L.D. 2076)
(C. "A" H-847)
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) An Act to Increase Access to Primary Care Provided by Physician Associates
(H.P. 1403) (L.D. 2088)
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) An Act to Prohibit Bulk Purchasing of Tickets in Certain Lottery Games
(H.P. 1410) (L.D. 2095)
(C. "A" H-846)
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
(10-9) Resolve, to Study the Use of Technology in Classrooms and Study Safeguards Related to Its Use
(H.P. 1376) (L.D. 2052)
(C. "A" H-841)
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
(10-10) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule Standards and Portions of Chapter 335: Significant Wildlife Habitat, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection
(H.P. 1459) (L.D. 2171)
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
(10-11) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rule Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education
(H.P. 1460) (L.D. 2172)
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
(10-12) An Act to Notify the Public of Juveniles That Have Escaped a Department of Corrections Facility and to Direct the Department of Corrections to Study the Further Release of Juvenile Intelligence and Investigative Record Information
(H.P. 67) (L.D. 102)
(C. "A" H-849)
(10-13) An Act to Make Small Plug-in Solar Generation Devices Accessible for All Maine Residents to Address the Energy Affordability Crisis
(S.P. 676) (L.D. 1730)
(C. "A" S-544)
(10-14) An Act to Modify Provisions of the State Civil Service System Governing Employee Recruitment and Retention
(H.P. 1162) (L.D. 1744)
(C. "A" H-857)
(10-15) An Act to Update Juvenile Justice System Reporting Requirements and to Direct the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health and Human Services to Study Modifying the Long Creek Youth Development Center
(H.P. 1284) (L.D. 1923)
(C. "A" H-848)
(10-16) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group to Examine and Improve the Recruitment, Retention and Wellness of Law Enforcement Officers
(S.P. 775) (L.D. 1980)
(C. "A" S-540)
(10-17) An Act to Clarify Responsibilities of the State in the Laws Governing General Assistance
(S.P. 809) (L.D. 1996)
(C. "A" S-555)
(10-18) 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)
(C. "A" H-856)
(10-19) An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting the Use of Credit Cards in Sports Wagering and Internet Gaming
(H.P. 1395) (L.D. 2080)
(C. "A" H-861)
(10-20) 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)
(10-21) An Act to Update Certain Higher Education Statutes and Laws
(H.P. 1413) (L.D. 2098)
(C. "A" H-853)
(10-22) An Act to Amend Certain Eligibility Requirements for Secondary Students Receiving State Subsidies for Postsecondary Courses
(H.P. 1414) (L.D. 2099)
(C. "A" H-843)
(10-23) An Act Regarding Public Preschool Programs Serving Children Who Are 3 Years of Age
(H.P. 1429) (L.D. 2114)
(C. "A" H-863)
(10-24) An Act to Prohibit Liens on Principal Residences and Wage Garnishments for Medical Debt
(S.P. 818) (L.D. 2129)
(C. "A" S-551)
(10-25) An Act to Support Employment Opportunities for Military Spouses
(S.P. 823) (L.D. 2130)
(C. "A" S-543)
(10-26) An Act Regarding Licensing of Community Paramedicine Services and Clinicians
(S.P. 830) (L.D. 2133)
(C. "A" S-552)
(10-27) An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in Maine in Response to Federal Funding Cuts
(S.P. 835) (L.D. 2136)
(C. "A" S-534; H. "A" H-865)
(10-28) An Act to Decrease Offsets to Disability Retirement Benefits
(S.P. 863) (L.D. 2145)
(C. "A" S-546)
(10-29) An Act to Provide for the 2026 and 2027 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds
(S.P. 875) (L.D. 2156)
(H. "B" H-864 to C. "A" S-510)
(10-30) An Act Regarding the Licensing of Online Used Car Dealers
(S.P. 884) (L.D. 2179)
(C. "A" S-549)
(10-31) An Act to Require Prior Notification of Closures of Labor and Delivery Units and Changes in Maternity or Newborn Care Services by Hospitals as Recommended by 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
(H.P. 1470) (L.D. 2189)
(C. "A" H-851)
(10-32) An Act to Establish a Biennial Inspection System for Vehicle Rental Companies
(H.P. 1472) (L.D. 2191)
(C. "A" H-855)
(10-33) An Act to Prohibit the Appointment or Assignment of an Attorney to Provide Indigent Legal Services Without That Attorney's Consent
(S.P. 896) (L.D. 2195)
(C. "A" S-539)
(10-34) An Act to Limit Rates Charged to Low-income Electricity Consumers
(H.P. 1482) (L.D. 2203)
(C. "A" H-845)
(10-35) An Act to Establish the Maine Home Energy Navigator and Coaching Resource Hub
(H.P. 1497) (L.D. 2220)
(C. "A" H-858)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-36) Resolve, to Establish a Working Group to Identify Ways to Manage Moorings on Inland Waters
(H.P. 1353) (L.D. 2023)
(C. "A" H-859)
(10-37) 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)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 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. Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act"
(H.P. 1220) (L.D. 1822)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-716) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-788) thereto on February 10, 2026.
- In 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.
TABLED - March 12, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
6. Bill "An Act to Require General Public Notification of Oil Terminal Facility Transfer Activities"
(H.P. 991) (L.D. 1507)
- In House, Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESREAD and ACCEPTED on February 10, 2026.
- In Senate, 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.
TABLED - March 12, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
7. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-529) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSon Bill "An Act Regarding the Prohibition of Online Sweepstakes Games"
(S.P. 825) (L.D. 2007)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-529).
TABLED - March 17, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
8. Bill "An Act Permitting the Use of Oral Fluid Testing in Determining the Intoxication of Drivers, Aircraft Operators and Hunters"
(S.P. 915) (L.D. 2237)
- In Senate, Report READand ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
TABLED - March 18, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
9. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-538) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Provide Additional Financing Options to Consumers in the State"
(S.P. 843) (L.D. 2056)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-538).
TABLED - March 19, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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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. 406)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 24, 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 Shelley Rudnicki, of Fairfield to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on Tuesday, March 24, 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
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
Pursuant to Statute
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
(3-1) Representative MATHIESON for the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 6: Standards Relating to Prescriptive Authorities and Collaborative Relationship for Naturopathic Doctors, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1521) (L.D. 2242)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESand printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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