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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Meldon H. Carmichael, Greenbush.
National Anthem by Annette Young Burns, Charlene Walsh, Mary Young and Laura Young, Owls Head.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Sydney Sewall, M.D., Hallowell.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 10, 2023. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 29)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 11, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under 22 MRSA, Subtitle 3, Part 3, Ch. 1058 (2) (B), I have reappointed Representative Margaret Craven of Lewiston to the Maine Children's Trust Incorporated, effective immediately.
Representative Craven will continue to serve on this board as the member of the House of Representatives.
Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding this reappointment.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 30)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 11, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, MRSA, Part 10-A, Ch. 319, §3371.2-B, I am pleased to reappoint the Honorable Bruce White of Waterville as a member of the House to the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission, effective immediately.
Furthermore, I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Michael Lajoie of Lewiston and the Honorable Daniel Newman of Belgrade as members of the House to the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission, effective immediately.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 25)
MAINE HEALTH AND HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY 127 COMMUNITY DRIVE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
January 11, 2023
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority due by February 1, 2023.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I can be reached at 622-1958 or by email at Terry@mhhefa.com.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terry Hayes Executive Director
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 26)
MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY 127 COMMUNITY DRIVE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
January 11, 2023
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority due by February 1, 2023.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I can be reached at 622-9386 or by email at Terry@mgfa.com.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terry Hayes Executive Director
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 27)
MAINE MUNICIPAL BOND BANK 127 COMMUNITY DRIVE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
January 11, 2023
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Maine Municipal Bond Bank due by February 1, 2023.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I can be reached at 622-9386 or by email at Terry@mmbb.com.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terry Hayes Executive Director
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 28)
MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
January 10, 2023
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Rachell Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Mr. President and Madam Speaker:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.
MRRA was created in 2006 by the Maine Legislature (5 MRSA §13083-G) as a municipal corporation charged with the responsibility to implement the reuse master plans for Naval Air Station Brunswick (NAS Brunswick) and the Topsham Annex, which closed as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Jeffrey K. Jordan Deputy Director
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, to Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities (H.P. 98) (L.D. 157)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. (BY REQUEST) (3-2) Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Construction of a Firehouse by Sinclair Township" (H.P. 100) (L.D. 159)
Sponsored by Representative ALBERT of Madawaska. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act Regarding Community-based Services for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System" (H.P. 96) (L.D. 155)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. (3-4) Bill "An Act Regarding Criminal Background Checks for the Sale, Transfer or Exchange of Firearms" (H.P. 109) (L.D. 168)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representative: SALISBURY of Westbrook. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act Regarding Special Education Funding for So-called Minimum Receiver School Administration Units" (H.P. 95) (L.D. 154)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, DAVIS of East Machias, MEYER of Eliot, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, SARGENT of York, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Require Outdoor Recess Time for Students from Grade 6 to Grade 8" (H.P. 97) (L.D. 156)
Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, DODGE of Belfast, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. (3-7) Bill "An Act Regarding the Responsibility for Technology Instruction Marketing Costs by the Maine Community College System" (H.P. 114) (L.D. 173)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Representative BOYLE of Gorham and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DRINKWATER of Milford, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, President JACKSON of Aroostook, LYFORD of Penobscot. (3-8) Bill "An Act to Return the Name of the Maine Community College System to the Maine Technical College System" (H.P. 115) (L.D. 174)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, DRINKWATER of Milford, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, THORNE of Carmel, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, President JACKSON of Aroostook. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Increase the Use of Municipal Waste-to-energy Processes as a Source of Renewable Energy" (H.P. 116) (L.D. 175)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: BLACK of Franklin. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Amend the Authority of the Public Utilities Commission Regarding Special Rate Contracts" (H.P. 118) (L.D. 177)
Sponsored by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act to Fund the Lake Restoration and Protection Fund" (H.P. 105) (L.D. 164)
