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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, April 20, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Victoria W. Doudera, Camden.
National Anthem by Honorable John "Jack" E. Ducharme III, Madison.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 18, 2023. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 134)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 20, 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. 647 An Act to Amend the Life Safety Code Regarding When Sprinkler Systems May Be Shut Off Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 1041 An Act to Ensure Dental Insurance Coverage for Certain Adults with Disabilities L.D. 1146 An Act to Authorize Certain Health Care Professionals to Prescribe Methadone Taxation L.D. 793 An Act to Support Municipal Services with Revenue Sharing
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 135)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 20, 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 April 18, 2023
The Honorable Michael Shaw of Freeport for appointment to the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Board. Pursuant to Title 12 MRSA §10308, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Phat Gia Thai of Portland for appointment to the State Board of Education as the Student Member from the First Congressional District. Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §401, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 341)
MAINE SENATE 131st LEGISLATURE
April 18, 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 Judiciary:
· The Honorable Jennifer A. Archer of Falmouth for appointment, as a Superior Court Justice,
· The Honorable Gregory A. Campbell of Hampden for appointment, as an Active Retired Judge of the District Court,
· The Honorable Keith A. Powers of Cape Elizabeth for reappointment, as an Active Retired Judge of the District Court,
· The Honorable William R. Stokes of Augusta for appointment, as an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Labor and Housing:
· John H. Kimball of Norway for reappointment, to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees,
· Richard Metivier of Lewiston for reappointment to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs:
· David R. Hastings, Esquire of Fryeburg for reappointment, to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
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 Enhance the Use of Critical Incident Stress Management Teams and to Require Peer Team Support" (H.P. 1121) (L.D. 1742)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, GEIGER of Rockland, O'CONNELL of Brewer, SALISBURY of Westbrook, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Support Public Health by Protecting Certain Activities Conducted Under Comprehensive Community Drug Checking Initiatives" (H.P. 1124) (L.D. 1745)
Sponsored by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Promote Educational Opportunity Through the Educational Choice Tax Credit Program, Eliminating Certain Restrictions on Charter Schools and Virtual Public Charter Schools, Allowing More Entities to Authorize Charter Schools and Clarifying Educational Policy on Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 1120) (L.D. 1741)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, PAUL of Winterport, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SMITH of Palermo, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Reform the School Budget Referendum Process by Limiting the Circumstances in Which Referenda Occur" (H.P. 1127) (L.D. 1748)
Sponsored by Representative ABDI of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DHALAC of South Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act to Expand the General Assistance Program" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1111) (L.D. 1732)
Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Support an Insured Patient's Access to Affordable Health Care with Timely Access to Health Care Prices" (H.P. 1119) (L.D. 1740)
Sponsored by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, CYRWAY of Albion, DODGE of Belfast, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: BRAKEY of Androscoggin. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act to Advance the National HIV/AIDS Strategy in Maine by Broadening HIV Testing" (H.P. 1115) (L.D. 1736)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, GEIGER of Rockland, JAVNER of Chester, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MOONEN of Portland, Senator: MOORE of Washington. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act Regarding Confidentiality of Juvenile History Record Information" (H.P. 1110) (L.D. 1731)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-9) Bill "An Act to Safeguard Gender-affirming Health Care" (H.P. 1114) (L.D. 1735)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MOONEN of Portland, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, WORTH of Ellsworth. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Require Responsible Contracting Practices for Public Construction Projects" (H.P. 1125) (L.D. 1746)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act to Require the Revenue Forecasting Committee to Prepare Economic Impact Statements for Certain Legislation" (H.P. 1112) (L.D. 1733)
Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Authority of Municipalities to Regulate Short-term Rentals" (H.P. 1113) (L.D. 1734)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Create Lodging for Legislators" (H.P. 1117) (L.D. 1738)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, PERRY of Bangor, TERRY of Gorham, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. (3-14) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Accountability in Rulemaking by Providing for Legislative Oversight" (H.P. 1123) (L.D. 1744)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Bill "An Act to Provide up to $5,000 in Property Tax Relief to Veterans" (H.P. 1116) (L.D. 1737)
Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook. (3-16) Bill "An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts" (H.P. 1118) (L.D. 1739)
Sponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, DHALAC of South Portland, KESSLER of South Portland, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MALON of Biddeford, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MURPHY of Scarborough, SACHS of Freeport. (3-17) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Personal Property Tax" (H.P. 1122) (L.D. 1743)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. (3-18) Bill "An Act to Return the Sales Tax Rate to 5 Percent" (H.P. 1126) (L.D. 1747)
Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LAVIGNE of Berwick, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-19) Representative MOONEN for the Family Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Implement Changes to the Laws Relating to Judicial Separation and Divorce Regarding Preliminary Injunctions as Recommended by the Family Law Advisory Commission" (H.P. 1109) (L.D. 1730)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative WHITE of Waterville, the following House Order: (H.O. 20)
ORDERED, that Representative Michael H. Lemelin of Chelsea be excused Apr 6 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Karen L. Montell of Gardiner be excused Apr 11 and 12 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Reagan L. Paul of Winterport be excused Feb 28 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chad Richard Perkins of Dover-Foxcroft be excused Apr 11, 12 and 13 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick be excused Apr 11 and 12 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) Carter Butterfield, of Phillips, 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 157)
(5-2) the late Kenneth Atcheson, of Presque Isle, who posthumously received the Presque Isle Rotary's Service Above Self Award for going above and beyond for the community;
(SLS 399)
(5-3) Kendall Kimball, of Parkman, a senior at Piscataquis Community 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 400)
(5-4) Ellie Nichols, of Bangor, a senior at Bangor High School, who was named Student of the Year by Educators for a Multilingual Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 402)
(5-5) Laura Whittmann, of Bangor, ELL District Coordinator for the Bangor School Department and a teacher at William S. Cohen School and Mary Snow School, who was named ESOL Teacher of the Year by Educators for a Multilingual Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 403)
(5-6) Tracey O'Connell, of Orono, a school counselor at J.A. Leonard Middle School in Old Town, who received the Martin Gallant Distinguished Counseling Professional Award from the Maine Counseling Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 404)
(5-7) Zachary Holt, of Lee, a senior at Lee 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 405)
(5-8) the William S. Cohen School TechRise Student Challenge Team, of Bangor, which won the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 2023 TechRise Student Challenge with a high-altitude balloon flight experiment testing air quality in different locations at different altitudes. Members of the team include Lyell Walker, Leo Tang, Reed Marasco, Obi Okafor, Ben Beaulieu and Henry Bennett and teacher Margaret Pietrak. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 258) Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor, Representative RANA of Bangor, Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
In Memory of: (5-9) the Honorable Henry Joy, of Island Falls. Mr. Joy was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a teacher, principal and superintendent of schools in Island Falls and also taught in Katahdin Schools before retiring from teaching in 1992. For a time, he was Hospital Administrator of Milliken Memorial Hospital. In 1992, he was elected to the Maine House of Representatives to serve in the 116th Legislature, and he served through the 119th Legislature. In 1998, he ran for the office of Governor of Maine, after which he served as a Selectman for the Town of Crystal. He was returned to the House of Representatives in 2002, serving in the 121st through 124th Legislatures. He was a member of the Masons, Lions Club, Molunkus Valley Sno Drifters Club and Big Valley Snow Club, and he volunteered for many other local clubs and organizations. Mr. Joy will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 62 years, Mary, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 401)
(5-10) Alexander Joseph Juniewicz, Jr., of Westbrook. Mr. Juniewicz was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Colorado and Nome, Alaska, serving as an Air Traffic Controller. He returned to Maine and became a teacher, teaching Industrial Arts at Portland High School and later at Scarborough High School. He went on to serve as the Principal of Scarborough High School. Following his retirement from his education career, he worked in real estate and development for many years. He participated in the Westbrook City Council, Rotary Club, Mission Possible and Greater Portland Council of Governments. He was a member of the Westbrook Congregational Church and a 60-year member of Prides Corner Church. Mr. Juniewicz will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 259) Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Use of Electronic Benefits Transfer System Cards for Cash Withdrawals" (S.P. 56) (L.D. 117) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-24) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reduce Out-of-pocket Prescription Drug Expenses for Coinsurance" (S.P. 317) (L.D. 759) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-23) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Decrease the Minimum Age to Operate a School Bus" (S.P. 389) (L.D. 918) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Students to Demonstrate Knowledge of the Constitution of Maine and the United States Constitution" (H.P. 143) (L.D. 222) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-39) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 171: Control of Petroleum Storage Facilities, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 46) (L.D. 71) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-42) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-38) on Resolve, to Require the Maine Board of Pharmacy to Review Work Practices and Treatment of Pharmacists (H.P. 173) (L.D. 275) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Right to Counsel for Juveniles and Due Process for Juveniles" (H.P. 86) (L.D. 140) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-40) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Codify That Freedom of Access Act and Freedom of Information Act Requests Are Not Hate Crimes" (H.P. 454) (L.D. 685) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Limits on Civil Remedies Available Under the Maine Human Rights Act" (H.P. 607) (L.D. 960) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-45) on Bill "An Act to Define 'Mail' in the Employment Security Law to Include Electronic Notification" (H.P. 17) (L.D. 13) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-47) on Bill "An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers" (H.P. 185) (L.D. 287) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 477) (L.D. 708) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-46) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Seven Members of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES report in Report "A" Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Remove the 5 Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 367) (L.D. 572)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-44) on same Bill.
