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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, February 2, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Kerry Mansir, Christ Episcopal Church, Gardiner.
National Anthem by Honorable Amanda N. Collamore, Pittsfield.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Kristen Mazoki, D.O., Wilton.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 31, 2023. _________________________________
(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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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 48)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 31, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 38, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2-B, §568-B, 1, F, of the Maine Revised Statutes, I have appointed Thomas Schwarm of Freeport to the Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board, effective immediately.
Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 49)
STATE OF MAINE 131ST MAINE LEGISLATURE
January 31, 2023
Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor SHS 1, State House Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Governor Mills:
On behalf of the 131st Maine Legislature, we would like to invite you to deliver your State of the Budget Address. At your direction, we will call for a Joint Convention of the Legislature on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the House Chamber.
We look forward to coordinating any details necessary to see that your Address is received by the Legislature.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 50)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
January 31, 2023
Honorable Troy 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:
I am honored to accept your invitation to deliver the State of the Budget Address before a Joint Convention of the Legislature on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
From expanding health care, to strengthening our economy, to making education more affordable and accessible, we have made real and meaningful progress for Maine people, but there is more to do.
I strongly believe that if we want to build a stronger, more prosperous state where opportunity is available to all, then we must invest in our greatest asset: the people of Maine. That's what my budget proposal does. It proposes crucial investments in housing, child care, health care, education, and transportation infrastructure that will help us tackle the challenges we face and chart a course for success in the years to come.
I look forward to addressing the Legislature and to working closely with you to enact a budget that will improve the lives and livelihoods of Maine people.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 57)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 1, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House #2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a) and Joint Rule 371, I rescind the appointment of Representative Clinton E. Collamore, Sr. of Waldoboro from the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, effective immediately.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 44)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 2, 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 30, 2023
Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §3122, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.
The Honorable Ralph L. Tucker, Esquire of Brunswick to the Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission as the neutral chair. Pursuant to Title 26, MRSA §1081, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Blue Keim of Dixfield for reappointment to the Finance Authority of Maine. Pursuant to Title 10, MRSA §965, this reappointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
Carlos R. Mello of Camden for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine. Pursuant to Title 10, MRSA §965, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
on February 1, 2023
The Honorable Jed J. French of Yarmouth, the Honorable Maria A. Woodman of Monmouth and the Honorable Michael P. Roberts of Bangor for reappointment as Judges of the Maine District Court and Phillip G. Mohlar, Esq. of Readfield and Tracy J. Gorham, Esq. of South Portland for appointment as Judges of the Maine District Court. Pursuant to Title 4 MRSA §157, these reappointments and appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Wayne R. Douglasof Ocean Park for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Patrick C. Larson of Bangor for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Superior Court. Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Barbara Raimondi of Brunswick for appointment as an Active Retired Judge of the Maine District Court. Pursuant to Title 4 MRSA §157-B, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Paul A. Fritzsche of Kennebunk for reappointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Superior Court. Pursuant to Title 4 MRSA §104, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 45)
EFFICIENCY MAINE
January 27, 2023
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0003
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Re: Annual Report from Quasi-State Agencies 5 MRS §12023
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S., Section 12023, I am pleased to deliver this letter of transmittal for the required report from Efficiency Maine Trust due by February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Michael D. Stoddard Executive Director
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 46)
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY 75 W. COMMERCIAL STREET, SUITE 104 PORTLAND, MAINE 04101
January 27, 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 MRSA, Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority due by February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Mr. James Cohen Chairman Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority
S/Ms. Patricia Quinn Executive Director Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 47)
SUNRISE COUNTY ECONOMIC COUNCIL 7 AMES WAY MACHIAS, MAINE 04654
January 25, 2023
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to MRSA Title 5, Chapter 383, Article 2-A, Section 13083-F, the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) is pleased to submit the 2021-2022 Annual Report to the Legislature on behalf of the Washington County Development Authority (WCDA).
SCEC is a private, nonprofit, federally recognized economic development organization which works to create jobs and prosperity in Washington County. We provide staff support for the WCDA and are partnering with the Authority in its effort to redevelop the former U.S. Navy base in Cutler.
The WCDA continued its incremental work to restore the former Cutler Naval Base to productive use.
