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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Colonel Earl Weigelt, Maine Army National Guard, Winslow.
Colors presented by The Maine National Guard Joint Honor Guard.
National Anthem by Sergeant 1st Class Orie Bartlett, Maine Army National Guard, Hampden.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 4, 2023. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 760)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2023 TO MAY 6, 2023 AS NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
WHEREAS,America’s strongest economic growth in almost 40 years has been driven by the resilience of our small businesses, which continue to pioneer innovative solutions to our country’s greatest challenges and create opportunities for families and workers; and
WHEREAS, small businesses remain the heartbeat of our communities and the American economy, employing more than half of our Nation’s workers, inventing and innovating to launch new technologies and create new American-led industries, enriching our Main Streets, making parts and products in America to fuel our supply chains and building our Nation’s infrastructure;and
WHEREAS, over 99% of all Maine businesses are small businesses, including loggers and truckers; guides and lodge owners; fishing operations and other businesses on Maine’s working waterfronts;restaurants, bakeries and farms of all kinds; manufacturers;artists; and many more;and
WHEREAS, entrepreneurship continues to be one of the best pathways to the AmericanDream, evidenced by the remarkable small business boom, with more than 10.5 million Americans applying to start a business since January 20, 2021, a number greater than in any other 2-year period in American history; and
WHEREAS, by renewing our commitment to supporting small businesses, we can build astronger Maine where everyone can succeed, from the bottom up and middle out;and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to entrepreneurs through the United States Small Business Administration and other government agencies;and
WHEREAS, Maine supports and joins in this national effort to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the American economy and their importance in ensuring that our local communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are today; 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, recognize April 30, 2023 to May 6, 2023 as National Small Business Week.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 768)
WHEREAS, the Constitution of Maine, Article VI, Section 3 provides for the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court to render their opinion on important questions of law and upon solemn occasions;and
WHEREAS, it appears to the 131st Legislature that the following are important questions of law and that this is a solemn occasion; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18 provides the ability of electors to initiate and propose to the Legislature any bill, resolve or resolution and further provides the procedures to be followed by the initiators, including filing the petition for a direct initiative of legislation, addressed to the Legislature, with the Secretary of State within a specified number of days after the convening of a regular session; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18, Subsection 2 provides that the Legislature must be given the opportunity to act on the measure: “The measure thus proposed, unless enacted without change by the Legislature at the session atwhich it is presented, shall be submitted to the electors together with any…recommendation of the Legislature” [emphasis added]; and further that “[i]f the measure initiated is enacted by the Legislature without change, it shall not go to areferendum vote” [emphasis added];and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Sections 1 and 4 grant the Legislature the exclusive authority to set its own rules of procedure, including such rules establishing the manner in which initiated bills may be presented to the Legislature for consideration; and
WHEREAS, between the convening of the 131st Legislature and March 22, 2023, the Secretary of State certified as valid 4 measures proposed by electors; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2023, the Secretary of State transmitted 2 of the measures to the Legislature to be produced by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes as legislative documents for consideration by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2023, the Secretary of State transmitted the other 2 measures to the Legislature to be produced by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes as legislative documents for consideration by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, before any measure thus transmitted was produced as a legislative document and presented to the Legislature, the First Regular Session of the 131st Legislature adjourned on March 30, 2023;and
WHEREAS, prior to its adjournment, the First Regular Session of the 131st Legislature passed a joint order carrying over to a subsequent session of the 131st Legislature “…all matters not finally disposed of at the time of adjournment…in thepossession of the Legislature, including working papers and drafts in the possession of nonpartisan staff offices”;and
WHEREAS, among the working papers and drafts in the possession of the nonpartisan staff office the Office of the Revisor of Statutes at the time of adjournment were the 4 measures not yet prepared as legislative documents; and
