House Calendar - April 14, 2026 - Maine House of Representatives

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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Second Regular Session - Twenty-Ninth Legislative Day

Print Version

The House Calendar

The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives

29th Legislative Day

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

Prayer by Pastor Ronald Stevens, Dexter Pentecostal Church.

National Anthem by Pastor Ronald Stevens, Dexter.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Reading of the Journal of yesterday.

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COMMUNICATIONS

(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 441)

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR

66 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0066

Letter of Transmittal

Honorable Members of the Legislative Council, 132^nd Legislature;

Honorable Janet T. Mills

Governor of the State of Maine

I am pleased to submit the Single Audit of the State of Maine for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The audit was conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States;the requirements of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Our audit complies with 5 MRSA §243 and is also a prerequisite for the receipt of Federal financial assistance. During fiscal year 2025, $6.0 billion in Federal financial assistance was expended by the State of Maine.

This document contains the following reports and schedules:

· Independent Auditor’s Report

· Basic Financial Statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Notes to the Financial Statements, and Required Supplementary Information

· Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards

· Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal Control over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance

· Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards

· Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs

· Financial Statement Findings

· Federal Findings Indexes and Federal Award Identification Numbers

· Federal Findings and Questioned Costs

· Corrective Action Plan

· Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings

On behalf of the Office of the State Auditor, I thank employees throughout Maine Government who assisted us during the audit.

Please contact me if you have questions or comments about the 2025 Single Audit of the State of Maine.

Respectfully submitted,

S/Matthew Dunlap, CIA

State Auditor

March 26, 2026

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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 988)

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

April 13, 2026

Honorable Ryan Fecteau

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0002

Dear Speaker Fecteau:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs:

· Brooke J. Bailey, Esq. of Westbrook, for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices,

· Colton Gross, Esq. of Portland, for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.

Best Regards,

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 989)

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

April 13, 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 Enacted Bill “An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act” (H.P. 1220) (L.D. 1822) 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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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

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

Recognizing:

(5-1) the Easton Junior/Senior High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the 2026 Class S North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2114)

(5-2) Winslow High School, which was awarded the National Unified Champion School Banner by the Special Olympics, a prestigious distinction recognizing the school for meeting rigorous national standards of excellence, including in the areas of Unified Sports, youth leadership and whole-school engagement. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2115)

(5-3) Evan Boulard, of West Newfield, who won the New England Wrestling Championship in the 132-pound Weight Class and was named the Varsity Maine Boys Wrestler of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2116)

(5-4) Richard Lewis Phillips, of Winthrop, 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;

(SLS 2117)

(5-5) Linda Morrell, of Windham, who received the 2025 Lorraine Fleury Award from the Secretary of State for her distinguished years of service as Windham's clerk and for her successful work with a growing electorate. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2118)

(5-6) Helena Stevens, of Springfield, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2119)

(5-7) Katarina De La Torre, of Biddeford, a senior at Biddeford High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2120)

(5-8) the Cony High School Rocket League eSports Team, of Augusta, which won the State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2121)

(5-9) Hassan Hobbi, of Winslow, a student-athlete at Winslow High School, who won the Class B Boys State Indoor Track Championship in the 55-meter Hurdles Event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2122)

(5-10) Hassan Hobbi, of Winslow, a student-athlete at Winslow High School, who won the Class B Boys State Indoor Track Championship in the 400-meter Dash Event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2123)

(5-11) Caden LaPlante, of Fairfield, a student at Lawrence High School, who was named the Varsity Maine Boys Swimmer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2124)

(5-12) Levant Fire and Rescue, which received the Best Practice in Fire Prevention Award for the Spark PUG Fire Prevention Program, presented by the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2125)