As indicated in the enclosed report, the WCDA procured GR Roofing LLC to replace the roof on the Base's Chapel Shop and Workshop. Seavee & Mahar Engineering were procured to take samples for hazardous materials for the DEP and EPA. WCDA did not make any significant contributions or changes to policies and procedures in the past year.
Sincerely,
S/Charles J. Rudelitch, Esq. Executive Director
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 51)
STATE OF MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHAIR 442 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0027
January 31, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
RE: Annual Report of the Workers' Compensation Board Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A. §12023(2)
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross and President Jackson:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., §12023, please consider this the transmittal letter for the required report from the Workers' Compensation Board due by February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
S/John C. Rohde Executive Director
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(2-10) The Following Communication: (H.C. 52)
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 94 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04332
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. §12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Finance Authority of Maine due February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Carlos R. Mello Acting Chief Executive Officer
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(2-11) The Following Communication: (H.C. 53)
MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE 8 VENTURE AVENUE BRUNSWICK LANDING BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
January 31, 2023
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
The 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 Technology Institute (MTI) due by February 1, 2023.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Brian Whitney President
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(2-12) The Following Communication: (H.C. 54)
MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY 26 EDISON DRIVE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330-6046
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 required report from the Maine State Housing Authority due by February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely, Daniel Brennan Director
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(2-13) The Following Communication: (H.C. 55)
MAINE'S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM
January 31, 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 due by Feb. 1, 2023 from the University of Maine System (UMS) documenting our qualifying FY22 sole-source procurements and contributions.
UMS has an estimated $1.5 billion annual total statewide economic impact, a $7.50 return for every dollar of State appropriation, and supports nearly 20,000 campus and community jobs. In addition to student and visitor local spending of an estimated $144 million annually, our System positively impacts the Maine economy by purchasing goods and services –$86.7 million in FY22 alone – from Maine businesses or those that employ many Mainers.
As it conducts business, UMS is committed to ensuring the greatest value for tuition and taxpayers, and transparency and fairness for our vendors. While competitive procurement is our standard, there are legitimate and well-defined reasons allowed by State law and corresponding UMS policy for which the purchases listed in this report were waived from this process. For example, given its world-class research, economic development and commercialization activities that are of vital importance to our state and beyond, the R1 University of Maine has unique procurement needs, including for specialized equipment or services that may only be available from one vendor. We have sought to provide that importance context within this FY22 report, which reflects a 23% reduction from FY21 in the total value of System procurements for which the competitive process was waived.
If you need any additional information, please contact UMS Director of Government Relations Samantha Warren in my office at samantha.warren@maine.edu. Thank you for your ongoing interest and support of Maine’s public universities.
Sincerely,
S/Dannel P. Malloy, Chancellor University of Maine System
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(2-14) The Following Communication: (H.C. 56)
MAINE TURNPIKE AUTHORITY 2360 CONGRESS STREET PORTLAND, ME 04102
January 30, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Re: An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability and the Government Oversight Committee Regarding Quasi-Independent State Entities
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross,
Enclosed are the reports required under 5 M.R.S.A. §12023, due February 1, 2023. The reports include: a list of all procurements in 2022 exceeding $10,000 for which competitive procurement was waived; a list of contributions made in 2022 that exceed $1,000. Section 12023(2c) requires a description of changes to the written policies and procedures required by Section 12022. There were no changes to the policies and procedures required by this section in 2022, therefore, there is nothing to report.
In 2022, the Maine Turnpike Authority made over $122 million in payments to approximately 700 vendors. The vast majority of these payments, approximately $110 million, were for competitively bid products or services or were legally or legislatively required. The Authority sole-sourced approximately $13.5 million in 2022. Most of these products or services were either proprietary in nature or were procured under long-term contracts. As these long-term contracts expire, the Authority will seek competitive bids.