Sponsored by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, HASENFUS of Readfield, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, NUTTING of Oakland. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Amend and Clarify the Laws Governing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Other Harmful Chemicals" (H.P. 110) (L.D. 169)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: BLACK of Franklin. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Provide That All Rules Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Are Major Substantive Rules" (H.P. 112) (L.D. 171)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, DRINKWATER of Milford, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, THORNE of Carmel, Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-14) Bill "An Act to Establish a Substance Use Disorder Hotline and Consultation and Clinical Supervision Program" (H.P. 103) (L.D. 162)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, PERRY of Calais, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of Portland. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Allow Health Care Workers to Return to Work by Reinstating Exemptions from Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 113) (L.D. 172)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CARLOW of Buxton, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, PAUL of Winterport, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, MOORE of Washington. (3-16) Bill "An Act to Increase the Safety of Patients and Staff at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and the Riverview Psychiatric Center" (H.P. 117) (L.D. 176)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, RECKITT of South Portland, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox. (3-17) Bill "An Act to Provide MaineCare Coverage for Doula Services" (H.P. 122) (L.D. 198)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, Senators: BAILEY of York, CARNEY of Cumberland. (3-18) Bill "An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program" (H.P. 123) (L.D. 199)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, MEYER of Eliot, RANA of Bangor, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: INGWERSEN of York, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. (3-19) Bill "An Act to Require Medicaid Coverage for Certain Children Under 7 Years of Age" (H.P. 124) (L.D. 200)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-20) Bill "An Act to Create a Training License and Program for Certain Advanced Practice Providers" (H.P. 99) (L.D. 158)
Sponsored by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland. (3-21) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Practicing Chiropractic Without a License" (H.P. 101) (L.D. 160)
Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, MORRIS of Turner, WHITE of Waterville, ZAGER of Portland. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-22) Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Change the Term "Woodsman" to "Woodsperson" in the Junior Maine Guide Program (H.P. 93) (L.D. 152)
Sponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Representatives: HEPLER of Woolwich, LANDRY of Farmington, Senator: CURRY of Waldo. (3-23) Bill "An Act to Increase Communication Between the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Lifetime License Holders by Requiring Free License Renewals Under Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 104) (L.D. 163)
Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Authority of the Director of the Real Estate Commission to Dismiss Certain Claims That Do Not Allege Violations of Law or Rules" (H.P. 111) (L.D. 170)
Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, MORRIS of Turner, SMITH of Palermo. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act to Address Employee Retention at the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory and the Computer Crimes Unit in the Department of Public Safety" (H.P. 121) (L.D. 197)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: HARRINGTON of York, HICKMAN of Kennebec. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-26) Bill "An Act to Allow Electronic Distribution of Certain Documents to Municipalities and Electronic Acknowledgment of Receipt of Certain Documents as Acceptable Communications" (H.P. 94) (L.D. 153)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, DHALAC of South Portland, MATLACK of St. George, PLUECKER of Warren, ROBERTS of South Berwick, WARREN of Scarborough, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, ZEIGLER of Montville. (3-27) Bill "An Act to Increase the Governor's Salary" (H.P. 106) (L.D. 165)
Sponsored by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta. Cosponsored by Representative: MILLETT of Waterford. (3-28) Bill "An Act to Provide Revenue for Property Tax Relief and Capital Infrastructure Projects" (H.P. 107) (L.D. 166)
Sponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: RIELLY of Westbrook, SUPICA of Bangor, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Bill "An Act Regarding Eligibility for the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption" (H.P. 108) (L.D. 167)
Sponsored by Representative BELL of Yarmouth. (3-30) Bill "An Act to Exempt Gold Star Parents from Income Tax" (H.P. 119) (L.D. 195)
Sponsored by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-31) Bill "An Act to Modify the Law Regarding Tinted Glass in Motor Vehicles" (H.P. 102) (L.D. 161)
Sponsored by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford. Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FREDERICKS of Sanford, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-32) Representative MOONEN for the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-C, section 1-803, subsection 2 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission for Amending the Maine Uniform Probate Code and Related Provisions of Law" (H.P. 120) (L.D. 196)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 92) (Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: HYMES of Waldo, MORIARTY of Cumberland, O'CONNELL of Brewer, TERRY of Gorham, THORNE of Carmel, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 81ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR
WHEREAS,on December 7, 1941, without warning and minutes before 8 a.m., aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Air Force attacked United States military installations at Pearl Harbor and elsewhere on the island of Oahu, Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, the bulk of the attack at Pearl Harbor lasted for approximately 5 hours, during which 2,403 members of the United States Armed Forces were killed or mortally wounded, 1,247 members of the Armed Forces were wounded and 57 civilians lost their lives; and
WHEREAS, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared the day of the attack on PearlHarbor "a date which will live in infamy," and the people of the United States became united in remembrance of the fallen and committed to defending the United States against allaggressors;and
WHEREAS, the following day, on December 8, 1941, Congress declared war against Japan and 3 days later against Germany, thus beginning the United States' involvement in a global conflict that would define a generation; and
WHEREAS, after nearly 4 years of warfare, on September 2, 1945, after victory on the European front, World War II ended with the Japanese surrendering aboard the USS Missouri; and
WHEREAS, on August 23, 1994, Congress enacted Public Law 103-308, which designated December 7th of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day andrequests the President to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the lasting significance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and to honor both those who survived the attack and all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of freedom and liberty during World War II.
