Monday, April 13, 2026

Second Regular Session - Twenty-Eighth Legislative Day

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The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives


28th Legislative Day

Monday, April 13, 2026

 

            Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

 

            Prayer by Pastor Darwin Vail, Bible Believing Baptist Church, Gray.

 

            National Anthem by Irie Charles, Hall-Dale High School, Farmingdale.

 

            Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Medical Provider of the Day, Brooke Maden, MMC, PA-C, Falmouth.

 

            Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 9, 2026.

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 423)

 

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

1 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE  04333-0001

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Ryan Fecteau

Speaker of the House of Representatives

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

RE: Withdrawal of Nominees

 

Dear Speaker Fecteau:

 

Pursuant to Title 3 M.R.S.A., §154, I am withdrawing my nomination of Dennis Marble for reappointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.

 

This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.

 

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

 

 

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            (2-2)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 968)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

April 9, 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 Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases” (H.P. 128) (L.D. 208) in non-concurrence.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

 

 

            (3-1)  Bill "An Act to Reauthorize Funding of Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees"

(H.P. 1523)  (L.D. 2245)

 

Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL)

 

            Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

 

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ORDERS

 

            (4-1)  On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 1522) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DEBRITO of Waterville, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, SACHS of Freeport, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: INGWERSEN of York, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin)

 

JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

 

            WHEREAS,the mental health and well-being of all children, youth, adults and families in the State are of fundamental importance to the Legislature; and

 

            WHEREAS, since 1999, the national suicide rate has increased more than 36%, with more than 13.2 million individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and 1.6 million individuals attempting suicide annually in the United States; and

 

            WHEREAS, over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2022, which is about one death every 11 minutes; and

 

            WHEREAS, suicide, opioid misuse and addiction and children’s mental health issues are areas of concern in the State;and

 

            WHEREAS, there are approximately 61,000 adults in the State who are living with a serious mental illness, including, but not limited to, bipolar disorder, severe depression and schizophrenia, and 14,000 children 12 to 17 years of age in the State have depression; and

 

            WHEREAS, over 260,000 people in the State live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals; and

 

            WHEREAS, the effective treatment of mental health conditions is critical to reducing the number of individuals and families who find themselves in mental health crises, to breaking individual and generational cycles of mental illness and to promoting healing; and

 

            WHEREAS, recovery from a mental illness requires access to professional services and involves families and caregivers as allies in recovery and as critical members of the care delivery team; and

 

            WHEREAS, maintaining an open dialogue regarding mental health conditions encourages individuals struggling with mental illness to seek help and is an essential component to fighting the stigma associated with mental illness; 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 May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in order to raise awareness of mental health conditions and services and to break the stigma surrounding mental illness in the State.

 

 

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

 

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

 

Recognizing:

 

            (5-1)  Rainbow Toys, of Falmouth, on the celebration of its 30th Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2100)

 

 

            (5-2)  the Noble High School Wrestling Team, of North Berwick, which won the Class A State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2101)

 

 

            (5-3)  the Noble High School Wrestling Team, of North Berwick, which won the Class A Duals Wrestling State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2102)

 

 

            (5-4)  Brady Ouellette, of Lebanon, a student-athlete at Noble High School, who won the Class A Boys State Wrestling Championship in the 165-pound Weight Class, his fourth straight state title.  This accomplishment is a first in the history of the Noble High School wrestling program.  At the championship meet, he received the John Pelletier Award for Outstanding Wrestler and was named Wrestler of the Meet.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2103)

 

 

            (5-5)  Delaney Frost, of Lebanon, who won the Girls Wrestling State Championship in the 126-pound weight class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2104)

 

 

            (5-6)  the Massabesic High School Girls Wrestling Team, of Waterboro, which won the New England Team Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2105)

 

 

            (5-7)  Sophie Grunhuvd, of Waterboro, who won the Girls New England Wrestling Championship in the 145-pound Weight Class and was named the Varsity Maine Girls Wrestler of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2106)

