Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Second Regular Session - Twenty-Seventh Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Warren Heath, Crossroads to Calvary, Morrill.
National Anthem by Roxane Althouse, Woolwich.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Kendra Paradis, DO, Orrington.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole"
(H.P. 1300) (L.D. 1941)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-978) in the House on April 7, 2026.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-978) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-646) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses for the Sale of Liquor by Manufacturers" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 874) (L.D. 2155)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-553) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-965) thereto in the House on April 2, 2026.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-553) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-633) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits for Hunting Outfitters"
(H.P. 1378) (L.D. 2054)
Majority (12) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-976) in the House on April 6, 2026.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act Related to the Electronic Tagging of Deer"
(S.P. 904) (L.D. 2217)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-638) in the House on April 8, 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 INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE was READ and ACCEPTEDin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) 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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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 421)
SENATE OF MAINE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
April 8, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 26, chapter 49 §3802, I am pleased to appoint Kristin Overton of Chesterville to the Essential Support Workforce Advisory Committee, effective May 1.
With this appointment, Kristin will serve as a member representing an organization providing services to persons with intellectual disabilities and autism who is a member of a statewide association of providers of services to persons with intellectual disabilities and autism.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry
President of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 962)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 7, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it Failed to Enact Bill “An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements” (H.P. 1415) (L.D. 2100) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 963)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 8, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it Failed to Enact Bill “An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Carbon Monoxide Detectors” (H.P. 1342) (L.D. 2012) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 964)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 8, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report and Engrossed Bill “An Act to Change Supervisory Authority over the Capitol Police” (H.P. 1454) (L.D. 2165) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 966)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 8, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it Indefinitely Postponed Bill “An Act Regarding the Laws of the State of Maine” (S.P. 312) (L.D. 695) and all accompanying papers in non-concurrence.
Your pal,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.C. 967)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 8, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report and Engrossed Bill “An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers” (S.P. 749) (L.D. 1908) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1516) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DHALAC of South Portland, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MATHIESON of Kittery, SACHS of Freeport, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: BAILEY of York)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS,child abuse is a community problem, and finding solutions depends on recognizing that the effects of child abuse and neglect are felt by whole communities and that those effects need to be addressed by the entire community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse and neglect prevention programs succeed because partnerships are created among government agencies, policymakers, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, schools, faith communities, businesses and law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, when families lack access to adequate financial resources, stable living conditions, nutritious food, affordable health care, quality child care and education, a child’s development is at risk; and
WHEREAS, all Maine citizens should become more aware of child abuse and neglect and its prevention and become involved in the raising of children in a safe, secure, nurturing environment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, to recognize that we all have a role to play in strengthening families so as to ensure healthy child development and have a duty to help others recognize that role and to celebrate the positive community connections available to our families and caregivers to promote the health and well‑being of Maine children and help prevent child abuse and neglect.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Jacqueline Johnston, of Gouldsboro, 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 2054)
(5-2) the Cape Elizabeth High School Congressional Debate Team, which won the 2026 Maine State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2055)
(5-3) Sophie Rughani, of Cape Elizabeth, who earned first place at the 2026 Debate State Championship in Novice Public Forum. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2056)
(5-4) Jonah Milton, of Cape Elizabeth, who earned first place at the 2026 Debate State Championship in Congressional House 1. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2057)
(5-5) Noelle Tadema-Wielandt, of Cape Elizabeth, who earned first place at the 2026 Debate State Championship in Novice Public Forum. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2058)
(5-6) Ethan Patterson, of Brunswick, who received the Evan Spear Award, which is given to the top Class B South boys hockey player. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2066)
