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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Monday, March 30, 2026
Second Regular Session - Twentieth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Monday, March 30, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Holly T. Sargent, York.
National Anthem by Randa Veilleux, Waterville.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Colleen Marzilli, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, NEA-BC, PHNA-BC, CCM, MedSurg-BC, FNAP, Orono.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Incorporate Probate Judges into the Maine Judicial Branch"
(S.P. 684) (L.D. 1766)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-533) in the House on March 25, 2026.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY was READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Require Maine Transmission and Distribution Utility Participation in a Regional Transmission Organization" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1368) (L.D. 2038)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-880) in the House on March 24, 2026.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-880) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-585) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) 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)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on March 24, 2026.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-544) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-581) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 414)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 30, 2026
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsors:
Senator Beebe-Center of Knox
L.D. 352 An Act to Improve Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Representative Hasenfus of Readfield
L.D. 485 An Act Regarding Criminal Justice
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 912)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 26, 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 Energy, Utilities and Technology:
· Andrew Butcher of Portland for reappointment, as the President of the Maine Connectivity Authority,
· James Carlson of Gorham for reappointment, to the Maine Connectivity Authority,
· Hannah Carter of Orono for reappointment, to the Maine Connectivity Authority,
· Michael Reed of Palermo for reappointment, to the Maine Connectivity Authority,
· Danielle Louder of Cornville for reappointment, to the Maine Connectivity Authority.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1520) (Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, KESSLER of South Portland, Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, TIPPING of Penobscot)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC AND THE STATE OF MAINE
WHEREAS, the Province of Québec has maintained a permanent presence in New England since 1970 in order to facilitate relations with the 6 New England states, including Maine; and
WHEREAS, the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission, first established in 1977, is responsible for strengthening relations between Maine and its neighboring Canadian provinces of Québec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; and
WHEREAS, Québec and Maine are founding members of the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers, or NEG-ECP, where they work cooperatively to address their shared interests, such as trade, energy security and affordability, environmental sustainability and modernizing transportation and industry, and participate in the annual NEG-ECP Conference; and
WHEREAS, Québec and Maine are members of legislative associations, including the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments, where representatives of Québec and Maine convene and work collaboratively to address issues of mutual interest and engage in discussions; and
WHEREAS, common traditions and values have existed historically between Maine and Québec, including economic, educational, familial and cultural exchanges on both sides of the border; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, trade between Maine and Québec represented more than $1 billion USD; and
WHEREAS, Maine and Québec share a border of 292 miles with 7 border crossings; and
WHEREAS, Québec is Maine’s second largest international trade partner after New Brunswick; and
WHEREAS, Maine and Québec share priority commercial sectors, including forestry, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, energy and tourism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, pause in our deliberations to recognize the longstanding partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Maine and extend our best wishes for many more years of mutual prosperity and growth; and be it further
RESOLVED: that suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Premier of Québec, François Legault, the National Assembly of Québec and the Québec Government Office in Boston.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) the Central Maine Community College Women's Basketball Team, of Auburn, which won the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, the team's fourth. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1893)
(5-2) Brian Hayden, of Wells, who won Caterpillar's Global Operator Challenge and was named the Global Operator Challenge Champion. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1894)
(5-3) Kytanna Loring, of Corinth, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1895)
(5-4) Kenda Lavigne, of Shirley Mills, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1896)
(5-5) Finneas Meehan, of North Yarmouth, who won the Silver Medal in the Power Equipment Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1897)
(5-6) Ethan Waddell, of South Berwick, who won the Silver Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1898)
(5-7) Mair Clarke, of York, who won the Silver Medal in the Advertising Design Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1899)
(5-8) Delia Morris, of Eliot, who won the Silver Medal in the Health Knowledge Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1900)
(5-9) Tyzo Diallo, of Kittery, who won the Silver Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1901)
(5-10) Remick Matty, of Kittery Point, who won the Silver Medal in the Related Technical Math Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1902)
(5-11) Baer Gray, of South Berwick, who won the Silver Medal in the Video Production Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1903)
(5-12) Cole Goodwin, of South Berwick, who won the Silver Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1904)
(5-13) Bailey Elwell, of Biddeford, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1905)
(5-14) Kay Pierson, of Biddeford, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1906)
(5-15) Sophia Hatt, of Biddeford, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1907)
(5-16) Genevieve Montalbano, of Biddeford, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1908)
(5-17) Stacy Bontogo, of Lewiston, who won the Silver Medal in the Customer Service Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1909)
(5-18) Anna Mae Coffin, of Lewiston, who won the Silver Medal in the Baking and Pastry Arts Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1910)
(5-19) Alexander Breton, of Lewiston, who won the Silver Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1911)
(5-20) Perola Meli, of Lewiston, who won the Silver Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1912)
(5-21) Carlos Silva, of Lewiston, who won the Silver Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1913)
(5-22) Annabelle Jones, of Lewiston, who won the Silver Medal in the Architectural Drafting Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1914)
(5-23) Grace Morgan, of Lewiston, who won the Gold Medal in the Cosmetology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1915)
(5-24) Jasmine Mills, of Lewiston, who won the Gold Medal in the Crime Scene Investigation Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1916)
(5-25) Isabella Caldeira, of Lewiston, who won the Gold Medal in the Customer Service Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1917)
(5-26) Rhys Cotton, of Lewiston, who won the Gold Medal in the Video Production Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1918)
(5-27) Cooper Beaulieu, of Lewiston, who won the Gold Medal in the Video Production Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1919)
(5-28) Ryker Paradis, of Lewiston, who won the Division III Indoor Track and Field New England Championship in the Shot Put Event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1920)
(5-29) Annabelle Brooks, of Scarborough, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1921)
(5-30) Benjamin Ho, of Gorham, who won the 2026 Cumberland County Spelling Bee. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1922)
(5-31) Joseph E. Gallien, of Arundel, who celebrated his 104th birthday on March 14, 2026. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1924)
(5-32) James Fernald, of Bucksport, who received a 2026 Maine Music Educators Association State Festival Outstanding Musicianship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 636)
Presented by Representative BISHOP of Bucksport.
Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot.
(5-33) Katlyn Frost, of Monmouth, a member of the Monmouth Academy Girls Basketball Team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 637)
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-34) Levi Laverdiere, of Monmouth, a member of the Monmouth Academy Boys Basketball Team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 638)
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-35) the Monmouth Academy Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class D South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 639)
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-36) the Greely High School Boys Indoor Track Team, of Cumberland, which won the 2026 Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 640)
Presented by Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
(5-37) the Greely High School Girls Nordic Ski Team, of Cumberland, which won the 2026 Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 641)
Presented by Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
(5-38) Garrett Lovett, of Hermon, who is celebrating his 100th birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 643)
Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-39) Edgecomb Elementary School, which was recognized with the 2027 School Garden of the Year Award by the Maine School Garden Network. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 645)
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-40) Deidre Mitchell, of Norridgewock, who has received the 2026 Educational Leader of the Year Award from the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 646)
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-41) Patty Van Horne, of Norridgewock, who has received the 2026 Alton W. Whittemore Award from the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 647)
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-42) Crooked Face Creamery, of Skowhegan, which has received the 2026 Small Business of the Year Award from the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 648)
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
(5-43) Kayla Carrier, of Madison, who has received the 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award from the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 649)
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-44) the Waterville Senior High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class B Good Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 650)
Presented by Representative JULIA of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative DEBRITO of Waterville.
(5-45) the Waterville Senior High School Football Team, which won the 8-Man Large School Good Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 651)
Presented by Representative JULIA of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative DEBRITO of Waterville.
(5-46) the Waterville-Messalonskee Cooperative Competition Cheer Team, which won the Class B North Good Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 652)
Presented by Representative JULIA of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative DEBRITO of Waterville, Representative NUTTING of Oakland.
(5-47) the Waterville-Winslow Girls Cooperative Swim Team, which won the Class B North Good Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 653)
Presented by Representative JULIA of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative DEBRITO of Waterville, Representative FLYNN of Albion.
(5-48) the Waterville-Winslow Boys Cooperative Swim Team, which won the Class B North Good Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 654)
Presented by Representative JULIA of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative DEBRITO of Waterville, Representative FLYNN of Albion.
