Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Second Regular Session - Twenty-Second Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Hannah Lee, York-Ogunquit United Methodist Church, York.
National Anthem by Honorable Holly T. Sargent, Sarah Sargent Palmer, and Taylor Chamberlain Palmer, York.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Constance Jordan MacVane, MSN, ANP, PMHNP, Cape Elizabeth.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 937)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 31, 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 nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary, Christopher Taub, Esq. of Brunswick for appointment, as Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 938)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 31, 2026
Honorable Ryan Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary,
· Raphaelle Silver of Bangor for appointment, as a District Court Judge,
· Arnold Clark, Esq. of Calais for appointment, as a District Court Judge,
· Julia Greenleaf Pitney of Yarmouth for appointment, as a Superior Court Justice,
· John O’Neil, Jr. of Kennebunk for appointment, as an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Ariel Myers, of Albion, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 1365, 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 1966)
(5-2) Kaylee Bagley, of Ellsworth, a senior at Ellsworth 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 1967)
(5-3) Kaydn Hansen, of Roxbury, a student-athlete at Mt. Blue High School, who won the Girls Wrestling State Championship in the 132-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1968)
(5-4) Brooklynn Webber, of Farmington, a student-athlete at Mt. Blue High School, who won the Girls Wrestling State Championship in the 114-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1969)
(5-5) the Mt. Blue High School Wrestling Team, of Farmington, which won the Girls Wrestling State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1970)
(5-6) Alana LaCourse, of East Boothbay, who was named 2025 Miss Maine's Teen. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1971)
(5-7) Mystic Lodge No. 65, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of Hampden, on the 175th Anniversary of the lodge's chartering on May 12, 1851. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1972)
(5-8) Janine Tremble, of Brewer, who has received the Sarah Dubay Community Service Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1973)
(5-9) Royce Cross, of Brewer, who has received the Norbert X. Dowd Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1974)
(5-10) Beatrice Filippo, of Orland, a fifth-grade student at The Bay School, who won the 2026 Hancock County Spelling Bee. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1975)
(5-11) Josh Hodsdon, of Mexico, who was named Citizen of the Year by the Town of Mexico for his work with River Valley Kids Ski Too. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 670)
Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.
In Memory of:
(5-12) Charles F. Theobald, Jr., of Winslow. Mr. Theobald was a lifetime firefighter, beginning his service at 17 years of age with the West Islip, New York fire department. After moving to Maine, he joined the Winslow Fire Department, eventually retiring as Interim Fire Chief. Mr. Theobald will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 669)
Presented by Representative DEBRITO of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative JULIA of Waterville.
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-587) on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Laws Regarding Net Energy Billing"
(S.P. 49) (L.D. 32)
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-588) 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-587).
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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" (S-584) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Household Energy Costs in Response to Federal Cuts"
(S.P. 858) (L.D. 2140)
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-584).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-931) on Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1463) (L.D. 2175)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MURPHY of Scarborough
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
MITCHELL of Cumberland
SARGENT of York
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-932) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BAGSHAW of Windham
CARLOW of Buxton
HAGGAN of Hampden
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-930) on Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Community Solar Programs in the State"
(H.P. 1310) (L.D. 1966)
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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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-955) on Bill "An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids"
(H.P. 795) (L.D. 1220)
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
BALDACCI of Penobscot
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CIMINO of Bridgton
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:
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-952) on Bill "An Act to Regulate Shared Appreciation Agreements Relating to Residential Property"
(H.P. 1272) (L.D. 1901)
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
BALDACCI of Penobscot
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CIMINO of Bridgton
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
FOLEY of Wells
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
OLSEN of Raymond
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-953) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
FLYNN of Albion
MORRIS of Turner
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-956) on Bill "An Act to Expand Access to Vaccines Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration by Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe, Dispense and Administer Vaccines and Require Insurance Coverage" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1384) (L.D. 2071)
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
OLSEN of Raymond
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
CIMINO of Bridgton
MORRIS of Turner
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-935) on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Cost of Purchasing a Home by Providing Grants to Reduce Mortgage Rates"
(H.P. 1392) (L.D. 2077)
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
YUSUF of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
WALKER of Naples
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-958) on Bill "An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings into Housing"
(H.P. 1453) (L.D. 2164)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
BAILEY of York
BENNETT of Oxford
Representatives:
GERE of Kennebunkport
GOLEK of Harpswell
JULIA of Waterville
LOOKNER of Portland
MALON of Biddeford
YUSUF of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
EDER of Waterboro
MINGO of Calais
WALKER of Naples
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-938) on Bill "An Act Regarding Inland Fisheries and Wildlife"
(H.P. 180) (L.D. 276)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
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 Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
LANCE of Paris
MASON of Lisbon
THORNE of Carmel
WOOD of Greene
WOODSOME of Waterboro
Representative REYNOLDS of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-938) Report.