 

 

            (5-8)  Aesa Brock, of Waterboro, who was named the Class A Maine State Girls Wrestling Champion for the 165-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2107)

 

 

            (5-9)  Nevaeh Grunhuvd, of Waterboro, who was named the Class A Maine State Girls Wrestling Champion for the 138-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2108)

 

 

            (5-10)  Remington Grunhuvd, of Waterboro, who was named the Maine State Wrestling Champion for the 106-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2109)

 

 

            (5-11)  Ben Harris, of Dayton, who was named Maine's Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2110)

 

 

            (5-12)  Elizabeth "Liz" Doucett, of Brunswick, on her retirement from the Curtis Memorial Library after serving as Director for 20 years.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 2111)

 

 

            (5-13)  Jason Solomon, of Cornish, a deputy sheriff with the York County Sheriff's Department, on his retirement after 25 years of service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 527)

Presented by Representative EDER of Waterboro.

Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative BLIER of Buxton.

 

 

            (5-14)  the Fort Kent Community High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class C State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 625)

Presented by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent.

Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-15)  Josie Adams, of Fort Fairfield, who was crowned the 2025 Junior Miss Potato Queen on July 16, 2025.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 693)

Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield.

Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-16)  Garrett Ridgway Edwards, of North Berwick, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout.  This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 694)

Presented by Representative LAVIGNE of Berwick.

Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.

 

 

            (5-17)  the first responders of the Camden Fire Department, Northeast Mobile Health and Ragged Mountain Ski Patrol serving at the 35th Annual Toboggan Championships held at the Camden Snow Bowl, who were recently recognized by the Town of Camden for their service.  Their quick action saved the life of a woman experiencing a dangerous cardiac event.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

 

(HLS 695)

Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.

 

 

            (5-18)  Rowan Stewart, of Appleton, a student-athlete at Camden Hills Regional High School, who was named the Varsity Maine Girls Swimmer of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 696)

Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Representative RAY of Lincolnville.

 

 

            (5-19)  Clay A. Gleason, of Kittery, who is retiring from public service following 31 years of service to public schools in the State, 20 of which were served as a teacher, school administrator and educational leader in the Bonny Eagle school district.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

 

(HLS 697)

Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton.

Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Senator INGWERSEN of York, Senator LAWRENCE of York, Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, Representative MEYER of Eliot, Representative POMERLEAU of Standish, Representative WALKER of Naples.

 

 

            (5-20)  R. Christopher Almy, of Charleston, for his 37 years of service as the District Attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties and 46 years of public service overall.  Mr. Almy began his service with the District Attorney's office in 1976 as an assistant.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

 

(HLS 698)

Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-21)  Debra Clark, of Phippsburg, on her retirement as the Regional School Unit 1 Business Manager after 45 years of public service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 699)

Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.

Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc, Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.

 

 

            (5-22)  Scott Dennett, of Dixfield, on his being named Maine's Fire Chief of the Year on April 7, 2026.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 700)

Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

 

 

            (5-23)  Fred Kneeland, Jr., of Cherryfield, who was inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame.  Mr. Kneeland had an exceptional career at Narraguagus High School in Harrington.  He tossed four no-hitters and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 35th round in 1974.  He went on to pitch in the Pirates organization for two years before returning to Cherryfield, where he coached and umpired youth baseball for 30 years.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 701)

Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative MCINTYRE of Lowell.

 

 

            (5-24)  Pat Boisvert, of Berwick, who has been named Berwick's 2026 Citizen of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 702)

Presented by Representative LAVIGNE of Berwick.

Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.

 

 

            (5-25)  Joel Desjardin, of Fort Kent, who was named the Dennis Bishop Outstanding Wrestler of the New England Qualifier Tournament, winning the all-states title in the 157-pound division.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 703)

Presented by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent.

Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-26)  Thomas Carabine, of Denmark, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 704)

Presented by Representative CIMINO of Bridgton.

Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.

 

 

            (5-27)  Jacoby Pratt, of Harmony, who has earned the distinction of being named the 2026 Tri-County Technical Center Student of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 705)

Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.

 

 

            (5-28)  the Mattanawcook Academy Girls Basketball Team, of Lincoln, which won the 2026 Class C State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 706)

Presented by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-29)  the Penobscot Valley High School Girls Basketball Team, of Howland, which won the 2026 Class D State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 707)

Presented by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-30)  Gavin Milliken, of Monroe, who won the Class B North Wrestling Championship in the 160-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 709)

Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-31)  Cooper Wren, of Thorndike, who won the Class B North Wrestling Championship in the 175-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 710)

Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-32)  the Mount View High School Wrestling Team, of Thorndike, which won the 2026 Class B North Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 711)

Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-33)  Travis Laughton, of Rumford, with Perrault Property Management, who has received the 2026 Employee of the Year Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 712)

Presented by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford.

Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

 

 

            (5-34)  the Bates College Women's Basketball Team, of Lewiston, which won the New England Small College Athletic Conference Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 713)

Presented by Representative HARRIMAN of Lewiston.

Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, Representative MCCABE of Lewiston.

 

 

            (5-35)  the Lisbon High School Drama Team, which won the 2026 Class B Regional Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 714)

Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative WEBB of Durham.

 

 

            (5-36)  Noah Rasheed, of Portland, who won the State Championship at the 2026 Maine State Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in Congressional Debate in the Senate.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 716)

Presented by Representative ZAGER of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator MOORE of Washington, Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative PUGH of Portland, Representative SKOLD of Portland, Representative YUSUF of Portland.

 

 

            (5-37)  Ezri Pelletier, of Portland, who won the State Championship at the 2026 Maine State Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in Congressional Debate in the House.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 717)

Presented by Representative ZAGER of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative PUGH of Portland, Representative SKOLD of Portland, Representative YUSUF of Portland.

 

 

In Memory of:

 

            (5-38)  G. Melvin "Mel" Hovey, of Presque Isle.  Mr. Hovey served in the United States Army and continued his service in the Army Reserve, after which he began his career at Maine Public Service Company in 1957 as an assistant engineer.  He worked his way up to president and chief executive officer in 1983 and retired from those positions in 1994.  During that time, he was also chairman of the Maine & Maritimes Corporation and a director of the Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company.  He was an active supporter of Aroostook County, serving in various roles throughout his life.  Last November, at the age of 95, he received Presque Isle's inaugural Golden Cane from the City Council.  He served as a town councilor and was active in many community organizations as well as the Board of Visitors at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.  Mr. Hovey will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

 

(SLS 2112)

 

 

            (5-39)  Kimberly J. Charland, of Biddeford.  Ms. Charland worked for WCSH News Center 6 for over 20 years.  She began her career in camera and audio for the morning and evening news and was later promoted to Community Relations Director.  She contributed to many charitable initiatives, including the Dempsey Challenge, Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, community telethons and Camp Sunshine.  She also worked with WPOR radio station promoting Waterfront Concerts.  Ms. Charland will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

 

(SLS 2113)

 

 

            (5-40)  Heather Browning, of Bucksport, a registered nurse working as a charge nurse in long-term care at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor.  Ms. Browning will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

 

(HLS 708)

Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport.

Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot, Representative BISHOP of Bucksport.

 

 

            (5-41)  Kevin Kane, of Hallowell.  Dr. Kane practiced as an internist and primary care physician at Kennebec Internal Medicine in Augusta.  An active member in the Hallowell community, he volunteered with Vaughan Woods, the Kennebec Land Trust and the Hallowell Conservation Commission, as well as other organizations.  He also volunteered at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta, where he participated in the orchestra and choir, helped to organize the Saturday Breakfast program and joined many social justice missions.  Dr. Kane will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

 

(HLS 715)

Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Representative MOONEN of Portland.

