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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 9th Legislative Day Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Robert Richards, Fellowship Baptist Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Marcia Gallagher, Hallowell.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 24, 2022. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 741)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAINE’S REALTORS
WHEREAS,the Maine Association of REALTORS® has more than 6,000 members actively involved in the business of real estate and it has approximately 360 affiliate members,including lenders, appraisers, title companies, building inspectors, surveyors and insurance providers; and
WHEREAS, the not-for-profit trade association provides each member with an equal voice and representation in the real estate profession, serving members in all 16 Maine counties and in their communities; and
WHEREAS, a healthy supply of affordable, safe, secure and high-quality residential andcommercial real estate inventory statewide supports the continuing growth of Maine’s economy;and
WHEREAS, real estate transactions stimulate Maine’s economy and include not only themoney spent and reinvested in the sale price of a property but all those services and expenditures that occur in relation to a property transaction, for both a buyer and a seller; and
WHEREAS, according to national statistics, it is estimated that one job is generated forevery 2 home sales, each home sale contributes about $113,800 to the economy and the real estate industry accounts for 19% of the gross state product; and
WHEREAS, the real estate market in Maine is strong, as evidenced by the number of home sales increasing by 4.2% to 24,173 homes sold in 2021 with a value of $8,900,000,000;and
WHEREAS, real estate ownership is an investment in the future and one of the best ways to build financial security through equity accumulation, and for many in Maine their real property ownership represents their life savings; and
WHEREAS, expanding real property ownership will strengthen our State and its families and communities, enhance our economy and create jobs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, take this opportunity to recognize the MaineAssociation of REALTORS® and its members for their positive contributions to and the significant role they play in the lives of Maine citizens and their communities and that their service and dedication to this State are a tribute to those values and principles that we all hold dear; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Association of REALTORS® and Maine’s 12 local association boards and councils.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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Pursuant to Resolve
(1-2) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 70, section 1 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of Municipalities To Regulate Timber Harvesting" (S.P. 728) (L.D. 2012)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
Comes from the Senate, Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Improve the Safety of Prisoners and Jail Staff by Limiting Work Hours of Jail Employees" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 832) (L.D. 1154)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-809) in the House on March 22, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Joint Order, Authorizing the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs To Report Out a Bill to the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature Updating the Designation of Vietnam War Remembrance Day under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 150-G (H.P. 1462)
READ and PASSED in the House on February 10, 2022.
Comes from the Senate INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 394)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
March 21, 2022
The Honorable Ryan Fecteau
RE: State Workforce Board
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Title 3 M.R.S.A., §154, I am withdrawing my nomination of Tracey Cooley of Pittsfield for reappointment to the State Workforce Board at the request of the nominee.
This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Very truly yours,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 395)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 29, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (H), I appoint Representative Dustin Michael White of Mars Hill to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 392)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 29, 2022
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 1901 An Act To Protect Funding for Health Care for Retired Teachers by Establishing an Investment Trust Fund
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 393)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 29, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on March 21, 2022
Frederick A. Onion of Wayne for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine. Pursuant to Title 10, MRSA §965, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
Perry A. Ellsworth of Strong for appointment to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission. Pursuant to Title 12 MRSA §683-A, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. on March 24, 2022
Bruce L. Noddin of Auburn for appointment to the State Workforce Board. Pursuant to Title 26 MRSA §2006, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1198)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
March 24, 2022
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 130th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Ret. Brigadier General Diane L. Dunn of Newburgh for appointment, to the State Harness Racing Commission.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
Pursuant to Statute
(3-1) Representative HARNETT for the Revisor of Statutes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act To Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1516) (L.D. 2034)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1515)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS,for over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society, including in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service and culture; and
WHEREAS, people of Arab ethnicity and culture who have immigrated to America have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples as model citizens and public servants; and
WHEREAS, these immigrants brought with them to America their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education and diversity in faith and creed, which have added strength to our great democracy; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans have enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, the history of Arab Americans in the United States continues to be characterized by misconceptions, bigotry and anti-Arab hate expressed by crimes and hate speech;and