(5-49) the Maine Central Institute Drama Team, of Pittsfield, which won the Class B State Festival Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 655)
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-50) Lonney Steeves, of Winthrop, on his retirement as Executive Director of the Winthrop YMCA after 42 years of service. Mr. Steeves has been a coach, mentor, leader, supervisor and stalwart fan in the bleachers. He has coached varsity and junior varsity soccer, basketball and golf. He has planned, organized and run seasonal sports for the youth of Winthrop and surrounding communities. He has also planned and executed summer recreation programs for generations of youth spending time around Winthrop for the summer. Recognizing the need for an afterschool program, he created a place for students at the Winthrop Grade School to go after school and get help with homework, have a healthy snack, have access to positive role models in the form of High School students and adults and play with peers in a fun and supervised program. He has also served as the Director of the Youth and Government program, teaching civics, decorum, productive debate and the power of friendship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 656)
Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-51) the Maranacook-Winthrop Girls Lacrosse Team, which won the 2025 Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 657)
Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative FROST of Belgrade, Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
In Memory of:
(5-52) Raymond J. Lagueux, of Lewiston. Mr. Lagueux spent nearly all of his life in Lewiston, a city and community to which he devoted countless hours of support. He taught French language and literature throughout his life at a variety of institutions, including Framingham State Teachers College, now University of Maine Farmington, where he founded the modern languages department; University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College; and Lewiston Adult Education. Before retirement, he worked at O'Brien Consolidated Industries, the family-run business his wife Sue was president of. He advocated tirelessly for the city of Lewiston, the French-Canadian community and French and francophone culture. He was an active member and director of the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce and a local coordinator of the Forum Francophone des Affaires. He served for years on the board of Maine Family Federal Credit Union and devoted over a decade to the Franco Center, where he served as secretary, vice-chair, chair and later interim executive director. In 2016, he was inducted into the State of Maine's Franco-American Hall of Fame. A man of strong faith, Mr. Lagueux was an active member of Ste. Famille/Holy Family Parish, where he served as a lector and eucharistic minister for years. Mr. Lagueux will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1892)
(5-53) June Ruth Leahey, of Lewiston. Mrs. Leahey operated a nursery school in her home for four years, focusing on interactive, play-based early education. She became a kindergarten teacher for the Lewiston Public Schools, teaching at both Farwell and Montello Elementary Schools. She received the Genova Kirk Award for outstanding service to the teaching profession. In her retirement, she enjoyed working for L.L.Bean's call center in Lewiston for nine holiday seasons. The Leahey family was active in the St. Patrick's parish where Mrs. Leahey served as a Eucharistic Minister. She also volunteered in the Lewiston Public Library's "Book It" program and at Central Maine Medical Center. Mrs. Leahey will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1923)
(5-54) Judith Marlene Reidman, of South Portland. Mrs. Reidman worked in the Westbrook Recreation Department, overseeing pool and health safety for many years. She held roles at Unum and Duncanson and Holt, and she spent many years in real estate, continuing well into her retirement. She was appointed a Dedimus Justice by Governor Angus King, performing marriages, notarizing documents and swearing in new notaries. She was a proud member of Altrusa, a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Westbrook Women's Club since 1967. She became a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary in February 2026, in recognition of her charitable giving. She served on hospital boards, chaired the board of Family Crisis Services, led the library board, and championed countless community projects. She chaired the house project through Rotary for the vocational school, an effort ongoing since 1955, and was active with Friends of Casco Bay. Mrs. Reidman will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 642)
Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
(5-55) Bob Joseph Saulniers, of Jefferson. Mr. Saulniers began his career in radio working for WSAR out of Fall River, Massachusetts. He later moved to Vermont, where he worked for Digital Equipment Corporation as an engineer, before moving to Maine, continuing to work for Digital. When Digital was sold in 1995, he switched career paths and started working at Bath Iron Works. While there, he enrolled in their apprenticeship program through Maine Maritime Academy and became a registered marine electrician, earning his associate degree in ship production in 2001. Mr. Saulniers will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 644)
Presented by Representative FARRIN of Jefferson.
Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
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Divided Report
(6-1) Seven Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-577) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Corrections Ombudsman"
(S.P. 769) (L.D. 1962)
Signed:
Senators:
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
ABDI of Lewiston
BUNKER of Farmington
LAJOIE of Lewiston
LOOKNER of Portland
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill
Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" 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
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-578) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
HASENFUS of Readfield
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-577).
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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-903) on Bill "An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Form Community Choice Aggregation Programs to Procure Electricity"
(H.P. 1427) (L.D. 2112)
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
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Approval Process for and the Operation of the Commingling Program for the Management of Beverage Containers"
(H.P. 1366) (L.D. 2036)
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 "A" (H-915) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MARTIN of Oxford
Representatives:
CAMPBELL of Orrington
SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
WOODSOME of Waterboro
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-916) on Bill "An Act to Update the Requirements for Health Insurance Coverage of Prostate Cancer Screening"
(H.P. 986) (L.D. 1502)
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
BALDACCI of Penobscot
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
FLYNN of Albion
FOLEY of Wells
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MORRIS of Turner
OLSEN of Raymond
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
CIMINO of Bridgton
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-919) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Noncompete Clauses for Health Care Professionals 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. 1479) (L.D. 2200)
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
BALDACCI of Penobscot
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
CIMINO of Bridgton
FLYNN of Albion
FOLEY of Wells
MORRIS of Turner
OLSEN of Raymond
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 10: Significant Wildlife Habitat, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1515) (L.D. 2240)
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
ROBERTS of South Berwick
BRIDGEO of Augusta
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
DILL of Old Town
TERRY of Gorham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
LANCE of Paris
MASON of Lisbon
THORNE of Carmel
WOODSOME of Waterboro
Representative REYNOLDS of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass Report.
