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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Katie Holicky, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brunswick.
National Anthem by Sharon Hood, Pittsfield.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 24, 2023. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 99)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2023 AS PUREBRED DOG DAY
WHEREAS,purebred dogs are living legacies of the cultures that created them, and historically these dogs worked alongside their people and provided them companionship; and
WHEREAS, the service of these breeds continues today as they work alongside humans while serving as guide dogs, service dogs, conservation dogs, livestock guardians, search and rescue dogs, earthdogs, police dogs and canine soldiers serving alongside our military men and women;and
WHEREAS, purebred dogs also serve as avalanche dogs, trackers, trailers, herders, controllers of vermin, water rescuers, carting and sled dogs, retrievers, protectors, hunters and bird dogs;and
WHEREAS, purebred dogs have been of enormous help to medical science, serving as models for many heritable human diseases, playing a role in humanity’s understanding of the human and canine genomes and benefiting pharmaceutical research and development;and
WHEREAS, purebred dogs are guardians of family, home and hearth, and always they arecompanions near and dear to humans; and
WHEREAS, each purebred breed is indelibly etched in the history of the culture that created it just as surely as are that culture’s music, art and language;and
WHEREAS, all dogs should be valued, whatever their ancestry, but the purpose-bred dogand the predictability of its breed should be cherished and preserved;and
WHEREAS, there is currently no day set aside to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of the purebred dog; 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 May 1, 2023 as Purebred Dog Day in celebration of purebred dogsand the many service and companion benefits they provide in Maine.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 107)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY AND THE WORKING DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM ADOPTED BY THIRTY-FOUR MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE
WHEREAS,Friday, January 27, 2023 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and marks the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp; and
WHEREAS, the year 2023 also marks the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising;and
WHEREAS, the Legislature recommits itself to combating the global rise in antisemitism;and
WHEREAS, 34 member countries of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, of which the United States is a member, have adopted a legally nonbinding working definition of antisemitism;and
WHEREAS, the working definition reads as follows: “Antisemitism is a certainperception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities”; 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 International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the workingdefinition of antisemitism.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 39)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 25, 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, §20065, I am pleased to reappoint Representative Colleen Madigan of Waterville to the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission, effective immediately.
Representative Madigan will continue to serve on this commission as a member of the House of Representatives who is also a member of the joint standing committee having jurisdiction over health and human services matters.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 35)
MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY
January 23, 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 and Rural Electrification Cooperative Agency due by February 1, 2023. Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Scott M. Hallowell MMRECA
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 36)
MAINE VENTURE FUND P. O. BOX 63 NEWPORT, ME 04953
February 1, 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 attached Report to Legislature for FY 2022 on behalf of the quasi-independent state entity, Small Enterprise Growth Board, due February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terri Wark Office Operations Manager Small Enterprise Growth Board d/b/a Maine Venture Fund
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 37)
MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 139 CAPITOL STREET AUGUSTA, MAINE 04332
January 23, 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 Public Employees Retirement System due by February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Dr. Rebecca M. Wyke Chief Executive Officer
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 38)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 26, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on January 24, 2023
Barry W. Norris of Union for reappointment to the Maine State Harness Racing Commission. Pursuant to Title 8, MRSA §261-A, this reappointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Michael Wiers of St. Albans and Dr. Richard A. Cook, of Hermon for reappointment to the Maine Milk Commission. Pursuant to Title 7, MRSA §2952, these reappointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 40)
MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 323 STATE STREET AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330-7131
January 25, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross and President Jackson:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System (MCCS), I respectfully submit the attached report on certain procurements, contributions, and policy changes for the period July l, 2021, through June 30, 2022, as required by 5 M.R.S.A.§12023.
To compile this report, MCCS used customized reporting features built into our business management systems. We then tested the validity of those reports and reviewed several transactions with college personnel. Combined, the seven colleges and the MCCS System Office make thousands of purchases each year.
While reporting is complex, our review indicates that the colleges' compliance with existing policies is extremely high, and expenditures are consistently mission related. In those few areas where we have identified need for improvement, refinements have been made or are under way.
