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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 12th Legislative Day Thursday, April 7, 2022
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Brian Casey, North Windsor Baptist Church.
National Anthem by Sharon Hood, Pittsfield.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 5, 2022. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 399)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 4, 2022
Honorable Robert Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 1, MRSA, Ch. 13, Subchapter 1, §411.2-K, I am pleased to appoint Malcolm J. Leary of Augusta to the Right to Know Advisory Committee.
Mal will serve as a member who represents broadcasting interests, seat 12, for the remainder of Suzanne Goucher’s term that is set to expire on February 21, 2024.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 400)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 5, 2022
Honorable Robert Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 37-B, §792, I am pleased to appoint the following to the State Emergency Response Commission, effective immediately:
Jared Blake of Sabattus as the representative of volunteer firefighters; Matt Barnes of Brunswick as the representative of organized labor
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1245)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
April 5, 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 nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry:
To the Maine Land Use Planning Commission:
· Perry A. Ellsworth of Strong for appointment
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs:
To the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees:
· Margaret B. Angell of Cape Elizabeth for appointment · Elizabeth Ann Neptune of Indian Township for appointment · Cherie Wendelken of Portland for appointment
To the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees:
· John H. King, Esq. of Islesboro for appointment
To the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees:
· Barbara R. Alexander, Esq. of Winthrop · The Honorable Donna M. Loring of Bradley for appointment
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:
To the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council:
· Albro F. Cowperthwaite, Jr of Linneus for reappointment · The Honorable Robert S. Duchesne of Old Town for reappointment · Kristin Peet of Winterport for reappointment · Edward Pineau of Vassalboro for appointment · Shelby H. Rousseau of Phillips for reappointment
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business:
To the Finance Authority of Maine:
· Frederick A. Onion of Wayne for appointment · Dr. Stephen Shannon of Biddeford for appointment
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary:
As a Judge of the Maine District Court:
· The Honorable Amy L. Faircloth of Bangor for appointment · Andrew S. Robinson, Esq of Farmington for appointment
As a Superior Court Justice:
· The Honorable Wayne R. Douglas of Ocean Park for reappointment · Julia M. Lipez, Esq. of Cape Elizabeth for appointment · The Honorable Bruce C. Mallonee of Bangor for reappointment · The Honorable Mary Michaela Murphy of Rome for reappointment
As an Active Retired Judge on the Maine District Court:
· The Honorable Peter J. Goranites of Cumberland for reappointment · The Honorable Rae Ann French of Augusta for reappointment
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on State and Local Government:
To the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority:
· Ellen Jane Schneiter of Readfield for appointment
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1524) (Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CRAVEN of Lewiston, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2, 2022 TO APRIL 8, 2022 AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
WHEREAS,the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association for the Education of Young Children are celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 2, 2022 to April 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS,these groups are committed to the healthy development of all young children in Maine through strengthening and building systems of equitable access to high-quality early childhood education; and
WHEREAS,children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development and language and literacy development are built on a foundation of their positive interactions with adults, peers and their environment;and
WHEREAS,Maine's early childhood education workforce is vital to providing a nurturing and educational foundation of early care and learning experiences for young children; and
WHEREAS,seventy percent of children under 6 years of age in Maine have all available parents in the workforce; and
WHEREAS,access to high-quality child care is a necessity for many families in our community to participate in the workforce; and
WHEREAS,high-quality early childhood programs provide important benefits to children, families and state and national economies; and
WHEREAS,celebrating the Week of the Young Child enables the recognition and advancement of the early childhood education profession; 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 2, 2022 to April 8, 2022 as the Week of the Young Child and encourage all residents to work to support and invest in early childhood in the State.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake, the following House Order: (H.O. 21)
ORDERED, that Representative Heidi E. Brooks of Lewiston be excused March 29 and 31 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Patrick W. Corey of Windham be excused March 29 and March 31 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative David G. Haggan of Hampden be excused January 5 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kristi Michele Mathieson of Kittery be excused March 29 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Wayne R. Parry of Arundel be excused March 29 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Shelley Rudnicki of Fairfield be excused March 31 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joel R. Stetkis of Canaan be excused March 31 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) Jasper Makowski, of Dover-Foxcroft, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, 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;