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Ought to Pass as Amended

 

            (6-1)  Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Protect Students by Ensuring Schools Have Complete Information About School Employees and Applicants for Employment"

(S.P. 893)  (L.D. 2192)

 

            Reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-623).

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-623) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-652) thereto.

 

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Divided Report

 

            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-661) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act to Provide Additional Remedies for Educational Discrimination"

(S.P. 655)  (L.D. 1647)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

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

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

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

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-661).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-641) on Bill "An Act to Establish Procedures for Restricting Access to State Property, Access to State Services and Communication with or Through State Entities"(EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 871)  (L.D. 2150)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    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
                                    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-641) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"(S-656) thereto.

 

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            (6-4)  Six Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-1043) on Bill "An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis Programs and Create a Study Group"

(H.P. 1231)  (L.D. 1847)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    DUSON of Cumberland

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

            Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1044) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    CHAPMAN of Auburn
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    HYMES of Waldo

            One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-1045) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representative:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor

            One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "D" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representative:
                                    BOYER of Poland

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ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felonies

(H.P. 656)  (L.D. 1009)
(C. "A" H-1031)

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Update Certain Terms and References Regarding Information Technology and Cybersecurity

(H.P. 1407)  (L.D. 2092)
(C. "A" H-1006)

 

 

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

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 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, 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.         Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Adrianna Smith, of Orono

(HLS 691)

 

TABLED - April 9, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILL of Old Town.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

10.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Diane M. Barnes, of Lisbon

(HLS 692)

 

TABLED - April 9, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

11.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-630) - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-631)- Committee on JUDICIARY 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)

 

- 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-630).

TABLED - April 9, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

12.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1035) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Safeguard Reproductive Rights"

(H.P. 235)  (L.D. 335)

 

TABLED - April 9, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

13.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1033) - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1034)- Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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)

 

TABLED - April 9, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

14.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1036) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION 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)

 

TABLED - April 9, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

15.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-653) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESon Bill "An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services"

(S.P. 217)  (L.D. 555)

 

- In Senate, 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).

TABLED - April 9, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - Motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2026

 

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

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, April 13, 2026

House Supplement No. 1

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1046) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Essential Programs and Services School Funding Formula"

(H.P. 1503)  (L.D. 2226)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    CARLOW of Buxton
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    MITCHELL of Cumberland
                                    SARGENT of York

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representative:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham

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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

Monday, April 13, 2026

House Supplement No. 2

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 424)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

28        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

27        Unanimous Reports

3          Ought Not To Pass

3          Ought To Pass

21        Ought To Pass As Amended

 

1          Divided Reports

 

6          Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Bill Pluecker

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-2)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 425)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

58        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

21        Unanimous Reports

5          Ought Not To Pass

1          Ought To Pass

13        Ought To Pass As Amended

2          Referred to Another Committee

 

34        Divided Reports

 

3          Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Anne Beebe-Center

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Tavis Rock Hasenfus

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-3)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 426)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

72        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

25        Unanimous Reports

5          Ought Not To Pass

1          Ought To Pass

17        Ought To Pass As Amended

2          Referred to Another Committee

 

44        Divided Reports

 

3          Leave to Withdraw

 

17        Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph Rafferty

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-4)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 427)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

30        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

9          Unanimous Reports

2          Ought Not To Pass

2          Ought To Pass

2          Ought To Pass As Amended

3          Referred To Another Committee

 

20        Divided Reports

 

1          Leave to Withdraw

 

12        Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Mark W. Lawrence

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Melanie F. Sachs

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-5)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 428)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

25        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

12        Unanimous Reports

2          Ought Not To Pass

1          Ought To Pass

9          Ought To Pass As Amended

 

11        Divided Reports

 

2          Leave To Withdraw

 