MCCS will continue to use its internal controls and annual outside audit to adapt its systems to changing needs, and our Board of Trustees will continue to monitor compliance through regular reporting and an ongoing dialogue with auditors. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
S/David Daigler President
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 41)
MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY CASTINE, MAINE 04420
January 25, 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 Maritime Academy due by February l, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Alice Herrick Director of Fiscal Operations for Maine Maritime Academy
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 42)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR 66 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0066
Letter of Transmittal
January 24, 2023
Honorable Members of the Legislative Council, 131st Maine Legislature; Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor of Maine
I am pleased to submit the Communication with Those Charged with Governance at the Conclusion of the Audit in reference to the financial statement audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Auditing standards require us to communicate audit matters that are, in our professional judgment, significant and relevant to those charged with Governance in overseeing the financial reporting process. This report is being communicated in accordance with 5 MRSA §243.
This document contains the following report and schedule:
• Communication with Those Charged with Governance at the Conclusion of the Audit • Schedule of Uncorrected Misstatements • Management Representation Letter
Please contact me if you have questions or comments about the Communication with Those Charged with Governance at the Conclusion of the Audit.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Matthew Dunlap, CIA State Auditor
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 43)
STATE OF MAINE LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MAINE 154 DEVELOPMENT DRIVE, SUITE F LIMESTONE, ME 04750
January 24, 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 Loring Development Authority of Maine due by February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
S/Carl W. Flora President & CEO
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Remove the Requirement for Wild Blueberry Transportation Permits" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 183) (L.D. 285)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DAVIS of East Machias, STROUT of Harrington. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Require the State to Purchase Farms Contaminated with Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" (H.P. 187) (L.D. 289)
Sponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: PLUECKER of Warren, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Include a Tribal Member in the Baxter State Park Authority" (H.P. 192) (L.D. 294)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DRINKWATER of Milford, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WOODSOME of Waterboro, Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, MOORE of Washington. (3-4) Bill "An Act Addressing Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in Maine" (H.P. 235) (L.D. 384)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth Who Have Committed Juvenile Crimes" (H.P. 186) (L.D. 288)
Sponsored by Representative LOOKNER of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MATHIESON of Kittery, MOONEN of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, WARREN of Scarborough. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act to Provide Funds to the Malaga 1912 Scholarship Fund" (H.P. 171) (L.D. 273)
Sponsored by Representative ZAGER of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MURPHY of Scarborough, RIELLY of Westbrook, SARGENT of York, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Make Maine Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasing the Maximum Debt Service Limit" (H.P. 178) (L.D. 280)
Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, KUHN of Falmouth, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland. (3-8) Bill "An Act to Revise the School Funding Formula" (H.P. 191) (L.D. 293)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: POIRIER of Skowhegan, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SAMPSON of Alfred. (3-9) Bill "An Act to Ensure Equitable Access to All Higher Education Institutions" (H.P. 207) (L.D. 309)
Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Allow Education Funding to Follow the Student" (H.P. 212) (L.D. 338)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Invest in an Educational Technician Training Program to Address Shortages in Public Schools" (H.P. 217) (L.D. 343)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. (3-12) Bill "An Act Regarding Educational Policies and Programs" (H.P. 219) (L.D. 345)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools" (H.P. 222) (L.D. 348)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DODGE of Belfast, ROEDER of Bangor, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York. (3-14) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Examine Alternative Metrics for Determining the Disadvantaged Student Factor in the School Funding Formula (H.P. 236) (L.D. 385)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Assist Schools with Heating and Transportation Fuel Costs During the School Year" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 237) (L.D. 386)
Sponsored by Representative DAVIS of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representative: PERRY of Calais. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-16) Bill "An Act to Reduce Electric Rate Increases Due to Renewable Energy Credits" (H.P. 195) (L.D. 297)
