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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, May 4, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Michael Rhyne, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bangor.
National Anthem by Rochelle Stewart, Norridgewock.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 752)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS MAINE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY COURT MONTH
WHEREAS,treatment and recovery courts nationwide are the cornerstone of justice reform and are recognized as the most successful justice system intervention in our nation’shistory; and
WHEREAS, Maine treatment and recovery courts have been restoring lives and families and increasing public health and safety for more than 2 decades; and
WHEREAS, Maine now has 14 treatment and recovery courts, including 8 drug treatmentand recovery courts, formerly known as adult drug treatment courts, 2 veterans treatment courts, 3 family recovery courts and one co-occurring disorder court;and
WHEREAS, Maine treatment and recovery courts have served more than 2,000 individuals, indirectly benefiting tens of thousands of Maine families, employers andcommunities;and
WHEREAS, treatment and recovery courts have substantially lowered the conviction recidivism rate of graduates to 6% compared to 41% of people with comparable characteristics and criminal records who did not attend a treatment and recovery court; and
WHEREAS, Maine treatment and recovery courts significantly improve substance use disorder treatment outcomes and substantially reduce addiction and related crime and do so at less expense than any other criminal justice strategy in Maine’s history;and
WHEREAS, Maine treatment and recovery courts save an average of $16,232 for every individual served while in the treatment court, significantly more than the national average of $6,000 per individual;and
WHEREAS, Maine treatment and recovery courts improve education, employment, housing and financial stability, promote family reunification, reduce foster care placements and increase the rate of mothers delivering babies who are fully drug free;and
WHEREAS, Maine treatment and recovery courts facilitate community-wide partnerships, bridging public safety and public health; and
WHEREAS, the success of treatment and recovery courts is the result of dedicated collaborative efforts and partnership of the following: the Judicial Branch, Maine Pretrial Services, Inc., the Attorney General and District Attorneys, the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, the Department of Corrections, various county sheriff’s offices, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Governor’s Director of Opioid Response, Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., Wellspring, Inc., Recovery Connections of Maine, the Community Caring Collaborative and the Co-Occurring Collaborative ServingMaine, as well as a multitude of recovery and sober living homes, independent treatment providers and physicians and recovery support organizations; 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 designate May 2023 as Maine Treatment and Recovery Court Month inrecognition of the efforts of all professionals and participants who make our treatment and recovery courts work, and of the significant contribution our treatment and recovery courts have made and continue to make in the fight against substance use disorder, in helping our citizens in their recovery and in restoring hope.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) 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)
REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in the House on May 2, 2023.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Amend the Opioid Education Requirements" (H.P. 838) (L.D. 1323)
Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on May 2, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (3) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 157)
STATE OF MAINE 131ST MAINE LEGISLATURE
April 20, 2023
Major General Douglas A. Farnham Adjutant General, Maine National Guard 33 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear General Farnham:
We are pleased to invite you to address a Joint Session of the 131st Maine Legislature on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 10:45 a.m. concerning matters of defense, veterans’ services, emergency management and any other matters that you may care to bring to our attention.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 158)
STATE OF MAINE 131ST MAINE LEGISLATURE
April 20, 2023
The Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor, State of Maine #1 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Governor Mills:
We are pleased to invite you to a Joint Session of the 131st Maine Legislature on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10:45 a.m. for the State of Defense, Veterans’ Services, and Emergency Management Address in the House Chamber.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 155)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 4, 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. 1057 An Act to Promote Consumer Protections in the Residential Building Sector by Requiring Contractors and Subcontractors to Supply Evidence of Insurance L.D. 1124 An Act Regarding Certification Credentials for the Office of Sheriff L.D. 1235 An Act to Provide Compensation to and to Limit Work Hours of Jail Employees L.D. 1509 An Act to Amend Certain Provisions of Maine's Drug Laws Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 43 An Act to Reduce the Cost of Electricity by Removing the 100-megawatt Limit on Renewable Resources of Energy L.D. 437 An Act to Eliminate the Repeal Provision on Waste-to-energy Renewable Energy Credits L.D. 965 An Act to Subsidize Hydroelectric Power L.D. 1175 An Act to Provide for the Review and Uniform Application of All Transmission and Distribution Utility Rates L.D. 1379 An Act to Combat Unwanted Telephone Solicitations L.D. 1489 Resolve, to Capitalize on Opportunities from Newly Revised Federal Renewable Fuels Standards