(5-7) Margaret Nichols, of Freeport, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2067)
(5-8) Erin Aulman, of Brunswick, who won the Gold 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 2068)
(5-9) Sean Gastonguay, of Brunswick, who won the Gold Medal in the Diesel Equipment Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2069)
(5-10) Briella Ganza, of Brunswick, who won the Gold Medal in the Prepared Speech Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2070)
(5-11) Savannah Gates, of Brunswick, who won the Gold 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 2071)
(5-12) Moira Yarbrough, of Brunswick, who won the Gold 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 2072)
(5-13) Ava Garrett, of Brunswick, who won the Gold 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 2073)
(5-14) Nick Foster, of Brunswick, who won the Silver Medal in the Welding Fabrication Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2074)
(5-15) Harlow Weaver, of Brunswick, who won the Silver Medal in the Welding Fabrication Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2075)
(5-16) Isaac Weed, of Brunswick, who won the Silver Medal in the Welding Fabrication Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2076)
(5-17) Landon Whitney, of Brunswick, who won the Silver Medal in the State Only Auto Tool Identification Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2077)
(5-18) the Yarmouth/Freeport Girls Hockey Team, which won the Maine Principals' Association State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2078)
(5-19) the Bangor Historical Society, which has received the Spirit of the Region Cultural Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2079)
(5-20) Carin Sychterz, of Bangor, who has received the Elizabeth Russell Volunteer of the Year Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2080)
(5-21) Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway, of Bangor, which has received the Large Business of the Year Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2081)
(5-22) Lougee & Frederick's Florist, of Bangor, which has received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2082)
(5-23) the Maine Science Festival, a program of the Maine Discovery Museum, of Bangor, which has received the Nonprofit of the Year Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2083)
(5-24) Samuel Stone Renda, of Gardiner, a Cadet Second Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, who received the prestigious Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. This award recognizes the recipient's sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2084)
(5-25) Meghan Rivard, of Augusta, a senior at Maine Arts Academy, who won the 2026 Maine Poetry Out Loud Competition. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2085)
(5-26) Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center, of Winthrop, which has received the Non-Profit of the Year Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2086)
(5-27) Joe Lajoie, of Sidney, who has received the CYNERGY Emerging Professional Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2087)
(5-28) Sawyer Boulette, of Augusta, who has received the Beacon of the Valley Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2088)
(5-29) Keith Coulling, of Mount Vernon, who received the Margaret Peacock Community Hero Award from Watershed Friends. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2089)
(5-30) Marc Lacasse, of Winthrop, who received the Watershed Business Hero Award from Watershed Friends. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2090)
(5-31) Bill Logan, of Augusta, who has received the Business Person of the Year Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2091)
(5-32) Goggin's IGA, of Randoph, which has received the Large Business of the Year Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2092)
(5-33) the late Paul Stein, of Manchester, who was posthumously awarded the Special Service Award by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce;
(SLS 2093)
(5-34) the Windsor Fair, which has received the Heartbeat of the Community Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2094)
(5-35) Rose Prest-Morrison, of Limerick, a Physical Education/Health/Adaptive Physical Education Teacher at Sacopee Valley Elementary School, who was named the 2025 Dr. Richard H. Bartlett APE Teacher of the Year by the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2097)
(5-36) the Spaulding Memorial Library, of Sebago, 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 2098)
(5-37) Aden Jeffers, of Fort Kent, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 2099)
(5-38) the Monmouth Memorial School VEX Robotics Team, which won the 2026 Maine VEX State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 688)
Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.
Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-39) Victoria "Ria" Sessions, of Norway, a freshman at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, who recently earned her 7th consecutive Maine State Gymnastics Championship title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 689)
Presented by Representative WOOD of Norway.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-40) George Hale, of Orrington, the legendary Maine radio and television broadcaster known as the dean of Maine broadcasting and the voice of University of Maine sports, for his seven decades of service in broadcasting. In Maine, Mr. Hale worked at WABI-TV and WABI radio in Bangor, as well as WVOM. He is a member of the Maine Broadcasting Hall of Fame, the Maine Sports Legends Hall of Honors and the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. He was awarded the Eastern College Athletic Conference Media Award, the New England Sportswriters Association Award and the Maine Sportscaster of the Year Award, as well as the Black Bear Award. In 2015, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences named him a Gold Circle Honoree, recognizing his more than 50 years of noteworthy contributions to his community and the television industry. As Mr. Hale enters his retirement, his many listeners will miss his reflections on years past, his historical perspectives and his wit, calming tone and no-nonsense personality. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 690)
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot.
