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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Meldon H. Carmichael, Greenbush.
National Anthem by Honorable Dean Rykerson, Kittery.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 2, 2023. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Services" (H.P. 393) (L.D. 616)
REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in the House on February 14, 2023.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act Requiring Climate Impact Notes on Proposed Transportation Legislation and Agency Rules" (H.P. 579) (L.D. 932)
REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in the House on March 2, 2023.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 85)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 7, 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 Committee on Labor and Housing has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Jauch of Topsham, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 810 An Act to Create the Maine Family First Employer Program
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 86)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 7, 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 February 27, 2023
Winnie M. LaRochelle of Rangeley as Student Trustee to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Title 20-A MRSA §12705, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
The Honorable John L. Martin of Eagle Lake for appointment to the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority. Pursuant to Title 4 MRSA §1602, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
on March 1, 2023
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.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 149)
MAINE SENATE 131st LEGISLATURE
March 2, 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 Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry:
· David Adams of Mapleton for reappointment, to the Board of Pesticides Control,
· Barbara M. Trafton of Brunswick for reappointment, to the Land for Maine’s Future Board,
· James P. Norris of Winthrop for reappointment, to the Land for Maine’s Future Board,
· Dr. Mark Neavyn, M.D. of Falmouth for appointment, to the Board of Pesticides Control.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety:
· William G. Ross of Cumberland for appointment, as the Chief, Maine State Police,
· Richard M. McCarthy of Oakland for appointment, as the State Fire Marshal.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business:
· Blue Keim of Dixfield for reappointment, to the 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 Facilitate Stakeholder Input Regarding Forest Policy in Maine" (H.P. 628) (L.D. 993)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, CRAFTS of Newcastle, OSHER of Orono, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Enhance Awareness of Laboratory Testing of Ticks for Lyme Disease" (H.P. 657) (L.D. 1021)
Sponsored by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, DUCHARME of Madison, GRIFFIN of Levant, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, THORNE of Carmel. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Financial Future in Perpetuity by Establishing the Irrevocable Budget Trust Fund" (H.P. 659) (L.D. 1023)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or Substances Containing a Detectable Amount of Certain Scheduled Drugs to Prove the Offense of Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs" (H.P. 629) (L.D. 994)
Sponsored by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, COLLINGS of Portland, GREENWOOD of Wales, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, PERRY of Bangor, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, HARRINGTON of York. (3-5) Bill "An Act Requiring the Reporting of Stolen Firearms" (H.P. 647) (L.D. 1011)
Sponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland. (3-6) Bill "An Act Regarding Payments to Recipients of Restitution" (H.P. 650) (L.D. 1014)
Sponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Representatives: JAUCH of Topsham, TERRY of Gorham, WARREN of Scarborough. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Require All Police Officers to Carry Naloxone Hydrochloride When on Duty" (H.P. 672) (L.D. 1036)
Sponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, EATON of Deer Isle, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HENDERSON of Rumford, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MURPHY of Scarborough, RECKITT of South Portland, ZAGER of Portland. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Create a Fund for the Abatement and Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in School Construction Projects" (H.P. 627) (L.D. 992)
Sponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, HENDERSON of Rumford, JAUCH of Topsham, LAJOIE of Lewiston, POIRIER of Skowhegan. (3-9) Bill "An Act to Require a Lunch Period of at Least 30 Minutes for Students and Reduce Food Waste" (H.P. 638) (L.D. 1002)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Establish a Rating System for Books in School Libraries" (H.P. 644) (L.D. 1008)
Sponsored by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FOSTER of Dexter, MASON of Lisbon, PAUL of Winterport, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, THORNE of Carmel, Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Increase the Membership of the State Board of Education and Review the Board's Responsibilities, Functions and Staffing" (H.P. 654) (L.D. 1018)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senator: RAFFERTY of York. (3-12) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Update Course Requirements for Certification of Industrial Arts Teachers and to Finally Adopt Major Substantive Rules (H.P. 656) (L.D. 1020)
Sponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, POMERLEAU of Standish. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Allow School Budget Referenda on the Same Day as Primary Elections" (H.P. 658) (L.D. 1022)
Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CYRWAY of Albion, DHALAC of South Portland, DRINKWATER of Milford, MURPHY of Scarborough, PAULHUS of Bath. (3-14) Resolve, To Direct the University of Maine System to Establish a Dental Therapy Degree Program (H.P. 662) (L.D. 1026)
Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, FAY of Raymond, GATTINE of Westbrook, MEYER of Eliot, MOONEN of Portland, PERRY of Calais, SARGENT of York, Senator: BAILEY of York. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Expand the Higher Education Tuition Waiver for Persons Who Have Resided in Foster Care" (H.P. 664) (L.D. 1028)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DODGE of Belfast, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SHAGOURY of Hallowell. (3-16) Bill "An Act Regarding the Issuing of Diplomas for Students at the Long Creek Youth Development Center" (H.P. 669) (L.D. 1033)
Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, SARGENT of York, WORTH of Ellsworth, Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-17) Bill "An Act Regarding the Reduction and Recycling of Food Waste" (H.P. 645) (L.D. 1009)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, GOLEK of Harpswell, HOBBS of Wells, MATLACK of St. George, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, RUNTE of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-18) Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Behavioral Health Services for Children and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 639) (L.D. 1003)
Sponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, JAVNER of Chester, MADIGAN of Waterville, STOVER of Boothbay, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington. (3-19) Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to Safe Drinking Water from Household Wells in Rural Areas by Expanding Testing" (H.P. 642) (L.D. 1006)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MEYER of Eliot, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, QUINT of Hodgdon, RANA of Bangor, Senators: CURRY of Waldo, MOORE of Washington. (3-20) Bill "An Act to Provide Training, Professional Development and Wellness Supports for Child Protective Services Workers" (H.P. 649) (L.D. 1013)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, RANA of Bangor, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WHITE of Waterville. (3-21) Resolve, to Improve Access to Child Care by Expanding Eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy Program (H.P. 667) (L.D. 1031)
Sponsored by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: HASENFUS of Readfield, JAUCH of Topsham, LEE of Auburn, SAYRE of Kennebunk. (3-22) Bill "An Act to Fund Competitive Wages for Direct Support Professionals for Persons with Disabilities" (H.P. 673) (L.D. 1037)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, GEIGER of Rockland, GOLEK of Harpswell, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, ROEDER of Bangor, STOVER of Boothbay, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. (3-23) Bill "An Act to Require Reimbursement for Gender-affirming Care for MaineCare Members" (H.P. 676) (L.D. 1040)
Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor, Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MADIGAN of Waterville, MEYER of Eliot, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: INGWERSEN of York. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act to Provide Insurance Coverage for a Second Opinion If a Health Care Provider Recommends an Abortion for Health or Safety Reasons" (H.P. 630) (L.D. 995)
Sponsored by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, COLLINGS of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, PERRY of Calais, PERRY of Bangor, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot. (3-25) Resolve, to Reduce Workforce Barriers for Mental Health Professionals in Maine (H.P. 633) (L.D. 997)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais. (3-26) Bill "An Act to Allow a Qualifying Religious Organization to Self-insure for Automobile Insurance" (H.P. 640) (L.D. 1004)
Sponsored by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Representative: MORRIS of Turner, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot. (3-27) Bill "An Act to Adjust Reimbursement for Chiropractic Services" (H.P. 671) (L.D. 1035)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln and Representative: LEMELIN of Chelsea. (3-28) Bill "An Act to Ensure Dental Insurance Coverage for Certain Adults with Disabilities" (H.P. 677) (L.D. 1041)
Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, MATHIESON of Kittery, PERRY of Calais, Senator: RENY of Lincoln. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Resolve, to Convene a Firearm Range Safety Working Group Within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (H.P. 636) (L.D. 1000)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. Cosponsored by Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DOUDERA of Camden, MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-30) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Right-to-sue Letters" (H.P. 637) (L.D. 1001)
