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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 10th Legislative Day Thursday, March 31, 2022
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Lou Tardiff, Brewer.
National Anthem by Joe Bennett, Bangor.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 29, 2022. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 396)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 31, 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 Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 1965 An Act To Create Higher Standards for State-owned and State-managed Land for Deer Management Transportation L.D. 284 An Act To Provide That Inspections of New Motor Vehicles Are Valid for 2 Years
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1213)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
March 29, 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 Labor and Housing:
As a Commissioner of the Maine State Housing Authority:
· Noël Bonam of Portland for appointment
To the State Workforce Board:
· Luann Ballesteros of Glenburn for reappointment · Aileen Huang-Saad of Falmouth for appointment · Guy Langevin of Scarborough for reappointment · Gordon McAleer of Rockport for appointment · Christopher S. Morley of Dedham for appointment · Jennifer O’Leary of Brunswick for appointment · John L. Patrick of Rumford for reappointment · Grant Provost of Brunswick for reappointment · Jason Shedlock of South Portland for reappointment · Robin Wood of West Gardiner for appointment
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, Clarifying the Conveyance of Land to the Passamaquoddy Tribe in the Town of Meddybemps (H.P. 1518) (L.D. 2036)
Sponsored by Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1519) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, ANDREWS of Paris, ARATA of New Gloucester, ARFORD of Brunswick, AUSTIN of Gray, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BELL of Yarmouth, BERNARD of Caribou, BERRY of Bowdoinham, BICKFORD of Auburn, BLIER of Buxton, BLUME of York, BOYLE of Gorham, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, BRENNAN of Portland, BROOKS of Lewiston, BRYANT of Windham, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, CARDONE of Bangor, CARLOW of Buxton, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, CEBRA of Naples, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, COLLINGS of Portland, CONNOR of Lewiston, COPELAND of Saco, COREY of Windham, COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Portland, CUDDY of Winterport, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, DODGE of Belfast, DOLLOFF of Milton Township, DOUDERA of Camden, DOWNES of Bucksport, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUCHARME of Madison, DUNPHY of Old Town, EVANGELOS of Friendship, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FAY of Raymond, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, FOSTER of Dexter, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GIFFORD of Lincoln, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, GREENWOOD of Wales, GRIFFIN of Levant, GRIGNON of Athens, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, HAGGAN of Hampden, HALL of Wilton, HANLEY of Pittston, HARNETT of Gardiner, HARRINGTON of Sanford, HASENFUS of Readfield, HEAD of Bethel, HEPLER of Woolwich, HUTCHINS of Penobscot, HYMANSON of York, JAVNER of Chester, KESSLER of South Portland, KINNEY of Knox, KRYZAK of Acton, LANDRY of Farmington, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, LEMELIN of Chelsea, LIBBY of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, LYFORD of Eddington, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MADIGAN of Waterville, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, MARTIN of Greene, MASON of Lisbon, MATHIESON of Kittery, MATLACK of St. George, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, McDONALD of Stonington, MELARAGNO of Auburn, MILLETT of Waterford, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MORALES of South Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MORRIS of Turner, NADEAU of Winslow, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, NEWMAN of Belgrade, O'CONNELL of Brewer, O'CONNOR of Berwick, O'NEIL of Saco, ORDWAY of Standish, OSHER of Orono, PARRY of Arundel, PAULHUS of Bath, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, PERKINS of Oakland, PERRY of Calais, PERRY of Bangor, PICKETT of Dixfield, PIERCE of Falmouth, PLUECKER of Warren, POIRIER of Skowhegan, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, QUINT of Hodgdon, RECKITT of South Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROCHE of Wells, ROEDER of Bangor, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAMPSON of Alfred, SHARPE of Durham, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STANLEY of Medway, STEARNS of Guilford, STETKIS of Canaan, STOVER of Boothbay, SUPICA of Bangor, SYLVESTER of Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, TERRY of Gorham, THERIAULT of China, THORNE of Carmel, TUCKER of Brunswick, TUELL of East Machias, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, WADSWORTH of Hiram, WARREN of Hallowell, WARREN of Scarborough, WHITE of Waterville, WHITE of Mars Hill, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, WOOD of Portland, ZAGER of Portland, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin, BREEN of Cumberland, BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, CURRY of Waldo, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DESCHAMBAULT of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, GUERIN of Penobscot, HICKMAN of Kennebec, President JACKSON of Aroostook, KEIM of Oxford, LAWRENCE of York, LIBBY of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, MIRAMANT of Knox, MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York, ROSEN of Hancock, SANBORN of Cumberland, STEWART of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, WOODSOME of York)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2022 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS,child abuse and neglect is a community problem, and finding solutions depends on recognizing that the effects of child abuse and neglect are felt by whole communities and need to be addressed by the entire community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse and neglect prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, religious organizations, businesses and law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, youth-serving prevention programs offer positive alternatives for young people and encourage them to develop strong ties to their communities;and
WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of child abuse and neglect and its prevention and become involved in the raising of children in a safe, nurturing environment; 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 recognize April 2022 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, torecognize that we all have a role to play in healthy child development and a duty to help others recognize that role and to celebrate the positive things our communities do to promote healthy child development and help prevent child abuse and neglect; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Children's Trust.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake, the following House Order: (H.O. 20)
ORDERED, that Representative Richard T. Bradstreet of Vassalboro be excused February 23 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Nathan Michael Carlow of Buxton be excused January 5 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard M. Cebra of Naples be excused January 5 and February 10 and 16 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lynn H. Copeland of Saco be excused March 31 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Josanne C. Dolloff of Milton Township be excused March 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Abigail W. Griffin of Levant be excused March 24 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative MaryAnne Kinney of Knox be excused March 22 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Timothy M. Roche of Wells be excused January 26 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Erin R. Sheehan of Biddeford be excused January 5 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Peggy Jo Stanley of Medway be excused February 10 and March 22 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland be excused March 22 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Timothy S. Theriault of China be excused March 9 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Luke Briggs, of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School and a player on the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 840)
(5-2) Catherine Rumsey, of Bangor, a lieutenant with the Bangor Police Department, on her retirement after 26 years of service with the department and 32 years of law enforcement experience overall. In those years, Lieutenant Rumsey impacted the lives of innumerable people as a public servant, teacher and leader. Involved in her community and profession, Lieutenant Rumsey is a current board member of Rape Aggression Defense Systems, Inc. and a Past Secretary of the Maine Polygraph Association, Past President of the Bangor Fraternal Order of Police, Past President of the Bangor Police Athletic League Executive Board, Past Member of the Miller Square Advisory Board and Past Member of Penobscot County TRIAD, as well as a volunteer with Special Olympics Torch Run Events and a volunteer with the Amy St. Laurent Foundation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 841)
(5-3) the Scarborough High School Boys Indoor Track Team, which won the Class A State Championship, the team's sixth state championship in six years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 842)
(5-4) the Scarborough High School Girls Hockey Team, which won the South Regional Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 843)
(5-5) the Scarborough High School Boys Swim Team, which won the Class A State Championship, the team's first state championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 844)
(5-6) the Scarborough High School Boys Hockey Team, which won the Class A State Championship, the team's third state championship and first since 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 845)
(5-7) John O'Malley, of Westbrook, on his retirement as Deputy Chief of the Scarborough Police Department after 30 years of service. Deputy Chief O'Malley attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, served as a Cadre at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and was the first municipal officer to be assigned to the Maine State Police Emergency Vehicle Operation Course as an instructor. He also was among the group of officers who represented the State of Maine in President George W. Bush's second inaugural parade. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 846)
(5-8) Michal Krysinski, of Gorham, a Technical Sergeant with the Air National Guard, who has been named the 2022 Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 847)
(5-9) the Alexander Grange #304, 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 848)
(5-10) Philip L. Worcester, of Columbia Falls, 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 849)
(5-11) the Milbridge Volunteer Fire Department, 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 850)
(5-12) the Pembroke Trotting Association, 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 851)
(5-13) the Jonesboro Grange #357, 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 852)
(5-14) Dana Tardif, of Hampden, 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 853)
(5-15) Leroy Hall, of Etna, 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 854)
(5-16) Phillip Cossar, of Corinna, 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 855)