(5-41) Adrianna Smith, of Orono, a forward on the University of Maine Women's Basketball Team, who was named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 691)
Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, Representative OSHER of Orono.
(5-42) Diane M. Barnes, of Lisbon, on her retirement as Town Manager for the Town of North Yarmouth after 40 years of public service. Ms. Barnes has served in many roles in the towns of Skowhegan, from 1986 to 2007, Calais, from 2007 to 2014, Lisbon, from 2014 to 2022, and North Yarmouth, from 2022 to 2026. She is a Certified Tax Collector and currently sits on the Maine Municipal Employees Health Trust Board of Directors and the Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Board of Directors. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 692)
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative MASON of Lisbon, Representative WEBB of Durham.
In Memory of:
(5-43) Barry Buck, of Portland. Mr. Buck will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 2059)
(5-44) Richard Edward Barringer, of Portland. Mr. Barringer was a passionate champion for Maine's environment and the well-being of its citizens over a more than a 60-year career of public service. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, serving as a lieutenant on active and reserve duty from 1959 to 1967. He taught at the Kennedy School of Government and directed the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission. Moving to Maine in 1973, he became the first director of the Bureau of Public Lands for Governor Kenneth Curtis. There, he and his colleagues reclaimed 600,000 acres from paper companies and established public reserved lands such as Round Pond, the Bigelow Preserve and Cutler Coast. He was appointed commissioner of the Department of Conservation in 1975 by Governor James Longley and continued in that role for Governor Joseph Brennan. He served as Governor Brennan's state planning director from 1981 to 1986. After his government service, Mr. Barringer joined the University of Southern Maine as a research professor and graduate teacher in public policy, becoming the founding director of the Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service. In a field of five, he competed in the Democratic primary for governor in 1994, coming in third behind Joseph Brennan and Thomas Allen. He continued his public service assisting Governor John Baldacci to enact legislation promoting Maine's quality of place. In retirement, he joined with other stewards of the outdoors to establish the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation in 2011. He consulted on the New England Clean Energy Connect project from 2019 to 2022. He also contributed to the development of Portland Harbor Commons, a new public park along the Portland waterfront at the bottom of India Street. Mr. Barringer will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 2060)
(5-45) Timothy Patrick Kelly, of Portland. Mr. Kelly had a successful career in sales and marketing in the Boston and Portland news outlets. He was most recently employed at Blue Lobster Maine Trees in Portland. Mr. Kelly will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 2061)
(5-46) Edgar Gordon Drew, of Portland. Mr. Drew was a veteran of the United States Navy. He went on to work for the United States Postal Service. He also had a business in boat repairs after working in apprenticeships with Carroll Lowell in Portland and Even Keel Marina in Yarmouth. Mr. Drew will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 2062)
(5-47) Jeffrey Scott MacMillan, of Portland. Mr. MacMillan had a successful career in landscaping in both Connecticut and Arkansas. Mr. MacMillan will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 2063)
(5-48) Anne Cribby Sears, of Portland. An educator, Mrs. Sears taught first grade at Nathan Clifford School. Mrs. Sears will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 2064)
(5-49) Marco Anthony DiSanto, of Portland. As a young man, Mr. DiSanto played semi-pro football for the Portland Seahawks, a team in a New England semi-pro football league, at Fitzpatrick Stadium. He served for four years in the Air National Guard. In 1965, John B. DiSanto and Sons was established with his father and brother. The company was incorporated in 1966, and Mr. DiSanto served as President. Over the years, the company helped build several banks and fire stations and took on several jobs for the City of Portland, including the Portland International Jetport, Hadlock Field, Troubh Ice Arena and Deering Oaks. The company was also involved in the Brunswick Naval Air Station and the Windham Correctional Facility. Mr. DiSanto designed and built Harvard Common, along with his brother, John, a 16-unit condominium complex in Portland. He was a devout Catholic who served as Eucharistic minister at St. Peter's Church in Portland and volunteered for the Bazaar for several years. He was also a member of the Order of Alhambra, a lifetime member of the Italian Heritage Center, and a lifetime member of the Bricklayers Union. Mr. DiSanto will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 2065)
(5-50) William Crowley, of Farmingdale, a veteran of the United States Navy who served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Crowley will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 2095)