WHEREAS, the 131st Legislature convened in special session on April 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2023, 2 of the measures, as prepared by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, were transmitted to the Clerk of the House, given Legislative Document numbers, L.D. 1610 and L.D. 1611, and ordered printed by the Clerk of the House with the following statement “Transmitted to the Clerk of the 131st Maine Legislature by the Secretary of State on April 10, 2023 and ordered printed.”; and
WHEREAS, these 2 measures were placed on the Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives and presented to the Legislature on April 11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, those 2 measures had not previously been printed and presented to the Legislature in either the First Regular Session or the First Special Session of the 131st Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Rule 401 of the Joint Rules of the 131st Legislature provides that a bill or resolve is not considered to be “in the possession of the Legislature” until “after it is printed”; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2023, the Secretary of State issued 4 proclamations of the Governor proclaiming that an election be held for all 4 measures, calling into question the ability of the Legislature to thereafter consider these measures as provided by the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18, Subsection 2; and
WHEREAS, there are now questions before the Legislature regarding the constitutionality of those proclamations and the efficacy of any actions the Legislature may take to enact the measures; and
WHEREAS, as it considers action on the initiated bills, it is important that the Legislature be informed as to the legal questions raised in this order; now, therefore, be it
ORDERED, the House concurring, that, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Maine, the Senate and the House of Representatives respectfully request the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court to give their opinion to the Senate and the House of Representatives on the following questions of law:
Question 1. Is the mere transmittal of a measure by the Secretary of State sufficient to constitute “present[ation] to the Legislature” within the meaning of the Constitution ofMaine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18, Subsection 2, notwithstanding that at the time itwas transmitted the measure did not exist as a legislative document, had not been printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401, had not appeared on any legislative calendar, and that neither the full House nor full Senate were made aware that the measure was in possession of the Legislature until approximately 53 days after transmittal?
Question 2. If the answer to Question 1 is in the affirmative, did the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18, Subsection 2 preclude the 131st Legislature, as assembled in the First Regular Session, from carrying the measure over for consideration in the First Special Session?
Question 3. If the answer to Question 2 is in the negative, does the Legislature’s Constitutional power enumerated in Article IV, Part Third, Section 1 to “make and establish all reasonable laws and regulations for the defense and benefit of the people of this State”include the power to consider and enact the measure into law during the First Special Session?
Question 4. If the answer to Question 3 is in the affirmative and a measure is thus enacted by the First Special Session of the Legislature without change, must the identical measure identified in a Proclamation executed by the Governor on April 7, 2023 “not go to a referendum vote” pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section18, Subsection 2?
Question 5. If the answer to Question 4 is in the negative, is a bill thus enacted by the First Special Session of the Legislature a competing measure to an identical measure placed on the ballot by proclamation of the Governor on April 7, 2023, as described in the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18, Subsection 2?
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances" (H.P. 29) (L.D. 54)
Unanimous REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING READ and the Bill and accompanying papers REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING in the House on May 2, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Unanimous REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSINGREAD and REJECTED and the Bill and accompanying papers REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 161)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 33 STATE HOUSE STATION CAMP CHAMBERLAIN, AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0033
April 24, 2023
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House Room 303, State House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
Dear Mr. President and Madam Speaker:
As the Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard, I accept your invitation to address the Joint Session of the 131st Maine Legislature on Tuesday, May 9th at 10:45 a.m.
Sincerely,
S/Major General Douglas A. Farnham Commissioner and Adjutant General
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 162)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
May 8, 2023
The Honorable Troy Jackson President, State of Maine Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker, State of Maine House of Representatives #2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Thank you for your invitation to a Joint Session of the 131st Maine Legislature for the State of the Defense, Veteran’s Services, and Emergency Management address to take place on May 9th at 10:45 a.m. in the House Chamber.