by Studying the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Electric and Steam Generation Facilities Powered by Biomass Health and Human Services L.D. 954 An Act to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Child Care Facilities L.D. 1037 An Act to Fund Competitive Wages for Direct Support Professionals for Persons with Disabilities L.D. 1238 An Act to Require Reporting on the Percentage of Approved Care Being Delivered to Individuals L.D. 1250 An Act Regarding Paying Providers Sufficiently, Maintaining Short Waiting Lists and Creating a Cause of Action for Aggrieved Persons in the System of Care for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism L.D. 1485 An Act to Provide Funding for Hospital Security in Aroostook County Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 420 An Act to Fund a Health Program for Medical Professionals L.D. 1460 An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Certificates of Deposit L.D. 1541 An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Certificate of Need Taxation L.D. 641 An Act to Combat Hunger by Creating an Income Tax Credit for Businesses Engaged in Food Production for Donations to Qualified Organizations L.D. 1135 An Act to Ensure that Carbon Credits Can Be Sold on Forest Land Enrolled in the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law L.D. 1176 An Act to Create Municipal Cannabis Revenue Sharing
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 156)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 4, 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 and Human Services has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Keim of Oxford, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1078 An Act to Increase the Number of Recovery Beds in the State
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 Make Student Transfer Agreements Renew Automatically Except in Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 1213) (L.D. 1892)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Support Maine Businesses Through a Child Care Tax Credit and a Pass-through Entity Tax" (H.P. 1212) (L.D. 1891)
Sponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DUCHARME of Madison, EATON of Deer Isle, MILLETT of Waterford, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, PERRY of Bangor, SACHS of Freeport. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Allow a Municipality to Impose a Fee on Short-term Rentals for the Benefit of That Municipality" (H.P. 1214) (L.D. 1893)
Sponsored by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, GUERRETTE of Caribou, RUDNICKI of Fairfield. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Establish a Home Heating Income Tax Deduction" (H.P. 1215) (L.D. 1894)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1211) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, OSHER of Orono, PERRY of Calais, Senators: STEWART of Aroostook, TIPPING of Penobscot)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 5, 2023 AS MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PERSONS AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS,there are thousands of unsolved cases of missing and murdered Native Americans, including high case rates involving women and girls, including transgender women and girls; and
WHEREAS, the number of these cases is disproportionately high compared to cases among the population of the United States as a whole; and
WHEREAS, failure to demonstrate the necessary commitment to addressing and preventing this ongoing tragedy fails to honor the dignity and humanity of each person who goes missing or is murdered; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to work with tribal nations to increase coordination among state and tribal entities to investigate and resolve these cases and ensure accountability; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary to address the underlying causes of these cases, includingsexual violence, human trafficking, domestic violence, violent crime, systemic racism, economic disparities and substance use and addiction, as well as to put in place a support system to bridge the gap for families in crisis and provide opportunities for healing through community-driven approaches; and
WHEREAS, the challenges in tribal communities are best met by solutions that are informed and shaped by tribal leaders and tribal governments; and
WHEREAS, an effective community response plan requires critical partnerships within and timely response from the community, tribal law enforcement and local, state and federal law enforcement; 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 May 5, 2023 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in order to remember the indigenous people we have lost and commit to working to ensure that any incident of a missing or murdered person is met with swift and effective action.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative WHITE of Waterville, the following House Order: (H.O. 22)
ORDERED, that Representative Danny Edward Costain of Plymouth be excused Apr 25 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Larry C. Dunphy of Embden be excused Apr 27 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Jessica L. Fay of Raymond be excused Apr 25 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Benjamin C. Hymes of Waldo be excused Apr 25 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Stephen W. Moriarty of Cumberland be excused May 3 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joshua Morris of Turner be excused Apr 11, 12 and 13 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chad Richard Perkins of Dover-Foxcroft be excused May 2 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Emily Flinkstrom, of Kittery, Executive Director of Fair Tide, who has been named the Women of the Year honoree from Maine by USA Today. Fair Tide is a Kittery-based nonprofit that works to find permanent housing for people and families experiencing homelessness. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 246) Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative MEYER of Eliot.
