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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 18th Legislative Day Monday, April 18, 2022
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Jacob Clement, South Penobscot Baptist Church, Penobscot.
National Anthem by Capital Strings, Pineland Suzuki School, Manchester.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Friday, April 15, 2022. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Solitary Confinement in Maine's Corrections System" (H.P. 508) (L.D. 696)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-846) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-1008) thereto in the House on April 14, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-846) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-540) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Incorporate Respectful Language into the Maine Revised Statutes, Titles 22, 25 and 34-A" (H.P. 1526) (L.D. 2038)
Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 120, section 2 Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on April 13, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding to Qualifying Municipalities by Sharing Adult Use Marijuana Sales and Excise Tax Revenue" (H.P. 873) (L.D. 1195)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-1014) in the House on April 14, 2022.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-1014) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-564) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1263)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
April 14, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Health and Human Services on Bill “An Act To Establish Limits on the Number of Hours Worked by and Workloads of Child Protective Services Caseworkers in the Department of Health and Human Services” (H.P. 1358) (L.D. 1825) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1264)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
April 14, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it Indefinitely Postponed 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) and all accompanying papers in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1529) (Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, DUNPHY of Old Town, EVANGELOS of Friendship, LOOKNER of Portland, PICKETT of Dixfield, PLUECKER of Warren, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, WARREN of Hallowell) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 214)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2022 AS SECOND CHANCE MONTH
WHEREAS,every person is endowed with human dignity and value; and
WHEREAS, redemption and second chances are American values; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 65,000,000 American citizens have a criminal record; and
WHEREAS, individuals returning from prison and those who have paid their debts after committing a crime face a "second prison" of stigma and obstacles, also known as collateral consequences;and
WHEREAS, individuals with criminal histories encounter significant barriers such as aninability to find housing, employment or education, regain voting rights, volunteer in their communities, secure identification documentation and pay off substantial financial debt accrued as a result of conviction and incarceration; and
WHEREAS, these barriers can contribute to recidivism, which increases victimization,decreases public safety and results in lost human capital and economic output for communities; and
WHEREAS, since 2020, 2,266 individuals have been released to the community from a Department of Corrections facility; and
WHEREAS, the supervised community confinement program provides a supported transition back into communities by affording approved residents the opportunity to finish their sentences while living in communities with the needed supports in place, including housing, education, employment and wellness services, thereby increasing the likelihood of their success when they are removed from Department of Corrections supervision;and
WHEREAS, as of April 2022, there were 59 residents participating in the supervised community confinement program; and
WHEREAS, the designation of April as Second Chance Month can contribute to increased public awareness about the "second prison," the need for closure for those who have paid their debts and opportunities for individuals, employers, congregations and communities to extend second chances; 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 Second Chance Month, and we urge citizens to observe this month through actions and programs that promote awareness of the "second prison" and provide closure for those who have paid their debts.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1530)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Provide Passamaquoddy Tribal Members Access to Clean Drinking Water," H.P. 662, L.D. 906, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Isabelle Lavoie, of Madawaska, a senior at Madawaska Middle/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 963)
(5-2) the Loring Job Corps Center, of Limestone, which is celebrating 25 years of success. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 964)
(5-3) the Town of Buxton, which is celebrating its 250th Anniversary this year. Buxton was incorporated as a town on July 14, 1772. Buxton includes the villages of Salmon Falls/Tory Hill, Chicopee, Groveville, Bar Mills, West Buxton and Buxton Center. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 965)
(5-4) Paul Main, of Alfred, on his induction into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame. Mr. Main's rich contribution to Maine is a mix of country music, show business and public service. His induction recognizes his abilities in song writing, recorded albums and musicianship, including his playing drums for the Saturday night television favorite Hee Haw. He traveled and performed throughout 48 states with Nashville greats like Hank Thompson, Mel Tillis and Jack Greene. Mr. Main also served York County as a Sheriff's Deputy for 20 years, with overlapping time as a registered Maine Guide and Hunter Safety Instructor of more than 50 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 785) Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York.
(5-5) Sue Jones, of Farmington, the Farmington Postmaster, on the occasion of her retirement. Postmaster Jones is the first woman to serve as Farmington Postmaster and has served in that capacity since 1982. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 786) Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
In Memory of: (5-6) Jesse Sean Harvey, of Portland, a well-known recovery advocate. Mr. Harvey devoted his life to serving and saving the lives of people who use drugs and all marginalized people he met. As the founder of Journey House Recovery, Portland Overdose Prevention Society and the Church of Safe Injection, he worked tirelessly for all of the voiceless, suffering people throughout Maine and beyond, and many people attribute their recovery and even the fact they are alive to his kindness, determination and support. At 28 years of age, Mr. Harvey died of an overdose. Mr. Harvey will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 966)
(5-7) Jessi Gilbert, of Biddeford. Ms. Gilbert served as the York County Program Director of Maine Access Points, working to help local communities by providing syringe access services, overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution, as well as peer support and advocacy. Ms. Gilbert will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 784) Presented by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(5-8) Margaret Minihan, of Biddeford. Mrs. Minihan was for many years employed by Old Colony Gas and Gibb's Oil, where customers found her a joyful and caring person. Mrs. Minihan will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 20 years, Joseph, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 787) Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
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Divided Report (6-1) Five Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-544) on Bill "An Act To Expand Maine's Clean Energy Economy" (S.P. 432) (L.D. 1350)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-545) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (S-546) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
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-544).
_________________________________ (6-2) Five Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1025) on Bill "An Act To Update the Regulation of Public Utility Monopolies" (H.P. 764) (L.D. 1026)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1026) on same Bill.
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Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-1027) on same Bill.
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Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "D" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representatives: _________________________________ 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. 1516) (L.D. 2034) Bill "An Act To Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1028)
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Acts (10-1) An Act Regarding Criminal Services for Juveniles (H.P. 561) (L.D. 756) (10-2) An Act Concerning Interpersonal Violence on College Campuses (S.P. 572) (L.D. 1727)
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. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Steve Willis, of Gorham (HLS 740)
TABLED - April 11, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative BOYLE of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School Wrestling Team, of Dixfield (HLS 751)
TABLED - April 11, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-976) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act To Finance Distribution Investments at the Lowest Cost to Customers and To Encourage Utility Performance" (H.P. 1119) (L.D. 1511)
TABLED - April 12, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1011) - Committee on JUDICIARY on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Create a Right to Privacy (H.P. 1133) (L.D. 1529)
TABLED - April 14, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1012) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act To Review State Lands and Waterways That Have Sacred, Traditional or Other Significance to the Wabanaki Tribes" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1413) (L.D. 1907)
TABLED - April 14, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Leah Dechaine, of Pittsfield (HLS 775)
TABLED - April 15, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Hyeonjee (Elena) Rho, of Daegu, South Korea (HLS 776)
TABLED - April 15, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Yuran Choi, of Gwangju, South Korea (HLS 777)
TABLED - April 15, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 20, 2022
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Taxation of Energy Storage Facilities and Equipment" (H.P. 1512) (L.D. 2030)
Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-1016) in the House on April 14, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-1015) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Encourage Job Growth in the Forest Products Sector through Tax Incentives" (H.P. 1425) (L.D. 1919)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-944) in the House on April 7, 2022.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-944) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-561) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
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" (S-559) on Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-related Medical Assistance" (S.P. 661) (L.D. 1862) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-560) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-560).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-520) on Bill "An Act To Sustain Good-paying Jobs in the Forest Products Industry by Ensuring Consistency between Comprehensive River Resource Management Plans and State Water Quality Standards" (S.P. 710) (L.D. 1979) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-521) 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-520) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-563)thereto.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
Ought to Pass as Amended (6-1) Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Create a Small Nonprofit Raffle Operator License" (S.P. 711) (L.D. 1980)
Reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-524).
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-524) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-565) thereto.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
Acts (10-1) An Act Regarding a Post-judgment Motion To Seal the Criminal History Record Information for Certain Criminal Convictions (H.P. 966) (L.D. 1310) (10-2) An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act (H.P. 1210) (L.D. 1626) (10-3) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions (H.P. 1489) (L.D. 2003)
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. 5
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 405)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 18, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (H), I appoint Representative Christopher W. Babbidge of Kennebunk to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House onMonday, April 18, 2022.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 751)
JOINT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 17-23, 2022 AS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION WEEK
WHEREAS, school boards are charged with the all-important responsibility of being accountable for the education of Maine children in order to prepare them for a rewarding and productive future; and
WHEREAS, school boards must articulate a vision and direction for their school systems, set high academic standards and approve the hiring of qualified staff most capable of making that vision a reality;and
WHEREAS, school boards must adopt a budget that balances student needs with thecommunity’s ability to pay and advocate for passage of that budget to ensure the school district has adequate funding to provide all children with the opportunity to learn;and
WHEREAS, all of these responsibilities and more are done by volunteer school boardmembers who put in countless hours in meetings and in the community advocating for their schools, representing the interests of children, parents and all citizens of the school district and preserving the valued tradition of local control over kindergarten to grade 12 public education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to designate April 17-23, 2022 as School Board Member Recognition Week andencourage local school districts and community leaders to appropriately recognize dedicated school board members across the State.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Allow Internet Payment for Tickets and Chances for Raffles Held by Nonprofit Organizations and Other Eligible Organizations and To Require the Gambling Control Unit To Adopt Certain Rules (S.P. 711) (L.D. 1980)
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 Assist Qualifying Municipalities To Defray the Costs of Opting In To Permit Adult Use Marijuana Establishments (H.P. 873) (L.D. 1195) (10-3) An Act To Encourage Job Growth in the Forest Products Sector through Tax Incentives (H.P. 1425) (L.D. 1919) (10-4) An Act Regarding Taxation of Energy Storage Facilities and Equipment (H.P. 1512) (L.D. 2030)
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
(1-1) 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)
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-977) in the House on April 14, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-978) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Regulate the Use of Biometric Identifiers" (H.P. 1450) (L.D. 1945)
Report "B" (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-1018) in the House on April 15, 2022.
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-1017) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
Acts (10-1) An Act To Strengthen Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-related Medical Assistance (S.P. 661) (L.D. 1862)
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
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Provide Access to Fertility Care" (H.P. 1144) (L.D. 1539)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-865) in the House on March 31, 2022.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-865) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-566) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 11
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine (H.P. 1516) (L.D. 2034)
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 a Presumption of Entitlement to Counsel for a Person Who Is the Subject of an Adult Guardianship, Conservatorship or Other Protective Arrangement Proceeding (H.P. 354) (L.D. 480) (10-3) 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) (10-4) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Create a Plan To Incorporate the Probate Courts into the Judicial Branch (H.P. 1453) (L.D. 1950) (10-5) An Act Regarding the Development of Comprehensive River Resource Management Plans (S.P. 710) (L.D. 1979)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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