I am pleased to accept your invitation.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 159)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 9, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 67 An Act to Increase the Number of Educational Professionals by Accepting Out-of-state Certification L.D. 617 An Act to Foster Career and Technical Education in Maine Schools by Creating an Additional Pathway to Certify Industrial Arts Teachers L.D. 712 An Act to Extend or Waive Requirements for Certain Teaching Certificates L.D. 1020 Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Update Course Requirements for Certification of Industrial Arts Teachers and to Finally Adopt Major Substantive Rules L.D. 1300 An Act to Give the Governing Board of a Municipality Input into the Budget Developed by a School Board Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 304 An Act to Establish Statewide Standards for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances L.D. 1058 An Act to Advance Greenhouse Gas Removal as an Economic Development Strategy in Maine L.D. 1171 An Act to Raise Funding to Support Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling and Composting in Maine L.D. 1393 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Examine Programs and Policies Regarding Natural Resources and Environmental Protection L.D. 1470 An Act Regarding Transfers of Land in Resource Protection Areas Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 700 Resolve, to Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Examine the Northern Pike Population in Sabattus Pond L.D. 1127 Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Create a Process for Real-time Confirmation of Live Bait Retailer's Licenses by Electronic Means Judiciary L.D. 1259 An Act to Recover Legal Fees for Low-income Individuals in Actions or Proceedings L.D. 1414 An Act to Ensure Involvement of Adopted Youth in the Determination of Continuing Financial Support Under the Adoption Assistance Program Labor and Housing L.D. 571 An Act to Develop Maine's Entry-level Workforce L.D. 1206 An Act to Create a Grant Program for Workplace Health and Safety Improvements L.D. 1562 An Act to Protect the Retirement of State Employees and Teachers by Establishing Standards for Fiduciary Responsibility L.D. 1580 An Act to Help Maine Small Businesses with Increasing Costs by Removing the Annual Cost-of-living Adjustment for the Minimum Wage State and Local Government L.D. 501 Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to Convey the Interests of the State in Certain Real Property Located in Machiasport Taxation L.D. 1380 An Act to Fund Municipal Administrative Costs Associated with the Senior Property Tax Stabilization Program L.D. 1413 An Act to Amend the Laws Establishing a Property Tax Stabilization Program for Senior Citizens L.D. 1650 An Act to Create a Tiered Senior Resident Homestead Exemption Transportation L.D. 135 An Act to Require Manure Bags for Horse-drawn Vehicles L.D. 1351 Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Create a Program to Promote Transit and Transportation Research and Funding L.D. 1374 An Act to Improve Driver Safety by Requiring the Completion of a Defensive Driving Course for Certain Violations Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1327 An Act to Limit the Requirements Regarding Leadership Political Action Committees and to Promote Clean Election Transparency
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 160)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 9, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsors:
Representative Bridgeo of Augusta L.D. 18 An Act to Provide Ongoing Funding for up to 2 Years of Community College for Certain Maine Students
Representative Collamore of Pittsfield L.D. 309 An Act to Ensure Equitable Access to All Higher Education Institutions
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Health and Human Services has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Arata of New Gloucester, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 546 An Act Regarding Child Abuse and Endangerment
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Housing has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Shagoury of Hallowell, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 554 An Act to Continue the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsors:
Senator Timberlake of Androscoggin L.D. 1292 An Act to Increase the Prize Limits Allowed for Raffles
Senator Brakey of Androscoggin L.D. 1467 An Act to Establish the Maine Cannabis Research Committee and Facilitate Research into Alternative Therapeutics
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, to Create an Advisory Council to Oversee the Review and Revision of the Maine Criminal Code and Other Statutes Establishing Criminal Offenses (H.P. 1218) (L.D. 1903)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, KUHN of Falmouth, MOONEN of Portland, Senator: BENNETT of Oxford. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Increase the Transfer Fees on Petroleum Products and Direct the Proceeds to Efficiency Programs for Low-income Energy Consumers and Financial Assistance to Low-income Utility Ratepayers and Prevent Profiteering in and Hoarding of Fuel" (H.P. 1223) (L.D. 1907)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Enact the Safe Cosmetics Act" (H.P. 1224) (L.D. 1908)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, RANA of Bangor. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Modernize Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Law" (H.P. 1225) (L.D. 1909)
Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington, WHITE of Waterville, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin, CARNEY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, LIBBY of Cumberland, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Amend the Returnable Beverage Container Program" (H.P. 1226) (L.D. 1910)
Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CAMPBELL of Orrington, DUCHARME of Madison, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, PARRY of Arundel, PERRY of Bangor. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act to Establish Consumer Protections Regarding Small Dollar Loans" (H.P. 1228) (L.D. 1912)