Respectfully,
S/Peter Mills Executive Director
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (H.P. 256) (L.D. 423)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. (3-2) Bill "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 257) (L.D. 424)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in Research, Development and Commercialization in Maine's Marine Technology and Aquaculture Sector" (H.P. 260) (L.D. 427)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, DOUDERA of Camden, GOLEK of Harpswell, HEPLER of Woolwich, SACHS of Freeport, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Reclassify Certain Offenses Under the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System" (H.P. 261) (L.D. 428)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: NEWMAN of Belgrade, NUTTING of Oakland, SALISBURY of Westbrook, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Reclassify Certain Offenses Under the Motor Vehicle Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System" (H.P. 262) (L.D. 429)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: NEWMAN of Belgrade, NUTTING of Oakland, SALISBURY of Westbrook, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin. (3-6) Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Corrections and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to Establish a Working Group on the Relocation of the Division of Juvenile Services (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 266) (L.D. 433)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, PLUECKER of Warren, RECKITT of South Portland, RISEMAN of Harrison, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Allow Death by Suicide to Be Considered a Death While in the Line of Duty" (H.P. 272) (L.D. 439)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Provide Career and Technical Education Students with Credit Toward High School Graduation for Work Completed in Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions" (H.P. 269) (L.D. 436)
Sponsored by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: LANIGAN of Sanford, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: HARRINGTON of York. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Expand Funding Sources Within the Public Utilities Commission for Intervenor Funding" (H.P. 246) (L.D. 395)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Preserve the 207 Area Code and Impede So-called Robocalling" (H.P. 247) (L.D. 396)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Amend the Portfolio Requirements for Class II Resources" (H.P. 250) (L.D. 399)
Sponsored by Representative BOYLE of Gorham. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Ensure Utility Acquisitions Benefit Maine People" (H.P. 254) (L.D. 421)
Sponsored by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUNPHY of Embden, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LANDRY of Farmington, O'CONNELL of Brewer, PAUL of Winterport, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Repeal Provision on Waste-to-energy Renewable Energy Credits" (H.P. 270) (L.D. 437)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot. (3-14) Bill "An Act Regarding Renewable Energy Projects" (H.P. 275) (L.D. 442)
Sponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro. Cosponsored by Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, DRINKWATER of Milford, GREENWOOD of Wales. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Bill "An Act to Lower the Environmental Impact of Consumers, Increase Food Safety and Strengthen Consumer Choice by Ending the Ban on Single-use Plastic Shopping Bags" (H.P. 258) (L.D. 425)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, DUCHARME of Madison, NEWMAN of Belgrade, WHITE of Guilford, Senator: HARRINGTON of York. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-16) Bill "An Act to Provide Translation Services for Hospital Patients" (H.P. 263) (L.D. 430)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, RISEMAN of Harrison, SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: DUSON of Cumberland. (3-17) Bill "An Act to Clarify MaineCare Program Requirements Regarding Certain High-risk Health Care Providers" (H.P. 265) (L.D. 432)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-18) Resolve, to Ensure the Provision of Medically Necessary Behavioral Health Care Services for Children in Their Homes and Communities (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 268) (L.D. 435)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, MADIGAN of Waterville, ZAGER of Portland. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-19) Bill "An Act to Fund a Health Program for Medical Professionals" (H.P. 253) (L.D. 420)
Sponsored by Representative PRINGLE of Windham. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-20) Bill "An Act to Protect Landowners and Increase Safety on All-terrain Vehicle Trails by Increasing Funding to the ATV Recreational Management Fund" (H.P. 267) (L.D. 434)
Sponsored by Representative MASON of Lisbon. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, DILL of Old Town, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUNPHY of Embden, FOSTER of Dexter, LANDRY of Farmington, POMERLEAU of Standish, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. (3-21) Bill "An Act to Clarify and Amend the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Licensing Laws" (H.P. 271) (L.D. 438)
Sponsored by Representative WOOD of Greene. Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-22) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Recreational Freshwater Fishing with Respect to a Portion of Middle River in Marshfield and Machias" (H.P. 274) (L.D. 441)
Sponsored by Representative DAVIS of East Machias. Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-23) Bill "An Act to Protect Customers from Financial Scams by Requiring Retailers to Provide Information on Potential Signs of Financial Scams" (H.P. 273) (L.D. 440)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. Cosponsored by Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, MURPHY of Scarborough, PERRY of Calais. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Regarding Foreign Subpoenas" (H.P. 264) (L.D. 431)
Sponsored by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland. Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-25) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Marriage of Any Person Under 18 Years of Age" (H.P. 276) (L.D. 443)
Sponsored by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LEMELIN of Chelsea, MATHIESON of Kittery, MORIARTY of Cumberland, SUPICA of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-26) Bill "An Act to Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees Under the Wage and Hour Laws" (H.P. 249) (L.D. 398)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-27) Bill "An Act to Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the Armed Forces of the United States Under the State Retirement System" (H.P. 259) (L.D. 426)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Representatives: O'CONNELL of Brewer, RIELLY of Westbrook. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-28) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Requirement That Municipalities Provide Public Notice in Newspapers" (H.P. 255) (L.D. 422)