WHEREAS, the civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping and bullying suffered by Arab Americans must be combated with education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; and
WHEREAS, the incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped usbuild a better nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to designate April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the Machias Memorial High School Boys Basketball Team, runner-up at the Class D North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 813)
(5-2) Zachary Wentworth, of Calais, a student at Calais Middle/High School, who received the Daughters of the American Revolution 2022 Good Citizen Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 814)
(5-3) Genevieve Thimlar, of Marshfield, a student at Washington Academy, who received the Daughters of the American Revolution 2022 Good Citizen Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 815)
(5-4) Angie Scribner, of Roque Bluffs, a student at Machias Memorial High School, who received the Daughters of the American Revolution 2022 Good Citizen Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 816)
(5-5) Kahlysta Morris, of Robbinston, a student at Shead High School, who received the Daughters of the American Revolution 2022 Good Citizen Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 817)
(5-6) Sierra Bryant, of Princeton, a student at Woodland Junior-Senior High School, who received the Daughters of the American Revolution 2022 Good Citizen Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 818)
(5-7) Lauren Beal, of Beals, a student at Jonesport-Beals High School, who received the 2022 Good Citizen Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 819)
(5-8) Annette Clough, of Hebron, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on March 25, 2022. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 820)
(5-9) Mary U. Andrews, of South Paris, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on May 6, 2022. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 821)
(5-10) Chris and Heidi Charlton, of South Paris, owners of Classic Car Services in Oxford, who restored a 1934 Duesenberg Model J-531 that won Best in Show at the 27th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 822)
(5-11) Joseph Ray-Smith, of Milbridge, a student at Narraguagus Junior/Senior High School, who received the Daughters of the American Revolution 2022 Good Citizen Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 823)
(5-12) John Lord, of Readfield, for his 20 years of service volunteering with Spectrum Generations. Mr. Lord packs meals for Meals on Wheels at the Cohen Community Center. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 824)
(5-13) Devon Hoyt, of Wilton, a Sergeant with the Army National Guard, who has been named the 2021 Army National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 826)
(5-14) Timothy Tracy, of Glenburn, a Staff Sergeant with the Air National Guard, who has been named the 2022 Air National Guard Airman of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 827)
(5-15) the Camden Fire Department, which is celebrating 175 years of service to Camden and the Midcoast. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 828)
(5-16) the Oceanside High School Girls Basketball Team, of Rockland, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 829)
(5-17) the Winslow Community Cupboard, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 830)
(5-18) the Dirigo High School Boys Basketball Team, of Dixfield, which won the Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 831)
(5-19) Wayne Quint, of Houlton, on his retirement as Athletic Director for School Administrative District 70 after 12 years of service and after more than 6 decades overall of service as an educator and coach. He began his teaching career in 1959 in Orford, New Hampshire before returning to Maine and teaching at Houlton High School, where he taught English and math before becoming a physical education teacher, also teaching driver education, and where he served as a junior varsity boys basketball coach for 19 years and briefly coached cross country and golf. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 832)
(5-20) Bradford Roberts, of Hollis, a Sergeant with the Army National Guard, who has been named the 2020 Army National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 833)
(5-21) Andrew Killen, of Waterville, a Specialist with the Army National Guard, who has been named the 2021 Army National Guard Soldier of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 834)
(5-22) Charles Harding, of Milford, a Senior Master Sergeant with the Air National Guard, who has been named the 2022 Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 835)
(5-23) Joshua Stevens, of Hermon, a Second Lieutenant with the Air National Guard, who has been named the 2022 Air National Guard Company Grade Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 836)
(5-24) Jordan Robbins, of Lee, a Specialist with the Army National Guard, who has been named the 2020 Army National Guard Soldier of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 837)
(5-25) Andrew Hillman, of Orrington, a Master Sergeant with the Air National Guard, who has been named the 2022 Air National Guard Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 838)
(5-26) the Dexter Regional High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class C North Championship. Members of the team include Kayden Kimball, Ben Bourgoin, Avery Gagnon, Seth Robbins, Cameron Allen, Bryce Connor, Will Spratt, Will Kusnierz, Brady Reynolds, Owen Brown, Caden Brown and Gage Sinclair; manager Miles Gadwah; assistant coaches Mike Martin and Jason Campbell; and head coach Peter Murray. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 565) Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-27) the Dexter Regional High School Cheerleading Team, runner-up at the Class C State Championship. Members of the team include Alyvia Dorman, Andrea Gilman, Amelia Greaves, Tiffany Heinrichs, Elyssa Jerome, Kenzie Kimball, Elizabeth Roberts, McKenzie Trafton, Cristin Warner and Jennifer Young; assistant coach Danielle Mower; and head coach Kirstie Mower. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 601) Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-28) the Lewiston-Auburn Railroad Company, headquartered in Auburn, which is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 676) Presented by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representative BROOKS of Lewiston, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative CONNOR of Lewiston, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston, Representative LIBBY of Auburn, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn.