(5-17) Richard Jones, of Mexico, 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 856)
(5-18) William Hussey, of Peru, 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 857)
(5-19) Lori Swan, of Hartford, 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 858)
(5-20) Phyllis Ouellette, of Canton, 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 859)
(5-21) the Canton Bicentennial Committee, 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 860)
(5-22) Sandra Fickett, of Buckfield, 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 861)
(5-23) Phil and Candy Congdon, of Round Pond, recipients 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 862)
(5-24) Jane Oliver-Gravel, of Bremen, 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 863)
(5-25) the Veterans Memorial Monument Committee, of Windsor, 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 864)
(5-26) Deborah Vannah, of Washington, 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 865)
(5-27) the Bremen Broadband Committee, 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 866)
(5-28) Ellen Shew, of South Bristol, 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 867)
(5-29) Ed Harmon, John Hargreaves and Arthur Richardson, of Boothbay, recipients 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 868)
(5-30) Brian Foote, of Newcastle, 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 869)
(5-31) the Westport Island History Committee, 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 870)
(5-32) the Westport Island Wright House and Ferry Landing Committee, 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 871)
(5-33) Wilbert Gough, of York, 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 872)
(5-34) Patricia Huffman-Oh, of Bowdoinham, Doctor of Gerontology. Dr. Oh, a program manager working with the UMaine Center on Aging and a liaison to AARP Maine/Livable, has received the inaugural Patricia Oh Lifelong Communities Award from Age-Friendly Communities and Fellows. This award will be given each year to an individual or a community that has shown exemplary work in making Maine a better place for all ages to live. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 873)
(5-35) Cecil Burnham, of South Bristol, 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 874)
(5-36) Allan Moeller, Sr., of Dresden, 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 875)
(5-37) Nancy Kinner, of Georgetown, 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 876)
(5-38) Geneva Beals, of Phippsburg, 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 877)
(5-39) Laurie Saunders, of Richmond, 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 878)
(5-40) John Lewis, of Bowdoin, 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 879)
(5-41) Matt Gagnon, of Woolwich, 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 880)
(5-42) Marian Bagley, of Bowdoinham, a posthumous 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;
(SLS 881)
(5-43) Larry Fitch, of Topsham, 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 882)
(5-44) the West Bath Fire Department, 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 883)
(5-45) Michael Field, of Woolwich, 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 884)
(5-46) the Arrowsic Election Workers, recipients 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 885)
(5-47) Rick and Sharon Stoops, of Augusta, for their 40 years of pastoral service with the First United Pentecostal Church of Augusta. Pastor Stoops, who was ordained by the United Pentecostal Church International in 1978, came to Augusta to serve as pastor in 1982. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 886)
(5-48) John Pelletier, of Fort Kent, who received the University of Maine at Fort Kent 2022 Distinguished Service Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 887)
(5-49) Rachel Colby, of Gouldsboro, a senior at Sumner Memorial High School, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 685) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-50) Donald Grant, of Hudson, on his retirement as Selectman for the Town of Hudson after 32 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 686) Presented by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-51) Andrew and Shelby Silvernail, of Lake Forest, Illinois, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 687) Presented by Representative DOWNES of Bucksport. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
(5-52) Julia Elizabeth Viani, of Charleston, a senior at Central High School, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 688) Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-53) Chloe S. Sleeper, of Caribou, a senior at Caribou High School, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 689) Presented by Representative BERNARD of Caribou. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-54) Jaycie Christopher, of Skowhegan, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 690) Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-55) Caden P. Cote, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 691) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Oakland. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