Sponsored by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DUCHARME of Madison, LANDRY of Farmington, LANIGAN of Sanford, MORRIS of Turner, NUTTING of Oakland, PLUECKER of Warren, THORNE of Carmel. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Bill "An Act to Allow Sponsorship Signs at Outdoor Athletic Facilities" (H.P. 248) (L.D. 397)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-30) Bill "An Act to Ensure Polling Place Security" (H.P. 252) (L.D. 419)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representative: SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-31) Representative PLUECKER for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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 25: Standards for Placing Wood into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries Habitat, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 241) (L.D. 390)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-32) Representative BRENNAN for the Department of Education 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 33: Rules Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 244) (L.D. 393)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-33) Representative BRENNAN for the Department of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 117: Rule Regarding the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 245) (L.D. 394)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-34) Representative GRAMLICH for the Department of Environmental Protection 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 305: Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 243) (L.D. 392)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-35) 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 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 251) (L.D. 418)
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
(3-36) Representative SUPICA for the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 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 2: Hearing Procedures and Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 242) (L.D. 391)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 8)
ORDERED, that Representative Jeffrey Sean Adams of Lebanon be excused Jan 4 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Poppy Arford of Brunswick be excused Jan 4 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Danny Edward Costain of Plymouth be excused Dec 7 and Jan 17 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Abigail W. Griffin of Levant be excused Jan 10 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative David G. Haggan of Hampden be excused Jan 4, 10 and 17 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Randall C. Hall of Wilton be excused Jan 10 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Caldwell Jackson of Oxford be excused Jan 10 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lucas John Lanigan of Sanford be excused Jan 17 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Anne-Marie Mastraccio of Sanford be excused Jan 17 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Wayne R. Parry of Arundel be excused Jan 10 and 17 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Jane P. Pringle of Windham be excused Jan 10 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick be excused Jan 4 for personal reasons and Jan 17 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Holly B. Stover of Boothbay be excused Jan 10 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Jan 17 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Pickle's Potions, of Winthrop, which has been named the 2023 Small Business of the Year by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 68)
(5-2) Ingrid Stanchfield, of Gardiner, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley Sandra M. Prescott Clubhouse, who has been named the 2023 Business Person of the Year by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 69)
(5-3) Shane Feeney, of Cutler, a student at Machias Memorial High School and a member of the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 76)
(5-4) Sagan Guerrette, of Saco, a member of Troop No. 310, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 78)
(5-5) the Lewiston High School Mock Trial Team, which won the State Championship. Members of the team include Ava Golder, Ben Cloutier, Sarah Mack, Gabby Thomas, Taylor Jean, Hayden LeCompte, Olivia Crowley, Ethan Rinko, Gabby Gladu, Kim McLaughlin, Adry Viles, Victoria Mpaka and Hayley Aloegnikou and coaches Michelle Crowley, Paul Dionne, Amy Dietrich, Ron Lebel and Dominic Pelletier. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 79)
(5-6) the Scarborough High School Girls Soccer Team, which won the 2022 Class A State Championship after a perfect season. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 80)
(5-7) Patricia Boston, of Biddeford, a nurse, stalwart health care advocate and volunteer at the York County EMS vaccination clinic in Biddeford, who has received the Sister Consuela White Award from the American Nurses Association of Maine for her clinical and professional excellence. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 26) Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York, Representative MALON of Biddeford, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
In Memory of: (5-8) Chris Rose, of Old Orchard Beach, a respected and well-known former television journalist. Mr. Rose worked as a public relations strategist for the University of New England. Previously, he had a more than thirty-year career at WCSH-TV in Portland. During his journalism career, he covered feature stories and several high profile stories affecting Maine and the region, including the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship El Faro and the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. He was inducted into the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2017. Mr. Rose will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 77)
(5-9) Evan Mayone, of South Portland, a student at South Portland High School who was known for his kindness and who had a talent for friendship. Evan was an involved student, serving as a member of the yearbook staff and the equity steering committee. In his freshman and sophomore years, he served as class president. He also worked as a doorman at The Portland House. Evan will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 36) Presented by Representative KESSLER of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative DHALAC of South Portland, Representative RECKITT of South Portland.
