Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Second Regular Session - Twenty-Sixth Legislative Day

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26th Legislative Day

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

 

            Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

 

            Prayer by Jim Sorievi, Baha'i Community, Phippsburg.

 

            National Anthem by Sammie Angel, Dixfield.

 

            Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Reading of the Journal of yesterday.

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SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  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)

 

            FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on April 2, 2026.

 

            Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENACTEDin NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:

 

Recognizing:

 

            (5-1)  Claudette Wesse, of Gorham, a senior at Gorham High School, who won first place in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Maine's 1st District with her piece, "Blissful Innocence."  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2041)

 

 

            (5-2)  the Dirigo High School Wrestling Team, of Dixfield, which won the Class B State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2044)

 

 

            (5-3)  Maddie Provost, of Albion, who was named Miss Maine Basketball at the Maine McDonalds All-Star Banquet.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2045)

 

 

            (5-4)  the Lawrence High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, of Fairfield, which won the Class B State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2046)

 

 

            (5-5)  Caiden Skidgell, of Carthage, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 144-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2047)

 

 

            (5-6)  Renae Misner, of Waterville, a music educator at Lawrence High School, who received the National Federation of State High School Associations Performing Arts Educator Award for Maine.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2048)

 

 

            (5-7)  Kolton Bradeen, of Peru, who won the Class B South Championship in the 150-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2049)

 

 

            (5-8)  Leighton Waite, of Canton, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 165-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2050)

 

 

            (5-9)  Tanner Bradeen, of Peru, who won the Class B South Wrestling Championship in the 175-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2051)

 

 

            (5-10)  Korean Dad, of Veazie, which has received the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2052)

 

 

            (5-11)  Allen Holmes, of Albion, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2053)

 

 

            (5-12)  Isabella Harmon, of Scarborough, who was named the Varsity Maine Girls Indoor Track Athlete of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 681)

Presented by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough.

Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative WARREN of Scarborough.

 

 

            (5-13)  DDF Toy Drive, of Peru, which has received the 2026 Non-Profit/Leadership Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 682)

Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

 

 

            (5-14)  Todd's Discount and Gifts and Collectibles, of Mexico, which has received the 2026 Business of the Year Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 683)

Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

 

 

            (5-15)  Lois Pike, of Oxford, who retired on February 3, 2026 from the Oxford Fire Department after 39 years of service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 684)

Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.

 

 

            (5-16)  Tom Foster, of Augusta, for his service as President of the Windsor Fair.  A sixth-generation cattle farmer, Mr. Foster showed Guernsey dairy cattle and still raises Black Angus cattle.  While he served as president of the Windsor Fair for 32 years, Mr. Foster has had a lifelong association with the fair, as his father was a trustee of the fair and his son is now the president.  Mr. Foster himself has served as a trustee of the fair since 1969.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

 

(HLS 685)

Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.

Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Representative ROLLINS of Augusta.

 

 

            (5-17)  Abigail Smith, of Exeter, 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;

 

(HLS 686)

Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-18)  Madilyn Tatlock, of Charleston, 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;

 

(HLS 687)

Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

In Memory of:

 

            (5-19)  Mary Ellen Moon, of Gorham.  Mrs. Moon was a teacher who taught generations of children.  She began her teaching career in Kittery, and after a brief time in Florida, taught in Gorham, where she was a pillar of White Rock School for 29 years.  After retiring in 2011, she went on to substitute teach and volunteer in Gorham Adult Education teaching English language learners.  Mrs. Moon will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

 

(SLS 2042)

 

 

            (5-20)  Laurette Y. Poulin, of Lewiston, who taught second grade at St. Peter's Elementary School for 47 years.  Ms. Poulin will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

 

(SLS 2043)

 

 

            (5-21)  Andy Molloy, of Hallowell.  In 1995, after a brief stint as a paramedic in New York City, Mr. Molloy began a career as a photojournalist at the Kennebec Journal.  Over his 30-year career, he won several Maine Press Association awards for his photojournalism.  He was also a local landlord, owning properties in Hallowell and Gardiner, and he was an avid fly fisherman as well as a certified Maine Guide.  Mr. Molloy will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

 

(HLS 680)

Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-996) on Bill "An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1491)  (L.D. 2212)

            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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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Passon Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 6:  Standards Relating to Prescriptive Authorities and Collaborative Relationship for Naturopathic Doctors, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1521)  (L.D. 2242)

            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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-982) on same Resolve.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-997) on Bill "An Act to Support Owners of Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes and Tiny Homes"

(H.P. 1506)  (L.D. 2231)

            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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-998) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
                                    EDER of Waterboro
                                    MINGO of Calais
                                    WALKER of Naples

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-999) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Disclosure of Nonpublic Records Without Proper Judicial Review" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1421)  (L.D. 2106)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

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CONSENT CALENDAR

 

First Day

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:

 

            (7-1)  (H.P. 1264)  (L.D. 1893) Bill "An Act to Establish an Independent Office of the Child Advocate"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-993)

 

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ENACTORS

 

Bond Issue

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors

(H.P. 1409)  (L.D. 2094)
(S. "A" S-602 to C. "A" H-922)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Billsas truly and strictly engrossed.  In accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of the House necessary.