In Memory of: (5-56) the Honorable Theodore Joseph Kryzak, Jr., of Acton, a member of the Maine House of Representatives, who represented House District #20. Representative Kryzak devoted his life to community service and was serving his second term in the Maine House of Representatives. He had served on the Town of Acton's Board of Selectmen for many years, as well as on the town's finance and school committees. In the Legislature, he served on the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation and the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and was known for his strong support for local agriculture and career and technical education. He ran two small businesses, including operating a 180-acre working farm, and he served as Director of Cadet Programs at Maine Wing Civil Air Patrol. In 2010, he was named Maine Agriculture Teacher of the Year. Representative Kryzak will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 692) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook, Senator BAILEY of York, Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Senator BLACK of Franklin, Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Senator CURRY of Waldo, Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Senator DILL of Penobscot, Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Senator KEIM of Oxford, Senator LAWRENCE of York, Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln, Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Senator MOORE of Washington, Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Senator RAFFERTY of York, Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Senator SANBORN of Cumberland, Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Senator WOODSOME of York, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative ALLEY of Beals, Representative ANDREWS of Paris, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester, Representative ARFORD of Brunswick, Representative AUSTIN of Gray, Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, Representative BELL of Yarmouth, Representative BERNARD of Caribou, Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, Representative BICKFORD of Auburn, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative BLUME of York, Representative BOYLE of Gorham, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative BROOKS of Lewiston, Representative BRYANT of Windham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough, Representative CARDONE of Bangor, Representative CARLOW of Buxton, Representative CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, Representative CEBRA of Naples, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, Representative COLLINGS of Portland, Representative CONNOR of Lewiston, Representative COPELAND of Saco, Representative COREY of Windham, Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth, Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative CUDDY of Winterport, Representative DODGE of Belfast, Representative DOLLOFF of Milton Township, Representative DOUDERA of Camden, Representative DOWNES of Bucksport, Representative DRINKWATER of Milford, Representative DUCHARME of Madison, Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Representative FAY of Raymond, Representative FOSTER of Dexter, Representative GEIGER of Rockland, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln, Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Representative GREENWOOD of Wales, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant, Representative GRIGNON of Athens, Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, Representative HAGGAN of Hampden, Representative HALL of Wilton, Representative HANLEY of Pittston, Representative HARNETT of Gardiner, Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford, Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, Representative HEAD of Bethel, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot, Representative HYMANSON of York, Representative JAVNER of Chester, Representative KESSLER of South Portland, Representative KINNEY of Knox, Representative LANDRY of Farmington, Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta, Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea, Representative LIBBY of Auburn, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative LYFORD of Eddington, Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville, Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Representative MARTIN of Greene, Representative MARTIN of Sinclair, Representative MASON of Lisbon, Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, Representative MATLACK of St. George, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell, Representative McDONALD of Stonington, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn, Representative MEYER of Eliot, Representative MILLETT of Waterford, Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, Representative MORALES of South Portland, Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland, Representative MORRIS of Turner, Representative NADEAU of Winslow, Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade, Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer, Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick, Representative O'NEIL of Saco, Representative ORDWAY of Standish, Representative OSHER of Orono, Representative PARRY of Arundel, Representative PAULHUS of Bath, Representative PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, Representative PERKINS of Oakland, Representative PERRY of Calais, Representative PERRY of Bangor, Representative PICKETT of Dixfield, Representative PIERCE of Falmouth, Representative PLUECKER of Warren, Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan, Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro, Representative QUINT of Hodgdon, Representative RECKITT of South Portland, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook, Representative RISEMAN of Harrison, Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick, Representative ROCHE of Wells, Representative ROEDER of Bangor, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield, Representative SACHS of Freeport, Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, Representative SAMPSON of Alfred, Representative SHARPE of Durham, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld, Representative STANLEY of Medway, Representative STEARNS of Guilford, Representative STETKIS of Canaan, Representative STOVER of Boothbay, Representative SUPICA of Bangor, Representative SYLVESTER of Portland, Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Representative TEPLER of Topsham, Representative TERRY of Gorham, Representative THERIAULT of China, Representative THORNE of Carmel, Representative TUCKER of Brunswick, Representative TUELL of East Machias, Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram, Representative WARREN of Hallowell, Representative WARREN of Scarborough, Representative WHITE of Mars Hill, Representative WHITE of Waterville, Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Representative WOOD of Portland, Representative ZAGER of Portland, Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-466)on Bill "An Act To Address Staffing Shortages in Critical Public Safety Jobs through Economic Incentives" (S.P. 623) (L.D. 1785) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-467) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: 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-467).