Sponsored by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Representative: MORRIS of Turner. (3-31) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Timing of Judicial Review of the Determination of the Validity of Written Petitions (H.P. 648) (L.D. 1012)
Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, RIELLY of Westbrook, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, GROHOSKI of Hancock. (3-32) Resolve, to Study the Impact of Divorce, Child Support Issues and Custody Issues on Children, Parents, Health, Poverty and Housing Insecurity (H.P. 660) (L.D. 1024)
Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LIBBY of Auburn, QUINT of Hodgdon, RANA of Bangor, SAMPSON of Alfred, STOVER of Boothbay. (3-33) Bill "An Act to Require That Service of a Temporary Protection Order Be Attempted Within 48 Hours from the Issuance of the Order" (H.P. 670) (L.D. 1034)
Sponsored by Representative SMITH of Palermo. (3-34) Bill "An Act to Provide Restitution for Victims of Shoplifting for Time Spent Dealing with the Offense" (H.P. 675) (L.D. 1039)
Sponsored by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset. Cosponsored by Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, LEMELIN of Chelsea, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-35) Bill "An Act to Remove the Cost-of-living Adjustment from the Minimum Wage Laws" (H.P. 634) (L.D. 998)
Sponsored by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: JAVNER of Chester, MORRIS of Turner, Senator: LIBBY of Cumberland. (3-36) Bill "An Act to Support Family Caregivers by Expanding Family Medical Leave" (H.P. 635) (L.D. 999)
Sponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, JAUCH of Topsham, LEE of Auburn, TERRY of Gorham, WARREN of Scarborough. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-37) Resolve, to Authorize Flying the Former Maine Flag on Certain Occasions (H.P. 641) (L.D. 1005)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Representatives: HOBBS of Wells, MATLACK of St. George, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senators: CURRY of Waldo, GROHOSKI of Hancock. (3-38) Bill "An Act to Ban the Video Hosting Service TikTok on All State-owned Devices" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 643) (L.D. 1007)
Sponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland, MORRIS of Turner. (3-39) Bill "An Act to Support College Student Participation as Policy Interns for State Legislators" (H.P. 652) (L.D. 1016)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, RANA of Bangor, ROEDER of Bangor, SARGENT of York, SAYRE of Kennebunk, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot. (3-40) Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States (H.P. 665) (L.D. 1029)
Sponsored by Representative PAULHUS of Bath. Cosponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport, Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-41) Bill "An Act to Allow a Municipality to Establish a Local Option Sales Tax" (H.P. 631) (L.D. 996)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland, Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COPELAND of Saco, DODGE of Belfast, GEIGER of Rockland, MATLACK of St. George, RANA of Bangor, ROEDER of Bangor, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. (3-42) Bill "An Act to Provide Tax Relief for Working Families" (H.P. 646) (L.D. 1010)
Sponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham. (3-43) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Local Sales Taxes" (H.P. 663) (L.D. 1027)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, DUNPHY of Embden, MORRIS of Turner, WHITE of Guilford. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-44) Resolve, to Increase Commercial Driver's License Examiner Capacity (H.P. 653) (L.D. 1017)
Sponsored by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, WHITE of Waterville. (3-45) Bill "An Act Regarding Water Testing Related to Salt and Sand Storage Facilities" (H.P. 655) (L.D. 1019)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-46) Bill "An Act to Improve Maine's Economy by Changing the Hours of Operation for Oversize Loads" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 661) (L.D. 1025)
Sponsored by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, WHITE of Guilford. (3-47) Bill "An Act Relating to Requirements for School Bus Drivers" (H.P. 666) (L.D. 1030)
Sponsored by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, DODGE of Belfast, FOSTER of Dexter, HALL of Wilton, JACKSON of Oxford, MASON of Lisbon. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-48) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors (H.P. 668) (L.D. 1032)
Sponsored by Representative ARDELL of Monticello. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BLIER of Buxton, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LANDRY of Farmington, MORRIS of Turner, PERRY of Bangor, Senators: KEIM of Oxford, STEWART of Aroostook. (3-49) Bill "An Act to Reinstate Plurality Voting by Repealing the Ranked-choice Voting Laws" (H.P. 674) (L.D. 1038)
Sponsored by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, DUCHARME of Madison, FOSTER of Dexter, HENDERSON of Rumford, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SAMPSON of Alfred, SMITH of Palermo.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-50) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process (H.P. 651) (L.D. 1015)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, GERE of Kennebunkport, MORRIS of Turner, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SACHS of Freeport.
Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 632) (Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, President JACKSON of Aroostook, VITELLI of Sagadahoc)
JOINT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE ON THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE
WHEREAS,on February 24, 2022, Russia illegally, without provocation and with brutal aggression invaded Ukraine, continuing the aggression it started with the illegal annexation ofCrimea in 2014; and
WHEREAS, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine have bravely resolved to stand firm and fight back against this attack on their country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity; and
WHEREAS, Russia is waging a barbarous war that includes systematic violations of international law, inhumane attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure, torture, sexual violence and forced deportation, kidnappings and illegal adoption of children;and
WHEREAS, nearly 14 million people, over a third of Ukraine’s prewar population, havebeen displaced since the invasion began, with an estimated 6 million people being internally displaced and more than 8 million people fleeing Ukraine to neighboring countries, triggering Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II; and
WHEREAS, there are at least 8,000 confirmed civilian deaths, including over 400 children, and over 13,000 civilians have been wounded; and
WHEREAS, Russia continues to attack and place its armed forces around Ukrainian nuclear sites, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant; and
WHEREAS, Russia’s unjustified war is having a global impact, with the world’s most vulnerable suffering from increased food and economic insecurity, along with rising costs for energy and commodities;and
WHEREAS, President Putin has put Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces on high alert,endangering not only Ukraine but also the global community by increasing the threat of nuclear war; and
WHEREAS, President Putin’s attack on Ukraine represents a direct threat against democratic ideals and promotes autocracy; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly, in its February 23, 2023 resolution, reiterated its clear demand for Russia to withdraw immediately from Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders;and
WHEREAS, the people of Maine recognize that they share democratic values with the people of Ukraine and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they fight for their sovereignty, territorial integrity and democracy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, pause in our deliberations to condemn the egregious, unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine and voice our support for peace, diplomacy and an immediate end to the invasion; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we support the United States Government’s continued security, economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and imposition of consequences on Russia for its war of aggression; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we encourage the citizens of the State to support Ukrainian Americans and the people of Ukraine in their urgent time of need.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Cheering Team, of South Paris, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-2) the Caravel Middle School Boys Basketball Team, of Carmel, which won back-to-back Penobscot Valley Middle School League Championships. The team has won 37 straight games under Coach Don Reynolds. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-3) Damon Beal, of Beals, a student at Jonesport-Beals 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;
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(5-4) the Bangor High School Girls Varsity Indoor Track Team, which won the Class A State Championship for the third year in a row. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-5) the Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Varsity Swim Team, of Rockport, which won the Class A State Swimming and Diving Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-6) Nathan Clive, of Scarborough, a member of Troop No. 47, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-7) Janie Lander, of Guilford, 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 181)
(5-8) the Monson Bicentennial 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 182)
(5-9) the Veterans Memorial Crew, of Sebec, 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 183)
(5-10) Norman Beckwith, of Shirley, 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 184)
(5-11) David Dowling, of Whitneyville, 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 185)
(5-12) Arlan Jodrey, of Bethel, 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 186)
(5-13) Vernon G. Bean, of Rangeley, 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 187)
(5-14) Richard Melville, of Greenwood, 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 188)
(5-15) Elliott L. Moya, of Berwick, Chief of the Eliot Police Department, who has been named the Maine Association of Police's Chief of the Year and is the recipient of the David L. Pickering Chief's Award. Chief Moya has been recognized for his work in creating a crisis intervention team and spotlighting officer wellness. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 189)
(5-16) Ronda Irish, of Wilton, 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 113) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-17) Mary Dunham, of Avon, on her retirement as Town Clerk and Tax Collector of the Town of Avon after 34 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 114) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-18) Bruce Dunham, of Avon, for his 59 years of service as Avon's Town Constable. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 115) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-19) the Honorable Thomas Skolfield, of Weld, 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 116) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-20) Stacie Rundlett, of New Portland, 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 117) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-21) the Irving Tanning Community Center Board, of Hartland, 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 118) Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-22) Robert Davids, of St. Albans, 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 119) Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-23) the Rodney and Mary Barton Smith Family Foundation, of Portola Valley, California, 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 120) Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-24) Timelines Community Inc/The Farwell Project, of Thorndike, 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 121) Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-25) the late Steven Imondi, of Frankfort, a posthumous 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;
(HLS 122) Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo, Representative PAUL of Winterport.