(5-29) Ryan Gleason, of Yarmouth, Principal of Yarmouth Elementary School, who has been named the Distinguished Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association for having succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 678) Presented by Representative BELL of Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
(5-30) Ken's Family Restaurant, of Skowhegan, owned and operated by the Dionne family, on its 50th Anniversary. The Dionne family, which has been operating restaurants and facilities in the Madison/Skowhegan area since 1969, started what would become Ken's Family Restaurant on Lakewood Road in Madison in 1972, relocating the restaurant to Madison Avenue in Skowhegan in 1981. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 680) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
(5-31) the Greely High School Girls Track Team, of Cumberland, which won the Class B State Championship, the team's third state championship title in six years. Members of the team, the roster of which has only ten athletes, include Olivia Marsankis, Tori Bacall, Elise Provencher and Jenny Medrano, all of whom scored for the team at the competition, and also Elle Jowett, Abigail Jacobson and Lia Traficonti, each of whom scored in more than one event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 682) Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative SHARPE of Durham.
In Memory of: (5-32) Carmine Pecorelli, of Belfast. Mr. Pecorelli was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and an icon among Maine veterans and the community beyond. First enlisting in the United States Navy in 1943, he earned the rank of Radarman Second Class before joining the United States Army Reserves and earning the rank of Sergeant Major. Later in life, he volunteered with the Belfast Veterans of Foreign Wars, Troop Greeters and Wreaths Across America. Mr. Pecorelli will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 812)
(5-33) Charles F. Gove, Jr., of Winthrop. Mr. Gove was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a longtime employee of Central Maine Power, retiring as Augusta District Manager. After his retirement, he worked part-time at Community Telephone in Winthrop. He served his community volunteering many hours at the Winthrop Food Pantry, and he was an active member of the Winthrop Congregational Church and the Winthrop Rotary Club. Mr. Gove will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and community;
(SLS 825)
(5-34) Gabriel Walker, of Portland. Mr. Walker taught biology at Portland High School for three decades and was well known for his passion for science and caring for his students. He worked summers as a housepainter and furniture maker and as director of a Portland science program. He also coached Little League and was a baseball coach at Portland High School. After retiring from teaching in 1994, he became an usher for the Portland Sea Dogs, working there for 25 years and retiring as head usher in 2020. Mr. Walker will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 65 years, Sally, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 839)
(5-35) John Dominick Cancelarich, of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and formerly of Presque Isle. Mr. Cancelarich was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked at Lederle Labs in Pearl River, New York before moving to Presque Isle in 1962 to work for Vahlsing's Maine Sugar Industries, later taking leadership roles in Potato Service, Colby Starch and Northland Frozen Foods. Involved in the Maine manufacturing and agricultural industries, as well as Maine Democratic politics, he was an associate of Maine Governors, United States Senators and members of the United States Congress. He was a very active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Presque Isle, serving as Parish Council Chairman and leading the church rosary group, and later became involved with the Holy Spirit Parish of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. In Presque Isle, he led an anti-war peace group and served as a board member of Presque Isle's public library. In retirement, he consulted for the World Bank as a volunteer, supporting many developing countries with agricultural and food processing opportunities throughout the world. Mr. Cancelarich will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Johnnie Lou Cancelarich, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 679) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Representative LOOKNER of Portland.