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Amend the Finance Authority of Maine Act To Allow for Remote Meetings" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 606) (L.D. 1854) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prioritize the Prosecution of Child Murder Cases" (S.P. 618) (L.D. 1857) Signed:
Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-459) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-459) Report. Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-459).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-462) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Election Laws" (S.P. 647) (L.D. 1830) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: 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-462).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds" (H.P. 233) (L.D. 329) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-884) 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-876) on Bill "An Act To Increase the Availability of Nasal Naloxone in Community Settings" (H.P. 1044) (L.D. 1428) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-881) on Bill "An Act To Ensure Support for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism with High Behavioral Need" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1171) (L.D. 1574) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Expand Adult Dental Health Insurance Coverage" (H.P. 317) (L.D. 441) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-891) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-865) on Bill "An Act To Provide Access to Fertility Care" (H.P. 1144) (L.D. 1539) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-879) on Bill "An Act To Improve Boating Safety on Maine Waters" (H.P. 1234) (L.D. 1663) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-880) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Parentage Act with Regard to Presumed Parentage" (H.P. 1458) (L.D. 1958) 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 Report. _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Laws Related to the Use of Medical Marijuana and Workers' Compensation" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1391) (L.D. 1881) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Create Affordable Agricultural Homesteads" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1394) (L.D. 1884) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-889) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-877) on Bill "An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Committee To Study the Feasibility of Creating Basic Income Security" (H.P. 1484) (L.D. 1997) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Nine Members of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-882) on Bill "An Act To Improve Solid Waste Management" (H.P. 180) (L.D. 259)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three 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-883) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ 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. 1514) (L.D. 2033) Bill "An Act To Raise the Debt Limit of the Eagle Lake Water and Sewer District" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 154) (L.D. 219) Bill "An Act To Enhance the Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund by Establishing a Variable Interest Rate for Loans and To Allow Participants in the Maine Farms for the Future Program To Borrow at That Rate" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-890) (7-3) (H.P. 834) (L.D. 1156) Bill "An Act To Reduce Errors in Employment Tax Increment Financing Benefits" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-887) (7-4) (H.P. 1314) (L.D. 1763) Bill "An Act To Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-886) (7-5) (H.P. 1389) (L.D. 1879) Bill "An Act To Support Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, E-9-1-1 Dispatchers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons Diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-888) (7-6) (H.P. 1423) (L.D. 1917) Bill "An Act To Amend the Tax Laws of the State" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-885)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Restore Funding to the State's Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (H.P. 1378) (L.D. 1868)
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 Address the Economic Impact of Federal Closures on Maine's Fixed Gear Fishing Industry (H.P. 1405) (L.D. 1898)
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 Regarding the Reapportionment of the Knox County Budget Committee Districts (H.P. 1491) (L.D. 2005)
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
(10-4) Resolve, To Increase Oversight of the Child Welfare System (S.P. 605) (L.D. 1853)
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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Mandate