(5-2) Deanna Tabor, of Lewiston, who has been named the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine Auburn/Lewiston Youth of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 290) Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(5-3) Dillon Elliott, of West Gardiner, who has been named the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley Gardiner Club Youth of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 291) Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-4) Estrella Paredes-Vazquez, of Milbridge, a student of the Coastal Washington County Institute of Technology, Health Occupations Program, who has earned the distinction of being named the 2023 Career and Technical Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 292) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-5) the Cobbossee Watershed District, of Winthrop, on its 50th Anniversary. Since 1973, the Cobbossee Watershed District's mission has been to protect, improve and manage the lakes, ponds and streams of the 217 square mile Cobbossee Watershed. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 293) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-58) on Bill "An Act to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds to Maine's Community Colleges" (S.P. 202) (L.D. 447) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-58).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Clarify That Haulers Are Under the Jurisdiction of the Logging Dispute Resolution Board" (S.P. 228) (L.D. 511) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-51) on Bill "An Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women" (S.P. 353) (L.D. 794) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-51).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-54) on Bill "An Act to Allow a Restaurant to Serve a Bottle of Wine to the Person Who Brought the Bottle" (S.P. 435) (L.D. 1066) 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 TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-54).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, Naming a Pond in the Town of New Gloucester as MacDonald Pond (H.P. 429) (L.D. 660) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
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. 637) (L.D. 1605) Bill "An Act to Amend the Terms of the Members of the Maine Space Corporation Board of Directors by Requiring Staggered Terms" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 67) (L.D. 128) Bill "An Act to Increase the Limit on Sets of Special Veterans Registration Plates from 3 Sets to 4 Sets" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-57) (7-3) (S.P. 76) (L.D. 147) Bill "An Act to Increase the Amount of Money Allowed to Be Raised for a Charitable Purpose by Certain Raffles" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-53) (7-4) (S.P. 237) (L.D. 566) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-56) (7-5) (H.P. 533) (L.D. 844) Bill "An Act to Protect the Practice of Certain Cardiovascular Professionals" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-97)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Expand Health Insurance Coverage to Certain State Employees (S.P. 60) (L.D. 121) (10-2) An Act to Update and Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's Reporting Requirements (S.P. 100) (L.D. 194) (10-3) An Act to Eliminate the Cannabis Advisory Commission (S.P. 162) (L.D. 355) (10-4) An Act to Exempt Certain Conservation Lots from Municipal Subdivision Review (S.P. 264) (L.D. 596) (10-5) An Act to Promote the Use of Free Annual Wellness Visits by Ensuring Proper Disclosure (H.P. 414) (L.D. 637) (10-6) An Act to Maintain Legislative Oversight of the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Program by Requiring Major Substantive Rulemaking (H.P. 625) (L.D. 978)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-7) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education, Maine School Safety Center to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Develop Best Practices for Lockdown Drills and Active Shooter Drills and Allowing Parents to Opt Out of Active Shooter Drills for Their Children (H.P. 294) (L.D. 477)
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-52) - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Protect Vehicle Buyers by Limiting Vehicle Document Preparation Fees" (H.P. 416) (L.D. 639)
TABLED - April 25, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-57) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on 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)
TABLED - April 25, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Validate Certain Proceedings Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Notes by the City of Rockland" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 573) (L.D. 917)
TABLED - April 27, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - Motion of Representative STOVER of Boothbay to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-73) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine" (H.P. 346) (L.D. 541)
TABLED - April 27, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
14. Joint Order, Propounding Questions to the Supreme Judicial Court Regarding the Processing of Citizen-initiated Legislation (H.P. 1158)
TABLED - April 27, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE.
15. Bill "An Act to Establish the Community Housing and Rural Development Authority" (H.P. 1197) (L.D. 1867)
(Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSsuggested) TABLED - May 2, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - REFERENCE.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-88) - Report "B" (2) Ought to Pass - Report "C" (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Marriage of Any Person Under 18 Years of Age" (H.P. 276) (L.D. 443)
TABLED - May 2, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
17. An Act to Improve Access to Civil Legal Services (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 235) (L.D. 564)
TABLED - May 2, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
18. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Joann Grohman, of Carthage. (HLS 264)
TABLED - May 3, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative HALL of Wilton. PENDING - ADOPTION.
19. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Require All Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be Trained in the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride" (S.P. 400) (L.D. 981)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-48). TABLED - May 3, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Restore Religious and Philosophical Exemptions to Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 26) (L.D. 51)
TABLED - May 3, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
21. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Restore Religious and Philosophical Exemptions Regarding Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 693) (L.D. 1098)
TABLED - May 3, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
22. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Reinstate the Religious and Philosophical Vaccine Exemptions for Private Schools and Virtual Public Charter Schools" (H.P. 769) (L.D. 1209)
TABLED - May 3, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
23. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-93) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Certain Higher Education Institutions from Requiring Vaccines Approved Under Emergency Use Authorization for Admission or Attendance" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 776) (L.D. 1228)
TABLED - May 3, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Provide Authorization to Aroostook County to Use the Statewide Radio and Network System" (S.P. 764) (L.D. 1889)
Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Review and Procurement Process for Nonwires Alternatives" (S.P. 762) (L.D. 1887) (1-3) Bill "An Act to Reduce Electricity Costs for Maine's Consumers and Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Renewable Resources" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 763) (L.D. 1888) (1-4) Bill "An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources" (S.P. 766) (L.D. 1895)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Ensure Robust Contracts Between Insurers and Providers by Establishing Dispute Resolution Procedures" (S.P. 765) (L.D. 1890)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Index Workers' Compensation Benefits to the Rate of Inflation" (S.P. 767) (L.D. 1896)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND 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. 761)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, May 9, 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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