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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Caleb Joshua Ness, Fryeburg.
National Anthem by Honorable Tammy L. Schmersal-Burgess, Mexico.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 633)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 3, 2023 TO APRIL 9, 2023 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
WHEREAS,approximately 29 million people still lack health insurance in the United States, and the uninsured are less likely to receive preventive care and less likely to seek careas quickly when they are sick, resulting in higher costs when they do seek treatment; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, health care spending represented 17.5% of the nation’s gross domestic product, and it is expected to reach 20.1% by 2025; and
WHEREAS, rising health care costs contribute to the nation’s federal deficit and reducethe ability to spend in other important areas including education, housing and economic development;and
WHEREAS, the United States spends far more on medical care than any other industrialized nation, but is ranked 26 out of 43 in terms of life expectancy, and the overall United States death rate has increased, leading to a drop in overall life expectancy for the first time since 1993, particularly among people younger than 65;and
WHEREAS, only 3% of the nation’s health care spending is focused on prevention and public health, when chronic conditions, which are the most common, costly and preventable of all health problems, account for 86% of the nation’s health care costs;and
WHEREAS, in the United States, 7 in 10 deaths are related to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer, which are largely preventable, and 90% of health care dollars are spent treating such diseases, with only 3 cents of each health care dollar spent in the United States going toward prevention;and
WHEREAS, health inequities related to income and access to coverage exist across demographic lines, but African Americans of all ages are more than twice as likely to die from diabetes than white persons, and Hispanic high school students are 80% more likely to have attempted suicide than non-Hispanic white high school students; and
WHEREAS, March 23, 2023 marked the 13th anniversary of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and during open enrollment for 2023, nearly 16,400,000 consumers selected or were automatically re-enrolled in health insurance coverage; now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize April 3, 2023 to April 9, 2023 as National Public Health Week, and to express our support for expanding health care coverage and lowering health care costs for Maine families.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 126)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 12, 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:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 1150 Resolve, Requiring the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Document, Disclose and Publish All Best Management Practices Regarding the Use of Noise Devices to Control Birds at Orchards (EMERGENCY) Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 271 An Act Requiring the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System to Offer a For-credit Course on Hunting, Fishing, Recreational Shooting and Trapping L.D. 837 An Act to Ensure College Credit Classes Taken in Secondary School Are Credited at the University Level L.D. 944 An Act to Allow Refugees, Asylees and Asylum Seekers to Qualify for In-state Tuition Judiciary L.D. 41 An Act to Increase the Hourly Reimbursement Rate of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Lawyers to $150 per Hour (EMERGENCY) L.D. 557 An Act to Decrease Discrimination Based on Evictions in Housing Applications L.D. 558 An Act Regarding Rental Housing Applications L.D. 681 An Act Regarding Indigent Legal Services L.D. 690 An Act to Streamline Rental Application Screenings by Allowing Potential Tenants to Use Screening Services Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1032 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors L.D. 1055 An Act to Prohibit the Use of Ballot Drop Boxes L.D. 1109 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Create Consistent Election Dates for Citizen-initiated Referenda in Even-numbered Election Years
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Prohibit All State Subsidies for Electric Vehicles" (H.P. 1048) (L.D. 1623)
Sponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act Regarding Environmental Justice" (H.P. 1046) (L.D. 1621)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, BRIDGEO of Augusta, DOUDERA of Camden, FAY of Raymond, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HOBBS of Wells, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Streamline the Process for Amending a Birth Certificate of an Adult When Genetic Parentage is Not Disputed" (H.P. 1049) (L.D. 1624)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BOYER of Poland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DUNPHY of Embden, LAJOIE of Lewiston, NESS of Fryeburg, NEWMAN of Belgrade, Senator: LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Improve Maine's Reproductive Privacy Laws" (H.P. 1044) (L.D. 1619)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, ARFORD of Brunswick, BELL of Yarmouth, BOYLE of Gorham, BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, COLLINGS of Portland, COPELAND of Saco, CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Portland, DHALAC of South Portland, DILL of Old Town, DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, EATON of Deer Isle, FAY of Raymond, GATTINE of Westbrook, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HASENFUS of Readfield, HEPLER of Woolwich, HOBBS of Wells, JAUCH of Topsham, KESSLER of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, LANDRY of Farmington, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, LEE of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATHIESON of Kittery, MATLACK of St. George, MEYER of Eliot, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MONTELL of Gardiner, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MURPHY of Scarborough, O'CONNELL of Brewer, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono, PAULHUS of Bath, PLUECKER of Warren, PRINGLE of Windham, RANA of Bangor, RECKITT of South Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROEDER of Bangor, RUNTE of York, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SARGENT of York, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SHAW of Auburn, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SKOLD of Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, SUPICA of Bangor, TERRY of Gorham, WARREN of Scarborough, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, WORTH of Ellsworth, ZAGER of Portland, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland, GROHOSKI of Hancock, INGWERSEN of York, LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, LAWRENCE of York, NANGLE of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, RENY of Lincoln, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, TIPPING of Penobscot, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Mi'kmaq Nation" (H.P. 1045) (L.D. 1620)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representative: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. (3-6) Resolve, to Reestablish the Criminal Records Review Committee (H.P. 1047) (L.D. 1622)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, MOONEN of Portland, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senators: BAILEY of York, BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, BENNETT of Oxford.
Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative STOVER of Boothbay, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1050) (Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MADIGAN of Waterville, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, O'NEIL of Saco, RANA of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, TERRY of Gorham) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2023 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,sexual assault affects all communities in Maine and people of all races, genders and economic backgrounds, and over 14,000 people in Maine are sexually assaulted each year and one in 5 Maine citizens will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, the effects of sexual violence have wide-ranging public health ramifications and societal costs, and survivors and their loved ones can experience consequences including mental health crises, substance use disorder, homelessness, lost wages and health care costs, among others; and
WHEREAS, sexual violence affects certain groups more often, and that disproportionate impact is related to historical experiences of marginalization and oppression, providing the evidence that sexual assault is a tool of control and power;and
WHEREAS, systems of support for survivors of sexual assault often have inadequate resources, do not provide adequate options for justice and healing and retraumatize survivors; and
WHEREAS, widespread stigma and misconceptions around sexual violence result in low rates of reporting of crimes, increased isolation and shame for victims and the continuation of cultures of violence;and
WHEREAS, raising awareness in our communities about the causes of and solutions to sexual violence can lead to long-term positive cultural and systemic changes, and building a future free from sexual violence requires us to commit to making those changes; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to express oursupport for and encouragement of all those affected by sexual violence; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault as a token of our respect and support.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Avery Theriault, of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, who is a recipient of a 2023 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 352)
(5-2) Alyssa Clark, of Lewiston, who received the "Dr. Bill Eckart" Young Professional of the Year Award from the Maine Recreation and Park Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 353)
(5-3) Don Voisine, of Fort Kent, on his receiving an Honorary Degree from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Mr. Voisine, who was born in Fort Kent in 1952, attended the Portland School of Art and the Concept School for Visual Studies in Portland. He received an honorary Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maine College of Art in 2000. Mr. Voisine's work was the subject of a 15-year survey at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland in the fall of 2016, and in the past year his work has been featured in group exhibitions in Berlin, Brooklyn, Cologne, Denver, Lyon and Monaco. He recently had solo exhibitions with Robischon Gallery in Denver, Colorado and Pamela Salisbury Gallery in Hudson, New York and is currently preparing for a solo exhibition at McKenzie Fine Art in New York, New York. He has long been an advocate and representative of the arts in Maine and around the world. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 354)
(5-4) Malachi Lowery, of Vassalboro, a senior at Erskine Academy, who is a recipient of a 2023 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 355)
(5-5) R.F. Chamberland, Inc., of St. Agatha, which received the Maine Motor Transport Association Grand Champion Award for being the safest motor carrier in Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 356)
(5-6) Rob Westberg, of York, who received the Outstanding Music Educator Award from the National Federation of State High School Associations. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 357)
(5-7) Macy Young, of York, a senior at York High School, who is a recipient of a 2023 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 358)
(5-8) Connor Mackenzie, of Lebanon, a member of Troop No. 369, 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 359)
(5-9) Tyler Dolan MacVane, of Saco, a member of Troop No. 310, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 361)
(5-10) Derek Cote, of Lebanon, a senior at Noble High School, who won the Class A State Wrestling Championship in the 152-pound Weight Class, his 3rd state title, and was named the 2023 Varsity Maine Boys' Wrestler of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 362)
(5-11) Jacey Barabe, of Whitneyville, who has earned the distinction of being named a Co-Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Machias Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 363)
(5-12) Sierra Colbeth, of Marshfield, who has earned the distinction of being named a Co-Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Machias Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 364)
(5-13) Jaida Case, of East Machias, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Machias Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 365)
(5-14) Laney Oliver, of Addison, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Narraguagus Jr./Sr. High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 366)
(5-15) the Freeport High School Girls Nordic Ski Team, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 197) Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
(5-16) Derek Cruz, of Washburn, who received the Presque Isle Rotary's Service Above Self Award for going above and beyond for the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 235) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-17) Arlene Gotreau, of Augusta, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 27, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 237) Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
(5-18) Shawn Vincent, of Auburn, Principal of Bruce M. Whittier Middle School in Poland, who has been named Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 238) Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representative FAY of Raymond, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative LIBBY of Auburn, Representative SHAW of Auburn.