(5-51) Tammy Richardson, of Winthrop. After graduating from high school, Ms. Richardson worked as a dental assistant in Presque Isle before relocating to Wells in 1982. During the 1980s and early 1990s, she devoted herself to raising her family as a stay-at-home mother. She later spent more than a decade in the packing department at L.L. Bean. In the early 2000s, Ms. Richardson began a new chapter in public service as a social worker. She initially worked in group homes serving youth, and subsequently joined the Department of Health and Human Services, where she remained until 2024. Over the course of her tenure, she held a variety of roles, culminating in her service as a Youth Transition Specialist and member of the Maine Youth Leadership Advisory Team. Ms. Richardson will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 2096)
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Divided Report
(6-1) 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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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1035) on Bill "An Act to Safeguard Reproductive Rights"
(H.P. 235) (L.D. 335)
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
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
DAIGLE of Fort Kent
FREDERICKS of Sanford
GRIFFIN of Levant
LEMELIN of Chelsea
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1033) on Bill "An Act to Lower Health Insurance Costs, Reduce Barriers to Health Care and Ensure Fair Prices for Health Care"
(H.P. 1475) (L.D. 2196)
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
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1034) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
DAIGLE of Fort Kent
FREDERICKS of Sanford
GRIFFIN of Levant
LEMELIN of Chelsea
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1032) on Bill "An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases"
(H.P. 128) (L.D. 208)
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 to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BABIN of Fort Fairfield
CARUSO of Caratunk
HENDERSON of Rumford
POIRIER of Skowhegan
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes"
(H.P. 656) (L.D. 1009)
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1031) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BABIN of Fort Fairfield
CARUSO of Caratunk
HENDERSON of Rumford
POIRIER of Skowhegan
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase"
(H.P. 805) (L.D. 1230)
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1030) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BABIN of Fort Fairfield
CARUSO of Caratunk
HENDERSON of Rumford
POIRIER of Skowhegan
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Ensure Responsible Business Practices by Licensed Firearms Dealers"
(H.P. 1219) (L.D. 1821)
Signed:
Senator:
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BABIN of Fort Fairfield
CARUSO of Caratunk
HENDERSON of Rumford
LEE of Auburn
O'HALLORAN of Brewer
POIRIER of Skowhegan
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1029) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland
Representatives:
KUHN of Falmouth
PUGH of Portland
SATO of Gorham
SINCLAIR of Bath
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1006) on Bill "An Act to Update Certain Terms and References Regarding Information Technology and Cybersecurity"
(H.P. 1407) (L.D. 2092)
Signed:
Senator:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
SALISBURY of Westbrook
ADAMS of Lebanon
COPELAND of Saco
FARRIN of Jefferson
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
GREENWOOD of Wales
POMERLEAU of Standish
ROLLINS of Augusta
TUELL of East Machias
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MARTIN of Oxford
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1036) on Bill "An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets and Tax Rates"
(H.P. 152) (L.D. 229)
Signed:
Senators:
GROHOSKI of Hancock
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:
Senator:
BICKFORD of Androscoggin
Representatives:
LAVIGNE of Berwick
QUINT of Hodgdon
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SWALLOW of Houlton
WHITE of Ellsworth
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Authorize Certain Emergency Medical Services Providers to Procure, Possess, Administer and Furnish Controlled Substances
(H.P. 313) (L.D. 484)
(C. "A" H-1001)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-2) An Act to Establish an Independent Office of the Child Advocate
(H.P. 1264) (L.D. 1893)
(C. "A" H-993)
(10-3) An Act to Allow the Sealing of Criminal History Record Information Related to Convictions for Conduct That Is No Longer a Crime in the State and to Clarify Dissemination of Sealed Criminal History Record Information to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
(H.P. 1278) (L.D. 1917)
(C. "A" H-984)
(10-4) An Act to Clarify the Criminal History Record Information Act with Respect to Criminal Charges Dismissed as the Result of a Plea Agreement and to Clarify Dissemination of Sealed Criminal History Record Information to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
(H.P. 1279) (L.D. 1918)
(C. "A" H-983)
(10-5) 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)