(5-36) Willard Alfred Bredenberg, of Lewiston, a Doctor of Medicine who practiced as a psychiatrist, working for Tri-County Mental Health Services and the Riverview Psychiatric Center. Dr. Bredenberg was a veteran of the United States Navy. He participated in the HIV and AIDS Epidemic Collaborative Commissions and was recognized with a Doctors without Borders honor. He helped to co-found the Maine Gay Men's Chorus, and he was a member of High Street Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Auburn. Dr. Bredenberg will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 681) Presented by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative CONNOR of Lewiston, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-454) on Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for the Animal Welfare Fund by Increasing Certain Fees" (S.P. 599) (L.D. 1744) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-455) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-455).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-846) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Solitary Confinement in Maine's Corrections System" (H.P. 508) (L.D. 696) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-830) on Bill "An Act To Provide Reentry Services to Persons Reentering the Community after Incarceration" (H.P. 1157) (L.D. 1552) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-860) on Bill "An Act To Create the General Purpose Aid Stabilization Fund" (H.P. 1460) (L.D. 1963) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-861) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit a Public Utility from Terminating or Disconnecting Service to a Public Safety Facility without Advance Notice and Approval" (H.P. 1368) (L.D. 1847) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-862) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-847) on Bill "An Act To Establish Limits on the Number of Hours Worked by and Workloads of Child Protective Services Caseworkers in the Department of Health and Human Services" (H.P. 1358) (L.D. 1825) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-848) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Prior Authorization Requirements and Step Therapy Protocols for Medications Addressing Serious Mental Illness for MaineCare Recipients" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1387) (L.D. 1877) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-849) on Bill "An Act To Improve Intensive Behavioral Health and Public Safety Case Management Services" (H.P. 1421) (L.D. 1915) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-839) on Bill "An Act To Prevent Power Line Electrocutions" (H.P. 608) (L.D. 840) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-839) Report. _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-838) on Bill "An Act To Provide Consistency in the Laws Regarding Domestic Partners" (H.P. 1346) (L.D. 1804) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-838) Report. _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-854) on Bill "An Act To Support Child Care Providers and School Readiness through Tax Credits" (H.P. 1249) (L.D. 1678) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-853) on Bill "An Act To Change the Exclusion Amount under the Estate Tax and Provide Additional Funding for the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund" (H.P. 1267) (L.D. 1704) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-844) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Housing Development Organizations" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1283) (L.D. 1732) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-845) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-836) on Bill "An Act To Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information" (H.P. 163) (L.D. 233)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-837) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-836). _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 292) (L.D. 408) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Regulating the Operation of the Legislature" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-835) (7-2) (H.P. 1023) (L.D. 1389) Bill "An Act To Improve Maritime Education in Maine" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-857) (7-3) (H.P. 1223) (L.D. 1652) Bill "An Act To Build a Child Care System by Recruiting and Retaining Maine's Early Childhood Educators Workforce" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-855) (7-4) (H.P. 1327) (L.D. 1776) Bill "An Act To Allow Pharmacists To Dispense an Emergency Supply of Chronic Maintenance Drugs" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-842) (7-5) (H.P. 1354) (L.D. 1821) Bill "An Act To Make Interfering with an Election Official a Class C Crime" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-840) (7-6) (H.P. 1366) (L.D. 1845) Bill "An Act To Amend the Education Statutes" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-852) (7-7) (H.P. 1398) (L.D. 1888) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Affecting Sex Offenders and Petitions for Child Custody" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-851) (7-8) (H.P. 1400) (L.D. 1890) Bill "An Act To Create a Rental Fleet Registration Program and Equalize the Tax Rate Imposed on Rental Vehicles" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-841) (7-9) (H.P. 1411) (L.D. 1904) Bill "An Act To Make Technical Corrections to the Maine Juvenile Code" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-850) (7-10) (H.P. 1442) (L.D. 1933) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-858) (7-11) (H.P. 1480) (L.D. 1994) Bill "An Act To Establish