Sponsored by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. (3-17) Bill "An Act Regarding the Purpose and Responsibilities of the State Regulatory System for Public Utilities" (H.P. 214) (L.D. 340)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Representative: LAVIGNE of Berwick. (3-18) Bill "An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program" (H.P. 227) (L.D. 376)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, COSTAIN of Plymouth, FOSTER of Dexter, LANIGAN of Sanford, THORNE of Carmel. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-19) Bill "An Act to Assist Municipalities in Preventing Damage from Storm Water" (H.P. 174) (L.D. 276)
Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Representative: DOUDERA of Camden. (3-20) Bill "An Act Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" (H.P. 175) (L.D. 277)
Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond. (3-21) Bill "An Act Regarding Plastic Pollution" (H.P. 193) (L.D. 295)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, JAUCH of Topsham, LOOKNER of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, GROHOSKI of Hancock. (3-22) Bill "An Act to Establish Statewide Standards for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" (H.P. 202) (L.D. 304)
Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Representatives: NEWMAN of Belgrade, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SMITH of Palermo. (3-23) Bill "An Act Related to Water" (H.P. 204) (L.D. 306)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, JAUCH of Topsham, LOOKNER of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, GROHOSKI of Hancock. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act to Allow the Department of Health and Human Services to Authorize Standing Orders" (H.P. 180) (L.D. 282)
Sponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-25) Bill "An Act to Support Young People Affected by Substance Use Disorder" (H.P. 189) (L.D. 291)
Sponsored by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, STOVER of Boothbay. (3-26) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Health and Human Services" (H.P. 197) (L.D. 299)
Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot. (3-27) Bill "An Act to Establish Pilot Initiatives to Promote, Grow and Sustain Adult Day Care and Respite Programs in Maine" (H.P. 198) (L.D. 300)
Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. (3-28) Bill "An Act to Ensure Sufficient Rates for Behavioral Health Services" (H.P. 200) (L.D. 302)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representative: SHAGOURY of Hallowell. (3-29) Bill "An Act to Lower the State's Health Care Costs" (H.P. 205) (L.D. 307)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. (3-30) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Requirements for Family Caregivers" (H.P. 220) (L.D. 346)
Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond. (3-31) Resolve, to Eliminate the So-called Fail First Requirement for Children's Residential Services for Certain Individuals Whose Needs Are Unable to Be Met with Home and Community-based Services by Expanding Eligibility for Those Individuals (H.P. 229) (L.D. 378)
Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. (3-32) Bill "An Act to Improve Rural Transportation and Access to Mental Health Care and Physical Health Care" (H.P. 240) (L.D. 389)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: JAVNER of Chester, MEYER of Eliot, SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-33) Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to Health Care" (H.P. 168) (L.D. 263)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. (3-34) Bill "An Act Regarding Municipal Costs for Water Used for Firefighting" (H.P. 172) (L.D. 274)
Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. (3-35) Resolve, to Require the Maine Board of Pharmacy to Review Work Practices and Treatment of Pharmacists (H.P. 173) (L.D. 275)
Sponsored by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, KUHN of Falmouth, MADIGAN of Waterville, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: FARRIN of Somerset. (3-36) Bill "An Act to Require Health Plans to Cover an Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination" (H.P. 176) (L.D. 278)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BRIDGEO of Augusta, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GEIGER of Rockland, PERRY of Calais, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox. (3-37) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Insurance Code as It Relates to Pet Insurance" (H.P. 188) (L.D. 290)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. (3-38) Bill "An Act to Provide Health Insurance, Reduce Administrative Burdens, Reduce Costs and Improve Health Outcomes" (H.P. 201) (L.D. 303)
Sponsored by Representative PRINGLE of Windham. (3-39) Bill "An Act to Require That Insurance Companies Notify Workers over 65 Years of Age of Potential High Costs" (H.P. 206) (L.D. 308)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. (3-40) Bill "An Act to Relieve Student Debt" (H.P. 228) (L.D. 377)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-41) Bill "An Act to Reinstate a Minimum Age for Hunting" (H.P. 166) (L.D. 261)
Sponsored by Representative STROUT of Harrington. (BY REQUEST) (3-42) Bill "An Act to Ensure Municipalities Receive a Higher Percentage of All-terrain Vehicle Registration Fees to Cover Increased Expenses" (H.P. 194) (L.D. 296)
Sponsored by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Representatives: PARRY of Arundel, THORNE of Carmel. (3-43) Bill "An Act to Provide Youth Lifetime Hunting Licenses to Eligible Dependents of Veterans Who Are 100 Percent Disabled" (H.P. 203) (L.D. 305)
Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Representatives: NEWMAN of Belgrade, THORNE of Carmel, WOOD of Greene. (3-44) Bill "An Act to Responsibly Regulate Recreational Boats on Maine Lakes" (H.P. 230) (L.D. 379)
Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-45) Bill "An Act to Require Ski Area Safety Plans and Reporting" (H.P. 179) (L.D. 281)
Sponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. (3-46) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute" (H.P. 182) (L.D. 284)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. (3-47) Bill "An Act to Streamline Licensing by Matching Federal Licensing Requirements for Occupations Licensed Federally" (H.P. 216) (L.D. 342)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, SMITH of Palermo, THORNE of Carmel. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-48) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Process for Admission to the Bar on Motion" (H.P. 169) (L.D. 264)
Sponsored by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland. Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-49) Bill "An Act to Protect Against Discrimination by Public Entities" (H.P. 177) (L.D. 279)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: MOONEN of Portland, PLUECKER of Warren, PRINGLE of Windham, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, NANGLE of Cumberland. (3-50) Bill "An Act Regarding State Recognition of Native American Tribes" (H.P. 210) (L.D. 336)
Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. (3-51) Bill "An Act to Provide Electronic Access to Confidential Juror Information" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 213) (L.D. 339)
Sponsored by Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford. Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-52) Bill "An Act Regarding In-court Appearance Requirements for Persons Authorized to Serve Eviction Notices and the Process for Serving a Writ of Possession" (H.P. 221) (L.D. 347)
Sponsored by Representative CYRWAY of Albion. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DILL of Old Town, DRINKWATER of Milford, GREENWOOD of Wales. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-53) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce" (H.P. 167) (L.D. 262)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. (3-54) Bill "An Act to Exempt Employers from Providing Earned Paid Leave for Certain Employees" (H.P. 199) (L.D. 301)
Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, GREENWOOD of Wales, JAVNER of Chester, MORRIS of Turner, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. (3-55) Bill "An Act to Increase the Workforce in the State" (H.P. 208) (L.D. 310)
Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representative: QUINT of Hodgdon. (3-56) Bill "An Act to Support Farm Workers and Farmers by Addressing Unionization of Farm Workers" (H.P. 223) (L.D. 349)
Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-57) Bill "An Act to Establish Maine Needham Day" (H.P. 190) (L.D. 292)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, RIELLY of Westbrook. (3-58) Bill "An Act to Establish Maine Alewife Day" (H.P. 218) (L.D. 344)
Sponsored by Representative DAVIS of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DILL of Old Town, HEPLER of Woolwich, PERRY of Calais, RUSSELL of Verona Island, STROUT of Harrington, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock. (3-59) Bill "An Act Regarding Monhegan Plantation" (H.P. 231) (L.D. 380)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. (3-60) Bill "An Act to Restore Legislative Oversight of Rulemaking" (H.P. 234) (L.D. 383)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: GREENWOOD of Wales, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-61) Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to the Maine Tax Laws" (H.P. 181) (L.D. 283)
Sponsored by Representative MATLACK of St. George. Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-62) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Use of Tax Increment Financing Funds for Constructing or Renovating Municipal Offices and Other Municipal Buildings" (H.P. 184) (L.D. 286)
Sponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BLIER of Buxton, CAMPBELL of Orrington, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, HASENFUS of Readfield, Senators: BAILEY of York, GROHOSKI of Hancock. (3-63) Bill "An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers" (H.P. 185) (L.D. 287)
Sponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-64) Bill "An Act to Study the Shared Use of the Public Right of Way" (H.P. 196) (L.D. 298)
Sponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. (3-65) Bill "An Act to Increase School Bus Safety by Requiring Monitors" (H.P. 232) (L.D. 381)
Sponsored by Representative NESS of Fryeburg. (BY REQUEST) (3-66) Resolve, Naming Portions of a Highway in St. George (H.P. 233) (L.D. 382)
Sponsored by Representative MATLACK of St. George. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-67) Bill "An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine" (H.P. 170) (L.D. 265)
Sponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-68) Bill "An Act to Amend the Regulations of Manufactured Housing to Increase Affordable Housing" (H.P. 211) (L.D. 337)
Sponsored by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell. (3-69) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law to Encourage Housing Construction" (H.P. 215) (L.D. 341)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, DUNPHY of Embden, LANDRY of Farmington, THORNE of Carmel, Senator: FARRIN of Somerset. (3-70) Bill "An Act to Promote Affordable Housing by Providing a Tax Exemption for Housing Choice Vouchers" (H.P. 238) (L.D. 387)
Sponsored by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, ARDELL of Monticello, COLLINGS of Portland, MORRIS of Turner, WHITE of Waterville. (3-71) Bill "An Act to Require the State and Municipalities to Reimburse Landlords for Unpaid Rent During Eviction Moratoriums" (H.P. 239) (L.D. 388)
Sponsored by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, ARDELL of Monticello, COLLINGS of Portland, MORRIS of Turner, SWALLOW of Houlton.
Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-72) Representative PERRY for the Maine Health Data Organization pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 570: Uniform Reporting System for Prescription Drug Price Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 226) (L.D. 375)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-73) Representative ROBERTS for the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 12: Transportation of Human Remains, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine State Board of Funeral Service (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 225) (L.D. 374)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 209)
JOINT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE'S REGRET OVER THE DEATH OF CONNECTICUT STATE REPRESENTATIVE QUENTIN WILLIAMS
WHEREAS,the Honorable Quentin Soldier Williams of Middletown, Connecticut, was a Connecticut State Representative serving the 100th House District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams was a graduate of Bryant University and Villanova University and was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest Black fraternity in America;and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams first served in the Connecticut General Assembly during the 2019 session and was the first-ever Black State Representative for the City of Middletown;and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams served as co-chair of the Aging Committee at the start of the 2021-22 session, later becoming a Housing Committee co-chair, and was slated to serve as head of the Labor and Public Employees Committee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams had taken the Oath of Office for his 3rd consecutive term just before he was tragically killed in a wrong-way, head-on automobile crash after leaving the inaugural ball for Governor Ned Lamont; 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 express our deep regret over the sudden and tragic death of the Honorable Quentin Soldier Williams and the loss of his outstanding public service leadership to the Connecticut General Assembly and the people of Connecticut; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the family of the Honorable Quentin Soldier Williams and theConnecticut General Assembly.
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(4-2) On motion of Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 224) (Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2023 AS NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS,human trafficking is criminal recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing or obtaining a person for compelled labor or commercial sexual exploitation through the use of force, fraud or coercion, including but not limited to involuntary servitude, sex trafficking, debtbondage, domestic servitude and forced child labor, and can, but does not necessarily, include the physical transportation of a victim from one location to another; and
WHEREAS, human trafficking violates basic human rights, denies victims their personalfreedom and knows no geographical boundaries; and
WHEREAS, traffickers target children and adults of all genders, both United States citizens and foreign nationals, isolate them from society and exploit them for personal and monetary gain; and
WHEREAS, victims of human trafficking suffer severe emotional, psychological and physical damage at the hands of their traffickers, who instill fear in their victims in order to keep them enslaved, resulting in complex post-traumatic stress disorder and increased rates of disease, drug addiction and other lifelong effects of trauma, and these experiences may require years of specialized health care and mental health services as part of a victim's recovery; and
WHEREAS, human trafficking is recognized as one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in the world, and the International Labour Organization estimates annual profits of $75,000,000,000 from forced labor internationally; and
WHEREAS, the International Labour Organization estimates that 12% of persons in forced labor are children, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimated in 2022 that one out of every 6 endangered runaways in the United States reported to them was likely a child sex trafficking victim; and
WHEREAS, in a 2015 report commissioned by the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault, researchers found that between 200 and 300 people in Maine are victims of human trafficking each year;and
WHEREAS, the work of preventing and combating human trafficking and related crimes in Maine has been undertaken by invaluable organizations such as Survivor Speak USA, founded and led by the late Dianne "Dee" Clarke of Portland;and
WHEREAS, Survivor Speak USA is a Maine-based, survivor-led organization working to end sex trafficking and sexual exploitation through centering the experiences, healing, voices and leadership of survivors; and
WHEREAS, Dee Clarke, a survivor herself of sex trafficking and exploitation, devoted her life to ending sex trafficking by empowering survivors to create social and political change, including by leading the charge to pass LD 1455, An Act To Support Survivors of SexTrafficking and Exploitation, which was signed into law June 21, 2021;and