(C. "A" H-948)
(10-6) An Act to Limit Consent for Entry into Nonpublic Areas of and to Limit Access to Protected Records Maintained by Certain Public Entities
(H.P. 1421) (L.D. 2106)
(C. "A" H-999)
(10-7) An Act to Support Owners of Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes and Tiny Homes
(H.P. 1506) (L.D. 2231)
(C. "A" H-997)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 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 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.
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 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.
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.
9. 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)
TABLED - April 8, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
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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
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House Supplement No. 1
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. 1492) (L.D. 2213) Bill "An Act Making Supplemental Allocations from the Highway 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) Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1037)
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House Supplement No. 2
Emergency Measure
(10-1) 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
(H.P. 1521) (L.D. 2242)
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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Second Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 3
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services"
(S.P. 217) (L.D. 555)
Signed:
Senators:
INGWERSEN of York
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
DAIGLE of Fort Kent
DEBRITO of Waterville
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
GRIFFIN of Levant
MCCABE of Lewiston
SHAGOURY of Hallowell
ZAGER of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-653) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
LEMELIN of Chelsea
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-653).
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-657) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometric Practice"
(S.P. 702) (L.D. 1803)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
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 as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-658) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BAILEY of York
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
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-657).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-605) on Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones
(S.P. 598) (L.D. 1457)
Signed:
Senators:
NANGLE of Cumberland
FARRIN of Somerset
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
CRAFTS of Newcastle
ANKELES of Brunswick
BISHOP of Bucksport
EATON of Deer Isle
MASON of Lisbon
MONTELL of Gardiner
PARRY of Arundel
RAY of Lincolnville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representative:
WHITE of Guilford
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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Second Regular Session
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Ensure the Proper Operation of the State"
(H.P. 651) (L.D. 1004)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-990) in the House on April 7, 2026.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-990) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-655)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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House Supplement No. 5
Acts
(10-1) An Act to Exempt, for Licenses Issued Prior to December 21, 2025, Persons Holding a Majority Ownership Interest from the Restriction on the Number of Manufacturing Facility Licenses and On-premises Retail Licenses
(S.P. 874) (L.D. 2155)
(S. "A" S-633 to C. "A" S-553)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-2) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices
(H.P. 1300) (L.D. 1941)
(S. "A" S-646 to C. "B" H-978)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 6
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. 1461) (L.D. 2173) Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling Units" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1041)
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House Supplement No. 7
Emergency Measure
(10-1) 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)
(C. "A" H-1002)
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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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases"
(H.P. 128) (L.D. 208)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-1032) in the House on April 9, 2026.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 9
Acts
(10-1) An Act to Adjust Certain Implementation and Reporting Dates in Legislation Held by the Governor That Became Law
(H.P. 651) (L.D. 1004)
(S. "A" S-655 to C. "A" H-990)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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House Supplement No. 10
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 924)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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