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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, March 9, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Max McDonald, Union Congregational Church, Ellsworth Falls.
National Anthem by David Myers Jr., Gorham.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Lisa Letourneau, M.D., Portland.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 7, 2023. _________________________________
(1-1) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process (H.P. 651) (L.D. 1015)
REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING in the House on March 7, 2023.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 87)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 9, 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 Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Criminal Justice and Public Safety L.D. 215 Resolve, to Require the Commissioner of Public Safety to Conduct a Study Regarding Cadet Law Enforcement Officers Who Are Injured and Law Enforcement Officers Who Leave the Sponsoring Agency Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 357 An Act to Require the Nonwires Alternative Coordinator to Review and Analyze Plans to Build, Upgrade or Replace a Substation Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 261 An Act to Reinstate a Minimum Age for Hunting Transportation L.D. 334 An Act to Ensure the Full Value of the Balance of Registration Fees Is Retained by the Seller of Used Motor Vehicles
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 88)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 9, 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 Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services has approved the request by the sponsor, President Jackson of Aroostook, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 723 An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting Discrimination by Insurers Based on Certain Information
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 166)
MAINE SENATE 131st LEGISLATURE
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 Education and Cultural Affairs:
· Gregory G. Johnson of Harpswell for appointment, Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees,
· Susan Krauss Loomis of Castine for appointment, to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees,
· Elizabeth A. True of Sedgwick, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services:
· Jessica D. Linzer of Cape Elizabeth for reappointment, of the Maine Retirement Savings Board,
· Matthew Stephen Colpitts of Winthrop for appointment, of the Maine Retirement Savings Board.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on State and Local Government:
· Avery T. Day, Esquire of Yarmouth for appointment, to the State Civil Service Appeals Board,
· Arthur Kyricos of York Harbor for appointment, to the State Civil Service Appeals Board,
· Holly Pomelow of Vassalboro for appointment, to the State Civil Service Appeals Board,
· Susan P. Herman, Esquire of Mount Vernon for appointment, to the State Civil Service Appeals Board,
· Ryan D. Pelletier of St. Agatha for appointment, to the State Civil Service Appeals Board.
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 Regarding Calibration Requirements for Certain Testing and Measurement Equipment" (H.P. 706) (L.D. 1110)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Define the Term 'Solitary Confinement' for the Laws Governing a Jail or Correctional Facility" (H.P. 681) (L.D. 1086)
Sponsored by Representative LOOKNER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: HASENFUS of Readfield, MATHIESON of Kittery, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, NEWMAN of Belgrade, NUTTING of Oakland, SALISBURY of Westbrook. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Remove Restrictions in the Provisions of Law Relating to No-knock Warrants" (H.P. 682) (L.D. 1087)
Sponsored by Representative CYRWAY of Albion. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Allow Persons Who Lawfully Use or Possess Cannabis to Own or Possess Firearms or Ammunition" (H.P. 698) (L.D. 1103)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, HASENFUS of Readfield, LIBBY of Auburn, MATHIESON of Kittery, SUPICA of Bangor, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act to Enhance Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Sporting Heritage by Making the Elements of a Hunter Safety Course a Part of Public School Curriculum" (H.P. 679) (L.D. 1084)
Sponsored by Representative ARDELL of Monticello. (3-6) Bill "An Act Regarding the Authorization of Public Charter Schools" (H.P. 684) (L.D. 1089)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, PERRY of Calais, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Restore Religious and Philosophical Exemptions Regarding Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 693) (L.D. 1098)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, HENDERSON of Rumford, JAVNER of Chester, PAUL of Winterport, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: KEIM of Oxford. (3-8) Bill "An Act to Require Transparency Regarding School Construction Spending" (H.P. 709) (L.D. 1113)
Sponsored by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon. Cosponsored by Representative: LAVIGNE of Berwick. (3-9) Bill "An Act to Enact the Curriculum Transparency Act" (H.P. 714) (L.D. 1129)
Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, DRINKWATER of Milford, JAVNER of Chester, LEMELIN of Chelsea, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SMITH of Palermo, Senator: MOORE of Washington. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Support Lower Home Energy Costs by Establishing a Home Energy Scoring System" (H.P. 696) (L.D. 1101)
Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, DOUDERA of Camden, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock. (3-11) Bill "An Act Concerning Contracts and Agreement for Large-scale Water Extraction" (H.P. 707) (L.D. 1111)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-12) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Review Its Rules Regarding Campgrounds in Order to Ensure Campground Health and Safety (H.P. 686) (L.D. 1091)
Sponsored by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, DILL of Old Town, MADIGAN of Waterville, MONTELL of Gardiner, PERRY of Bangor. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Expand Services for Women Who Experience Gender-based Trauma and Violence" (H.P. 687) (L.D. 1092)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ARATA of New Gloucester, DHALAC of South Portland, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MADIGAN of Waterville, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, RANA of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook. (3-14) Bill "An Act Regarding the Allocation of Funds Awarded to Maine Due to the Opioid Settlement" (H.P. 689) (L.D. 1094)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: RAFFERTY of York. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Protect Vulnerable Populations in Residential Facilities from Extended Power Outages" (H.P. 694) (L.D. 1099)
Sponsored by Representative EATON of Deer Isle. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, COPELAND of Saco, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, THORNE of Carmel, Senators: RENY of Lincoln, TIPPING of Penobscot. (3-16) Resolve, to Amend the MaineCare Hospital Readmission Protocol (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 700) (L.D. 1104)
Sponsored by Representative PRINGLE of Windham. Cosponsored by Representatives: PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay, ZAGER of Portland. (3-17) Bill "An Act to Improve the Transition to Adult Services for Children with Intellectual Disabilities" (H.P. 702) (L.D. 1106)
Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, JAVNER of Chester, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, RECKITT of South Portland. (3-18) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Annual Medical Eligibility Determinations of Need for Families of Children with Disabilities" (H.P. 710) (L.D. 1114)
Sponsored by Representative JAUCH of Topsham. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, GOLEK of Harpswell, LEMELIN of Chelsea, PRINGLE of Windham, RANA of Bangor, SAYRE of Kennebunk, STOVER of Boothbay, ZAGER of Portland. (3-19) Bill "An Act to Support Continuity in Perinatal and Emergency Care by Requiring Notice of a Voluntary Hospital or Facility Closure or Reduction in Services" (H.P. 716) (L.D. 1131)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-20) Bill "An Act to Increase Transparency of and Lower Health Care Costs" (H.P. 680) (L.D. 1085)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, NESS of Fryeburg, SWALLOW of Houlton, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin. (3-21) Bill "An Act to Ensure Lower Costs and Consumer Protections for Patients by Prohibiting Certain Billing Practices" (H.P. 701) (L.D. 1105)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, NESS of Fryeburg, SWALLOW of Houlton. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-22) Bill "An Act Regarding Economic Development Funds for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes" (H.P. 711) (L.D. 1115)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, LANDRY of Farmington, PARRY of Arundel, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, DUSON of Cumberland, LAWRENCE of York, POULIOT of Kennebec. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-23) Bill "An Act to Reduce the Burden of Asset Recovery on Family Caregivers" (H.P. 715) (L.D. 1130)
Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Public Sector Bargaining in Public Schools by Providing an Exemption to the Time Limit on Negotiations" (H.P. 690) (L.D. 1095)
Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. (3-25) Bill "An Act to Help Retired Teachers and State Employees Keep Pace with Inflation by Matching the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Social Security Benefits" (H.P. 691) (L.D. 1096)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, CROCKETT of Portland, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, PLUECKER of Warren, WARREN of Scarborough. (3-26) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Individuals (H.P. 703) (L.D. 1107)
Sponsored by Representative ZAGER of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BLIER of Buxton, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GERE of Kennebunkport, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot. (3-27) Bill "An Act to Provide Workers' Compensation for Temporary Employees" (H.P. 708) (L.D. 1112)
Sponsored by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon. (3-28) Bill "An Act to Provide Rural Sober Living Housing for Mothers" (H.P. 712) (L.D. 1116)
Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FAY of Raymond, GERE of Kennebunkport, GUERRETTE of Caribou, JAVNER of Chester, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Bill "An Act to Replace Participation Thresholds in Municipal Referenda with Lower Approval Thresholds" (H.P. 692) (L.D. 1097)
Sponsored by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MONTELL of Gardiner. (3-30) Resolve, to Modify Security Screenings in the State House and Implement Security Screenings in the Burton M. Cross Building (H.P. 695) (L.D. 1100)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MEYER of Eliot, O'CONNELL of Brewer, PERRY of Calais, SUPICA of Bangor, WHITE of Waterville. (3-31) Bill "An Act to Authorize a Recall Election for a School Board Member" (H.P. 697) (L.D. 1102)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, HYMES of Waldo, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SMITH of Palermo, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: LIBBY of Cumberland. (3-32) Bill "An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim Appointments of United States Senators" (H.P. 713) (L.D. 1117)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GREENWOOD of Wales, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-33) Bill "An Act to Create a Seasonal Gas Tax Exemption and Rate" (H.P. 688) (L.D. 1093)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, DUNPHY of Embden, PERRY of Bangor, PLUECKER of Warren, QUINT of Hodgdon. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-34) Bill "An Act to Require Driver Education Programs to Include Education Regarding the Risks of Impaired Driving Due to the Use of Alcohol, Cannabis or Other Substances" (H.P. 685) (L.D. 1090)
Sponsored by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-35) Bill "An Act to Update the Gambling Laws to Allow Once-annual Casino Nights for Charitable Purposes or Registered Political Committees" (H.P. 683) (L.D. 1088)
Sponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, COLLINGS of Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, PERRY of Bangor, STOVER of Boothbay, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-36) Bill "An Act to Require All Candidates for Any State or County Office to Follow the Same Rules for Submission of Signatures Regarding Deadlines and the Number of Signatures" (H.P. 704) (L.D. 1108)
Sponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, COLLINGS of Portland, NUTTING of Oakland, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-37) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Create Consistent Election Dates for Citizen-initiated Referenda in Even-numbered Election Years (H.P. 705) (L.D. 1109)
Sponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, CARLOW of Buxton, DUCHARME of Madison, LANDRY of Farmington, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SARGENT of York.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative SARGENT of York, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 699) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ARATA of New Gloucester, BRENNAN of Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DHALAC of South Portland, RECKITT of South Portland, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: LIBBY of Cumberland)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2023 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
WHEREAS,International Women's Day has been celebrated since 1911; and
WHEREAS, Maine women have contributed greatly to the State's, the country's and theworld's history;and
WHEREAS, those Maine women include Frances Perkins, the first woman appointed to the United States Cabinet; Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate; Olympia Snowe, the first woman to serve in both chambers at both the state and federal levels; Edna St. Vincent Millay, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet;Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby, the first registered Maine guide;Samantha Smith, an international peace advocate; Gail Laughlin, the first woman in Maine to practice law; Dorothea Dix, a nurse and advocate for the mentally ill; Frannie Peabody, an HIV/AIDS activist; Judith Isaacson, a Holocaust survivor and educator; Mary Low, one of the first American women to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree; Elizabeth Russell, a groundbreaking geneticist; Florence Whitehouse, a suffragist, activist and novelist; Rena Newell, currently serving as Chief of the Passamaquoddy Tribe; Rachel Talbot Ross, the first African American woman to serve as Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives; Valerie Stanfill, currently serving as Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court; and Janet T. Mills, the first woman in Maine to serve as Attorney General of Maine and the first woman to serve as Governor of Maine;and
WHEREAS, according to the Center for American Women and Politics, in 2023 a record 32.7% of the 7,386 seats in the 99 state legislative chambers in the United States are currently held by women, including 44.1% of the seats in the Maine Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Maine is one of 16 states with a woman serving as a presiding officer of itsLegislature;now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize the contributions of Maine women throughout our history, theongoing march toward gender equality, both in Maine and around the world, and the designation of March 8, 2023 as International Women's Day.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 12)
ORDERED, that Representative Danny Edward Costain of Plymouth be excused Feb 28 and Mar 2 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative W. Edward Crockett of Portland be excused Jan 24 for health reasons and Feb 28 and Mar 2 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sean C. Paulhus of Bath be excused Feb 28 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Feb 28 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Zackery Ellis, of Farmingdale, a member of Troop No. 647, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 73)
(5-2) Corbin Eldridge, of Farmingdale, a member of Troop No. 647, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 74)
(5-3) Zachary Truman, of Farmingdale, a member of Troop No. 647, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 75)
(5-4) Kevin Jamison, of Rumford, 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 163)
(5-5) Sam Leal, of Farmington, Coach of the University of Maine at Farmington Men's Basketball Team, who was named the North Atlantic Conference Men's Basketball Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 190)
(5-6) Patricia Hanson, of Baileyville, 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 191)
(5-7) Russell Gordon, of Sullivan, 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 192)
(5-8) Andrew Bermudez, of Dexter, 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 193)
(5-9) Samantha Gudroe, of Exeter, 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 194)
(5-10) David Lockwood, of Bowerbank, 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 195)
(5-11) Cherilee Brown, of Bowerbank, 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 196)
(5-12) Sandi Clark, of Bowerbank, 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 197)
(5-13) Annie and Dave Cole, of Bowerbank, 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 198)
(5-14) Pat Engstrom, of Bowerbank, 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 199)
(5-15) Margaret Smith, of Bowerbank, 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 200)
(5-16) Crystal Cail, of Brownville, 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 201)
(5-17) John and Margarita Contreni, of Greenville, 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 202)
(5-18) Alvin Hanson, Sr., of Baileyville, 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 203)
(5-19) Tracy Tuttle, of Richmond, 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 204)
(5-20) Anthony Scott, of Presque Isle, who has received the Maine Council for English Language Arts Claudette and John Brassil Distinguished Educator Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 205)
(5-21) Aaron Hutchins, of East Millinocket, Boys Varsity Soccer Coach at Schenck High School, who has been named the Northern Maine Class D Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 15) Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-22) Chilloa Young, of Phippsburg, who is retiring after 25 years of coordinating the Fishermen's Forum, a nonprofit organization founded in 1976 dedicated to offering fishermen, clammers, lobstermen, aquaculturalists and other related seafood industry participants an opportunity to meet on neutral ground with fisheries managers, state representatives, members of Congress and Senators. Ms. Young first served on the Forum's Board before she took over as the coordinator in 1998. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 75) Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-23) Stephen Fields, of Corinth, 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 140) Presented by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-24) Lorna Nichols, of Buckfield, 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 142) Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-25) Adam Garland, of Oxford, 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 143) Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-26) Gail Belyea, 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;
(HLS 144) Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-27) Lianne Bedard, of Hartford, 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 145) Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-28) Bethany Murphy, of Dixfield, 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 146) Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-29) Raquel Welch, of Mexico, 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 147) Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-30) Wendy Shopee, of Jonesboro, 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 148) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-31) Pam Swift, of Palermo, 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 149) Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-32) Theresa Haskell, of Windsor, 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 150) Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-33) Samantha Peaslee, of Somerville, 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 151) Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-34) Bob and Liz Harriman, of Windsor, 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 152) Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-35) Becky Hapgood, of China, 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 153) Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-36) Ronald Richards, of Corinna, to whom the Town of Corinna has dedicated its Town Report in recognition of his service to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 155) Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-37) Edward Pentaleri, of Alna, 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 156) Presented by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-38) Phil Russell, of Whitefield, 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 157) Presented by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-39) Paula Roberts, of Jefferson, 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 158) Presented by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-40) Barbara Tilley, of Prospect, 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 159) Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-41) Mac Smith, of Stockton Springs, 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 160) Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-42) Gloria Aurelio, of Winterport, 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 161) Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-43) Evelyn Adams, of Frankfort, 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 162) Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo, Representative HYMES of Waldo.