(5-13) April 2026 as the 32nd Anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. Genocide is a human tragedy inspired by the most repugnant elements of hatred, intolerance and inhumanity. The genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda has been internationally recognized as the massacre of nearly 1,000,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu in Rwanda. As a result of that genocide, millions of men, women and children were murdered or experienced forced migration. Since 1994, the world has commemorated the genocide against the Tutsi in April to honor the memory of the men, women and children who died and to express solidarity with the survivors. The genocide against the Tutsi has left a solemn reminder that we must work together to protect the vulnerable, uphold human rights and prevent genocide. By recognizing, remembering and educating ourselves in all cases of past and ongoing genocide, we help protect historic memory, ensure that similar atrocities do not occur and remain vigilant against hatred, persecution and tyranny. Recognizing April as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month preserves the memory of its victims, honors survivors, assists the struggle against future genocides and fosters a peaceful coexistence between diverse communities;

(HLS 718)

Presented by Representative DHALAC of South Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland.

(5-14) Judith Akers, of Poland, on the occasion of her 50th year of service as an employee of the Town of Poland. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

(HLS 719)

Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.

Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin, Representative OLSEN of Raymond.

(5-15) Casey Rand, of Wells, who was named the York County Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 720)

Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells.

Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative RUNTE of York.

(5-16) Ruth Griffith, of Parkman, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of the University of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 721)

Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative DILL of Old Town, Representative WHITE of Guilford.

(5-17) Isabelle Irani, of Spring, Texas, who has earned the distinction of being named a Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of the University of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 722)

Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative DILL of Old Town.

(5-18) Andrii Obertas, of Lutsk, Ukraine, who has earned the distinction of being named a Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of the University of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 723)

Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative DILL of Old Town.

(5-19) Kendall Wood-Coffin, of Machiasport, who was named the Washington County Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 724)

Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

(5-20) Thomas Whelan, of Freeport, who was named the 2025 Freeport Citizen of the Year for his contributions to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 725)

Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.

Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.

(5-21) Brian McGill, of Orono, a University of Maine ecology professor, who has been named a 2026 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, one of the highest honors in the scientific community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 726)

Presented by Representative OSHER of Orono.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.

(5-22) Anna Guzzi, of Dixmont, a senior at Nokomis Regional High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 730)

Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

(5-23) Chad Robertson, of Pittsfield, a sergeant with the Maine Warden Service, who has been named the 2025 Warden of the Year for his proactive approach to fish and game enforcement, dedication to training new game wardens and efforts in search and rescue as an experienced K-9 handler. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 731)

Presented by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

(5-24) Taisen Pilotte, of Palermo, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Erskine Academy and who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 732)

Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

(5-25) Kyle Hladik, of Minot, a sergeant with the Maine Warden Service, who was named the 2025 Maine Warden Service Supervisor of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 733)

Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel.

Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Representative LIBBY of Auburn.

In Memory of:

(5-26) Josephine "Josie" Anna Ciulla, of Saco. Ms. Ciulla spent most of her working career in Saugus, Massachusetts managing the day-to-day operations of the iconic Blue Star, a local bar that catered to the community as well as to those who worked for Saugus Iron Works. In 2000, after living in Saugus and Everett, Massachusetts for her entire life, she moved to Maine. She worked briefly for L.L. Bean telemarketing before taking a position at Sam's Club in Scarborough. Ms. Ciulla will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

(SLS 2126)

(5-27) Ryan James Jennings, of North Yarmouth, who gave up his life saving two of his children caught in a riptide while vacationing in Florida. Mr. Jennings was a loving husband and father and an active member of his community, who among other pursuits coached football, lacrosse and wrestling. Mr. Jennings will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

(HLS 727)

Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.

Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland.

(5-28) the Honorable Denise Patricia Harlow, of Oquossoc. An elite marathoner, Ms. Harlow qualified in 2000 for the United States Olympic Trials. She served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives representing Portland from 2010 to 2018. Passionate about nature, she served on the Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. In 2011, she introduced legislation to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday in Maine, a decade before the United States Congress made the day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States a federal holiday. More recently, she taught middle school students at Maine Virtual Academy. Ms. Harlow will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

(HLS 728)

Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator MARTIN of Oxford, 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 SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Representative YUSUF of Portland, Representative ZAGER of Portland.