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(4-2) On motion of Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 125) (Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Senator: DUSON of Cumberland)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING 2023
WHEREAS,racial divisiveness is rising in America's urban, rural and tribal communities and threatens the very core of this great country's unified front; and
WHEREAS, just as with those who came before us, it is our duty to protect those who livein this State and maintain communities in which they may all be given the opportunity to succeed;and
WHEREAS, we understand and recognize that there is a racial divide in our country andthat we must all work earnestly to heal the wounds created by racial, ethnic and religious bias and build an equitable and just society so that all people can thrive; and
WHEREAS, children have the right to every opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in nurturing environments that do not violate their safety, dignity or humanity;and
WHEREAS, all persons have the capability to make a simple change within themselves that can have a profound positive effect on an entire society; and
WHEREAS, if we all dedicate ourselves to the principles of truth, racial healing andtransformation, we can all bring about the necessary changes in thinking and behavior that will propel this great country forward as a unified force where racial biases will become a thing of the past; now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, in conjunction with others throughout the United States of America, acknowledge January 17, 2023 as the National Day of Racial Healing.
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(4-3) On motion of Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 126) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ADAMS of Lebanon, ALBERT of Madawaska, ANDREWS of Paris, ANKELES of Brunswick, ARATA of New Gloucester, ARDELL of Monticello, ARFORD of Brunswick, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BAGSHAW of Windham, BELL of Yarmouth, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland, BOYLE of Gorham, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, BRENNAN of Portland, BRIDGEO of Augusta, CAMPBELL of Orrington, CARLOW of Buxton, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, COLLAMORE of Waldoboro, COLLINGS of Portland, COPELAND of Saco, COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CRAY of Palmyra, CROCKETT of Portland, CYRWAY of Albion, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DAVIS of East Machias, DHALAC of South Portland, DILL of Old Town, DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUCHARME of Madison, DUNPHY of Embden, EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FAY of Raymond, FOSTER of Dexter, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GALLETTA of Durham, GATTINE of Westbrook, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GIFFORD of Lincoln, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, GREENWOOD of Wales, GRIFFIN of Levant, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HAGGAN of Hampden, HALL of Wilton, HASENFUS of Readfield, HENDERSON of Rumford, HEPLER of Woolwich, HOBBS of Wells, HYMES of Waldo, JACKSON of Oxford, JAUCH of Topsham, JAVNER of Chester, KESSLER of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LANDRY of Farmington, LANIGAN of Sanford, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, LAVIGNE of Berwick, LEE of Auburn, LEMELIN of Chelsea, LIBBY of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, MASON of Lisbon, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATHIESON of Kittery, MATLACK of St. George, MEYER of Eliot, MILLETT of Waterford, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MONTELL of Gardiner, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MORRIS of Turner, MURPHY of Scarborough, NESS of Fryeburg, NEWMAN of Belgrade, NUTTING of Oakland, O'CONNELL of Brewer, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono, PARRY of Arundel, PAUL of Winterport, PAULHUS of Bath, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, PERRY of Calais, PERRY of Bangor, PLUECKER of Warren, POIRIER of Skowhegan, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, POMERLEAU of Standish, PRINGLE of Windham, QUINT of Hodgdon, RANA of Bangor, RECKITT of South Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROEDER of Bangor, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, RUNTE of York, RUSSELL of Verona Island, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAMPSON of Alfred, SARGENT of York, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SHAW of Auburn, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SKOLD of Portland, SMITH of Palermo, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, STOVER of Boothbay, STROUT of Harrington, SUPICA of Bangor, SWALLOW of Houlton, TERRY of Gorham, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, THORNE of Carmel, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, WALKER of Naples, WARREN of Scarborough, WHITE of Waterville, WHITE of Guilford, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, WOOD of Greene, WOODSOME of Waterboro, WORTH of Ellsworth, ZAGER of Portland, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin, BRAKEY of Androscoggin, BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, GROHOSKI of Hancock, GUERIN of Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York, HICKMAN of Kennebec, INGWERSEN of York, President JACKSON of Aroostook, KEIM of Oxford, LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, LAWRENCE of York, LIBBY of Cumberland, LYFORD of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, NANGLE of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York, RENY of Lincoln, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STEWART of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, TIPPING of Penobscot, VITELLI of Sagadahoc)
JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
WHEREAS,January 16, 2023 marks the national and state holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorating his birth on January 15, 1929; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister who advocated the furtherance of civil and human rights for all Americans through nonviolence;and
WHEREAS, this man of great spirit showed this country a dream of “an oasis of freedomand justice”; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King, a model of an American patriot, provided the nation with one of the most prophetic and influential voices in our history; and
WHEREAS, for his tireless work to ensure equality and justice, Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a high and honorable distinction, in 1964; and
WHEREAS, his eloquence, his perseverance and his faith moved mountains and brought about landmark legal and social changes by appealing to the better instincts and consciences of his fellow human beings; and
WHEREAS, the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which ended so tragically on April 4,1968, is a shining example to Americans and citizens of the world at large of uncompromising dedication to the highest ideals; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Gerald Talbot of Portland submitted legislation in 1975 to create a day commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prior to the federal legislation creating the holiday; now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary life and works of this teacher, reformer and humanitarian, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and pause in our deliberations to recognize and commemorate the occasion of his birth.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Lois Skillings, of Brunswick, on her retirement as President of Mid Coast Parkview Health after 43 years of service. A nurse first and foremost, Ms. Skillings moved from the bedside to leadership roles, capped by her selection as president in 2011. She was instrumental in the successful merger between Mid Coast Health Services and Parkview Adventist Medical Center to form Mid Coast - Parkview Health and the later integration with MaineHealth. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-2) Greg Whitaker, of Mapleton, who has been inducted into the Presque Isle High School Athletic Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-3) John Cox, Jr., of Jonesboro, who has been named Maine State Grange Granger of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-4) Phil Roberts, of Marshfield, who has been named Maine State Grange Firefighter of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-5) Victoria Wahlig, of Falmouth, who has won the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Maine's First District with her app, "Seal of Approval," which teaches recreational boaters how to be eco-friendly while out on the water. The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition created in 2013 by leaders in the United States House of Representatives and at the Internet Education Foundation who sought to foster an appreciation for computer science and STEM. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-6) Landon Schmuck, of Raymond, a member of Troop No. 805, 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;
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(5-7) Cameron Dempster, of Windham, a member of Troop No. 805, 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;
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(5-8) Malachi Cummings, of Presque Isle, a senior at Presque Isle High School and a player on the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-9) Natalie Emmerson, of Woolwich, who has been named a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program. Natalie is one of only two delegates from Maine and the first Morse High School student to be admitted into the program in over thirty years. The United States Senate Youth Program was developed to provide a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 55)
(5-10) Mary Sabins, of Union, on her retirement as Vassalboro Town Manager after 14 years of service and 33 years of public service overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 11) Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
(5-11) Barbie Sylvester, of Rockport, on her retirement as Deputy Finance Director and Deputy Treasurer for Knox County after 36 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 12) Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Representative GEIGER of Rockland, Representative MATLACK of St. George.