(5-44) the late Kenneth Locke, of Hermon, 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 163) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-45) Stephen Foshay, of Madison, 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 165) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-46) the Hermon High School Girls Soccer Team, which won the 2022 Class B North Championship. Members of the team include Isabella Bowden, Isabella Byram, Allison Cameron, Ashley Cote, Allyson Coxson, Hope Curry, Megan Dorr, Abby Dubois, Olivia Foley, Brooke Gallop, Samantha Grover, Jaylin Hills, Saige Lang, Lydia Muth, Lyndsee Reed, Michaela Saulter, Erin Selleck, Madison Stewart, Natalie Tardie, Avery Thibault-Myatt and Elliana Williams and coach MJ Ball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 166) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-47) the Hermon High School Cheerleading Team, which won the 2022 Class B North Championship. Members of the team include Mackenzie Butler, Eden Clark, Noelle Cyr, Megan Dorr, Samara Harris, Danielle Holland, Nevaeh Kenney, Saige Lang, Lyndsee Reed, Abigail Sinclair, Madison Stewart, Ashlynn Stitham, Julia Szewc and Hailey Welch and coach Kristie Reed. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 167) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-48) the Hermon High School Football Team, which won the 2022 Class C North Championship. Members of the team include Anthony Addessi, Gavin Applebee, James Brocato, Gavin Coombs, Bruce Coulter, Benjamin Curtis, Evan Decker, Caleb Doughty, Jaykob Dow, Connor Emery, Gavin Facella, Chasen Flanders, Porter Flanders, Atley Glidden, Gary Glidden, Colvin Hamm, Ashton Harrriman, Kobe Hills, Max Hopkins, Xavier Jelks, Hunter Kenna, Damon Kimball, Dillon Kimball, John Kokoska, Justin Largay, Gavin Lemos, Benjamin Lord, Zachary Lovley, Dominic Martin, Mason Morin, Carter Moses, Jacob Murzyn, Brayden Newman, Kayden Patten, Dylan Phair, Michael Rene, Richard Romesburg, Colby Scripture, Alec Smith, Nathan Sullivan and Rylee Vaillancourt and coach Kyle Gallant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 168) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-49) Mary Sweeney Underwood, of Gray, 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 169) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
(5-50) the Hall-Dale Middle School Girls Basketball Team, of Farmingdale, which won the Capital Area League Championship after a perfect 15-0 season. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 171) Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea, Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
In Memory of: (5-51) Gakunzi "Yves" Senzara, of Scarborough. Mr. Senzara, a native of Tulambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, immigrated to the United States in 2002. He had worked at the Ministry of Mines in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo before becoming a staff accountant for a nongovernmental organization based in the United States. He later worked as an accounting technician for the United States Department of Defense before he transitioned into consulting with OCTO, a Virginia-based technology firm providing advisory services on projects for the United States Government. Mr. Senzara will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(SLS 206)
(5-52) George Linwood Lougee, of Detroit. Mr. Lougee was a veteran of the National Guard. After a career in radiology, he retired to Newport, where he served two terms on the board of Regional School Unit 19. He was Chairman for the Advisory Board of Sebasticook Valley Credit Union and served on the Board of Directors of the Sebasticook Area Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of the Corinna American Legion and also a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, which he actively participated in building. Mr. Lougee will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 154) Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative CRAY of Palmyra.
(5-53) Harland E. Storey, Sr., of Cumberland. Mr. Storey was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver throughout his career. A dedicated public servant, he served as a member and the last chairman of the Cumberland Board of Selectmen. He was instrumental in the drive to establish a Town Council/Town Manager form of government to better meet the needs of the growing community, and the change was approved by the voters in 1972. He was then elected to the first Town Council and held elective office for a combined total of over 30 years. He was the last surviving member of the Board of Selectmen and the first Town Council. Mr. Storey will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 64 years, Carol, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 164) Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.
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Refer to the Committee on Health and Human Services
(6-1) Representative MEYER for the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on Bill "An Act to Amend the Membership of the Rare Disease Advisory Council" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 678) (L.D. 1083)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 177, section 8.
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Change of Committee (6-2) Representative SACHS from the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Permit Emergency Funding for Food Banks When a State of Emergency Is Declared" (H.P. 55) (L.D. 87)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Expand Access to Postsecondary Education for Low-income Parents" (H.P. 9) (L.D. 5) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ Acts (10-1) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Storm Water Management to Provide an Exemption for Trails for Hiking and Other Similar Activities (H.P. 137) (L.D. 216) (10-2) An Act to Raise from 12 to 24 the Annual Limit on the Number of Public Events and Meals Nonprofit Organizations May Have That Are Exempt from Certain Rules and Regulations (H.P. 155) (L.D. 234)
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 Recognizing Scott Graffam, of Norway (HLS 81)
TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study the Operations of the Maine Legislature (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 436) (L.D. 1067)
- In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. TABLED - March 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 21, 2023
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 460)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
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. 183) (L.D. 285) Bill "An Act to Remove the Requirement for Wild Blueberry Transportation Permits" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass
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