(5-26) Raymond Quimby, of Brooks, 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 123) Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-27) Cynthia Odlin, of Hiram, 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 124) Presented by Representative NESS of Fryeburg. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
(5-28) Rick Day, of Porter, 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 125) Presented by Representative NESS of Fryeburg. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
(5-29) the late Robert Gorham, of Buxton, a posthumous 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;
(HLS 126) Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Representative BLIER of Buxton.
(5-30) Tracey Rotondi, of Athens, 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 127) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-31) St. Peter's Food Pantry, of Bingham, 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 128) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-32) the Embden Community Club, 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 129) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-33) Gloria Bagley, of Harmony, 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 130) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-34) Carol Gerald, of Ripley, 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 131) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-35) the Scarborough High School Boys Indoor Track Team, which won the Class A State Championship, the team's 7th consecutive state championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 132) Presented by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
(5-36) the Scarborough High School Boys Swim Team, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 133) Presented by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
(5-37) Ronald Heath, of Fayette, 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 134) Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-38) Judy Hallowell, of Belgrade, 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 135) Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-39) Alan and Mary Lou Butterfield, of Belgrade, 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 136) Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-40) Jeff Brackett, of New Sharon, 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 137) Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-41) Lisa Goucher, of Vienna, 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 138) Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-42) Dana Dunn, of Mount Vernon, 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 139) Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
In Memory of: (5-43) George Albion Ricker, of Windham. Mr. Ricker was a veteran of the United States Army, serving mostly at Vint Hill Farms Station in Virginia. He had a career in secondary education, teaching English for two years in Lebanon, New Hampshire and, from 1959 to 1973, serving as a guidance director at high schools in Calais, Woodland, Windham and Standish. He later taught English and speech classes before retiring in 1991. Proficient in genealogical research, he also taught adult education classes for beginning genealogists before computers and the Internet made the work easier. He was active in state and national teachers organizations, including the Maine Education Association and the National Education Association, as well as guidance associations. After his career in education, he worked seasonally at his family's farm, Ricker Hill Orchards. He more recently served as secretary for the Little Meeting House. He and his wife, Wendy, were honored by Little People of America, Inc. with the Distinguished Service Award (Auxiliary) for their years of mentoring other parents of children with dwarfism. Mr. Ricker will be long remembered and sadly missed by Wendy, to whom he was married for 65 years, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 172)
(5-44) John Wayne Graffam, of Buxton. Mr. Graffam was a veteran of the National Guard. He worked for Saco Brick until the early 1980s, after which he was employed by Autoplacement Center and later the Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator. During his retirement from the department, he worked for Toyota as a courtesy driver. Mr. Graffam will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(SLS 179)
(5-45) Michael Davis Andrew, of Gorham. Dr. Andrew had a 43-year career as an education professor at the University of New Hampshire, serving as Distinguished Professor of Education, department head and founder of the five-year teaching internship program. An award-winning faculty member at both the University of New Hampshire and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, he inspired, mentored and supported countless education professionals. Also a farmer and breeder of sheep and trotters, he built an award-winning flock of Hampshire sheep and a respected stable of Standardbred trotters and Maine Sire Stakes champions, including "Obrigado," an undefeated Maine Sire Stakes Champion at 2 and 3, World Champion and Dan Patch award winner; "ReBuff," a Breeder's Crown and Kentucky Futurity winner;and "Likeabatoutahell," a World Champion. He was a former member of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission, Vice President and President of the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association and founder of the Downeast Polo Club. Dr. Andrew will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 180)
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Change of Committee (6-1) Representative MEYER from the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Ensure Access for All Caregivers to Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms" (H.P. 61) (L.D. 93)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS.