(SLS 900)
(5-2) Brooke Welch, of North Anson, a senior at Carrabec 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;
(SLS 901)
(5-3) the Turner Museum and Historical Association, to whom the Town of Turner has dedicated its Town Report for their determination to preserve and display iconic replicas of the Turner Center Creamery and the North Turner Toll Bridge; the two replicas were built by Delbert Sennett in observance of Turner's Bicentennial in 1986, and the association is working with the Leavitt Area High School wood shop in restoring the replicas, which will be moved into a new carriage shed and preserved for many years to come. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 902)
(5-4) the Honorable Michele Meyer, of Eliot, a member of the Maine House of Representatives representing House District #2, who has been named the USA Today Maine Woman of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 903)
(5-5) Joe Neal, of York, a senior at York High School and a player on the hockey team, who received the 18th annual Evans Spear Award, which is given to the most outstanding senior boys hockey player in Class B South, recognizing both his success at hockey and his character, passion and spirit. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 904)
(5-6) Kathryne Clay, of Cape Elizabeth, a tenor saxophonist with the Cape Elizabeth High School Concert Jazz Band, who won the Outstanding Musician Award in the Class C Big Bands Division at the Clark Terry UNH Jazz Festival at the University of New Hampshire. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 905)
(5-7) the Cape Elizabeth High School Concert Jazz Band, which won the Outstanding Ensemble Award in the Class C Big Bands Division at the Clark Terry UNH Jazz Festival at the University of New Hampshire. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 906)
(5-8) Analise Gordon, of Cape Elizabeth, a flutist with the Cape Elizabeth High School Concert Jazz Band, who won the Outstanding Musician Award for the St. Pierre Combo at the Clark Terry UNH Jazz Festival at the University of New Hampshire. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 907)
(5-9) the Cheverus High School Girls Basketball Team, of Portland, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 908)
(5-10) Elizabeth Kinney, of Dexter, a student at Dexter Regional High School and a player on the girls basketball team, who has been named to the Penobscot Valley Conference All-Academic Team for Girls Basketball and to the Penobscot Valley Girls Basketball Second Team All-Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 909)
(5-11) Aiden Clark, of Skowhegan, a student at Skowhegan Area High School and a member of the wrestling team, who won the Class A State Championship in the 145-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 910)
(5-12) Kobe Butters, of Madison, a student at Skowhegan Area High School and a member of the wrestling team, who won the Class A State Championship in the 285-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 911)
(5-13) Emma Shaw, of Canaan, a student at Skowhegan Area High School and a member of the wrestling team, who won the 2022 Girls State Wrestling Championship in the 106-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 912)
(5-14) the Skowhegan Area High School Wrestling Team, which has received the 2022 Maine Principals' Association Class A North Sportsmanship Award. Members of the team include wrestlers Emma Shaw, Aiden Clark, Mike Welch, Camryn Atwood and Kobe Butters;managers Katie White, Makayla White and Sophie Noyes; and coaches Brooks Thompson and Tenney Noyes. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 913)
(5-15) Khloe Roy, of Madawaska, who placed second at the Maine State Spelling Bee. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 914)
(5-16) Skip Crosby, of Poland, a Spanish teacher at Poland Regional High School, who has received the Richard Williamson Leadership Award from the Foreign Language Association of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 733) Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-17) the Lewiston Regional Technical Center Robotics Team LRTC 8023, which won the Pine Tree District FIRST Robotics Competition. Members of the team include Ahmed Hussein, Omar Osman, Chance Tuttle and Matthew Ashton; mentors Jeremy Randall, Alex Willette, Jacob Willette and Toby Roy; and lead mentors Alan Graves and Kathy County. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 734) Presented by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative CONNOR of Lewiston, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
In Memory of: (5-18) John William McNulty, of Orrington. Mr. McNulty was a forester who began working in the summer of 1978 with Seven Islands Land Company as a field forester. Over the next 41 years, he worked his way up through the company, becoming President and Chief Executive Officer in 2008. He was a pioneer and leader in the Maine forest certification movement in the early 1990s and was a vocal advocate for responsible forest management throughout Maine's debate over clearcutting. In 2019, the year of his retirement, he served as the National President of the Society of American Foresters and, in 2021, was recognized by the New England Society of American Foresters with the Distinguished Service Award. He also served as a hockey coach, coaching both youth hockey teams and varsity high school hockey at Foxcroft Academy. Mr. McNulty will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 735) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative DOWNES of Bucksport.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require the Registration of Adjuvants in the State and To Regulate the Distribution of Pesticides with Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" (H.P. 1501) (L.D. 2019) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-930) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Make Certain Traffic Infractions Secondary Offenses" (H.P. 1094) (L.D. 1479) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-937) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-935) on Bill "An Act To Enhance the Energy Security of Maine Residents" (H.P. 509) (L.D. 697) Signed:
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 INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-938)on Bill "An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Licensure of Certain Individuals from Other Jurisdictions" (H.P. 1517) (L.D. 2035) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-939) on Bill "An Act To Create a Comprehensive Permit Process for the Construction of Affordable Housing" (H.P. 1244) (L.D. 1673) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-943) on Bill "An Act To Prevent Tax Haven Abuse" (H.P. 308) (L.D. 428) 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 TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-944) on Bill "An Act To Encourage Job Growth in the Forest Products Sector through Tax Incentives" (H.P. 1425) (L.D. 1919) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Six Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-940) on Bill "An Act Regarding Criminal Services for Juveniles" (H.P. 561) (L.D. 756)
Signed:
Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ 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. 853) (L.D. 1175) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Excessive Telephone, Video and Commissary Charges in Maine Jails and Prisons" (EMERGENCY) Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-936) (7-2) (H.P. 1473) (L.D. 1987) Bill "An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2022-23" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-941) (7-3) (H.P. 1499) (L.D. 2017) Resolve, Regarding Monitoring of and Reporting on Energy Use Data Standards and Online Energy Data Platforms Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-942)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes (H.P. 1314) (L.D. 1763)
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 Ensure Legislative Review of Rules for Maine's Medical Use of Marijuana Act (S.P. 622) (L.D. 1784)
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 To Provide the State Harness Racing Commission Greater Efficiency in Rules Enforcement (H.P. 1449) (L.D. 1944)
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) An Act To Raise the Debt Limit of the Eagle Lake Water and Sewer District (H.P. 1514) (L.D. 2033)
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, To Reestablish the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program (S.P. 688) (L.D. 1952)
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
(10-6) Resolve, To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Committee To Study the Feasibility of Creating Basic Income Security (H.P. 1484) (L.D. 1997)
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
(10-7) 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 (H.P. 1509) (L.D. 2027)
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 (10-8) An Act To Improve the Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund and Agricultural Development Grant (H.P. 154) (L.D. 219) (10-9) An Act To Increase the Waste Handling Fee Imposed on the Landfilling of Municipal Solid Waste (H.P. 180) (L.D. 259) (10-10) An Act Regarding the Powers of the Efficiency Maine Trust and the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator (S.P. 143) (L.D. 337) (10-11) An Act To Protect Public Lands (S.P. 343) (L.D. 1075) (10-12) An Act To Reduce Errors in Employment Tax Increment Financing Benefits (H.P. 834) (L.D. 1156) (10-13) An Act To Make Individual and Small Group Health Insurance More Affordable in Certain High-premium Counties (S.P. 428) (L.D. 1331) (10-14) An Act To Increase the Availability of Intranasal Naloxone in Community and Corrections Settings (H.P. 1044) (L.D. 1428) (10-15) An Act To Establish the Maine Abandoned and Discontinued Roads Commission (H.P. 1121) (L.D. 1513) (10-16) An Act To Determine Potential Savings in Prescription Drug Costs by Using International Pricing (S.P. 520) (L.D. 1636) (10-17) An Act To Improve Boating Safety on Maine Waters (H.P. 1234) (L.D. 1663) (10-18) An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Employees Who Work for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (S.P. 601) (L.D. 1746) (10-19) An Act To Create a Framework for Maine's Spirits Contract (S.P. 608) (L.D. 1750) (10-20) An Act Regarding Contributing to Candidates and Political Action Committees (S.P. 619) (L.D. 1782) (10-21) An Act To Eliminate Conflicts of Interest with Respect to the Payment of Fees to Bail Commissioners (S.P. 612) (L.D. 1856) (10-22) 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 (H.P. 1389) (L.D. 1879) (10-23) An Act To Support Municipal Broadband Infrastructure through Incentives and Competition (S.P. 664) (L.D. 1894) (10-24) An Act To Update Criminal and Related Statutes and Respond to Decisions of the Law Court (H.P. 1410) (L.D. 1903) (10-25) An Act To Amend the Tax Laws of the State (H.P. 1423) (L.D. 1917) (10-26) An Act To Establish the Maine Space Corporation (S.P. 678) (L.D. 1923) (10-27) An Act To Ensure Access to Prescription Contraceptives (S.P. 691) (L.D. 1954) (10-28) An Act To Amend the Maine Parentage Act with Regard to Presumed Parentage (H.P. 1458) (L.D. 1958) (10-29) An Act To Help Alleviate Maine's Housing Shortage and Change the Membership of the Maine State Housing Authority (S.P. 699) (L.D. 1961) (10-30) 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)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-31) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Study the Regional Adjustment (S.P. 121) (L.D. 270) (10-32) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Survey State-contracted Providers of Therapeutic Foster Care in the State about Their Liability Insurance Needs (S.P. 57) (L.D. 794) (10-33) Resolve, Directing the Maine Connectivity Authority To Take Further Actions To Bring High-speed Broadband to Unserved Areas (S.P. 368) (L.D. 1107) (10-34) Resolve, Regarding Education Technician III Certification for Students at Eastern Maine Community College (S.P. 393) (L.D. 1207) (10-35) Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals (S.P. 408) (L.D. 1240) (10-36) Resolve, To Ensure Support for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism with High Behavioral Need (H.P. 1171) (L.D. 1574)
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Ed Harmon, John Hargreaves and Arthur Richardson, of Boothbay (SLS 868)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - March 31, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. PENDING - PASSAGE.