(5-29) the Honorable Arthur L. Lerman, of Whitefield. Mr. Lerman was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard Reserve. After university, he worked on the Natural Areas Inventory of the State of Maine and a Coastal Protection Priorities Plan for The Nature Conservancy. He then taught at Unity College, where he co-developed an environmental planning program. He later served as planning director for the City of Saco. In 1978, in Kathmandu, Nepal, he worked as a consultant on projects for UNICEF, the World Health Organization and USIS. Returning to the United States, he started a company specializing in land use and environmental and energy planning. He wrote the first set of comprehensive environmental protection regulations for the state of Maine's site location of development law and coastal wetlands law. As the special assistant to the director of the Maine Office of Energy Resources, he wrote laws establishing statewide minimum energy building and appliance standards. In the late 1970s, he was involved in efforts to close Maine Yankee nuclear power plant. He was chair of the Greater Portland Nuclear Referendum Committee and later became one of the leaders of the Maine Nuclear Referendum Committee. In the mid-1980s, he started working on long-term care issues, first on traumatic brain injury rehabilitation and Alzheimer's disease and then, from 1990 on, advocating for and providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. One of the many innovative programs initiated under his leadership was "A Matter of Perception," an annual juried art show for artists with disabilities hosted at the Portland Museum of Art in partnership with Very Special Arts Maine. Mr. Lerman served two terms in the Maine House of Representatives and was an active member of several committees. He started a Developmental Disabilities Caucus within the Legislature and sponsored legislation to provide financial support for dairy farmers and to require pharmaceutical companies to disclose the results of all clinical trials. Mr. Lerman will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

(HLS 729)

Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.

Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln, Representative FARRIN of Jefferson.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

Divided Report

(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-703) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Independent Office of Tax Appeals and Make Other Changes to the Laws Governing the Tax Appeals Process"

(S.P. 883) (L.D. 2178)

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

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-703).

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 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. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Clay A. Gleason, of Kittery

(HLS 697)

TABLED - April 13, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARLOW of Buxton.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Travis Laughton, of Rumford

(HLS 712)

TABLED - April 13, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

16. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Heather Browning, of Bucksport

(HLS 708)

TABLED - April 13, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative PAUL of Winterport.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

17. 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)

TABLED - April 13, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 1

ENACTORS

Acts

(10-1) An Act to Require Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges and Maintain Records of Employees' Pay Histories

(H.P. 18) (L.D. 54)
(H. "A" H-1050 to C. "A" H-136)

(10-2) An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain Data Centers

(H.P. 207) (L.D. 307)
(H. "B" H-1051 to C. "A" H-881)

(10-3) An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells

(H.P. 322) (L.D. 493)
(H. "A" H-1052 to C. "A" H-300)

(10-4) An Act to Include Certain Nurses Under the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement

(S.P. 260) (L.D. 579)
(H. "A" H-1053 to C. "A" S-344)

(10-5) An Act to Create a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices and Related Products

(H.P. 1004) (L.D. 1519)
(S. "A" S-292; H. "A" H-1054 to C. "A" H-412)

(10-6) An Act to Improve Localization of Emergency Broadcast Messaging

(S.P. 819) (L.D. 2003)
(H. "A" H-1055 to C. "A" S-526)

(10-7) An Act to Establish the Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program

(H.P. 1422) (L.D. 2107)
(H. "A" H-1056 to C. "A" H-866)

(10-8) An Act to Support Emergency Shelter Funding Using Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax

(H.P. 1439) (L.D. 2124)
(H. "A" H-1058 to C. "B" H-888)

(10-9) An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Governing Parking Enforcement on Property Accessible to the Public

(S.P. 836) (L.D. 2137)
(H. "A" H-1059 to C. "A" S-591)