(10-5) An Act To Allow the Annexation of Certain Lands by Columbia Falls (S.P. 725) (L.D. 2011)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-6) An Act Regarding Pet Insurance (S.P. 186) (L.D. 482) (10-7) An Act To Balance Renewable Energy Development with Natural and Working Lands Conservation (H.P. 624) (L.D. 856) (10-8) An Act To Give Municipalities More Options in Municipal Elections (H.P. 627) (L.D. 859) (10-9) An Act To Enhance Use of Critical Incident Stress Management Teams for Firefighters and for Employees and Members of a Public Safety Agency, a Fire Department or an Agency Involved in Emergency Care or Response (H.P. 1114) (L.D. 1504) (10-10) An Act To Promote Equity in Policy Making by Enhancing the State's Ability To Collect, Analyze and Apply Data (H.P. 1199) (L.D. 1610) (10-11) An Act Regarding Dignity for Women in Correctional Facilities (H.P. 1276) (L.D. 1721) (10-12) An Act To Expand Nursing Education Programs (S.P. 634) (L.D. 1807) (10-13) An Act To Amend the Enforcement Provisions of the Law Governing Earned Paid Leave (H.P. 1356) (L.D. 1823) (10-14) An Act To Establish the Safe Homes Program (S.P. 660) (L.D. 1861) (10-15) An Act To Allow Certain Bulk Sale Customers To Opt Out of Paper Delivery Tickets (S.P. 666) (L.D. 1896) (10-16) An Act To Streamline and Modernize the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (S.P. 668) (L.D. 1906) (10-17) An Act Related to Hunting Dogs and Civil Trespass (H.P. 1454) (L.D. 1951) (10-18) An Act To Implement Agency Recommendations Relating to Sea Level Rise and Climate Resilience Provided Pursuant to Resolve 2021, Chapter 67 (H.P. 1465) (L.D. 1970) (10-19) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions Related to Research and Aquaculture Leases (H.P. 1467) (L.D. 1972) (10-20) An Act Allowing Electric-powered School Buses To Have Distinctively Colored Bumpers, Wheels and Rub Rails and Allowing Public Service Vehicles To Be Equipped with a Flashing Green Auxiliary Light (H.P. 1476) (L.D. 1990)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-21) Resolve, Changing the Identifying and Reporting Responsibilities and Extending the Reporting Deadline for the Identification of Places in the State with Offensive Names (H.P. 1444) (L.D. 1934) (10-22) 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 (H.P. 1507) (L.D. 2026)
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. Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of Municipalities To Regulate Timber Harvesting" (S.P. 728) (L.D. 2012)
- In Senate, Unanimous Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill and accompanying papers REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY. TABLED - March 29, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
14. 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)
- In House, 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) on March 22, 2022. - In Senate, Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - March 29, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Oceanside High School Girls Basketball Team (SLS 829)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - March 29, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Lewiston-Auburn Railroad Company (HLS 676)
TABLED - March 29, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn. PENDING - PASSAGE.
17. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Willard Alfred Bredenberg, of Lewiston (HLS 681)
TABLED - March 29, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ADOPTION.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-830) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act To Provide Reentry Services to Persons Reentering the Community after Incarceration" (H.P. 1157) (L.D. 1552)
TABLED - March 29, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 20, 2022
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(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 744)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so 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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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. 443) (L.D. 1357) Bill "An Act To Require Private Insurance Coverage for Postpartum Care" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-470) (7-2) (S.P. 621) (L.D. 1783) Bill "An Act To Require Health Insurance Carriers and Pharmacy Benefits Managers To Appropriately Account for Cost-sharing Amounts Paid on Behalf of Insureds" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-479) (7-3) (S.P. 633) (L.D. 1858) Bill "An Act Regarding Delegating Authority for Services Performed by Emergency Medical Services Personnel in Health Care Facilities" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-478) (7-4) (S.P. 702) (L.D. 1966) Bill "An Act To Facilitate Access to Heating Assistance" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-475)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds" (S.P. 146) (L.D. 339) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-481) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (S-476) on Bill "An Act To Provide Maine Children Access to Affordable Health Care" (S.P. 158) (L.D. 372) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "D" (S-477) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: 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 "C" (S-476).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Related to Sunday Hunting" (S.P. 730) (L.D. 2014) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-480) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Discrimination in Employment and School Based on Hair Texture or Hairstyle" (S.P. 237) (L.D. 598) 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 Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 743)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the procedures outlined in S.P. 620 that allow but do not require the conduct of legislative meetings via electronic means are in effect until the convening of the First Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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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. 1509) (L.D. 2027) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97: Private Non-Medical Institution Services, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 1410) (L.D. 1903) Bill "An Act To Update Criminal and Related Statutes and Respond to Decisions of the Law Court" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-892)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-896) on Bill "An Act To Authorize School Administrative District No. 6 To Lease a Former Administrative Building for a Term of Not More than 20 Years" (H.P. 1475) (L.D. 1989) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Amend the Finance Authority of Maine Act To Allow for Remote Meetings (S.P. 606) (L.D. 1854)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act To Amend the Election Laws (S.P. 647) (L.D. 1830) (10-3) An Act To Prioritize the Prosecution of Child Homicide Cases (S.P. 618) (L.D. 1857)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 8