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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.
4. 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)
(Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested) TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - REFERENCE.
5. Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law to Encourage Housing Construction" (H.P. 215) (L.D. 341)
(Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested) TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - REFERENCE.
6. Bill "An Act to Promote Affordable Housing by Providing a Tax Exemption for Housing Choice Vouchers" (H.P. 238) (L.D. 387)
(Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested) TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - REFERENCE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Robert "Paco" Payzant, Jr., of Wiscasset (HLS 29)
TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. PENDING - ADOPTION.
8. Bill "An Act to Invest in Construction Industry Workforce Development" (S.P. 163) (L.D. 356)
- In Senate, REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING. TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
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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 Improve Harness Racing in Maine by Repealing the Law Governing Standardbred Horses Eligible for Registration" (S.P. 184) (L.D. 403)
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 a General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and Commercialization" (S.P. 197) (L.D. 416)
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 Prevent False Reporting Leading to Evacuation, Shutdown or Lockdown" (S.P. 186) (L.D. 405)
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 to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds to Maine's Community Colleges" (S.P. 202) (L.D. 447)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Fully Engage the Efficiency Maine Trust in Mitigating Climate Change by Creating Electrification Programs" (S.P. 193) (L.D. 412) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Provision of Notice of Proposed Rate Increases to Public Utility Customers" (S.P. 195) (L.D. 414) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Facilitate Net Energy Billing" (S.P. 198) (L.D. 417)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Examine Setback Requirements for Outdoor Wood Boilers (S.P. 181) (L.D. 400)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for a Waiver from the Federal Government for the Medicaid Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More Than 16 Inpatient Beds for Psychiatric Treatment (S.P. 200) (L.D. 445) (1-10) Resolve, to Update Allowable Limits on Mortuary Trusts for the Purposes of MaineCare Eligibility (S.P. 201) (L.D. 446)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-11) Bill "An Act to Prevent Subscribers from Being Overcharged for Health Insurance Premiums" (S.P. 192) (L.D. 411) (1-12) Bill "An Act to Designate First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals as a Special Risk Population for the Purposes of Improving Insurance Coverage for the Effects of Trauma" (S.P. 199) (L.D. 444)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act to Improve Transportation in Maine" (S.P. 182) (L.D. 401) (1-14) Bill "An Act to Change Maine's Transportation Laws" (S.P. 183) (L.D. 402) (1-15) Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Mountain Division Rail Use Advisory Council (S.P. 185) (L.D. 404) (1-16) Bill "An Act to Expand Passenger Rail Service" (S.P. 187) (L.D. 406) (1-17) Bill "An Act to Support Recreational Trails" (S.P. 188) (L.D. 407) (1-18) Bill "An Act to Expand Bus Service" (S.P. 189) (L.D. 408) (1-19) Bill "An Act to Improve Pedestrian Safety" (S.P. 190) (L.D. 409) (1-20) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Transportation to Upgrade Route 1 from Fort Kent to Van Buren" (S.P. 194) (L.D. 413)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-21) Bill "An Act Regarding the Nuisance of Cannabis Plants and Smoke in Residential Areas" (S.P. 191) (L.D. 410)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-22) Bill "An Act to Allow Nonalcoholic Sparkling Cider to Be Sold in Maine" (S.P. 196) (L.D. 415)
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services for Maine Families and Children on MaineCare and to Increase the Number of Behavioral Health Professionals in the State" (H.P. 277) (L.D. 448)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLD of Portland. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to License Home-based and Community-based Services for Persons with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or a Related Condition or an Acquired Brain Injury and Define Autism Spectrum Disorder" (H.P. 278) (L.D. 449)
Sponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Upgrade and Replace Emergency Alert System Infrastructure of Maine Public" (S.P. 204) (L.D. 450)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 203)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, February 7, 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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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Laws Governing Pari-Mutuel Pools on Harness Racing" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 132) (L.D. 311)
REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY in the House on January 31, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Address Certain Local Zoning Ordinances" (S.P. 178) (L.D. 371)
Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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