(10-10) An Act Regarding Enforcement of the Annual Reporting Requirement of the Laws Governing Unclaimed Beverage Container Deposits

(S.P. 859) (L.D. 2141)
(S. "A" S-660 to C. "A" S-613)

(10-11) An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling Units

(H.P. 1461) (L.D. 2173)
(H. "A" H-1042 to C. "A" H-1041)

(10-12) An Act to Establish the Maine Blue Economy Center

(S.P. 903) (L.D. 2216)
(H. "A" H-1060 to C. "A" S-637)

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

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Resolves

(10-13) Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Study Methods for Enhancing the Safety of Judicial and Elected Officials

(H.P. 1436) (L.D. 2121)
(H. "A" H-1057 to C. "A" H-913)

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

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 2

ENACTORS

Emergency Measure

(10-1) 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

(H.P. 1492) (L.D. 2213)
(S. "A" S-697 to C. "A" H-1037)

Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.

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Emergency Measure

(10-2) An Act to Increase County Jail Funding

(H.P. 1507) (L.D. 2232)
(S. "A" S-692 to C. "A" H-924)

Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.

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Acts

(10-3) An Act Establishing the Retirement Improvement Fund

(H.P. 650) (L.D. 1003)
(S. "A" S-705 to C. "A" H-362)

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

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 3

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

Divided Report

(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-1068) on Bill "An Act to Provide Appropriations and Allocations for the Operations of State Government"

(H.P. 444) (L.D. 705)

Signed:

            Senators:
                                    ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
                                    BERNARD of Aroostook
                                    RENY of Lincoln

            Representatives:
                                    GATTINE of Westbrook
                                    ARATA of New Gloucester
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    DHALAC of South Portland
                                    DUCHARME of Madison
                                    FREDETTE of Newport
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    RANA of Bangor
                                    STOVER of Boothbay

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

Signed:

Representative:
BLIER of Buxton

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 4

SENATE PAPERS

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1) An Act to Establish the African American Studies Advisory Council and Provide Funding to Support African American Studies

(S.P. 491) (L.D. 1202)

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 10, 2025. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-303))

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-303) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-706)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 5

SENATE PAPERS

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1) An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Certain Crimes

(S.P. 752) (L.D. 1911)

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on April 7, 2026. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-634))

Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-2) An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations

(S.P. 908) (L.D. 2225)

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on April 6, 2026. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-603))

Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 6

ENACTORS

Acts

(10-1) An Act to Establish an Income Tax Credit for Net Energy Billing Costs

(H.P. 798) (L.D. 1223)
(C. "A" H-1064)

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

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Resolves

(10-2) Resolve, to Assess the Total Cost to the State of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(S.P. 740) (L.D. 1870)
(H. "A" H-1066 to C. "A" S-570)

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

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

ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "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," H.P. 1278, L.D. 1917, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the House.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 7

ORDERS

(4-1) On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1524)

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(4-2) On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1525)

ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, “An Act to Clarify the Criminal History Record Information Act with Respect to Criminal Charges Dismissed as the Result of a Plea Agreement,” H.P. 1279, L.D. 1918, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the House.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 8

COMMUNICATIONS

(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 442)

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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 Judiciary during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

79 Total Number of Bills and Papers

29 Unanimous Reports

6 Ought Not To Pass

2 Ought To Pass

19 Ought To Pass As Amended

2 Referred to Another Committee

43 Divided Reports

4 Leave to Withdraw

12 Gubernatorial Nominations

Sincerely,

S/Sen. Anne M. Carney

Senate Chair

S/Rep. Amy D. Kuhn

House Chair

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 9

ENACTORS

Acts

(10-1) An Act to Establish the Independent Office of Tax Appeals and Make Other Changes to the Laws Governing the Tax Appeals Process

(S.P. 883) (L.D. 2178)
(C. "A" S-703)

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

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Resolves

(10-2) Resolve, Requiring the Department of Education to Develop Professional Opportunities for Educators in African American Studies

(S.P. 491) (L.D. 1202)
(S. "A" S-706 to C. "A" S-303)

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

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 10

ORDERS

(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 47)

ORDERED, that Representative Victoria W. Doudera of Camden be excused Apr 6 for personal reasons.

AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Benjamin C. Hymes of Waldo be excused Apr 2 for personal reasons.

AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Reagan L. Paul of Winterport be excused Mar 30 and 31 for personal reasons.

AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sophia B. Warren of Scarborough be excused Feb 12, Mar 5, 25 and 30 for personal reasons.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 11

ENACTORS

Acts

(10-1) An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits for Hunting Outfitters

(H.P. 1378) (L.D. 2054)
(H. "B" H-1038 to C. "A" H-976)

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

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 12

ENACTORS

Acts

(10-1) An Act to Correct Technical Errors in Public Law 2025, Chapter 650

(H.P. 444) (L.D. 705)
(C. "A" H-1068)

(10-2) An Act Regarding Required Landings in the Menhaden Fishery

(H.P. 876) (L.D. 1353)
(H. "C" H-1067 to C. "A" H-873)

(10-3) An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Certain Crimes

(S.P. 752) (L.D. 1911)
(H. "A" H-1071 to C. "A" S-634)

(10-4) An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations

(S.P. 908) (L.D. 2225)
(H. "A" H-1070 to C. "A" S-603)

(10-5) An Act to Reauthorize Funding of Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees

(H.P. 1523) (L.D. 2245)
(H. "A" H-1069)

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

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 13

ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026

BILLS RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR

(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1524)

1. 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)

- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on April 9, 2026.

- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on April 9, 2026.

(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1525)

2. 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)

- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on April 9, 2026.

- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on April 9, 2026.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 14

SENATE PAPERS

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1) Bill "An Act to Support Investment in Agriculture"

(H.P. 199) (L.D. 299)

PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-918) in the House on March 30, 2026.

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-918) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-709)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 15

SENATE PAPERS

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1) An Act Pertaining to Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical Equipment, Breast Pumps and Mobility-enhancing Equipment

(S.P. 81) (L.D. 145)

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 9, 2025. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-281))

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-281) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-711)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-2) An Act to Continue Support for the Maine Multicultural Center

(S.P. 341) (L.D. 783)

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 13, 2025. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-34))

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-34) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-712) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 16

SENATE PAPERS

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1) Resolve, Establishing the Working Group to Develop Recommendations for Extending Federal Beneficial Laws to the Wabanaki Nations (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 181) (L.D. 395)

FAILED OF FINAL PASSAGE in the House on April 13, 2026. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-693))

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-693) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-714)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-2) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study Unmanaged Storm Water Pollution (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 414) (L.D. 646)

FAILED OF FINAL PASSAGE in the House on May 13, 2025. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-98))

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-98) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-715)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-3) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Need to Codify or Recodify Laws Regarding Residential Community Ownership Associations by Adopting the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

(S.P. 301) (L.D. 760)

FINALLY PASSEDin the House on May 27, 2025. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-122))

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-122) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-716)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 17

SENATE PAPERS

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1) An Act to Update Reimbursement Rates for Transportation of Deceased Persons by Funeral Homes When the Transport is at the Request of the Chief Medical Examiner

(S.P. 241) (L.D. 562)

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 27, 2025. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-103))

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-103) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-713)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 18

ENACTORS

Acts

(10-1) An Act to Provide Funding to the Office of Aging and Disability Services to Support the Long-term Care Ombudsman

(S.P. 81) (L.D. 145)
(S. "A" S-711 to C. "A" S-281)

(10-2) An Act to Continue Support for the Maine Multicultural Center

(S.P. 341) (L.D. 783)
(C. "A" S-34; S. "A" S-712)

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

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

House Supplement No. 19

SENATE PAPERS

(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 925)

ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Wednesday, April 29, 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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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR