13th Legislative Day

Thursday, March 2, 2023

           Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

           Prayer by Pastor David Willhoite, Apostolic Church of Mexico.

           National Anthem by Bobbi Willhoite, Rumford.

           Pledge of Allegiance.

           Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

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SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  The following Joint Resolution:  (S.P. 380)

JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 27 TO MARCH 5, 2023 AS EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK

           WHEREAS,eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes and weights; and

           WHEREAS, while no one knows for sure what causes eating disorders, a growing consensus suggests that it is a range of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors; and

           WHEREAS, in the United States, 9% of people will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives;and

           WHEREAS, eating disorders have the 2nd highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders;and

           WHEREAS, the National Eating Disorders Association helpline has experienced a 107% increase in contacts since the start of the COVID‑19 pandemic; and

           WHEREAS, Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a collective effort of individuals fromevery walk of life, including persons with lived experience, family members and friends; students, educators and coaches; and professionals, health care providers and organizations committed to raising awareness of eating disorders; 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 February 27 to March 5, 2023 as Eating Disorders Awareness Weekand encourage the citizens of Maine to support the annual awareness campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

           Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.

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           (1-2)  Bill "An Act to Authorize the Treasurer of State and Municipalities to Invest in Gold, Silver and Other Precious Metals"

(S.P. 292)  (L.D. 734)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.

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COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 84)

SENATE OF MAINE

131ST LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

February 28, 2023

Honorable Robert Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 SHS

Augusta, ME 04333

Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under Public Law, Chapter 163, I am pleased to appoint Mal Carey to the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board seat 15, representing the public, effective the date of this letter.

Please let me know if you have questions about this appointment.

Sincerely,

S/Troy Jackson

President of the Senate

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           (2-2)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 83)

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

March 2, 2023

Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

L.D. 108        An Act to Establish a Logger Relations Advocate Within the Maine Forest Service

L.D. 157        Resolve, to Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities

L.D. 159        An Act to Facilitate the Construction of a Firehouse by Sinclair Township

Sincerely,

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

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           (2-3)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 138)

MAINE SENATE

131st LEGISLATURE

February 28, 2023

Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0002

Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, Megan Garratt-Reed of South Thomaston for appointment, as the Executive Director, Office of Affordable Health Care.

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business, Carlos R. Mello of Camden for appointment, as the Chief Executive Officer, Finance Authority of Maine.

Best Regards,

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

           (3-1)  Bill "An Act to Provide for the Humane Treatment of Chickens"

(H.P. 617)  (L.D. 970)

Sponsored by Representative CARMICHAEL of Greenbush.  (BY REQUEST)

           Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-2)  Bill "An Act to Establish the Income Tax Relief Fund for Maine Residents"

(H.P. 618)  (L.D. 971)

Sponsored by Representative CARMICHAEL of Greenbush.

           Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-3)  Bill "An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment"

(H.P. 578)  (L.D. 931)

Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk.

Cosponsored by Representative PRINGLE of Windham, Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SARGENT of York.

           (3-4)  Bill "An Act to Enhance Privacy and Prohibit Shipping Companies from Maintaining Records of Firearm and Ammunition Shipments"

(H.P. 590)  (L.D. 943)

Sponsored by Representative ARDELL of Monticello.

           (3-5)  Bill "An Act to Require Reporting and Training About Domestic Terrorism Threats"

(H.P. 610)  (L.D. 963)

Sponsored by Representative MALON of Biddeford.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, LAJOIE of Lewiston, MOONEN of Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook, SALISBURY of Westbrook, ZAGER of Portland.

           (3-6)  Bill "An Act Regarding Restitution by Persons Convicted of Trafficking in Illegal Drugs"

(H.P. 615)  (L.D. 968)

Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.  (BY REQUEST)

           (3-7)  Bill "An Act to Align Maine's Elevator Safety Laws with Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Standards" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 622)  (L.D. 975)

Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representative: BRENNAN of Portland.

           Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-8)  Bill "An Act to Allow Only Students of Female Gender to Participate in Women's and Girls' Scholastic Sports"

(H.P. 577)  (L.D. 930)

Sponsored by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.

           (3-9)  Bill "An Act to Allow Refugees, Asylees and Asylum Seekers to Qualify for In-state Tuition"

(H.P. 591)  (L.D. 944)

Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, MALON of Biddeford, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor, RECKITT of South Portland, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SUPICA of Bangor.

           (3-10)  Bill "An Act to Support the Distribution of Free Summer Lunches for Children and to Create a Program to Distribute Leftover School Food Within Communities"

(H.P. 594)  (L.D. 947)

Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, GOLEK of Harpswell, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, PLUECKER of Warren, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York.

           (3-11)  Bill "An Act to Create a Liaison Position Between the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services on Early Childhood Education Matters"

(H.P. 595)  (L.D. 948)

Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CYRWAY of Albion, DUCHARME of Madison, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.

           (3-12)  Bill "An Act to Amend the State Education Funding Formula to Create Equity Between Municipalities by Adding Median Income to the Formula"

(H.P. 598)  (L.D. 951)

Sponsored by Representative GEIGER of Rockland.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representative: MATLACK of St. George.

           (3-13)  Bill "An Act to Address Shortages of School Support Staff by Increasing the Minimum Hourly Wage for Those Staff"

(H.P. 602)  (L.D. 955)

Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, ROEDER of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: RAFFERTY of York, TIPPING of Penobscot.

           (3-14)  Bill "An Act Requiring Water Bottle Filling Stations in New and Renovated Public Schools"

(H.P. 604)  (L.D. 957)

Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.

Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: LIBBY of Cumberland.

           (3-15)  Bill "An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and Other School Support Staff"

(H.P. 621)  (L.D. 974)

Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, BRENNAN of Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, SAMPSON of Alfred, SARGENT of York.

           Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-16)  Bill "An Act to Support Environmental Justice by Requiring Certain Notice Requirements for Whistleblower Protections"

(H.P. 586)  (L.D. 939)

Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.

Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GEIGER of Rockland, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono, SKOLD of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

           (3-17)  Bill "An Act to Create a 21st-Century Electric Grid"

(H.P. 599)  (L.D. 952)

Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York.

Cosponsored by Representative: ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

           (3-18)  Bill "An Act to Subsidize Hydroelectric Power"

(H.P. 612)  (L.D. 965)

Sponsored by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.

           Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-19)  RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment

(H.P. 575)  (L.D. 928)

Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.

Cosponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough, Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, JAUCH of Topsham, PLUECKER of Warren, RANA of Bangor, RIELLY of Westbrook, Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.

           (3-20)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit Food Waste by Grocery Stores"

(H.P. 606)  (L.D. 959)

Sponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.

Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, JAUCH of Topsham, LOOKNER of Portland, OSHER of Orono, PLUECKER of Warren, WARREN of Scarborough, ZEIGLER of Montville.

           (3-21)  Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Paint Stewardship Assessment Paid by Consumers" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 611)  (L.D. 964)

Sponsored by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.

           (3-22)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Evaluate Strategies for Improving the Returnable Beverage Container Laws

(H.P. 619)  (L.D. 972)

Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.

Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-23)  Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study the Organization of and Service Delivery by the Department of Health and Human Services

(H.P. 571)  (L.D. 915)

Sponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, MILLETT of Waterford, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, BENNETT of Oxford, HICKMAN of Kennebec.

           (3-24)  Bill "An Act to Assist Nursing Homes in the Management of Facility Beds"

(H.P. 585)  (L.D. 938)

Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais.

Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: FAY of Raymond, MADIGAN of Waterville, ROEDER of Bangor, STOVER of Boothbay.

           (3-25)  Bill "An Act to Allow Maine Families to Increase Their Savings by Removing Asset Limits for Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program"

(H.P. 592)  (L.D. 945)

Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot.

Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MADIGAN of Waterville, RANA of Bangor, SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

           (3-26)  Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Patients Regarding Hospital Price Transparency"

(H.P. 600)  (L.D. 953)

Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.

Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and Representatives: LEE of Auburn, PERRY of Calais, SMITH of Palermo, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin.

           (3-27)  Bill "An Act to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Child Care Facilities"

(H.P. 601)  (L.D. 954)

Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.

Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, MEYER of Eliot, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington.

           (3-28)  Bill "An Act Concerning Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Health Care Facilities"

(H.P. 603)  (L.D. 956)

Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, MOONEN of Portland, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SKOLD of Portland, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.

           (3-29)  Bill "An Act to Create the Recovery Friendly Workplace Program"

(H.P. 620)  (L.D. 973)

Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MADIGAN of Waterville, O'CONNELL of Brewer, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland.

           (3-30)  Resolve, to Establish the Task Force on Accessibility to Appropriate Communication Methods for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Patients

(H.P. 623)  (L.D. 976)

Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast.

Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GOLEK of Harpswell, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, RAFFERTY of York.

           (3-31)  Resolve, to Fund Treatment Services and Certain Transportation Costs for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder

(H.P. 626)  (L.D. 979)

Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, RANA of Bangor, RIELLY of Westbrook, Senator: RENY of Lincoln.

           Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-32)  Bill "An Act to Remove Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance"

(H.P. 582)  (L.D. 935)

Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATHIESON of Kittery, Senator: BAILEY of York.

           (3-33)  Resolve, to Establish the Commission Regarding Foreign-trained Physicians Living in Maine (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 584)  (L.D. 937)

Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.

Cosponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator CURRY of Waldo and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, PERRY of Calais, RIELLY of Westbrook, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: RAFFERTY of York, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

           (3-34)  Bill "An Act to Allow Pharmacists to Provide Services Through Telehealth and Vending Machines at Federally Qualified Health Centers"

(H.P. 587)  (L.D. 940)

Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DAVIS of East Machias, MADIGAN of Waterville, MORRIS of Turner, ROEDER of Bangor, STROUT of Harrington.

           Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-35)  Bill "An Act to Allow Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Holders to Hunt Any Deer as a Part of Their Lifetime License"

(H.P. 576)  (L.D. 929)

Sponsored by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.

           (3-36)  Bill "An Act to Expand Protections to Maine's Loons from Lead Poisoning by Prohibiting the Sale and Use of Certain Painted Lead Jigs"

(H.P. 605)  (L.D. 958)

Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.

Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: DILL of Old Town, DOUDERA of Camden, FAY of Raymond, LANDRY of Farmington, MASON of Lisbon, ROEDER of Bangor, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.

           Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-37)  Bill "An Act Facilitating the Efforts of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority and the Town of Brunswick to Design and Carry Out Improvements to the Storm Water System and Other Infrastructure at the Former Brunswick Naval Air Station

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(H.P. 588)  (L.D. 941)

Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.

Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GOLEK of Harpswell, HEPLER of Woolwich, JAUCH of Topsham, PAULHUS of Bath, Senators: RENY of Lincoln, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

           (3-38)  Bill "An Act to Define 'Kickboxing' and 'Muay Thai' in the Laws Governing Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing"

(H.P. 597)  (L.D. 950)

Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.  (BY REQUEST)

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook, Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

           Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-39)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Damages Awarded for Wrongful Death"

(H.P. 581)  (L.D. 934)

Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: HENDERSON of Rumford, LEE of Auburn, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland.

           (3-40)  Bill "An Act to Ensure the Collection of Complete Information by Adding a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms"

(H.P. 589)  (L.D. 942)

Sponsored by Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, MOONEN of Portland, OSHER of Orono, RECKITT of South Portland, ROBERTS of South Berwick, STOVER of Boothbay.

           (3-41)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Limits on Civil Remedies Available Under the Maine Human Rights Act"

(H.P. 607)  (L.D. 960)

Sponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CAMPBELL of Orrington, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, LANDRY of Farmington, MORRIS of Turner, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SOBOLESKI of Phillips.

           (3-42)  Bill "An Act to Lower the Amount of Seized Currency in a Criminal Asset Forfeiture over Which the Currency May Be Transferred to the Federal Government"

(H.P. 609)  (L.D. 962)

Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.  (BY REQUEST)

           (3-43)  Bill "An Act to Strengthen Protections of Persons After a Maine Human Rights Commission Investigation Finds No Reasonable Grounds Exist to Believe Unlawful Discrimination Occurred"

(H.P. 614)  (L.D. 967)

Sponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.

           Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-44)  Bill "An Act to Require Disclosure of Pay Ranges and Record Keeping of Pay History"

(H.P. 583)  (L.D. 936)

Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec and Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, KUHN of Falmouth, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, OSHER of Orono, PERRY of Calais, SACHS of Freeport, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SUPICA of Bangor.

           (3-45)  Bill "An Act Regarding Unemployment Benefits for Part-time Faculty at Public Colleges and Universities"

(H.P. 593)  (L.D. 946)

Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MALON of Biddeford, OSHER of Orono, SACHS of Freeport, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SUPICA of Bangor.

           (3-46)  Bill "An Act to Protect Workers from Employer Surveillance"

(H.P. 596)  (L.D. 949)

Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, OSHER of Orono, SUPICA of Bangor, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.

           (3-47)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Right to Request Flexible Working Arrangements for Employees"

(H.P. 608)  (L.D. 961)

Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.

           Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-48)  Bill "An Act to Validate Certain Proceedings Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Notes by the City of Rockland" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 573)  (L.D. 917)

Sponsored by Representative GEIGER of Rockland.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.

           (3-49)  Bill "An Act Requiring Climate Impact Notes on Proposed Transportation Legislation and Agency Rules"

(H.P. 579)  (L.D. 932)

Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.

Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LOOKNER of Portland, RANA of Bangor, RECKITT of South Portland, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot.

           (3-50)  Bill "An Act to Implement Requirements for Certain Bills"

(H.P. 616)  (L.D. 969)

Sponsored by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.

           Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-51)  Bill "An Act to Establish a Windfall Profits Tax on Electric Utilities to Assist with Residential Heating Costs"

(H.P. 572)  (L.D. 916)

Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.

           (3-52)  Resolve, to Study the Gasoline Tax Allocations for Nonhighway Recreational Vehicles and Make Recommendations for Changes

(H.P. 624)  (L.D. 977)

Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GREENWOOD of Wales, THORNE of Carmel.

           Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-53)  Bill "An Act Requiring Proof of a Motorcycle License Endorsement or Learner's Permit in Order to Register a Motorcycle"

(H.P. 580)  (L.D. 933)

Sponsored by Representative PAUL of Winterport.

Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent.

           (3-54)  Bill "An Act to Align the Automobile Title Requirements with Those of Antique Automobiles"

(H.P. 613)  (L.D. 966)

Sponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.

           Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-55)  Bill "An Act to Maintain Legislative Oversight of the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program by Requiring Major Substantive Rulemaking"

(H.P. 625)  (L.D. 978)

Sponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.

Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, COLLINGS of Portland.

           Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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Pursuant to Resolve
Advisory Panel to Better Understand and Make Recommendations Regarding the Implications of Genome-editing Technology for the Citizens of the State

           (3-56)  Representative PERRY for the Advisory Panel to Better Understand and Make Recommendations Regarding the Implications of Genome-editing Technology for the Citizens of the State pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 177, section 8 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to Conduct an Independent Assessment Regarding a Proposal to License Genetic Counselors

(H.P. 574)  (L.D. 927)

           Be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.

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ORDERS

           (4-1)  On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order:  (H.O. 11)

           ORDERED, that Representative John Andrews of Paris be excused Feb 28 for personal reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard T. Bradstreet of Vassalboro be excused Feb 16 for health reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sean C. Paulhus of Bath be excused Feb 9 and 14 for personal reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Jane P. Pringle of Windham be excused Feb 14 and 28 for personal reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Ambureen Rana of Bangor be excused Feb 16 for health reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lois Galgay Reckitt of South Portland be excused Feb 16 for health reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative J. Mark Worth of Ellsworth be excused Feb 7, 9, 14 and 16 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)  James Wilson, of South Portland, who is retiring as South Portland Fire Chief after 7 years as chief and 26 years in total at the South Portland Fire Department, with additional service in other capacities at the Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough fire departments.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 90)

           (5-2)  Sarah Davis, of Solon, to whom the Town of Solon has dedicated its Town Report for the extensive service she has provided to the town's citizens, including through her work with the Comprehensive Plan Committee, the Planning Board, the Board of Selectmen/Overseers of the Poor, the Friends of the Coolidge Library, the First Park Committee and the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 154)

           (5-3)  Lindsay Hamilton, of Clinton, a senior at Carrabec High School, who is a recipient of a 2023 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 155)

           (5-4)  Christoph Mutschin, of Farmington, an officer of the Farmington Police Department, who has received the Officer of the Year Award for 2022 in recognition of the efforts he made in community relations and his proactive efforts, professionalism and discipline.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 158)

           (5-5)  Martha Young, of Wellington, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 159)

           (5-6)  Marsha Doherty, of Corinna, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 160)

           (5-7)  the Corinth Fire and Rescue Volunteer Department, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 161)

           (5-8)  Rodney Cross, of Roxbury, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 162)

           (5-9)  the Worthley Pond Association, of Peru, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 164)

           (5-10)  Douglas A. Alexander, of Phippsburg, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 165)

           (5-11)  James Peavey, of Georgetown, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 166)

           (5-12)  Katy Powers, of West Bath, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 167)

           (5-13)  Mary Elaine Diaz, of Bowdoinham, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 168)

           (5-14)  Greg West, of Bowdoin, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 169)

           (5-15)  the Perry Elementary Parent-Teacher Committee, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 170)

           (5-16)  the Erskine Academy Cheering Team, of South China, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 76)

Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo.

Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.

           (5-17)  Julia Pike, of Carmel, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 93)

Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel.

Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.

           (5-18)  Arthur and May Hayford, of Livermore, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 94)

Presented by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.

           (5-19)  Jim Finley, of Livermore Falls, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 95)

Presented by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.

           (5-20)  Logan Schwartz, of Cape Elizabeth, a student at Cape Elizabeth High School, who won the Slalom and Giant Slalom Events at the Class B Alpine State Championships.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 96)

Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.

Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.

           (5-21)  the Cape Elizabeth High School Girls Swim Team, which won the Class B State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 97)

Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.

Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.

           (5-22)  the Northport Broadband Internet Committee, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 98)

Presented by Representative DODGE of Belfast.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

           (5-23)  Save a Life, of Lincoln, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 99)

Presented by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

           (5-24)  Adopt-a-Block of Hodgdon, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 100)

Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.

Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.

           (5-25)  Rebecca Drew, of Island Falls, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 101)

Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.

Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.

           (5-26)  Upper Valley Economic Corporation Pantry, of Sherman, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 102)

Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.

Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.

           (5-27)  Brian Piper, of Troy, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 103)

Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

           (5-28)  Steven Rackliff, of Starks, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 104)

Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

           (5-29)  Dale Blethen, of Sidney, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 105)

Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland.

Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.

           (5-30)  the Volunteers of the Town of Mercer, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 106)

Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

           (5-31)  Terry Borman, of Oakland, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 107)

Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland.

Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.

In Memory of:

           (5-32)  Alan A. "Butch" Willey, of Caribou.  Mr. Willey was a veteran and earned a National Defense Service Medal and had a long career at the family-owned business, Highway Tire.  Mr. Willey will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Charlotte, his family and his friends;

(SLS 153)

           (5-33)  Arthur Newkirk, of Blue Hill.  As a young man, Dr. Newkirk served in the Peace Corps in Korea, teaching Earth Science at a teacher's college.  He later worked at Tanager Lodge, a wilderness camp, as a counselor.  He became a medical doctor, completing his residency in Bangor, and moved to Blue Hill, where he practiced for 31 years.  In addition to working at his practice, he taught the next generation of doctors at the Residency Program in Bangor.  Dr. Newkirk will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 50 years, Joyce, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(HLS 108)

Presented by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.

Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

           (5-34)  Joyce M. Keevan, of Waterville.  Sister Joyce entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon in 1954 and made her First Vows on August 15, 1956.  Over the years, she served in various leadership positions of the community, including with the Provincial Council, the Advisory Board of St. Joseph's Child Care Center and the Sisters' Board of Directors.  A teacher at heart, she succeeded in making science come alive for her students at St. Rose of Lima School in Jay, St. Michael School and the Academy of St. Joseph in South Berwick, St. John the Baptist School in Winslow and Marshwood High School in Eliot, where she spent the last 25 years of her teaching career.  Sister Joyce will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

(HLS 109)

Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.

Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, Representative WHITE of Waterville.

           (5-35)  Richard Perkins, of Ogunquit.  A legendary figure in Ogunquit, Mr. Perkins made the town a destination for fine dining beginning in the mid-1950s.  Prince Charles, Julia Child and Bette Davis, among many other celebrities, all dined at his establishments.  In 2016, Ogunquit named him as its Outstanding Citizen, and in August 2018 the Ogunquit Select Board accepted a proclamation naming him the town's Poet Laureate. Mr. Perkins will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(HLS 110)

Presented by Representative RUNTE of York.

Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York.

           (5-36)  Alfred "Bun" Brann, of West Gardiner, a prominent local home builder and landlord who provided many with housing, employment and opportunities.  Mr. Brann will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(HLS 111)

Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

           (5-37)  Robert P. White, of Caribou.  Mr. White was a veteran of the United States Army.  He moved to Maine in 1956, when he began teaching at Patten Academy, taught Health and Biology at Houlton High School in 1963 and served as the teaching principal at Bridgewater Classical Academy in 1964 before teaching in the Limestone School Department until his retirement from teaching in 1991.  He then worked for the Caribou Shop 'n Save for twenty-five years.  He was well known throughout the State for his service with sports organizations.  He served in Caribou as Little League Baseball's president from 1978 to 1997.  He was named the Maine Recreation and Parks Association Citizen of the Year in 1983 and the Caribou Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1984.  He was a forty-six year charter member of the Northern Maine Board of Approved Soccer Officials and a fifty year charter member of the Maine Association of Soccer Officials, which instituted the "Bob White Award" to recognize a soccer official's outstanding contributions to the game.  In 1997, he was inducted into the University of Maine at Presque Isle's Sports Hall of Fame and was the second Maine citizen to be inducted into the National Federation of High School Officials National High School Hall of Fame.  He was also extensively involved with the Maine Principals' Association, serving as the director of many regional and state wrestling meets and being honored with many awards and recognitions for his service, and served with the Aroostook League, among many other organizations.  Mr. White will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of fifty-seven years, Karen, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(HLS 112)

Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

First Day

           In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:

           (7-1)  (H.P. 120)  (L.D. 196) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission for Amending the Maine Uniform Probate Code and Related Provisions of Law"  Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-5)

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

           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.        Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Chris Rose, of Old Orchard Beach

(SLS 77)

- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED.

TABLED - February 2, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

3.        Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Walker Oliver, of Hodgdon

(SLS 81)

- In Senate, READ and PASSED.

TABLED - February 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

4.        Joint Order, Directing the Joint Select Committee on Housing to Study the Foreclosure Process in the State

(H.P. 372)

TABLED - February 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

5.        Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Taxpayers by Requiring a Person to Be a United States Citizen to Receive General Assistance Benefits and to Ensure Municipal Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws"

(H.P. 437)  (L.D. 668)

(Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested)

TABLED - February 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.

PENDING - REFERENCE.