WHEREAS, the State is committed to protecting the vulnerable and ending human trafficking through prevention, prosecution, education and awareness, including by amplifying the voices of survivors and those who work tirelessly at the grassroots level to combat it;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 month of January 2023 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Will Kusnierz, of Garland, a student at Dexter Regional High School and a player on the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 61)
(5-2) the C.K. Burns School LEGO Robotics Team, of Saco, which won First Place in Robot Design at the Maine State LEGO League Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 66)
(5-3) Ellie Adams, of New Sharon, a Firefighter and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with New Sharon Fire and Rescue, who received the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Life Saving Certificate in recognition of the lifesaving actions she took responding to a multi-vehicle accident. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 67)
(5-4) the Town of Milo, which is celebrating its Bicentennial. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 27) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-5) Jason Reynolds, of Winslow, a senior at Winslow 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;
(HLS 30) Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
(5-6) Dave Ploch, of Old Town, the Old Town High School boys swimming and diving coach, who was named the 2021-22 Maine NFHS Boys Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 31) Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
(5-7) Kevin Millington, of South Portland, the South Portland High School boys basketball coach, who was named the 2021-22 Maine NFHS Boys Basketball Coach of the Year and the 2021-22 Section I Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 32) Presented by Representative RECKITT of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative DHALAC of South Portland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
(5-8) Travis Magnusson, of Readfield, the Maranacook Community High School Girls Soccer Coach, who was named the 2021-22 Maine NFHS Girls Soccer Coach of the Year and the 2021-22 Section I Girls Soccer Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 33) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
In Memory of: (5-9) Allen Laird Miller, of Arrowsic. After teaching English at the International College in Beirut, Lebanon, Mr. Miller settled in Brunswick in 1971 and taught English at West Harpswell School. He then founded and ran the Young People's Theater in 1972 and a few years later the Summer Theater Project. He also studied mime at Celebration Barn in South Paris and created and performed as Clown Al. In 1986, his theaters, now called The Theater Project, found a permanent home in Brunswick. He taught classes in acting, storytelling, playwriting and directing and conducted workshops for teachers. He also taught in prisons, retirement centers and schools from Aroostook County to Michigan to Palestine and worked with organizations, including Spindleworks and The Telling Room, to reach differently abled people, recently settled refugees and children and adults from historically clashing cultures. Mr. Miller will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 7)
(5-10) Harold Page Burnham, of Scarborough. Mr. Burnham was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He became a real estate broker in 1973 and built a career in real estate investments. He and his wife, Patricia, owned more than 50 properties in the greater Portland area, consistently owning more than 300 units of housing, and they owned harness horses for many years. Their horse, Michael's All Star, held the State pacing record for many years. He also coached youth sports for 15 years as their sons grew up. Mr. Burnham will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 59 years, Patricia, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 62)
(5-11) Stephen E. Coffin, of Hancock. Mr. Coffin taught English at Ellsworth High School for 31 years, also coaching cross-country and indoor and outdoor track for over 20 years. His cross-country teams won six state championship titles and nine eastern Maine regional titles. He also volunteered with many local and county organizations, including Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Hancock Historical Society, Hancock Town Planning Board and the Mount Desert Island Hospital Board of Trustees. Mr. Coffin will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of over 59 years, Myrna, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 63)
(5-12) Barbara Strout, of Corinth. Mrs. Strout taught Business for 35 years, 32 years in the Corinth school system, and actively served in her church community. Mrs. Strout will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 64)
(5-13) Robert "Paco" Payzant, Jr., of Wiscasset. Mr. Payzant, while serving time in prison, became aware of the need for compassionate care and joined the volunteer prison hospice program. After his release he dedicated himself to ensuring the humane treatment of prisoners. He worked at the Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, supporting efforts to end solitary confinement in the State's correctional facilities. Mr. Payzant will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 29) Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln, Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset.