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(6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-939) on Bill "An Act to Increase Accountability for Persons Engaged in Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking and to Support Victims"
(H.P. 1457) (L.D. 2168)
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 Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
SINCLAIR of Bath
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(6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-948) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program"
(H.P. 1348) (L.D. 2018)
Signed:
Senators:
TIPPING of Penobscot
RAFFERTY of York
Representatives:
ROEDER of Bangor
ARCHER of Saco
BECK of South Portland
COLLINS of Sidney
GEIGER of Rockland
MACIAS of Topsham
SKOLD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-949) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BRADSTREET of Kennebec
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
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(6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-933) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Process for the Selection of Delegates for a Convention Called Under the United States Constitution, Article V"
(H.P. 688) (L.D. 1059)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
MARTIN of Oxford
Representatives:
ADAMS of Lebanon
GREENWOOD of Wales
POMERLEAU of Standish
TUELL of East Machias
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
SALISBURY of Westbrook
COPELAND of Saco
FARRIN of Jefferson
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
ROLLINS of Augusta
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(6-14) Eight Members of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C"(H-928) on Bill "An Act to Increase General Assistance Reimbursement for Municipalities and Indian Tribes"
(H.P. 638) (L.D. 978)
Signed:
Senators:
INGWERSEN of York
NANGLE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
DEBRITO of Waterville
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
MCCABE of Lewiston
SHAGOURY of Hallowell
ZAGER of Portland
Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "D" (H-929) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
GRIFFIN of Levant
LEMELIN of Chelsea
Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
DAIGLE of Fort Kent
FREDERICKS of Sanford
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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. 821) (L.D. 2005) Bill "An Act Regarding Mail Order Delivery of Prescription Drugs" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-597)
(7-2) (S.P. 824) (L.D. 2131) Bill "An Act to Preserve and Improve Access to Nursing Facility Services in the State" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-598)
(7-3) (S.P. 897) (L.D. 2204) Bill "An Act to Allow Schools to Expel Students for Committing Sexual Assault" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-600)
(7-4) (H.P. 1481) (L.D. 2202) Bill "An Act to Require Notice to the Attorney General Prior to the Merger of Certain Health Care Entities 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" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass
(7-5) (H.P. 124) (L.D. 191) Bill "An Act to Support Maine Businesses by Establishing a Pass-through Entity Tax and Tax Credit" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-943)
(7-6) (H.P. 337) (L.D. 519) Bill "An Act to Remove the Requirement That Individual and Small Group Health Plans Be Offered Through a Pooled Market and to Eliminate the Provision of Law Establishing a Pooled Market for Those Plans" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-954)
(7-7) (H.P. 453) (L.D. 714) Bill "An Act to Amend the Tax Laws" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-944)
(7-8) (H.P. 581) (L.D. 916) Bill "An Act to Promote Investment in Housing" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-942)
(7-9) (H.P. 1293) (L.D. 1932) Bill "An Act to Support Essential Support Workers and Enhance Workforce Development" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-936)
(7-10) (H.P. 1313) (L.D. 1969) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-947)
(7-11) (H.P. 1355) (L.D. 2025) Bill "An Act to Create a Limited-purpose License for Aquaculture Nursery and Husbandry Activities and to Clarify the Aquaculture Lease Amendment Process" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-951)
(7-12) (H.P. 1405) (L.D. 2090) Bill "An Act to Establish a One-year Probationary Period for Public Safety Dispatchers" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-941)
(7-13) (H.P. 1418) (L.D. 2103) Bill "An Act Requiring Hospitals to Adopt Cybersecurity Plans" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-937)
(7-14) (H.P. 1425) (L.D. 2110) Bill "An Act to Update Employer Substance Use Testing Policy Requirements" Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-950)
(7-15) (H.P. 1448) (L.D. 2159) Bill "An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-959)
(7-16) (H.P. 1458) (L.D. 2170) Bill "An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-957)
(7-17) (H.P. 1505) (L.D. 2228) Bill "An Act to Eliminate Inactive Boards and Commissions" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-946)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding Adult Use Cannabis Testing
(S.P. 603) (L.D. 1488)
(C. "B" S-586)
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 Modify Provisions of Law Governing Parking Enforcement on Property Accessible to the Public
(S.P. 836) (L.D. 2137)
(C. "A" S-591)
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
(10-3) An Act to Clarify the Application of Finch v. U.S. Bank, N.A.
(S.P. 585) (L.D. 1444)
(C. "B" S-593)
(10-4) An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act
(H.P. 1220) (L.D. 1822)
(H. "B" H-906 to C. "A" H-716)
(10-5) An Act to Increase Legislative Access to Department of Corrections Facilities and to Direct the Commissioner to Establish Rules Regarding Legislator Access to Correctional and Detention Facilities
(S.P. 769) (L.D. 1962)
(C. "B" S-578)
(10-6) An Act to Clarify the Requirements of a County Audit
(S.P. 828) (L.D. 2009)
(C. "A" S-590)
(10-7) An Act to Clarify the Requirement That Municipal and County Jails Be Available at All Times for Detention of Arrested Persons
(S.P. 845) (L.D. 2058)
(C. "A" S-594)
(10-8) An Act to Amend the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 to Modify Penalties for Unauthorized Operation or Practice of Emergency Medical Services, to Direct Maine Emergency Medical Services to Evaluate Improvements to Maine's Trauma System Reporting and to Make Certain Technical Changes
(S.P. 826) (L.D. 2132)
(C. "A" S-583)
(10-9) An Act to Clarify Responsibility for Compensation of Court-appointed Attorneys in Certain Proceedings
(S.P. 895) (L.D. 2194)
(S. "A" S-589 to C. "A" S-582)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-10) Resolve, to Assess the Total Cost to the State of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(S.P. 740) (L.D. 1870)
(C. "A" S-570)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 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).
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-915) - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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)
TABLED - March 30, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2026