15. An Act To Allow the Annexation of Certain Lands by Columbia Falls (MANDATE) (S.P. 725) (L.D. 2011)
TABLED - March 31, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
16. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Building Officials and Inspectors Association, of Augusta (HLS 698)
TABLED - April 5, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASON of Lisbon. PENDING - PASSAGE.
17. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Independence Association, of Brunswick (HLS 731)
TABLED - April 5, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. PENDING - PASSAGE.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-918) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act To Provide More Options to Maine Electric Service Customers and Support Maine's Climate Goals" (H.P. 222) (L.D. 318)
TABLED - April 5, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
19. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-917) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act To Ensure That Municipalities and Multimunicipal Regions of Every Size and Capacity Have Guidance on Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies for Policy, Implementation and Investment Decision Support" (H.P. 1205) (L.D. 1616)
TABLED - April 5, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-920) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Expand the MaineCare Program To Cover All Citizens of the State" (H.P. 1197) (L.D. 1608)
TABLED - April 5, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
_________________________________ BILLS RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR
(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1520)
1. An Act Regarding Access to Telehealth Behavioral Health Services during Public Health Emergencies (H.P. 1309) (L.D. 1758)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on March 24, 2022. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on March 29, 2022.
(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1523)
2. An Act Relating to the Valuation of Improved Real Property (H.P. 807) (L.D. 1129)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on March 24, 2022. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on March 29, 2022.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 20, 2022
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-945) on Bill "An Act To Establish the Trust for a Healthy Maine" (H.P. 1127) (L.D. 1523) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-947) on Bill "An Act To Expand Access to Mental Health and Crisis Care for Individuals in Jails and Individuals Experiencing Homelessness" (H.P. 1463) (L.D. 1968) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-948) on Bill "An Act To Enact the Uniform Foreign-country Money Judgments Recognition Act" (H.P. 659) (L.D. 903) 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 as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-948) Report. _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 745)
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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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
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. 574) (L.D. 1729) Resolve, To Assess the Feasibility of the Production of Insulin in Maine Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-508) (7-2) (S.P. 625) (L.D. 1787) Bill "An Act To Improve the Quality and Affordability of Primary Health Care Provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-509) (7-3) (S.P. 715) (L.D. 1983) Resolve, To Authorize the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Enter into a Lease with Christian Camps and Conferences for a Parcel of Land Located in Somerset County Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-511) (7-4) (S.P. 724) (L.D. 2007) Bill "An Act To Create the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Incidence Registry" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-512) (7-5) (S.P. 729) (L.D. 2013) Bill "An Act Relating to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination in the State" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-523) (7-6) (S.P. 735) (L.D. 2025) Resolve, To Authorize the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Enter into a Lease with Aroostook Technologies, Inc. for a Parcel of Land in Township 11, Range 4 WELS Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-518)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
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. 1479) (L.D. 1993) Bill "An Act To Establish a Progressive Treatment Program Monitor" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-946)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-510) on Bill "An Act To Expand the Statewide Voluntary Early Childhood Consultation Program" (S.P. 220) (L.D. 533) 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-510).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Restrict Access to Weapons Pursuant to Court Order in Cases of Harassment" (S.P. 336) (L.D. 1068) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-515) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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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 JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-516) on Bill "An Act To Clarify and Recodify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes" (S.P. 551) (L.D. 1696) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-516) Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-516).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-514) on Bill "An Act To Improve the Child and Family Court Process" (S.P. 648) (L.D. 1831) 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 as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-514) Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-514).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-517) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Corrections Supervisors Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan" (S.P. 658) (L.D. 1840) 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-517).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