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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. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Central Institute eSports Team, of Pittsfield (HLS 20)
TABLED - January 17, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. Bill "An Act to Transfer Responsibility for Administering the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code from the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation" (H.P. 128) (L.D. 207)
(Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested) TABLED - January 24, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - REFERENCE.
3. Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Zoning and Land Use Restrictions to Limit Certain Requirements to Municipalities with a Population of More than 10,000" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 135) (L.D. 214)
(Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested) TABLED - January 24, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. 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 Provide Funding for Drought Relief and Other Programs Benefiting Maine Farmers" (S.P. 136) (L.D. 315)
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 Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Improve Highways, Bridges and Nonhighway Modes of Transportation" (S.P. 174) (L.D. 367)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Improve Recruitment and Retention of First Responders" (S.P. 147) (L.D. 326)
Comes 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 Requiring the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System to Offer a For-credit Course on Hunting, Fishing, Recreational Shooting and Trapping" (S.P. 130) (L.D. 271) (1-5) Bill "An Act Regarding Safe Schools" (S.P. 138) (L.D. 317) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Support the Maine Multicultural Center" (S.P. 141) (L.D. 320) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times" (S.P. 156) (L.D. 335)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Increase Consumer Choice and Reduce Motor Vehicle Emissions in Maine" (S.P. 125) (L.D. 266) (1-9) Bill "An Act to Improve Consideration of Electricity Rate Increases" (S.P. 146) (L.D. 325) (1-10) Bill "An Act to Provide Maine Ratepayers with Equitable Access to Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources" (S.P. 148) (L.D. 327) (1-11) Bill "An Act to Require the Nonwires Alternative Coordinator to Review and Analyze Plans to Build, Upgrade or Replace a Substation" (S.P. 164) (L.D. 357)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-12) Bill "An Act to Amend Maine's Underground Oil Storage Tank Laws" (S.P. 140) (L.D. 319)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act to Establish a 45-day Municipal Residency Requirement for General Assistance Programs" (S.P. 127) (L.D. 268) (1-14) Bill "An Act to Improve Health Outcomes by Expanding the Perinatal Workforce to Include Professionals Such as Community Health Workers and Doulas and to Provide MaineCare Reimbursement for Services" (S.P. 133) (L.D. 312) (1-15) Bill "An Act to Improve Mental Health in Maine" (S.P. 149) (L.D. 328) (1-16) Bill "An Act to Protect the Homes of Individuals Placed in Long-term Care by Excluding the Individuals' Primary Residences in Eligibility Considerations" (S.P. 154) (L.D. 333) (1-17) Bill "An Act Concerning Substance Use Disorder, Treatment, Recovery, Prevention and Education" (S.P. 160) (L.D. 353) (1-18) Bill "An Act to Ensure That Restrooms Are Available for Use During Business Hours at Certain Drive-through Restaurants" (S.P. 165) (L.D. 358) (1-19) Bill "An Act to Address Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Call Wait Times" (S.P. 166) (L.D. 359) (1-20) Bill "An Act to Increase the Reimbursement for Electronic Consultations Through Medicaid" (S.P. 168) (L.D. 361) (1-21) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Use of General Assistance as a Replacement for Available Resources" (S.P. 171) (L.D. 364)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-22) Bill "An Act to Require Private Insurance Coverage for Donor Breast Milk" (S.P. 126) (L.D. 267) (1-23) Bill "An Act to Ensure Health Care for All Maine Residents" (S.P. 150) (L.D. 329) (1-24) Bill "An Act to Prevent Dog Breed Discrimination by Insurance Companies" (S.P. 157) (L.D. 350) (1-25) Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Birth Control by Making Certain Contraception Available over the Counter" (S.P. 