the Progressive Treatment Program Fund" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-834) (7-12) (H.P. 1486) (L.D. 1999) Bill "An Act To Require Civil Rights Officers at Law Enforcement Agencies" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-859) (7-13) (H.P. 1502) (L.D. 2020) Bill "An Act To Implement Recommendations Regarding the Regulation of Firefighting or Fire-suppressing Foams to Which Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Have Been Intentionally Added" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-856) (7-14) (H.P. 1504) (L.D. 2024) Bill "An Act To Allow County and Regional Communications Centers To Request Polygraph Examinations for Employees and Applicants for Employment" (EMERGENCY) Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-843)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the University of Maine System (H.P. 1353) (L.D. 1820)
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 Codify the Senate and House Legislative Districts, the Congressional Districts and the County Commissioner Districts as Enacted by the Legislature (H.P. 1448) (L.D. 1936)
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
(10-3) An Act Concerning Winter Maintenance on Private Roads in the Town of Windham (H.P. 1468) (L.D. 1975)
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 (10-4) An Act To Align Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Funding with Recommendations of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1423) (10-5) An Act To Allow Unorganized Territory School Staff To Receive Annualized Pay (H.P. 1331) (L.D. 1780) (10-6) An Act To Update Statutory References to Building Code Standards for Public Improvements (H.P. 1336) (L.D. 1795) (10-7) An Act To Coordinate Marine Port Development (H.P. 1337) (L.D. 1796) (10-8) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Length of Service Award Program (H.P. 1338) (L.D. 1797) (10-9) An Act To Amend Provisions in the Laws Governing Aquaculture Leases (H.P. 1365) (L.D. 1844) (10-10) An Act To Allow for a Variance Rate in the Amount and Potency of Cannabinoids in Adult Use Edible Marijuana Products (H.P. 1367) (L.D. 1846) (10-11) An Act To Repeal the Law Regarding the County Jail Reimbursement Fee (H.P. 1396) (L.D. 1886) (10-12) An Act To Amend the Whistleblowers' Protection Act To Ensure Coverage in Unionized Workplaces (H.P. 1399) (L.D. 1889) (10-13) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Name Changes (H.P. 1407) (L.D. 1900) (10-14) An Act To Provide Funding for Guardians Ad Litem (H.P. 1424) (L.D. 1918) (10-15) An Act To Eliminate Inactive Boards and Commissions (H.P. 1488) (L.D. 2002) (10-16) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Working Group (S.P. 742) (L.D. 2032)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-17) Resolve, Directing the Maine Human Rights Commission To Extend Its Pilot Program To Investigate and Report on Incidents of Harassment Due to Housing Status, Lack of Employment and Other Issues (H.P. 1381) (L.D. 1871)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
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. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to a Healthy Environment (S.P. 196) (L.D. 489)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 130th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1302 on July 19, 2021. TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-579) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-580) - Report "C" (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products" (H.P. 1155) (L.D. 1550)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 130th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1302 on July 19, 2021. TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED.
3. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-781) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Support Restaurants in the State through Service Charge Revenues" (H.P. 1388) (L.D. 1878)
TABLED - March 9, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
4. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual (H.P. 242) (L.D. 344)
TABLED - March 9, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Hall-Dale High School Girls Basketball Team, of Farmingdale (HLS 647)
TABLED - March 22, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Swim Team, of Rockport (HLS 651)
TABLED - March 22, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. PENDING - PASSAGE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Long Reach Swim Club, of the Bath Area Family YMCA (HLS 663)
TABLED - March 22, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. PENDING - PASSAGE.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Geneva L. Wallace Beals, of Phippsburg (HLS 665)
TABLED - March 22, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. PENDING - ADOPTION.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Glenburn School Chess Team (HLS 672)
TABLED - March 24, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Paul Penna, of Windham (HLS 673)
TABLED - March 24, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-827) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To Prevent the Use of Prone and Supine Restraints, Chemical Sprays and Electroshock Devices on Juveniles Held in Department of Corrections Facilities" (H.P. 1404) (L.D. 1897)
TABLED - March 24, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
12. Bill "An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Employees Who Work for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 601) (L.D. 1746)
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-424). TABLED - March 24, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-424).