Emergency Measure
(10-1) 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)
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 Allow County and Regional Communications Centers To Request Polygraph Examinations for Employees and Applicants for Employment (H.P. 1504) (L.D. 2024)
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) Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Develop a Pilot Program To Provide Legal Representation to Families in the Child Protection System (H.P. 1357) (L.D. 1824)
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
(10-4) 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 (H.P. 1438) (L.D. 1930)
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
(10-5) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the State Board of Education (H.P. 1442) (L.D. 1933)
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 (10-6) An Act Regarding the Treatment of Vacation Time upon the Cessation of Employment (H.P. 160) (L.D. 225) (10-7) An Act To Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information (H.P. 163) (L.D. 233) (10-8) An Act To Update Dates and Committees of Jurisdiction for the State Government Evaluation Act Review of Agencies (H.P. 292) (L.D. 408) (10-9) An Act To Direct the Department of Labor To Educate Business and Nonprofit Communities on Overtime Laws (H.P. 443) (L.D. 607) (10-10) An Act To Promote Better Dental Care for Cancer Survivors (H.P. 492) (L.D. 665) (10-11) An Act To Prevent Power Line Electrocutions (H.P. 608) (L.D. 840)
(10-12) An Act To Improve Outcomes for Persons with Limb Loss (H.P. 741) (L.D. 1003) (10-13) An Act To Improve Maritime Education in Maine (H.P. 1023) (L.D. 1389) (10-14) An Act To Aid Municipalities in the Issuance of Concealed Handgun Permits (H.P. 1062) (L.D. 1446) (10-15) An Act To Support Child Care Providers and School Readiness through Tax Credits (H.P. 1249) (L.D. 1678) (10-16) An Act To Require a Portion of Estate Tax Revenue To Be Transferred to the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund for the Creation of New Affordable Housing for Low-income Households (H.P. 1267) (L.D. 1704) (10-17) An Act To Amend the Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Housing Development Organizations (H.P. 1283) (L.D. 1732) (10-18) An Act To Allow Pharmacists To Dispense an Emergency Supply of Chronic Maintenance Drugs (H.P. 1327) (L.D. 1776) (10-19) An Act To Provide Consistency in the Laws Regarding Domestic Partners (H.P. 1346) (L.D. 1804) (10-20) An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the University of Maine System (H.P. 1353) (L.D. 1820) (10-21) An Act To Protect Public Election Officials (H.P. 1354) (L.D. 1821) (10-22) An Act To Amend the Education Statutes (H.P. 1366) (L.D. 1845) (10-23) An Act To Prohibit Prior Authorization Requirements and Step Therapy Protocols for Medications Addressing Serious Mental Illness for MaineCare Recipients (H.P. 1387) (L.D. 1877) (10-24) An Act To Amend Laws Affecting Sex Offenders and Petitions for the Determination of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (H.P. 1398) (L.D. 1888) (10-25) An Act To Equalize Sales Tax Treatment of Certain Vehicles (H.P. 1400) (L.D. 1890) (10-26) An Act To Make Technical Corrections to the Maine Juvenile Code (H.P. 1411) (L.D. 1904) (10-27) An Act To Improve Intensive Behavioral Health and Public Safety Case Management Services (H.P. 1421) (L.D. 1915) (10-28) An Act To Create the Education Stabilization Fund (H.P. 1460) (L.D. 1963) (10-29) An Act Related to the Electronic Registration and Tagging of Turkey (H.P. 1478) (L.D. 1992) (10-30) An Act To Establish the Progressive Treatment Program Fund (H.P. 1480) (L.D. 1994) (10-31) An Act To Prohibit Profiling and To Strengthen Civil Rights in Maine (H.P. 1486) (L.D. 1999) (10-32) An Act To Implement Recommendations Regarding the Regulation of Firefighting or Fire-suppressing Foams to Which Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Have Been Intentionally Added (H.P. 1502) (L.D. 2020)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-33) Resolve, To Review Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Spending (H.P. 241) (L.D. 343) (10-34) Resolve, To Reestablish and Continue the Work of the Criminal Records Review Committee (H.P. 1351) (L.D. 1818)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
Acts (10-1) An Act To Build a Child Care System by Recruiting and Retaining Maine's Early Childhood Educators Workforce (H.P. 1223) (L.D. 1652)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 10
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. 1121) (L.D. 1513) Bill "An Act To Require the Maintenance of a Discontinued Public Road That Provides the Sole Access to One or More Residences" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-898) (7-2) (H.P. 1449) (L.D. 1944) Bill "An Act To Provide the State Harness Racing Commission Greater Efficiency in Rules Enforcement" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-897)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 11
(4-1) On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1520)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act Regarding Access to Telehealth Behavioral Health Services during Public Health Emergencies," H.P. 1309, L.D. 1758, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
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