(5-12) Cooper Flagg, of Newport, who has been named USA Basketball's Male Athlete of the Year for his efforts in leading the United States U17 team to the gold medal in Malaga, Spain in July 2022. Cooper, who is 16 years of age, is the youngest recipient of this honor, which was first bestowed in 1980. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 18) Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-13) the Maine Central Institute eSports Team, of Pittsfield, which won the first-ever Maine Principals' Association eSports State Championship in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 20) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-14) Thomas Ackerman, of Pittsfield, a 3rd-grade student at the Vickery School, who has received the Vickery School's Heroes Among Us Award in recognition of the actions he took during a medical emergency that occurred on a school bus. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 21) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-15) Judi Drake, of Skowhegan, a school bus driver who has received the Vickery School's Heroes Among Us Award in recognition of the actions she took during a medical emergency that occurred on her school bus. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 22) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
In Memory of: (5-16) Josephine C. Peterson, of South Portland. Ms. Peterson's working career began at 14 years of age at Maine General Hospital. She also worked at the Globe Laundry and J. Weston Walch Publishing Company. In retirement, she worked part-time for Westbrook Schools as a cafeteria worker. Ms. Peterson will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
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(5-17) Nelson "Dexter" Ondra Baum, of South Portland. Mr. Baum was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1954 to 1972. He also worked for a time with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and with several engineering companies. Mr. Baum will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
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(5-18) Constance Gloria Morehead, of Buxton. Mrs. Morehead's life revolved around her family, church and faith. For almost 50 years, she ministered to women through Bible studies, counseling and seminars. Mrs. Morehead will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of over 61 years, Frank, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 52)
(5-19) Diane Sims, of South Portland. Mrs. Sims worked for the United States Attorney's office in Portland, as well as AFEES, before starting her career with the United States Postal Service. Retiring in 2012, she worked at the Post Office on Forest Avenue, where she was very involved with the union and developed many long-term friendships. Mrs. Sims will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 54 years, Charles, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 53)
(5-20) Gerald Atwood Clark, of Presque Isle. Mr. Clark was a veteran of the United States Army. He served the City of Presque Isle as Tax Assessor for many years before becoming City Manager, retiring in 1991. He owned and operated Clark Realty Company, served on the board of Aroostook County Savings and Loan and was a member of the Presque Isle Kiwanis club and the Aroostook County Flyers club. Mr. Clark will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 54)
(5-21) Debra Silver, of Hollis. Ms. Silver will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(HLS 13) Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Senator INGWERSEN of York, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
(5-22) Rick G. Thayer, of Kittery. Mr. Thayer worked for the Carpenter's Union #275 in Newton, Massachusetts from 1983 to 1996 before beginning his own business, Rick Thayer Home Repair and Carpentry. He also worked for a time as the Assistant Facilities Director at the Kittery School Department. Proud of his Native American culture, he was active in attending and providing sound engineering for powwows and sweat lodges. He also was a musician, playing in the duo Joint at the Hip before forming the band Naked Groove and later The Jen Thayer Band, a popular local cover band in the Seacoast region. Mr. Thayer will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 30 years, Jennifer, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 14) Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative MEYER of Eliot.