Sponsored by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, MORRIS of Turner, SWALLOW of Houlton, Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, STEWART of Aroostook. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act Concerning Automotive Right to Repair" (H.P. 1227) (L.D. 1911)
Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, MASON of Lisbon, O'CONNELL of Brewer, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Protect Personal Health Data" (H.P. 1217) (L.D. 1902)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, MATHIESON of Kittery, RANA of Bangor, ROEDER of Bangor, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SUPICA of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland. (3-9) Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Fair Chance Housing Act" (H.P. 1219) (L.D. 1904)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Enable Confirmatory Adoption" (H.P. 1221) (L.D. 1906)
Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act to Create a Residential Rental Unit Registry" (H.P. 1220) (L.D. 1905)
Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SKOLD of Portland, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-12) Bill "An Act to Improve Affordability and Opportunity for Maine Renters and Landlords" (H.P. 1216) (L.D. 1901)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLD of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, HASENFUS of Readfield, PERRY of Calais, RANA of Bangor, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative HYMES of Waldo, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1222) (Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, ANDREWS of Paris, ARATA of New Gloucester, ARDELL of Monticello, BAGSHAW of Windham, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CAMPBELL of Orrington, CARLOW of Buxton, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAY of Palmyra, CYRWAY of Albion, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUCHARME of Madison, DUNPHY of Embden, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FAY of Raymond, FOSTER of Dexter, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GREENWOOD of Wales, GRIFFIN of Levant, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HAGGAN of Hampden, HENDERSON of Rumford, JAVNER of Chester, LAVIGNE of Berwick, LIBBY of Auburn, MASON of Lisbon, NESS of Fryeburg, NUTTING of Oakland, PARRY of Arundel, PAUL of Winterport, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, QUINT of Hodgdon, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SKOLD of Portland, SMITH of Palermo, STROUT of Harrington, SUPICA of Bangor, SWALLOW of Houlton, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, THORNE of Carmel, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, WALKER of Naples, WHITE of Waterville, WHITE of Guilford, Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin, FARRIN of Somerset, HARRINGTON of York, LYFORD of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 7, 2023 TO MAY 13, 2023 AS MAINE HOME EDUCATION WEEK
WHEREAS,the Maine State Legislature is committed to excellence in education and recognizes the importance of family participation and parental choice in the pursuit of thatexcellence; and
WHEREAS, families that choose the option of educating students at home make many sacrifices, and the number of students in the State who are being homeschooled has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with mothers, fathers, grandparents and other caregivers teaching these students;and
WHEREAS, excellent individualized preparation for citizenship and life work can be provided by home education; and
WHEREAS, in May, homeschoolers in the State will be celebrating home education for the 36th consecutive year; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislaturenow assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to declare the week of May 7, 2023 to May 13, 2023 as Maine Home EducationWeek.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Nancy Friis-Hansen, of Scarborough, who is celebrating her 101st birthday on May 7, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 453)
(5-2) Troy Dauphinee, of Monson, a game warden with the Maine Warden Service, who received a Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Meritorious Service Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 454)
(5-3) Nicholas Mangino, of Guilford, a warden pilot with the Maine Warden Service, who received a Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Meritorious Service Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 455)
(5-4) Jeff McGown, of Norridgewock, who has been recognized by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife with the Colonel's Award for his work in helping with Landowner Relations Cleanup Day. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 456)
(5-5) Victoria Ladd, of Kennebunk, who placed second at the Class A State Indoor Track Championships in the Girls Triple Jump Event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 457)
(5-6) Chloe Matthews, of Kennebunk, who won the Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Event at the Class A State Swimming and Diving Championships and was named the 2023 South Southwestern Conference Swimmer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 458)
(5-7) Chloe Matthews, of Kennebunk, 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 459)
(5-8) Asher Ward, of Kennebunk, who won the Class A Boys Diving State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 460)
(5-9) Michael Maines, of Gray, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Gray-New Gloucester High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 294) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
(5-10) Alexis Hutchings, of Gray, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Gray-New Gloucester High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 295) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
(5-11) Arlene and Donald Roy, of Standish, who celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on April 30, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 297) Presented by Representative POMERLEAU of Standish. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative WALKER of Naples.
