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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 13th Legislative Day Monday, April 11, 2022
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Dr. Malcolm Himschoot, Church of Universal Fellowship, Orono.
National Anthem by Elizabeth Porter, Richmond.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 7, 2022. _________________________________
(1-1) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Working Group (S.P. 742) (L.D. 2032)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on March 29, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Require Telecommunications Companies To Divulge Location Information to Law Enforcement When Necessary To Respond to a 9-1-1 Call or Locate a Person in Danger" (S.P. 492) (L.D. 1581)
Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on April 5, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-443) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-482) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) David Walker, of Old Town, Superintendent of Regional School Unit 34, on his retirement after 17 years of service as superintendent and 46 years of service as an educator overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 915)
(5-2) Joseph McBrine, of East Machias, a 27-year member of the Maine Warden Service, who has been named the 2021 Maine Game Warden of the Year. To receive this peer-nominated recognition, a game warden must have consistently conducted themselves in such a manner as to display an exceptional expertise in the areas of conservation law enforcement, management, community and public relations and all aspects of a game warden's duties. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 916)
(5-3) Hunter Gibson, of Mechanic Falls, a student at Poland Regional High School and a player on the boys basketball team, who has been named to the Sun Journal All-Region Boys Basketball Second Team. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 919)
(5-4) Diane L. Dunn, of Newburgh Center, Brigadier General of the Maine Army National Guard, who is retiring after 34 years of service. Brigadier General Dunn was the first woman to serve as a general in the Maine Army National Guard and received numerous decorations and badges throughout her service, including, but not limited to, the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. As her final assignment, she served as the Assistant Adjutant General. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 923)
(5-5) Thomas Munson, of Fairfield, 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 924)
(5-6) Jacob Deschenes, of Presque Isle, a member of Troop No. 177, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 926)
(5-7) the Southern Maine Community College Men's Basketball Team, of South Portland, which won the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division II National Championship, the college's first team national championship in its 76-year history. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 927)
(5-8) Andrew Foster, of Winthrop, a senior at Winthrop 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 928)
(5-9) the Freeport High School One Act Competition Team, which won its Regional Division at the Maine Drama Festival. Members of the team who were recognized with special commendations include Aaron Stevens, for sound design; Camden Wilbur, for set design; and Emily Garneau, for all festival cast. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 736) Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
(5-10) the Mt. Desert Island High School Jazz Band, of Bar Harbor, which won the Gold Award at the 2022 Maine Music Educators Association State Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 738) Presented by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-11) Ainsley Alley, of Winter Harbor, a student at Sumner Memorial High School and a member of the school's show choir, who won the Outstanding Musicianship Award at the 2022 Maine State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 739) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-12) Steve Willis, of Gorham, on his retirement as Professor of Fire Science and Department Chair of the Southern Maine Community College Fire Science Program after 36 years of service. Among his many professional activities at the national, state and local levels and his other roles at the college, Mr. Willis served as the Fire Science Program's Public Safety Student Live-In Program Coordinator and, from 1986 to 2005, as the Maine Fire Training and Education Deputy and State Fire Administrator and, from 2005 to 2008, as the Director of Public Safety Education and Leadership Initiatives. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 740) Presented by Representative BOYLE of Gorham. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Representative TERRY of Gorham.
(5-13) Heather Cabading, of Limington, a school secretary at Harold B. Emery Jr. Memorial School, who was named the Maine Secretary of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 741) Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.
(5-14) Darlene Ratte, of Fairfield, who has received the Elias A. Joseph Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for her loyal service to the chamber, her professional achievements and her unselfish devotion to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 742) Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
(5-15) Hovey H. Hall, of West Lubec, who celebrated his 90th Birthday on April 2, 2022. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 743) Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-16) January and Jason Furchak, of Waterville, whose business, Holy Cannoli, has received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 744) Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
(5-17) Erin Merrill, of Belgrade, who has received the Outstanding Professional Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 745) Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade.