(5-19) Ella Bowman, of Fairfield, an employee of the Town of Oakland, who has received the Municipal Employee of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 239) Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, Representative DUCHARME of Madison, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield, Representative WHITE of Waterville.
(5-20) Pamela Lilley, of Ashland, who received the Presque Isle Rotary's Service Above Self Award for going above and beyond for the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 240) Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-21) Bailey Curtis, of Rockport, a senior at Camden Hills Regional High School, who is a recipient of a 2023 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 242) Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
In Memory of: (5-22) Andrew P. Scontras, of Saco. Mr. Scontras was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in Europe after World War II and in the Korean War, air-dropping supplies to troops on the ground. After the war, he owned and operated Andy's Diner before going into real estate sales at the N.P. Scontras Agency and also serving as the City of Saco's building auditor. In 1971, he and his wife, Mary, formed the AnSco Real Estate and Appraisal Company. He served as President of the York County Board of Realtors and in 1974 was Realtor of the Year. He was President of the Maine Chapter of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and one of the first members with Senior Residential Appraiser credentials in the State. He was appointed by Governor John McKernan to a committee to establish licensing laws for appraisers in the State. He also served as Cubmaster of the local Cub Scout pack and as President of Saco Little League and was a member of both the Elks Lodge and the local Chamber of Commerce. He was inducted into the University of New England Sports Hall of Fame for embodying the spirit of the university as a supporter of the university's athletic programs. He was an involved member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Saco. Mr. Scontras will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 360)
(5-23) Joyce Nadine Gerrish, of Lebanon. Mrs. Gerrish and her husband Theodore operated an exotic bird farm for a number of years. A bird watcher, she conducted bird counts for the National Audubon Society. For many years, she was a member of the Little River Baptist Church, and she served on the Ladies Auxiliary for the Lebanon Fire Department from 1947 to 1989. Mrs. Gerrish will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 367)
(5-24) Polly Anne Simonds Mapes, of Springvale. Mrs. Mapes worked for Mildred Albert, "Boston's First Lady of Fashion," in department store fashion shows and was a Hart Agency model, modeling in Boston and New York City on the runway and in print and catalogues. She later worked as a homemaker and family fashion designer, performed in the Sanford-Springvale Community Theater and was a member of the Goodall Hospital Women's Auxiliary and the Sanford Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. In 1962, representing Maine, she was the runner-up in the National Beta Sigma Phi Valentine Queen Pageant. She found her way back into fashion working as a fashion show model and commentator, later performing in television commercials and newspaper advertising. She served on the boards of the American Red Cross of York County and the Mousam Lake Region Association. Mrs. Mapes will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 368)
(5-25) Timothy Michael Anderson, of Sanford. Mr. Anderson was a veteran of the United States National Guard. He worked as a storekeeper for Pratt and Whitney. Passionate about sports, he coached many young athletes. Mr. Anderson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 236) Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
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Refer to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
(6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group Convened by the Emergency Medical Services' Board on Financial Health of Ambulance Services" (S.P. 634) (L.D. 1602)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Order 2023, S.P. 594.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-2) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Committee To Ensure Constitutionally Adequate Contact with Counsel" (S.P. 635) (L.D. 1603)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Order 2023, S.P. 594.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment (H.P. 575) (L.D. 928) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Persons 70 Years of Age or Older to Use a Subpermittee to Harvest Deer" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 58) (L.D. 90) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-28) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-29) on Bill "An Act to Simplify the Sale of Food Requirement for Certain Licenses for the Sale of Liquor to Be Consumed on the Licensed Premises" (H.P. 87) (L.D. 141) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 27) (L.D. 35) Bill "An Act to Establish Adult Protective Services Training Requirements for Professionals Mandated to Report Suspected Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation to Enhance Protection of Incapacitated and Dependent Adults" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 13) (L.D. 9) Bill "An Act to Establish Processing Time Limits for Permit by Rule Applications Under the Site Location of Development Laws" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-30)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Strengthen Maine's Health Care Workforce by Preventing Discrimination by Requiring Maintenance of Certification for Insurance Reimbursement (H.P. 145) (L.D. 224) (10-2) An Act to Expand Access to Banking Services for Minors (S.P. 310) (L.D. 752) (10-3) An Act to Promote Higher Blends of Biofuel by Regulating the Sale or Transfer of Biofuels (S.P. 313) (L.D. 755)
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 Walker Oliver, of Hodgdon (SLS 81)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - February 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. Joint Order, Directing the Joint Select Committee on Housing to Study the Foreclosure Process in the State (H.P. 372)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - February 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. PENDING - PASSAGE.
