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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Second Regular Session - Eighteenth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Sarah Gillespie, Andwell Health Partners, Lewiston.
National Anthem by Thad Ackerman, Kittery.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(1-1) An Act Facilitating the Reconstruction or Replacement of Storm-damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities and Infrastructure (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 861) (L.D. 2143)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on March 19, 2026.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 407)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 25, 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 Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Housing and Economic Development
L.D. 2229 An Act Regarding Municipal Inspection of the Electrical and Plumbing Components of a Manufactured Home (EMERGENCY)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 408)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 25, 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 State and Local Government has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Baldacci of Penobscot, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 564 An Act to Improve the Operations of State Government
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 900)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 24, 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 Marine Resources:
· Jeffrey Reardon of Manchester for appointment, to the Marine Resources Advisory Council,
· Ryan Raber of Falmouth for appointment, to the Marine Resources Advisory Council,
· Dana Hammond II of Bristol for reappointment, to the Marine Resources Advisory Council,
· Curtis Haycock of Millbridge for reappointment, to the Marine Resources Advisory Council.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Nick Depatsy, of Waldoboro, longtime coach of the Medomak Valley High School Boys Basketball Team, on his induction into the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1812)
(5-2) Elyannah Briggs, of Old Town, a senior member of the Old Town High School Girls Indoor Track Team, who placed seventh in the High Jump Event at the 2026 New England Track and Field Championships, first in the High Jump Event at the 2026 Class B State Meet, this being her third state title in the event, and first in the High Jump Event at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference Large School Championship Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1819)
(5-3) the Old Town High School Girls Basketball Team, which won the 2026 Big East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1820)
(5-4) Cadence Savage, of West Enfield, a senior at Penobscot Valley 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;
(SLS 1821)
(5-5) Cullen Lothian, of Old Town, a member of the Old Town High School Boys Indoor Track Team, who placed first in the Long Jump Event at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference Large School Championship Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1822)
(5-6) Noah Briggs, of Old Town, a member of the Old Town High School Boys Indoor Track Team, who placed first in the High Jump and Triple Jump Events at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference Large School Championship Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1823)
(5-7) Lucy Vellieux, of Old Town, a member of the Old Town High School Girls Indoor Track Team, who placed first in the Long Jump Event at the 2026 Penobscot Valley Conference Large School Championship Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1824)
(5-8) Izabelle Trefts, of Milford, a senior at Evergreen State College, who won the 3,000-meter Race Walk Event at the 2026 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Indoor Track and Field Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1825)
(5-9) Finley Harmon, of Ellsworth, who won her third straight Outstanding Musicianship Award for her vocal performance of "Misty" at the 2026 State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1827)
(5-10) Harper Turner, of Ellsworth, who won her third straight Outstanding Musicianship Award for her versatile combo work playing alto saxophone, tenor saxophone and piano, and her work in composition, at the 2026 State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1828)
(5-11) the Old Town High School Jazz Ensemble, which received the Gold Award at the State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1829)
(5-12) Hannah Jones, of Old Town, who won first place in the Schooling Hunter Event at the 2025 Wicked Maine Horse Show. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1830)
(5-13) Cassie Sherwood, of Old Town, who won an Outstanding Soloist Award for her performance playing the bass at the 2026 State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1831)
(5-14) Colby Drost, of Old Town, who won an Outstanding Soloist Award for his performance playing the trombone at the 2026 State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1832)
(5-15) Ray Parker, of Old Town, who won an Outstanding Soloist Award for his performance playing the trumpet at the 2026 State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1833)
(5-16) Paige Bickmore, of Old Town, who won an Outstanding Soloist Award for her performance playing the clarinet at the 2026 State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1834)
(5-17) Tyler Priest, of Old Town, who won the Dale Huff Outstanding Soloist Award for his performance playing the trombone at the 2026 State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1835)
(5-18) the Old Town High School Jazz Band, which received the Gold Award at the State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1836)
(5-19) Eden Klein, of Ellsworth, a member of the Ellsworth High School Swimming and Diving Team, who won first place in the 200-yard Individual Medley Event at the 2026 Class B State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1837)
(5-20) Cavan Jester, of Ellsworth, a member of the Ellsworth High School Swimming and Diving Team, who won first place in the 100-yard Freestyle Event and the 50-yard Freestyle Event at the 2026 Class B State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1838)
(5-21) Kim McLaughlin, of Old Orchard Beach, Town Clerk of Old Orchard Beach, who received the 2024 Lorraine Fleury Award. Ms. McLaughlin received the award for her election security preparations, her close work with local police to establish a strong working relationship and getting a SAFE Assessment conducted for the voting place and the example she provided in preparing proactively for the new challenges facing election administrators with regard to safety and security. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1842)