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-910) on Bill "An Act to Improve the Response to Complaints by Victims of Crime and Enhance Victims' Rights"
(H.P. 1452) (L.D. 2163)
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
HAGGAN of Penobscot
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
POIRIER of Skowhegan
PUGH of Portland
SATO of Gorham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-911) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
SINCLAIR of Bath
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-917) on Bill "An Act to Make Permanent the Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit"
(H.P. 1431) (L.D. 2116)
Signed:
Senators:
GROHOSKI of Hancock
BICKFORD of Androscoggin
TIPPING of Penobscot
Representatives:
SAYRE of Kennebunk
CROCKETT of Portland
FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
HARRIMAN of Lewiston
MATLACK of St. George
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
LAVIGNE of Berwick
QUINT of Hodgdon
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SWALLOW of Houlton
WHITE of Ellsworth
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(6-9) Nine Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-913) on Bill "An Act to Enhance the Safety of Judicial and Elected Officials, Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor by Allowing Certain Personal Information to Be Removed from Designated Public Records"
(H.P. 1436) (L.D. 2121)
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland
Representatives:
KUHN of Falmouth
BABIN of Fort Fairfield
LEE of Auburn
O'HALLORAN of Brewer
PUGH of Portland
SATO of Gorham
SINCLAIR of Bath
Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
CARUSO of Caratunk
POIRIER of Skowhegan
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-914) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
HENDERSON of Rumford
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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. 872) (L.D. 2151) Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs in Underserved Areas" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-580)
(7-2) (H.P. 1513) (L.D. 2238) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: Exemption for On-farm Raising, Slaughter, and Processing of Less than 1,000 Ready-to-cook Whole Poultry, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass
(7-3) (H.P. 199) (L.D. 299) Bill "An Act to Support Investment in Agriculture" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-918)
(7-4) (H.P. 1396) (L.D. 2081) Bill "An Act to Provide Health Care Cost Reimbursement for Retired Law Enforcement Canines" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-904)
(7-5) (H.P. 1420) (L.D. 2105) Bill "An Act to Update Maine's Mandated Reporting Laws" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-907)
(7-6) (H.P. 1434) (L.D. 2119) Bill "An Act to Expand Reimbursement for Treatment in Place, Community Paramedicine and Alternate Destination Transport" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-908)
(7-7) (H.P. 1450) (L.D. 2161) Bill "An Act to Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation of Probation, Victim Confidentiality and the Commissioner of Corrections" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-912)
(7-8) (H.P. 1469) (L.D. 2188) Bill "An Act to Amend Certain State Tax Laws" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-920)
(7-9) (H.P. 1496) (L.D. 2219) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Certain Existing Public Records Exceptions" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-909)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Increase the Debt Limit of the Vinalhaven Water District
(H.P. 1510) (L.D. 2234)
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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Mandate
(10-2) An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements
(H.P. 1415) (L.D. 2100)
(C. "A" H-890)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-3) An Act to Provide a Death Benefit for Department of Transportation Workers
(H.P. 437) (L.D. 669)
(C. "A" H-893)
(10-4) An Act Regarding Required Landings in the Menhaden Fishery
(H.P. 876) (L.D. 1353)
(C. "A" H-873)
(10-5) An Act to Establish the Maine Life Sciences Innovation Center
(S.P. 651) (L.D. 1643)
(H. "A" H-896 to C. "B" S-558)
(10-6) An Act Regarding the Prohibition of Online Sweepstakes Games
(S.P. 825) (L.D. 2007)
(C. "A" S-529)
(10-7) An Act to Support Emergency Shelter Funding Using Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax
(H.P. 1439) (L.D. 2124)
(C. "B" H-888)
(10-8) An Act Facilitating the Reconstruction or Replacement of Storm-damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities and Infrastructure
(S.P. 861) (L.D. 2143)
(H. "A" H-895)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-9) Resolve, to Study Methods for Improving Youth Community Supervision and Increasing Juvenile Diversion from Formal Judicial Processing
(H.P. 482) (L.D. 740)
(C. "A" H-889)
(10-10) Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to Convey the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property in Bangor
(S.P. 848) (L.D. 2138)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 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 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass - 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)
- In Senate, Report READand ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
TABLED - March 25, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
10. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-553) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses for the Sale of Liquor by Manufacturers" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 874) (L.D. 2155)
- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-553).
TABLED - March 25, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE 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 26, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-881).
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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
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-922) on Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors"
(H.P. 1409) (L.D. 2094)
Signed:
Senators:
ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
RENY of Lincoln
Representatives:
GATTINE of Westbrook
BRENNAN of Portland
DHALAC of South Portland
MATLACK of St. George
RANA of Bangor
STOVER of Boothbay
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BERNARD of Aroostook
Representatives:
ARATA of New Gloucester
BLIER of Buxton
DUCHARME of Madison
FREDETTE of Newport
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