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. 339) (L.D. 463) Bill "An Act To Better House Maine Residents" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSINGreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-954)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 746)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “An Act To Increase Funding for the Animal Welfare Fund by Increasing Certain Fees,” S.P. 599, L.D. 1744, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding Eligibility for Burial in the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System (H.P. 455) (L.D. 619)
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 Improve the Quality and Affordability of Primary Health Care Provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers (S.P. 625) (L.D. 1787)
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 To Clarify COVID-19 Paid Leave for School Employees (H.P. 1384) (L.D. 1874)
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) An Act To Improve Children's Mental Health by Requiring Insurance Coverage for Certain Mental Health Treatment (H.P. 1416) (L.D. 1910)
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) An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023 (H.P. 1483) (L.D. 1996)
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
(10-6) An Act Relating to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination in the State (S.P. 729) (L.D. 2013)
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
(10-7) An Act To Allow Outdoor Stadiums and Pool Halls To Sell Spirits (H.P. 1513) (L.D. 2031)
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
(10-8) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 60: New School Siting Approval, Portions of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects and Portions of Chapter 125: Basic School Approval Standards: Public Schools and School Administrative Units, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Education and State Board of Education (H.P. 1446) (L.D. 1935)
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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Pursuant to the Constitution
(10-9) Resolve, To Authorize the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Enter into a Lease with Christian Camps and Conferences for a Parcel of Land Located in Somerset County (S.P. 715) (L.D. 1983)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Pursuant to the Constitution
(10-10) Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Renew a Lease of Certain Land in Aroostook State Park to the Federal Aviation Administration (H.P. 1470) (L.D. 1984)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Pursuant to the Constitution
(10-11) Resolve, To Authorize the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Enter into a Lease with Aroostook Technologies, Inc. for a Parcel of Land in Township 11, Range 4 WELS (S.P. 735) (L.D. 2025)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-12) An Act Relating to the Hunting of Antlerless Deer (H.P. 82) (L.D. 116) (10-13) An Act To Implement Maine's Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030 (H.P. 127) (L.D. 174) (10-14) An Act To Support Apprenticeship Programs (H.P. 130) (L.D. 177) (10-15) An Act To Improve the Child Welfare System (H.P. 277) (L.D. 393) (10-16) An Act To Include within the Definitions of "Public Employee" and "Judicial Employee" Those Who Have Been Employed for Less Than 6 Months (H.P. 580) (L.D. 775) (10-17) An Act To Create the Essential Support Workforce Advisory Committee (H.P. 654) (L.D. 898) (10-18) An Act Concerning Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment (H.P. 711) (L.D. 965) (10-19) An Act Regarding Reporting on Spending for Behavioral Health Care Services and To Clarify Requirements for Credentialing by Health Insurance Carriers (H.P. 874) (L.D. 1196) (10-20) An Act To Establish a Wood-fired Combined Heat and Power Program (H.P. 880) (L.D. 1202) (10-21) An Act To Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services by Limiting Cost Sharing by Insurers (H.P. 1355) (L.D. 1822) (10-22) An Act To Create a Legal Defense Fund for the Maine Lobster Industry (H.P. 1422) (L.D. 1916) (10-23) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Remote Participation (H.P. 1466) (L.D. 1971) (10-24) An Act To Improve Testing Requirements for Adult Use Marijuana (H.P. 1471) (L.D. 1985) (10-25) An Act To Create the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Incidence Registry (S.P. 724) (L.D. 2007)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-26) Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor To Convene a Stakeholder Group To Examine Workforce Development Issues in the Hospitality and Food and Beverage Industries (H.P. 336) (L.D. 460) (10-27) Resolve, To Study Training in Racial Issues, Racial Justice and Social Issues at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and Additional Requirements for Law Enforcement Officers and Candidates (H.P. 1063) (L.D. 1447) (10-28) Resolve, To Assess the Feasibility of the Production of Insulin and Insulin Analogs in Maine (S.P. 574) (L.D. 1729) (10-29) Resolve, Regarding MaineCare Funding for Maine Schools (H.P. 1326) (L.D. 1775) (10-30) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 9: Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor Law Violations, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards (H.P. 1432) (L.D. 1925)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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