(5-22) the St. Michael School Girls Basketball Team, of Augusta, which won the Sheepscot Valley Athletic Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1843)
(5-23) the Fort Kent Community High School Boys Nordic Ski Team, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1844)
(5-24) Reed Michaud, of Fort Kent, who won the Class B State Championship in the Giant Slalom Event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1845)
(5-25) Alden Reardon, of Fort Kent, who won the Overall State Championship in Nordic Skiing, placing first out of all classes. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1846)
(5-26) Patrick Saltysiak, of Mount Desert, a member of the Mount Desert Island High School Swimming and Diving Team, who won first place in the 100-yard Butterfly Event and the 100-yard Backstroke Event and was named Performer of the Meet at the 2026 Class B State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1847)
(5-27) the Fort Kent Community High School Boys Alpine Ski Team, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1848)
(5-28) Ann L. Woloson, of Belgrade Lakes, Executive Director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care, who has been named Advocate of the Year by Families USA. This distinguished recognition reflects Ms. Woloson's longstanding dedication to improving access to affordable, quality health care for people in Maine and across the Nation. In leading Consumers for Affordable Health Care, she has advanced policies that expand coverage, strengthen consumer protections and promote health equity. Her commitment to public service and tireless work on behalf of Maine people exemplify the highest ideals of advocacy and civic leadership. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 626)
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Representative FROST of Belgrade.
(5-29) Alison Montgomery, of Lewiston, coach of the Bates College Women's Basketball Team, who was named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 627)
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative HARRIMAN of Lewiston, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, Representative MCCABE of Lewiston.
(5-30) Elsa Daulerio, of Lewiston, a member of the Bates College Women's Basketball Team, who was named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Player of the Year, and who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 628)
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative HARRIMAN of Lewiston, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, Representative MCCABE of Lewiston.
(5-31) Judy Tunkle, of Dresden, 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 629)
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
(5-32) Jennifer Dearborn, of Pittston, 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 630)
Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
In Memory of:
(5-33) Berkley King Weston, of Walpole. Mr. Weston was a veteran of the United States Army, serving for 20 years and retiring as a drill sergeant first class. He served two tours in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He later was self-employed as a lobster fisherman. Mr. Weston will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1813)
(5-34) William Harvey Webster III, of Portland. Mr. Webster was a veteran of United States Army and Army National Guard, having enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 and serving in the Army National Guard for six years starting in 1966. He served as a trusted aide to Governor John A. Volpe of Massachusetts during the late 1960s. He was active in Maine politics and worked in commercial real estate. For the past 17 years, he worked as director of Scentovation and president of Novia Products. Mr. Webster will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1814)
(5-35) Judith Elaine Beckett, of Portland. Ms. Beckett was trained as a nurse and worked in the emergency department at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut and at Buffalo Children's Hospital in New York, as well as serving as a school nurse. In 1978, she worked at a methadone clinic in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and then on the acute care psychiatric unit at Beth Israel Hospital. In Vermont, she worked on an inpatient psychiatric unit at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, on the Alzheimer's unit at Grafton County Home and at the Cottage Hospital Birthing Center in Woodsville, New Hampshire. Ms. Beckett was a writer who published in various feminist journals and anthologies, as well as in Global Stamp News, for which she wrote a monthly column titled "Feminist Philatelist." An activist, she worked as an organizer and outreach coordinator for the VT Stonewall 25 celebration, served on the board of the VT Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights and was the Lesbian Chair of VT N.O.W. She was a community educator on racial equality, economic justice and women's rights and helped organize and participate in many Pride celebrations. Ms. Beckett will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1815)
(5-36) Gary Wilcox, of Portland. Mr. Wilcox spent much of his life working hard and staying connected to his community. As a young man, he worked on the Portland waterfront, and later worked for over 20 years with R.C. Audet, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. A longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous, he found strength and fellowship in the AA community. He also gave back by volunteering at Milestone, offering support and encouragement to others. Mr. Wilcox will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1816)
(5-37) Andrew Clayton Garrett, of Portland. Mr. Garrett will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1817)