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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. 18) (L.D. 14) Bill "An Act to Simplify an Assessment Notice Requirement Under Department of Labor Laws" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Invasive Aquatic Plants (H.P. 14) (L.D. 10)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Julia Pike, of Carmel (HLS 93)
TABLED - March 2, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative THORNE of Carmel. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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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 Regarding the Authority of Municipalities to Regulate Timber Harvesting" (S.P. 417) (L.D. 1048) (1-2) Bill "An Act to Ban the Hunting of Animals in Enclosed Areas" (S.P. 437) (L.D. 1068)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Decriminalize Public Drinking" (S.P. 415) (L.D. 1046) (1-4) Bill "An Act to Expand Good Samaritan Protections for Naloxone Hydrochloride Administration" (S.P. 421) (L.D. 1052)
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 Update Youth Sports Concussion and Injury Prevention Protocols" (S.P. 411) (L.D. 1042) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Allow School Activity Buses for Public Schools" (S.P. 422) (L.D. 1053) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Increase the Minimum Teacher Salary" (S.P. 433) (L.D. 1064)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Improve the Telecommunications Relay Services Council by Reducing Its Membership and Allowing for the Hiring of an Executive Director" (S.P. 434) (L.D. 1065)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act to Advance Greenhouse Gas Removal as an Economic Development Strategy in Maine" (S.P. 427) (L.D. 1058)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-10) Bill "An Act Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Corrections to Develop Alternative Responses to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Emergency Calls" (S.P. 413) (L.D. 1044) (1-11) Resolve, to Allow Reimbursement for Remote Ultrasound Procedures and Fetal Nonstress Tests Under MaineCare (S.P. 428) (L.D. 1059) (1-12) Bill "An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Family Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services" (S.P. 430) (L.D. 1061)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act to Authorize State Special Purpose Depository Institutions for Digital Assets" (S.P. 409) (L.D. 990) (1-14) Bill "An Act to Require Financial Institutions and Credit Unions to Give Depositors the Option to Designate a Beneficiary" (S.P. 410) (L.D. 991)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-15) Bill "An Act to Protect Maine's Inland Fisheries from Invasive Fish" (S.P. 418) (L.D. 1049) (1-16) Bill "An Act to Allow a Landowner or Maintainer of Trails to Lethally Remove Nuisance Beaver" (S.P. 431) (L.D. 1062)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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(1-17) Bill "An Act to Promote Consumer Protections in the Residential Building Sector by Requiring Contractors and Subcontractors to Supply Evidence of Insurance" (S.P. 426) (L.D. 1057)
Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-18) Bill "An Act to Create an Office of Ombudsman to Help Nonprofit Organizations in Their Interactions with the Government" (S.P. 412) (L.D. 1043) (1-19) Bill "An Act Restricting State Assistance in Federal Collection of Personal Electronic Data and Metadata" (S.P. 425) (L.D. 1056)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-20) Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor to Request a Federal Waiver to Allow Presumptive Work Eligibility for Asylum Seekers (S.P. 419) (L.D. 1050)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-21) Bill "An Act to Adopt Eastern Daylight Time Year-round Contingent on Federal Approval" (S.P. 416) (L.D. 1047) (1-22) Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study the Operations of the Maine Legislature (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 436) (L.D. 1067)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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(1-23) Bill "An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Exempting Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from the State Sales and Use Tax" (S.P. 420) (L.D. 1051) (1-24) Bill "An Act to Support Municipal Public Safety by Increasing State-Municipal Revenue Sharing to 7 Percent" (S.P. 429) (L.D. 1060) (1-25) Bill "An Act to Provide Equitable Tax Treatment to State-licensed Cannabis Businesses" (S.P. 432) (L.D. 1063)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-26) Bill "An Act to Allow the Use of Enhanced Driver's Licenses" (S.P. 414) (L.D. 1045)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-27) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Maine National Guard from Combat Deployment Absent an Act of the United States Congress" (S.P. 423) (L.D. 1054) (1-28) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Use of Ballot Drop Boxes" (S.P. 424) (L.D. 1055) (1-29) Bill "An Act to Allow a Restaurant to Serve a Bottle of Wine to the Person Who Brought the Bottle" (S.P. 435) (L.D. 1066)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 50) (L.D. 83) Bill "An Act to Clarify State Policy Regarding the Use of Cannabis Paraphernalia in the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act" (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-7)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission for Amending the Maine Uniform Probate Code and Related Provisions of Law (H.P. 120) (L.D. 196)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Clarify State Policy Regarding Cannabis Paraphernalia in the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Legalization Act (S.P. 50) (L.D. 83)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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