13. Resolve, To Reestablish and Continue the Work of the Criminal Records Review Committee (H.P. 1351) (L.D. 1818)
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-782). TABLED - March 24, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-782).
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 20, 2022
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 186) (L.D. 482) Bill "An Act Regarding Pet Insurance" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-460) (7-2) (S.P. 634) (L.D. 1807) Bill "An Act To Expand Nursing Education Programs" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-469) (7-3) (S.P. 605) (L.D. 1853) Bill "An Act To Support Improvements in Child Protective Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-458) (7-4) (S.P. 660) (L.D. 1861) Bill "An Act To Establish the Safe Homes Program" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-461) (7-5) (S.P. 668) (L.D. 1906) Bill "An Act Regarding Rulemaking and Pricing under the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-463) (7-6) (S.P. 725) (L.D. 2011) Bill "An Act To Allow the Annexation of Certain Lands by Columbia Falls" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-465)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1438) (L.D. 1930) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Adult Use Marijuana Program Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Marijuana Policy (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 492) (L.D. 665) Bill "An Act To Promote Better Dental Care for Cancer Survivors" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-864) (7-3) (H.P. 741) (L.D. 1003) Bill "An Act To Improve Outcomes for Persons with Limb Loss" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-863)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1062) (L.D. 1446) Bill "An Act To Aid Municipalities in the Issuance of Concealed Handgun Permits" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-866)
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Licensure of Certain Individuals from Other Jurisdictions" (H.P. 1517) (L.D. 2035)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 160) (L.D. 225) Bill "An Act Regarding the Treatment of Vacation Time upon the Cessation of Employment" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-871) (7-2) (H.P. 443) (L.D. 607) Bill "An Act To Restore Overtime Protections for Maine Workers" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-870)
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Ought to Pass as Amended (6-1) Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Fund and Support the Veterans Homes in Caribou and Machias and Require Legislative Approval for the Establishment and Closure of Veterans Homes" (S.P. 719) (L.D. 2001)
Reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-468).
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-468) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-473) thereto.
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(1-1) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 180: Appliance Efficiency Standards, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1507) (L.D. 2026)
Majority (10) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on March 24, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (10) OUGHT TO PASSReport of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESREAD and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-472) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-1) An Act To Allow Heating Fuel and Motor Vehicle Fuel Customers To Opt Out of Paper Delivery Tickets (S.P. 666) (L.D. 1896)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on March 24, 2022.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-451) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-474) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Clarify State Policy and Legislative Intent Regarding the Maine Veterans' Homes, To Require Notification of Closure of the Maine Veterans' Homes to the Legislature and To Fund Public Homes in Caribou and Machias in Order To Keep Them Open (S.P. 719) (L.D. 2001)
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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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 241) (L.D. 343) Bill "An Act To Set Aside Funds from Federal Block Grants for Certain Communities" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-874) (7-2) (H.P. 1357) (L.D. 1824) Bill "An Act To Improve the Maine Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program by Providing Additional Resources" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-875)
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Allow Municipalities To Use Ranked-choice Voting in Municipal Elections" (H.P. 627) (L.D. 859)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-813) in the House on March 22, 2022.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-813) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-456) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-878) on Bill "An Act Related to the Electronic Registration and Tagging of Turkey" (H.P. 1478) (L.D. 1992) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Increase Funding for the Animal Welfare Fund by Increasing Certain Fees (S.P. 599) (L.D. 1744)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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