6.        Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Kenneth Lyle Cianchette, of Pittsfield

(HLS 58)

TABLED - February 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

7.        Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Scott Graffam, of Norway

(HLS 81)

TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MILLETT of Waterford.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

8.        Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Jacqueline M. Labbe, of Minot

(HLS 82)

TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

9.        HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Provide Revenue for Property Tax Relief and Capital Infrastructure Projects"

(H.P. 107)  (L.D. 166)

TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 21, 2023

State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, March 2, 2023

House Supplement No. 1

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Conduct an Accessibility Study of All Maine State Parks and Historic Sites and to Develop a Plan to Remove Access Barriers

(S.P. 407)  (L.D. 988)

           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 Facilitate Employment in the Field of Emergency Medical Services"

(S.P. 390)  (L.D. 919)

           (1-3)  Bill "An Act to Require All Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be Trained in the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride"

(S.P. 400)  (L.D. 981)

           (1-4)  Bill "An Act to Ensure Safer Communities by Increasing the Punishment for Crimes Involving Fentanyl"

(S.P. 405)  (L.D. 986)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.

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           (1-5)  Bill "An Act to Allow the Local Foods Fund for Public Schools to Be Used for Processed and Value-added Maine Food Products"

(S.P. 392)  (L.D. 921)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.

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           (1-6)  Bill "An Act to Improve Disclosure of Present and Future Costs to Maine Electricity Consumers"

(S.P. 394)  (L.D. 923)

           (1-7)  Resolve, to Provide Legislative Approval of Northern Maine Transmission Infrastructure

(S.P. 395)  (L.D. 924)

           (1-8)  Bill "An Act to Allow the Baileyville Utilities District to Disconnect Water Service for a Customer's Failure to Pay for Sewer Service Provided by the Town of Baileyville"

(S.P. 396)  (L.D. 925)

           (1-9)  Bill "An Act to Promote Electricity Price Stability for Standard-offer Service"

(S.P. 406)  (L.D. 987)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.

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           (1-10)  Bill "An Act to Allow the Disclosure of Death Certificate Data to Hospitals and Health Care Practitioners"

(S.P. 401)  (L.D. 982)

           Comes 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 Improve Maine Public Employees Retirement System Representation"

(S.P. 397)  (L.D. 926)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.

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           (1-12)  Bill "An Act to Allow Holders of Elver Fishing Licenses to Fish on Behalf of Other Elver Fishing License Holders"

(S.P. 391)  (L.D. 920)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES and ordered printed.

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           (1-13)  Bill "An Act to Exempt Maine from Daylight Saving Time"

(S.P. 402)  (L.D. 983)

           (1-14)  Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System to Study the Potential Effects of the State's Adopting Atlantic Standard Time

(S.P. 408)  (L.D. 989)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.

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           (1-15)  Bill "An Act to Expand Access to the Homestead Property Tax Exemption"

(S.P. 403)  (L.D. 984)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.

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           (1-16)  Bill "An Act to Decrease the Minimum Age to Operate a School Bus"

(S.P. 389)  (L.D. 918)

           (1-17)  Bill "An Act Regarding Disabled Motor Vehicles on Public Ways"

(S.P. 399)  (L.D. 980)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.

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           (1-18)  Bill "An Act to Clarify Required Disclosure of Personally Identifying Information for Certain Nominating Petitions"

(S.P. 393)  (L.D. 922)

           (1-19)  Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Provide Additional Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes

(S.P. 404)  (L.D. 985)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, March 2, 2023

House Supplement No. 2

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 398)

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 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
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, March 2, 2023

House Supplement No. 3

CONSENT CALENDAR

First Day

           In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:

           (7-1)  (H.P. 19)  (L.D. 15) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing the State Grant Program Administered by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission"  Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass

           (7-2)  (H.P. 190)  (L.D. 292) Bill "An Act to Establish Maine Needham Day"  Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass

           (7-3)  (H.P. 218)  (L.D. 344) Bill "An Act to Establish Maine Alewife Day"  Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass

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