(5-38) Edward A. Morgan, of Peaks Island, a distinguished attorney, naval officer and public servant. Mr. Morgan served on active duty in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1960. He continued his commitment for decades through the Naval Reserve, retiring with the rank of Captain. He served on aircraft carriers and commanded several naval vessels, including destroyers. After completing his active service, he became a lawyer and practiced international tax law for the bulk of his career as a partner at the New York law firms of Alexander and Green and Pryor Cashman. He was deeply engaged in the global legal community for over 50 years and for decades was active in the International Bar Association and the International Group of Accountants and Lawyers. He served as Chair of the IBA's Tax Committee and was a Founder and Trustee, and later Treasurer and President, of the International Bar Association Foundation. Beyond his professional life, he was devoted to public and community service. A resident of Scarsdale, New York for more than 50 years, he served his town in many ways, including as a member of the Zoning Board, a Trustee, Fire Commissioner and Mayor. He was active in the Scarsdale Forum and the Citizens' Nominating Committee and served as a member and Chair of the Fiscal Affairs Committee. He also contributed to many nonprofit and pro bono efforts throughout his life, including, the Museum of the American Indian in New York, the Huntington Free Library and Reading Room, the Scarsdale Historical Society, the Scarsdale Arts Council, the Scarsdale Community Center and the Women's Enterprise Development Center. He was a longtime member of Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale and participated in the church choir. Mr. Morgan will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1818)
(5-39) the Honorable William "Bill" Johnson, of Saco. Mr. Johnson served three terms as a Saco City Councilor and three terms as Mayor of Saco. He was the first honorary member of the Saco Fire Department and served on the Thornton Academy Development Board and the Alumni Board of the University of Maine. He received many community service awards, including the Southern Maine Council on Aging Award for 2003 and a Paul Harris Fellow award. He also served as Mayor Emeritus, representing the City of Saco at ribbon cuttings and other ceremonies and welcoming new businesses to Saco. He visited schools and talked to students about government and government service. He and his wife Mary established a spiritual growth fund at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco to support professional development and training programs for staff and volunteers at the church. Mr. Johnson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1826)
(5-40) Fiorello Ventresco, of Portland. Mr. Ventresco was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. After attending graduate school in Michigan, he joined the faculty of the University of Southern Maine. He taught European history there for 31 years and became an Associate Professor Emeritus of History. Mr. Ventresco will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1839)
(5-41) Elizabeth Joan Finocchietti, of Portland. Mrs. Finocchietti and her husband Joseph made their home together in Falmouth, where they raised their children. She worked at King's Fish and Chips, Zayre, Ames, Walmart and the Falmouth Middle School cafeteria, from which she retired. Mrs. Finocchietti will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1840)
(5-42) Fernande Bouchard Leblond, of Portland. Mrs. Leblond worked as an emergency and surgical nurse at St. Mary's General Hospital in Lewiston for many years. Later, she worked at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine in Portland, as well as in various private practices and at several summer camps throughout Maine. She was an occupational nurse for the United States Postal Service in Portland and with Liberty Mutual Insurance in the workers' compensation division. In her retirement, she continued to volunteer in the pastoral care departments of Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital and spent many years volunteering at Good Cause Thrift Store in Portland. Mrs. Leblond will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1841)
(5-43) Susan Jane Winslow, of Portland. After studying nursing at the University of Southern Maine, Ms. Winslow became a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and dedicated more than 30 years to working as a psychiatric nurse. Throughout her career, she cared for thousands of patients in inpatient units, outpatient services and emergency departments. She also served as a nursing instructor at the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the University of New England and St. Joseph's College of Maine. She worked in a clinic providing care to people living with schizophrenia and traveled to the Dominican Republic to help those living in the barrio. At the Maine Medical Center, she was a founding member of the PIER Program, a pioneering research and outreach effort focused on detecting early-onset psychosis in young people. Ms. Winslow will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1849)
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Resolve
(6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation on Resolve, Authorizing the Joint Standing Committee of the Legislature Having Jurisdiction over Transportation Matters to Report out a Bill Regarding the Towing Industry
(S.P. 917) (L.D. 2241)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Resolve 2025, chapter 77, section 5.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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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-568) on Bill "An Act to Expand Access to Early Childhood Nutrition by Establishing a Grant Program for Public Preschools"
(S.P. 853) (L.D. 2064)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MURPHY of Scarborough
BRENNAN of Portland
CARLOW of Buxton
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
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-568).
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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 "A" (S-566) on Bill "An Act to Explore Public Financing and Ownership of Electric Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure"
(S.P. 371) (L.D. 838)
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 "A" (S-566).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Update Certain Water Quality Standards and to Reclassify Certain Waters of the State"
(S.P. 892) (L.D. 2187)
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
MARTIN of Oxford
Representatives:
BRIDGEO of Augusta
CAMPBELL of Orrington
RIELLY of Westbrook
SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
WOODSOME of Waterboro
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-569) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
TEPLER of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
DOUDERA of Camden
ANKELES of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
OSHER of Orono
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-563) on Bill "An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers"
(S.P. 749) (L.D. 1908)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
BAILEY of York
Representatives:
GERE of Kennebunkport
EDER of Waterboro
GOLEK of Harpswell
LOOKNER of Portland
MALON of Biddeford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-564) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
JULIA of Waterville
MINGO of Calais
WALKER of Naples
YUSUF of Portland
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-563).
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-575) on Bill "An Act to Support Rehabilitation and Development of Affordable Manufactured Housing Communities"
(S.P. 844) (L.D. 2057)
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
YUSUF of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-576) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
MINGO of Calais
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 "A" (S-575).
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-533) on Bill "An Act to Incorporate Probate Judges into the Maine Judicial Branch"
(S.P. 684) (L.D. 1766)
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
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act Concerning Funding and Oversight of Transportation Matters"
(S.P. 704) (L.D. 1804)
Signed:
Senators:
NANGLE of Cumberland
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
CRAFTS of Newcastle
ANKELES of Brunswick
EATON of Deer Isle
MONTELL of Gardiner
RAY of Lincolnville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-567) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
BISHOP of Bucksport
MASON of Lisbon
PARRY of Arundel
WHITE of Guilford
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-889) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Comprehensive Program to Divert Youth from the Criminal Justice System and Address Their Needs"
(H.P. 482) (L.D. 740)
Signed:
Senators:
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
HASENFUS of Readfield
ABDI of Lewiston
BUNKER of Farmington
LAJOIE of Lewiston
LOOKNER of Portland
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ARDELL of Monticello
MCINTYRE of Lowell
NUTTING of Oakland
PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-887) on Bill "An Act to Support Emergency Shelter Funding Using Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax"
(H.P. 1439) (L.D. 2124)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
BAILEY of York
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-888) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BENNETT of Oxford
Representatives:
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
EDER of Waterboro
MINGO of Calais
WALKER of Naples
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(6-11) Seven Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-891) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of Drones on or over the Premises of Correctional Facilities and Jails"
(H.P. 1446) (L.D. 2157)
Signed:
Senators:
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
HASENFUS of Readfield
ABDI of Lewiston
BUNKER of Farmington
LAJOIE of Lewiston
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill
Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-892) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ARDELL of Monticello
MCINTYRE of Lowell
NUTTING of Oakland
PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
LOOKNER of Portland
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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. 214) (L.D. 474) Bill "An Act to Improve Maine's Environment and Protect Natural Resources" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-565)
(7-2) (S.P. 505) (L.D. 1216) Bill "An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Crisis Services and Suicide Prevention Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-561)
(7-3) (S.P. 816) (L.D. 2002) Bill "An Act to Extend the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative to December 31, 2031" Committee on MARINE RESOURCESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-574)
(7-4) (S.P. 831) (L.D. 2042) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Requirement for Municipalities to Provide Public Notice in a Newspaper" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-573)
(7-5) (S.P. 874) (L.D. 2155) Bill "An Act to Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses for the Sale of Liquor by Manufacturers" (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-553)
(7-6) (S.P. 894) (L.D. 2193) Bill "An Act to Extend the Requirement That the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Compensate Certain Private Attorneys Appointed to Provide Indigent Legal Services" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-562)
(7-7) (H.P. 1510) (L.D. 2234) Bill "An Act to Increase the Debt Limit of the Vinalhaven Water District" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass
(7-8) (H.P. 437) (L.D. 669) Bill "An Act Regarding Labor" Committee on LABORreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-893)
(7-9) (H.P. 1415) (L.D. 2100) Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-890)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Establish the Maine Life Sciences Innovation Center
(S.P. 651) (L.D. 1643)
(C. "B" S-558)
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
(10-2) An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Fish and Wildlife
(S.P. 559) (L.D. 1343)
(C. "B" S-522)
(10-3) An Act to Update Certain Duties Regarding Student Health Related to Communicable and Infectious Disease
(S.P. 839) (L.D. 2046)
(C. "A" S-560)
(10-4) An Act to Provide Funding to Keep Maine Veterans Housed
(S.P. 834) (L.D. 2135)
(C. "A" S-556)
(10-5) An Act to Amend the Composition of the Landowners and Land Users Relations Advisory Board
(S.P. 905) (L.D. 2221)
(C. "A" S-557)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 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.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-877) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR on Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Agricultural Labor Housing Standards"
(H.P. 1404) (L.D. 2089)
TABLED - March 24, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-881)- Report "B" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-882) - Report "C" (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology"
(H.P. 207) (L.D. 307)
TABLED - March 24, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY 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. 409)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 25, 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 Lori K. Gramlich, of Old Orchard Beach to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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