3. 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) - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - February 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. PENDING - REFERENCE.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Jacqueline M. Labbe, of Minot (HLS 82)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. PENDING - ADOPTION.
5. 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. - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - March 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
6. JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (S.P. 461)
- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED. - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - March 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ADOPTION.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program" (H.P. 227) (L.D. 376)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - March 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
8. Bill "An Act to Protect the Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from Prescribing Abortion-inducing Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electronic Communication" (H.P. 797) (L.D. 1249)
- In House, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY on March 21, 2023. - In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in NON-CONCURRENCE. - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - March 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
9. Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 251) (L.D. 418)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - March 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Sarah Watson, of Vassalboro (SLS 328)
- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED. TABLED - April 5, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro. PENDING - ADOPTION.
11. Bill "An Act to Prohibit Campaign Spending by Foreign Governments and Promote an Anticorruption Amendment to the United States Constitution" (I.B. 1) (L.D. 1610)
TABLED - April 11, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - FURTHER ACTION.
12. Bill "An Act to Create the Pine Tree Power Company, a Nonprofit, Customer-owned Utility" (I.B. 2) (L.D. 1611)
TABLED - April 11, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - FURTHER ACTION.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Standardize Requirements Between Boards of Visitors for County Jails and Department of Corrections Correctional Facilities" (S.P. 643) (L.D. 1626)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Reform the Occupational Licensing Regime by Including Portability and Removing Good Character Requirements" (S.P. 645) (L.D. 1628)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Update Criminal Indictment Procedures and Expand the Provision of Counsel to Certain Indigent Defendants" (S.P. 642) (L.D. 1625)
Committee on JUDICIARY 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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(1-4) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Recognize the Right to Personal Privacy (S.P. 646) (L.D. 1629)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Improve Disclosure of Lobbyist Activities" (S.P. 644) (L.D. 1627) (1-6) Bill "An Act Regarding Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure and Enforcement of Income Source Reporting Requirements" (S.P. 647) (L.D. 1630)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools" (H.P. 1052) (L.D. 1642)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, President JACKSON of Aroostook, RAFFERTY of York. (3-2) Bill "An Act Regarding Instructional Materials, Surveys, Analyses, Evaluations and Events at Public Schools" (H.P. 1053) (L.D. 1643)
Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, DRINKWATER of Milford, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FOSTER of Dexter, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, QUINT of Hodgdon, WHITE of Guilford. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Reduce Plastic Packaging Waste" (H.P. 1055) (L.D. 1645)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, DOUDERA of Camden, HOBBS of Wells, JAUCH of Topsham, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, INGWERSEN of York. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Vacate or Adjust Sentences and Expunge Arrests, Convictions and Adjudications for Cannabis-related Offenses" (H.P. 1056) (L.D. 1646)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, O'NEIL of Saco, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WHITE of Guilford, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Discrimination Against Cannabis Establishment Owners and Employees and Cannabis Users" (H.P. 1057) (L.D. 1647)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, WHITE of Guilford, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Resolve, to Further Study the Role of Water as a Resource (H.P. 1051) (L.D. 1641)
Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, JAUCH of Topsham, OSHER of Orono. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Permit the Expenditure of Accumulated Tax Increment Revenues" (H.P. 1054) (L.D. 1644)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GATTINE of Westbrook, KUHN of Falmouth, RIELLY of Westbrook, SACHS of Freeport.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Require Proper Storage of Forensic Exam Evidence" (S.P. 649) (L.D. 1632) (1-2) Bill "An Act to Establish a Community-based Reentry Program in All Department of Corrections Facilities" (S.P. 650) (L.D. 1633)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Charter a Maine State Bank That Accepts Deposits and Issues Gold Currency Celebrating Maine's Heritage" (S.P. 652) (L.D. 1635)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Revocation of a Professional or Occupational License for Lapsed Child Support Payments" (S.P. 654) (L.D. 1637)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Ensure the Right to Work Without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union" (S.P. 653) (L.D. 1636) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Address Unsafe Staffing of Nurses and Improve Patient Care" (S.P. 656) (L.D. 1639)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act to Lower the State's Individual Income Tax" (S.P. 655) (L.D. 1638)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Grant Municipalities the Authority to Set Certain Lower Motor Vehicle Speed Limits Without a Department of Transportation Speed Study" (S.P. 651) (L.D. 1634) (1-9) Bill "An Act to Require Industry Training and Certification for Persons Undertaking Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation for Bridges" (S.P. 657) (L.D. 1640)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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