(5-18) H. Sawyer Boulette, of Arrowsic, who has received the Exceptional Volunteer of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 746) Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
(5-19) Sabrina Jandreau, of Winslow, who has received the Rising Star Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 747) Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
(5-20) Heather LeClair, of Waterville, who has received the Customer Service Stardom Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 748) Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
(5-21) Huhtamaki, of Waterville, which has received the Large Business of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 749) Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative WHITE of Waterville.
(5-22) Lester Stackpole, of Orland, on his retirement as a woodworking instructor at Eastern Maine Community College after 43 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 750) Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
(5-23) the T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School Wrestling Team, of Dixfield, which won the Pine Tree League Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 751) Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-24) Michelle Flewelling, of Clinton, Town Manager of Fairfield, who has received the Municipal Employee of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 752) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative WHITE of Waterville.
(5-25) Gene Boyce, of Anson, who is celebrating his 90th Birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 753) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld.
(5-26) Gene Ann Mayo, of Limington, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 754) Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.
In Memory of: (5-27) Philip F. Chapman, Jr., of Winthrop. Mr. Chapman was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a mail sorter and later as a window worker for the United States Postal Service in Augusta for 25 years, until his retirement in 2013. While his children were growing up, he volunteered his time coaching the local sports teams in Winthrop, and he also worked in the auto body shop at Charlies Chevrolet, formerly Barrows Chevrolet. He was a longtime member of the Alfred W. Maxwell American Legion in Winthrop, the Oxford Lodge of Masons, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and the Augusta Elks Lodge 964. Mr. Chapman will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 47 years, Jeanette, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 917)
(5-28) Sumner Glazier, Jr., of Pittston. Mr. Glazier was a veteran of the United States Navy. After his service, he purchased C & S Market on Riverside Drive in Augusta with his father and brother, which he owned and operated for 25 years. In 1978, he was hired by the State of Maine to serve as secretary to the Maine Parole Board. He later switched departments and became a health inspector, visiting schools, nursing homes, restaurants and camps, before retiring in 1994. He was an active member of Penney Memorial Baptist Church, serving on both its board of directors and its board of trustees. He also was a Mason, serving as Master of his Lodge, and coached Augusta East Little League baseball. Mr. Glazier will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Jean, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 918)
(5-29) Rita Moran, of Winthrop. Ms. Moran worked as a bookseller, at one time owning Apple Valley Books in Winthrop, and was a political activist, but had also worked as a photographer, union advocate and trainer of emergency medical technicians in New York State. She was a co-founder of EarthTides Pagan Network and for many years was a guiding spirit of the Pagan community, which she served as a teacher, celebrant, musician, organizer, ritual writer and performer. She was a founding board member of the Maine Pagan Clergy Association and was a part of interfaith clergy efforts to advocate for equality for LGBTQ+ people. She attended a Democratic National Convention and served for a time as chair of the Kennebec County Democrats. She was active with the Monmouth Community Players and central Maine library organizations. Ms. Moran will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 920)
(5-30) Beverly Murdock, of Thorndike. Mrs. Murdock was employed by the MIT Radiation Laboratory during World War II, building airborne radar systems, later working at times as a medical assistant, dental assistant and farmer. She taught Sunday school, sang in church and community choirs, worked on the church finance committee and led a Girl Scout troop. She dedicated herself to establishing Unity's ambulance company, helping to found the department in 1967, organizing training and raising funds for vehicles and building facilities, and served as treasurer for 40 years. The Unity Volunteer Ambulance Company recently dedicated an ambulance in her memory. A gifted storyteller, she wrote four children's books about an adventurous, kindhearted Maine woodland elf, the first book being published when she was 83 years of age. Mrs. Murdock will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 921)
(5-31) the Honorable Joseph E. Brooks, of Winterport. Mr. Brooks was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He worked for the Bangor Daily News before retiring after almost 40 years of service. From 1997 to 2002 and from 2013 to 2014, he represented Winterport in the Maine House of Representatives. Mr. Brooks will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 922)
(5-32) Jeffrey Marshall, of Fairfield. Mr. Marshall devoted almost 46 years working for the Wendy's brand, starting his career with Wendy's in Waterville as an assistant manager in 1976 and working his way up through the ranks. Most recently, he worked as Director of Operations for the Legacy Capital Partners franchise, previously owned by Restwend LLC. Very active in softball, he was a player, an umpire and a member of the greater Waterville Softball Umpires Association. For many years, he was the District 6 Commissioner for USA Softball of Maine, and he started the Men's Fall League with Waterville Parks and Recreation. In the 1990s, he served as a coach, helping to establish a program within the Lawrence community through the PAL program, and he served as a softball tournament director and umpire. He also served as a member of the School Administrative District 49 school board from 1996 to 2004 and as a member of the Town of Fairfield's budget committee and planning board. The Town of Fairfield dedicated its 2021 Town Report in his memory in recognition of his long service to his community. Mr. Marshall will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of almost 45 years, Sandra, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 925)
(5-33) Merle A. Beal, of Beals. Mr. Beal caught lobsters and, every July 4th, entered his lobster boat, the "Silver Dollar," in the World's Fastest Lobster Boat Races. For over 30 years, he sailed to Winter Harbor to race there as well. Mr. Beal will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 65 years, Regina, and his family and friends;
(HLS 737) Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-504) on Bill "An Act To Establish a Disaster Relief Fund for Potato Farmers Adversely Affected by Drought Conditions" (S.P. 717) (L.D. 1998) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-505) on same Bill.
Signed: 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-504).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-484) on Bill "An Act To Transition State and Local Motor Vehicle Fleets to 100 Percent Zero-emission Vehicles" (S.P. 456) (L.D. 1579) 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-484).
_________________________________ (6-3) Ten Members of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-494) on Bill "An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce Harmful Solid Waste" (S.P. 523) (L.D. 1639)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-495) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-494) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-525) thereto.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-956) on Bill "An Act To Establish That the Provision of Emergency Medical Services by an Ambulance Service Is an Essential Service and To Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission To Study Emergency Medical Services in the State" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1474) (L.D. 1988) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-957)on Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority" (H.P. 1259) (L.D. 1694) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-6) Ten Members of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-958) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Contamination of Clean Soils with So-called Forever Chemicals" (H.P. 1417) (L.D. 1911)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-959) on same Bill.
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Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ (6-7) Seven Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-961) on Bill "An Act To Permit Limited Delivery of Adult Use Marijuana" (H.P. 1360) (L.D. 1827)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-962) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ 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. 1435) (L.D. 1928) Bill "An Act To Update and Clarify the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act and Provide for Greater Transparency" (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-960)
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Expand the Statewide Voluntary Early Childhood Consultation Program (S.P. 220) (L.D. 533) (10-2) An Act To Clarify and Recodify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes (S.P. 551) (L.D. 1696) (10-3) An Act To Improve the Child and Family Court Process (S.P. 648) (L.D. 1831) (10-4) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Certain Employees Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan (S.P. 658) (L.D. 1840)
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 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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 AMENDEDReport.