158) (L.D. 351) (1-26) Bill "An Act to Clarify Coverage for Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Under the State Employer Group Health Plan" (S.P. 169) (L.D. 362) (1-27) Bill "An Act Regarding Circumstances Under Which an Automobile Insurer May Decline to Renew a Policy" (S.P. 175) (L.D. 368)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-28) Bill "An Act to Improve Compliance with Maine's Implied Warranty Law" (S.P. 144) (L.D. 323) (1-29) Bill "An Act to Promote Workforce Development" (S.P. 173) (L.D. 366)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-30) Bill "An Act to Ensure Legal Representation for Residents Facing Eviction" (S.P. 151) (L.D. 330) (1-31) Bill "An Act to Expand the Jurisdiction of the Sentence Review Panel of the Supreme Judicial Court" (S.P. 170) (L.D. 363)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-32) Bill "An Act to Help Retired Federal Employees" (S.P. 129) (L.D. 270) (1-33) Bill "An Act to Ensure Consistency in Retirement Plans for Certain Law Enforcement Officers" (S.P. 134) (L.D. 313) (1-34) Bill "An Act to Examine Hazardous Occupations for Minors" (S.P. 137) (L.D. 316) (1-35) Bill "An Act to Create a Bill of Rights for Temporary Workers" (S.P. 142) (L.D. 321) (1-36) Bill "An Act to Improve the Unemployment Insurance System" (S.P. 143) (L.D. 322) (1-37) Bill "An Act to Prevent the Wrongful Firing of Maine Workers" (S.P. 145) (L.D. 324) (1-38) Bill "An Act to Increase Enforcement and Accountability for Wage and Hour Violations" (S.P. 179) (L.D. 372) (1-39) Bill "An Act to Improve Labor Conditions for Maine Workers" (S.P. 180) (L.D. 373)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-40) Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Mariculture Development Collaborative" (S.P. 159) (L.D. 352) (1-41) Bill "An Act to Protect Marine Resources in Maine" (S.P. 177) (L.D. 370)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-42) Bill "An Act to Designate Granitic Pegmatite as the Maine State Rock" (S.P. 128) (L.D. 269) (1-43) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Use of Engineers on Public Works Projects over $100,000" (S.P. 161) (L.D. 354) (1-44) Bill "An Act to Amend the Androscoggin County Charter" (S.P. 167) (L.D. 360)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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(1-45) Bill "An Act Regarding the Issuance of Driver's Licenses to Persons with Obstructive Sleep Apnea" (S.P. 131) (L.D. 272) (1-46) Resolve, to Designate the Route 170 Bridge Located in Webster Plantation the Gary "Swampy" Worster Memorial Bridge (S.P. 139) (L.D. 318) (1-47) Resolve, to Name a Bridge in the Town of Canaan After Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury (S.P. 152) (L.D. 331) (1-48) Bill "An Act to Ensure the Full Value of the Balance of Registration Fees Is Retained by the Seller of Used Motor Vehicles" (S.P. 155) (L.D. 334) (1-49) Bill "An Act to Allow Repurposed Military Vehicles to Be Registered and Operated on Maine Roads" (S.P. 176) (L.D. 369)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-50) Bill "An Act to Amend the State's Election Laws" (S.P. 153) (L.D. 332) (1-51) Bill "An Act to Refocus the Purpose and Duties of the Cannabis Advisory Commission" (S.P. 162) (L.D. 355) (1-52) Bill "An Act to Support Compliance and Establish Graduated Sanctions Under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act" (S.P. 172) (L.D. 365)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-53) Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel Pools on Harness Racing" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 132) (L.D. 311)
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-54) Bill "An Act to Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Housing in Maine" (S.P. 135) (L.D. 314)
Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-55) Bill "An Act to Invest in Construction Industry Workforce Development" (S.P. 163) (L.D. 356)
Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Address Maine's Affordable Housing Crisis" (H.P. 147) (L.D. 226)
REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS in the House on January 24, 2023.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Study the Shared Use of the Public Right of Way" (H.P. 196) (L.D. 298)
REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in the House on January 31, 2023.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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