 

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Acts

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Exclude Data Centers from the Business Equipment Tax Exemption and the Dirigo Business Incentives Program and to Require the Department of Economic and Community Development to Study Financial Incentives for Data Centers

(H.P. 452)  (L.D. 713)
(C. "A" H-975)

 

            (10-3)  An Act to Establish an Excise Tax on Cannabis Pre-roll and to Change the Tax on Potentially Intoxicating Hemp Products

(H.P. 1301)  (L.D. 1942)
(S. "A" S-621 to C. "A" H-901)

 

            (10-4)  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)
(C. "A" H-891)

 

            (10-5)  An Act Relating to Noncompete Agreements Between Employers and Health Care Practitioners

(H.P. 1479)  (L.D. 2200)
(S. "A" S-625 to C. "A" H-919)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Billsas truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

            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, REFERRED to 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 ACCEPTED on June 11, 2025.

- In Senate, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on TAXATION READ and 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 RECEDEand CONCUR. (Roll Call Ordered)

 

 

 

 

 

5.         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 READ and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

6.         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.

 

 

 

 

 

7.         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 READ and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

8.         An Act Regarding Required Landings in the Menhaden Fishery

(H.P. 876)  (L.D. 1353)
(C. "A" H-873)

 

- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on March 30, 2026.

- In Senate, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - April 7, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 1

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-638) on Bill "An Act Related to the Electronic Tagging of Deer"

(S.P. 904)  (L.D. 2217)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRIDGEO of Augusta
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    DILL of Old Town
                                    TERRY of Gorham
                                    WOOD of Greene

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    GUERIN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    LANCE of Paris
                                    MASON of Lisbon
                                    THORNE of Carmel
                                    WOODSOME of Waterboro

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

 

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-630) on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature's Access to Confidential Records" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 55)  (L.D. 127)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-631) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

            Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-630) Report.

            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-630).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-640) on Bill "An Act to Create a Right to Judicial Review Under the Maine Civil Rights Act for Persons Erroneously Detained"

(S.P. 881)  (L.D. 2176)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    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
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            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-640).

 

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-639) on Bill "An Act to Allow for the Transferability of the Biofuel Production and Renewable Chemicals Tax Credits"

(S.P. 837)  (L.D. 2044)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    BICKFORD of Androscoggin
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
                                    GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    WHITE of Ellsworth

            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-639).

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 2

 

ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act Increasing the Debt Limit of the West Paris Water District

(S.P. 921)  (L.D. 2243)

 

 

            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)  Resolve, Regarding the Process of Filling Vacancies in Certain Group Homes for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

(H.P. 1432)  (L.D. 2117)
(C. "A" H-989)

 

 

            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 Regulate the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Providing Certain Mental Health Services

(H.P. 1397)  (L.D. 2082)
(C. "A" H-980)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations Related to the Regulatory Review and Approval of Certain Health Care Transactions Involving Private Equity Companies, Hedge Funds or Management Services Organizations from 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. 1480)  (L.D. 2201)
(C. "A" H-981)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Offset Federal Cuts to Health Insurance for Certain Maine Families and Seniors

(H.P. 1487)  (L.D. 2208)
(C. "A" H-987)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 3

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

First Day

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:

 

            (7-1)  (H.P. 313)  (L.D. 484) Bill "An Act Regarding the Department of Public Safety"  Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1001)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 4

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Eleven Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) on Bill "An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions"

(H.P. 1451)  (L.D. 2162)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
                                    CIMINO of Bridgton
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    FLYNN of Albion
                                    FOLEY of Wells
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                    OLSEN of Raymond

            One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1003) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representative:
                                    MORRIS of Turner

            One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-1004) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representative:
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 5

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Support Nonprofit Organizations by Authorizing the Operation of Electronic Lucky Seven Devices and Similar Sealed Ticket Games"

(S.P. 742)  (L.D. 1902)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor
                                    FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
                                    FROST of Belgrade
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    HYMES of Waldo
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    TERRY of Gorham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-614) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec
                                    DUSON of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BOYER of Poland
                                    CHAPMAN of Auburn
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 6

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Ought to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule

 

            (6-1)  Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation on Bill "An Act to Implement Certain Preliminary Recommendations of the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force and to Make Other Changes to Tax Law"

(S.P. 922)  (L.D. 2244)

 

            Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Rule 353, Section 8.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 7

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Laws of the State of Maine"

(S.P. 312)  (L.D. 695)

 

            Report "C" (1) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "C" (S-629) in the House on April 7, 2026.

 

            Comes from the Senate INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 8

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  An Act to Protect Affordability in Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing Communities (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 867)  (L.D. 2149)
(C. "A" S-636)

 

            FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on April 7, 2026.

 

            Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-636) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-645) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 9

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Make the Biofuel Commercial Production and Commercial Use Tax Credit and the Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit Refundable

(S.P. 837)  (L.D. 2044)
(C. "A" S-639)

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Safeguard Personal Information and Strengthen Tenant Rights in Maine

(S.P. 881)  (L.D. 2176)
(C. "A" S-640)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 10

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain Data Centers

(H.P. 207)  (L.D. 307)
(C. "A" H-881)

 

            (10-2)  An Act Regarding Public Records Maintained by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

(H.P. 1512)  (L.D. 2236)
(H. "A" H-994 to C. "A" H-986)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 11

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

First Day

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:

 

            (7-1)  (H.P. 1509)  (L.D. 2233) Bill "An Act to Combine the Board of Licensure in Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Licensure into a Single Licensing Board for All Physicians and Physician Associates"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1025)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 12

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Protect Affordability in Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing Communities

(S.P. 867)  (L.D. 2149)
(C. "A" S-636; S. "A" S-645)

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Implement Certain Preliminary Recommendations of the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force and to Make Other Changes to Tax Law

(S.P. 922)  (L.D. 2244)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

House Supplement No. 13

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027

(H.P. 1491)  (L.D. 2212)
(C. "A" H-996)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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