(5-23) Charles T. McHugh, of Baileyville. Dr. McHugh served with the United States Public Health Service as a physician to Peace Corps volunteers in Tanzania from 1965 to 1967. He was Vice President for Medical Education at Columbus Cuneo Cabrini Medical Center in Chicago from 1972 to 1979 and had a private general surgery and family medicine practice until 1986. In 1987, he moved to Maine and worked as a general surgeon at Calais Regional Hospital and Down East Community Hospital, where he also served as President of the Medical Staff. He had a family practice in Baileyville and served as the Baileyville town health officer, the Baileyville school physician, the Georgia Pacific Mill Medical Director and the Medical Examiner for Washington County. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons and president of the Maine chapter, a delegate and state caucus chair of the American Medical Association and an active member of the Maine Medical Association. He also served on the Board of Directors of Acadia Hospital and as a member of the Board of Corporators for Northern Light Health System. Dr. McHugh will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 17) Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-24) Remy Pettengill, of South China. A student at Erskine Academy when he passed, Remy will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 19) Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-25) the Honorable Mary Been Najarian, of Falmouth. Beginning in 1972 Ms. Najarian served five terms as a State Representative and two terms as a Senator for Portland and was Chair of the Appropriations Committee. She was the cosponsor on a bill to prevent discrimination in housing based on sexual orientation. Ms. Najarian earned a law degree in 1985 and became an Assistant Attorney General for the State, handling cases involving child protection and child support enforcement. After retiring from that office she served as Deputy Register of Deeds for Cumberland County. Ms. Najarian will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 23) Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative COLLINGS of Portland, Representative KUHN of Falmouth, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative SKOLD of Portland, Representative ZAGER of Portland.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matter, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, has preference in the Orders of the Day and continues with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Bill "An Act Regarding Municipal Efforts to Avert Evictions and Heating Shut-offs During Winter" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 75) (L.D. 107)
(Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested) TABLED - January 10, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative COPELAND of Saco. PENDING - REFERENCE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 21, 2023
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Allow a Person to File a Paper Copy of a Timber Harvest Notification Form" (S.P. 84) (L.D. 180)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Support Reentry and Reintegration into the Community" (S.P. 82) (L.D. 178) (1-3) Bill "An Act to Provide Support for Restorative Justice Practices in Maine" (S.P. 83) (L.D. 179)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Provide Excess General Fund Revenue to the School Revolving Renovation Fund and the Education Stabilization Fund" (S.P. 97) (L.D. 193)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Schools by Implementing Interlocking Door Controller Technology" (S.P. 104) (L.D. 204)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Fund" (S.P. 91) (L.D. 187) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Update and Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's Reporting Requirements" (S.P. 100) (L.D. 194)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Environmental Protection to Pay for Certain Water Tests for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 92) (L.D. 188)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act Regarding Child Welfare" (S.P. 81) (L.D. 151) (1-10) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Implement Secure Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Services (S.P. 85) (L.D. 181) (1-11) Bill "An Act to Create a 9-month Time Limit on General Assistance Benefits for Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents" (S.P. 86) (L.D. 182) (1-12) Bill "An Act to Incorporate Time Limits on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program into Municipal General Assistance Programs" (S.P. 87) (L.D. 183) (1-13) Bill "An Act to Develop a Long-term Plan to Address Mental Health Needs in Rural Maine" (S.P. 94) (L.D. 190)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-14) Bill "An Act to Include an Expanded Archery Permit in the Super Pack License Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" (S.P. 93) (L.D. 189)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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(1-15) Bill "An Act to Allow Incentive Continuity Following a Catastrophic Occurrence Under the Pine Tree Development Zone and Major Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion Tax Credit Programs" (S.P. 80) (L.D. 150) (1-16) Bill "An Act to Provide for the 2023 and 2024 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 88) (L.D. 184) (1-17) Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Motor Vehicle Dealers from Display Area Size Requirements" (S.P. 103) (L.D. 203)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-18) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for Prosecutor Positions" (S.P. 90) (L.D. 186)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-19) Bill "An Act to Reduce the Benefit Penalty Imposed on Career Educators Who Retire After 35 Years of Service" (S.P. 89) (L.D. 185)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-20) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Certain Business Equipment Tax Benefits" (S.P. 95) (L.D. 191)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-21) Bill "An Act Concerning the Future of Clean Election Funding" (S.P. 96) (L.D. 192) (1-22) Bill "An Act to Make Permanent the Ability of Certain Retailers and Distilleries to Sell Liquor for Off-premises Consumption and Cocktails for On-premises Consumption" (S.P. 101) (L.D. 201) (1-23) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Requirements for Off-premises Sales by Cannabis Store Licensees" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 102) (L.D. 202)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 127) (L.D. 206)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Update the Reimbursement for Travel-related Expenses Incurred as a Result of the Performance of Legislative Duties" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 105) (L.D. 205)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 106)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 10:00 in the morning, or 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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