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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. 227) (L.D. 510) Bill "An Act to Protect the Public Health by Allowing the Appointment of Associate Health Officers" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 222) (L.D. 505) Bill "An Act to Update Reimbursement Rates for Transportation of Deceased Persons by Funeral Homes" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-22) (7-3) (H.P. 377) (L.D. 600) Bill "An Act to Expand Availability of Naloxone Hydrochloride" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (H.P. 105) (L.D. 164) Bill "An Act to Fund the Lake Restoration and Protection Fund" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-41) (7-5) (H.P. 174) (L.D. 276) Bill "An Act to Assist Municipalities in Preventing Damage from Storm Water" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-43) (7-6) (H.P. 358) (L.D. 553) Bill "An Act to Require Mortgage Holders to Notify a Homeowner's Insurance Company on the Sale or Transfer of a Mortgage" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-37)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) 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)
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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Acts (10-2) An Act to Establish Processing Time Limits for Permit by Rule Applications Under the Site Location of Development Laws (H.P. 13) (L.D. 9) (10-3) An Act to Include an Expanded Archery Permit in the Super Pack License Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (S.P. 93) (L.D. 189) (10-4) An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by Funding the Maine Length of Service Award Program (S.P. 256) (L.D. 588)
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Shawn Vincent, of Auburn (HLS 238)
TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. PENDING - PASSAGE.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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)
TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
14. Communication Secretary of State - Please find enclosed a certified copy of each of the four proclamations referring the initiative petitions certified by the Secretary of State to the electors at the statewide election to be held on November 7, 2023. The initiatives to be voted on include: "An Act To Require Voter Approval of Certain Borrowing by Government-controlled Entities and Utilities and To Provide Voters More Information Regarding that Borrowing", "An Act Regarding Automotive Right to Repair", "An Act To Prohibit Campaign Spending by Foreign Governments and Promote an Anticorruption Amendment to the United States Constitution" and "An Act To Create the Pine Tree Power Company, a Nonprofit, Customer-owned Utility"
(H.C. 130)
TABLED - April 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PLACEMENT ON FILE.
15. Bill "An Act Regarding Automotive Right to Repair" (I.B. 3) (L.D. 1677)
TABLED - April 18, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. 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 Enact the Beneficial Electrification Policy Act" (S.P. 688) (L.D. 1724) (1-2) Bill "An Act to Protect Northern Maine Standard-offer Ratepayers" (S.P. 691) (L.D. 1727)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Prevent the Automatic Transfer of Permits and Contracts in a Sale of Assets of a Water Export Company Without Review and to Amend the Membership of the Water Resources Planning Committee and the Maine Public Drinking Water Commission" (S.P. 687) (L.D. 1723)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Build Maine's Economy by Supporting Child Care for Working Families" (S.P. 690) (L.D. 1726) (1-5) Bill "An Act to Reduce Child Care Provider Regulation" (S.P. 693) (L.D. 1729) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Maximize Federal Funding in Support of Emergency Medical Services" (S.P. 696) (L.D. 1751) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Establish an Independent Adjudicatory Process Regarding the Department of Health and Human Services" (S.P. 699) (L.D. 1753) (1-8) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Delivery of Services to Children and Families (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 700) (L.D. 1754)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to Federally Approved Opioid Overdose-reversing Medication" (S.P. 692) (L.D. 1728)
Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-10) Bill "An Act to Establish the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact" (S.P. 694) (L.D. 1749)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-11) Bill "An Act to Protect Employee Freedom of Speech" (S.P. 702) (L.D. 1756)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-12) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Providing the Government Oversight Committee Access to Confidential Records" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 689) (L.D. 1725) (1-13) Bill "An Act to Require a Municipality to Pay a Homeless Shelter on a Per Capita Basis for Persons Released or Delivered by the Municipality to the Shelter" (S.P. 704) (L.D. 1758)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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(1-14) Bill "An Act to Exempt All Youth Development Nonprofit Organizations from Sales Tax and the Service Provider Tax" (S.P. 701) (L.D. 1755)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-15) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Complete a Service Plan and Determine the Scope of Work for Restoration of Rail Use of the Berlin Subdivision Rail Corridor from Downtown Portland to Auburn (S.P. 695) (L.D. 1750)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-16) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Reporting and Tracking of Adult Use Cannabis" (S.P. 703) (L.D. 1757)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-17) Resolve, to Prepare Preapproved Building Types (S.P. 697) (L.D. 1752)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 698)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, April 25, 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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