15. 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.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-940) - Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act Regarding Criminal Services for Juveniles" (H.P. 561) (L.D. 756)
TABLED - April 7, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
17. An Act Relating to the Valuation of Improved Real Property (H.P. 807) (L.D. 1129)
TABLED - April 7, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-945) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Establish the Trust for a Healthy Maine" (H.P. 1127) (L.D. 1523)
TABLED - April 7, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
19. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-947) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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)
TABLED - April 7, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 20, 2022
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1395) (L.D. 1885) Bill "An Act To Increase Maine's Veterinary Workforce" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-963) (7-2) (H.P. 1472) (L.D. 1986) Bill "An Act To Exempt Permanently Disabled Veterans from Payment of Property Tax" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-964)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-965) on Bill "An Act To Authorize Certain Off-premises Sales of Adult Use Marijuana" (H.P. 1434) (L.D. 1927) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Allow the Assessor of the Cyr Plantation Board of Assessors To Facilitate the Election of Vacant Assessor Seats" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 747) (L.D. 2037)
Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, under suspension of the rules and WITHOUT REFERENCE to a Committee, the Bill READ TWICE and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1350) (L.D. 1817) Bill "An Act To Allow the State's Adult Use Marijuana Tracking System To Track Plants and Products by Group" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-966)
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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 Collect Pesticide Sales and Use Records for the Purpose of Providing Information to the Public" (S.P. 731) (L.D. 2021) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-526) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-527) on Bill "An Act To Create a Logging Dispute Resolution Board and To Require Proof of Ownership Documents To Be Available within 14 Days of Request" (S.P. 568) (L.D. 1724) 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-527).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
Divided Report (6-1) Six Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-967) on Bill "An Act To Update the Comprehensive State Energy Plan To Achieve the State Energy Vision" (H.P. 1497) (L.D. 2015)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 8
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. 129) (L.D. 176) Bill "An Act To Facilitate a Grade 9 to 16 School Project" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-969) (7-2) (H.P. 1377) (L.D. 1867) Bill "An Act To Codify MaineCare Rate System Reform" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-968)
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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-972) on Bill "An Act To Provide Textbook Cost Assistance for High School Students Enrolled in Early College Courses" (H.P. 1390) (L.D. 1880) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-970) on Bill "An Act To Ensure the Continuation of Services to Maine Children and Families through the Alternative Response Program" (H.P. 1371) (L.D. 1850) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-971) on Bill "An Act Concerning Equity in Renewable Energy Projects and Workforce Development" (H.P. 1464) (L.D. 1969) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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. 1451) (L.D. 1946) Bill "An Act To Ensure Constitutionally Adequate Contact with Counsel" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-975) (7-2) (H.P. 1498) (L.D. 2016) Bill "An Act To Implement the Crisis Response Services Recommendations Identified Pursuant to Resolve 2021, Chapter 29" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-973) (7-3) (H.P. 1511) (L.D. 2029) Bill "An Act To Enhance the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Maine National Guard" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-974)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 11
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-977) on Bill "An Act To Reclassify Certain Offenses under the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws and Motor Vehicle Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System" (H.P. 1193) (L.D. 1604) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-978) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-983) on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Secretary of State Regarding Notarial Acts" (H.P. 1503) (L.D. 2023) 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-983) Report. _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 12
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Generation Authority" (H.P. 1218) (L.D. 1634) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-982) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-980) on Bill "An Act To Promote Equity and Increase Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry by Removing Restrictions Related to Convictions for Drug Offenses and To Replace the Term 'Marijuana' with the Term 'Cannabis' in the Maine Revised Statutes" (H.P. 1457) (L.D. 1957) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 13
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. 1321) (L.D. 1770) Bill "An Act To Create a Commercial Halibut Fishing License" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-979)
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Transition State and Local Motor Vehicle Fleets to Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles and Zero-emission Vehicles (S.P. 456) (L.D. 1579) (10-2) An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce Harmful Solid Waste (S.P. 523) (L.D. 1639) (10-3) An Act To Establish a Fund for Farmers Adversely Affected by Drought Conditions (S.P. 717) (L.D. 1998)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2022-23 (H.P. 1473) (L.D. 1987)
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 Establish the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Reimbursement Fund for the Purpose of Testing Residential Property Wells (H.P. 339) (L.D. 463) (10-3) An Act To Prohibit Excessive Telephone Charges in Maine Jails and Prisons (H.P. 853) (L.D. 1175) (10-4) An Act To Establish Fair Housing Goals in Certain Communities in Maine (H.P. 1244) (L.D. 1673) (10-5) An Act To Establish a Progressive Treatment Program Liaison (H.P. 1479) (L.D. 1993) (10-6) An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Licensure of Certain Individuals from Other Jurisdictions (H.P. 1517) (L.D. 2035)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-7) Resolve, Directing Maine Revenue Services To Review and Report Regarding Worldwide Combined Reporting of Certain Corporations for Income Tax Purposes (H.P. 308) (L.D. 428) (10-8) Resolve, Regarding Monitoring of and Reporting on Energy Use Data Standards and Online Energy Data Platforms (H.P. 1499) (L.D. 2017)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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