3          Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Denise Tepler

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Victoria W. Doudera

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-6)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 429)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

81        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

60        Unanimous Reports

8          Ought Not To Pass

2          Ought To Pass

46        Ought To Pass As Amended

4          Referred to Another Committee

 

20        Divided Reports

 

1          Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Henry Ingwersen

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Michele Meyer

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-7)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 430)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

59        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

34        Unanimous Reports

8          Ought Not To Pass

5          Ought To Pass

20        Ought To Pass As Amended

1          Referred to Another Committee

 

23        Divided Reports

 

2          Leave To Withdraw

 

4          Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Donna Bailey

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Kristi Michele Mathieson

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-8)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 431)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

55        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

23        Unanimous Reports

5          Ought Not To Pass

1          Ought To Pass

16        Ought To Pass As Amended

1          Referred to Another Committee

 

33        Divided Reports

 

8 Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Glenn “Chip” Curry

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Traci Gere

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-9)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 432)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

16        Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

7          Unanimous Reports

1          Ought Not To Pass

4          Ought To Pass As Amended

2          Referred to Another Committee

 

9          Divided Reports

 

1          Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph M. Baldacci

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Tiffany Roberts

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-10)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 433)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

43 Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

9 Unanimous Reports

3 Ought Not To Pass

6 Ought To Pass As Amended

 

32 Divided Reports

 

2 Leave to Withdraw

 

16 Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Michael Tipping

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Amy J. Roeder

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-11)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 434)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON MARINE RESOURCES

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

9 Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

6 Unanimous Reports

1 Ought Not To Pass

5 Ought To Pass As Amended

 

2 Divided Reports

 

1 Leave to Withdraw

 

11 Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Denise Tepler

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Allison Hepler

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-12)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 435)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

38 Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

20 Unanimous Reports

3 Ought Not To Pass

4 Ought To Pass

13 Ought To Pass As Amended

 

16 Divided Reports

 

1 Leave to Withdraw

 

1 Gubernatorial Nominations

 

1 Pursuant to Maine Revised Statutes

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph M. Baldacci

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Suzanne M. Salisbury

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-13)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 436)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

55 Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

32 Unanimous Reports

6 Ought Not To Pass

23 Ought To Pass As Amended

3 Referred to Another Committee

 

22 Divided Reports

 

1 Leave to Withdraw

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Nicole Grohoski

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Daniel Sayre

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-14)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 437)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

27 Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

21 Unanimous Reports

5 Ought Not To Pass

7 Ought To Pass

9 Ought To Pass As Amended

 

4 Divided Reports

 

2 Leave to Withdraw

 

4 Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Timothy Nangle

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Lydia V. Crafts

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


 

            (2-15)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 438)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

 

April 10, 2026

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

33 Total Number of Bills and Papers

 

17 Unanimous Reports

3 Ought Not To Pass

14 Ought To Pass As Amended

 

14 Divided Reports

 

2 Leave to Withdraw

 

3 Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Craig Hickman

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Laura Supica

House Chair

 

 

_________________________________

 

 


 

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

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Monday, April 13, 2026

House Supplement No. 3

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 439)

 

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

 

April 13, 2026

 

Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear Speaker Fecteau:

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsor:

 

Senator Carney of Cumberland

L.D. 391        An Act to Advance Recognition of the Inherent Rights of the Wabanaki Nations

L.D. 456        An Act to Improve Public Defense Services

L.D. 595        An Act to Update Privacy Protections for Maine Consumers

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

 

 

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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

Monday, April 13, 2026

House Supplement No. 4

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-663) on Bill "An Act to Invest in the Construction of Industrialized Housing"

(S.P. 912)  (L.D. 2230)

            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

            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-663).

 

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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

Monday, April 13, 2026

House Supplement No. 5

 

ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act Regarding School Employee Investigations

(S.P. 893)  (L.D. 2192)
(S. "A" S-652 to C. "A" S-623)

 

 

            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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