(5-12) Gerald Scott Whalen, of Auburn, who has been named the Auburn Citizen of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 298) Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative SHAW of Auburn.
In Memory of: (5-13) the Honorable Charles Kent, of Benton. Mr. Kent worked 14 years as a diesel locomotive mechanic in the piping department of the Central Maine Railroad in Waterville before working in the Fairfield Woolen Mill. He also was a dairy farmer, farming 100 acres of land and milking 80 head of cattle for 25 years and selling hay for another 10 years. He served the Town of Benton as its first selectman for 28 years, working in the role of overseer of the poor and road commissioner for many of those years. In this time, he established and chaired the town planning board and was a member of the town budget committee. His accomplishments include initiating construction of the 8-room elementary school with gymnasium in 1957; replacing 14 wells in 1973 by hooking up a public water line from China Lake; securing financing to enable Benton to join the Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District; constructing a salt and sand shed; and building a new town hall. He served in the Maine House of Representatives during the 101st Legislature. In 2014, he received the Boston Post Cane and was presented an honorary Lawrence High School diploma in 2015. He was a member of the Fairfield Lodge of Odd Fellows; Benton and Clinton Methodist Churches; Waterville Elks B.P.O.E. #905; Siloam Lodge #92; Scottish Rite Bodies, Augusta; Maine Consistory 32nd Degree, Portland; Shriners, Lewiston; and Benton Grange, where he was master for 3 years and conductor of the 4th degree. He served Kennebec Water District as a trustee and as president of the board of trustees. Mr. Kent will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 296) Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Students Enrolled in Public Institutions of Learning" (S.P. 475) (L.D. 1148) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-61) 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 Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations from Insurance Requirements" (S.P. 388) (L.D. 896) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Requiring a Referendum to Restore the Former Maine Flag" (S.P. 438) (L.D. 1069) Signed:
Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-52) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Eight Members of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Protect Education Access by Prohibiting a Mandate for Schoolchildren for a COVID-19 Vaccine or a Vaccine Under an Emergency Use Authorization" (S.P. 366) (L.D. 869)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-60) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT NOT TO PASSREAD and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide Equal Educational Opportunity by Adopting Rules Ensuring Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Protected Class Status in Educational Institutions" (H.P. 306) (L.D. 489) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-103) on Bill "An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program" (H.P. 123) (L.D. 199) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-110) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Accountability for Workplace Harassment and Assault by Removing Intentional Acts and Omissions from Workers' Compensation Exemptions" (H.P. 28) (L.D. 53) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Exempt Employers from Providing Earned Paid Leave for Certain Employees" (H.P. 199) (L.D. 301) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-111) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase the Number of Hours Certain Minor Students May Work Under Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 364) (L.D. 559) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-112) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, Directing the Office of the State Auditor to Report on Taxpayer Money Funding Maine Nonprofits (H.P. 319) (L.D. 514) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-98) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-102) on Bill "An Act to Protect Birds and Wildlife in the Construction and Maintenance of Public Buildings" (H.P. 439) (L.D. 670) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-104) on Bill "An Act to Provide Qualifying Municipalities a Percentage of Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax Revenues" (H.P. 56) (L.D. 88) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Remove the Annual Filing Requirement in the Property Tax Stabilization Laws" (H.P. 334) (L.D. 529) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-107) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Commercial Driver's License Holders Who Are 18 to 20 Years of Age to Haul Hazardous Materials Intrastate" (H.P. 339) (L.D. 534) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-101) 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. 392) (L.D. 921) Bill "An Act to Allow the Local Foods Fund for Public Schools to Be Used for Processed and Value-added Maine Food Products" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 407) (L.D. 988) Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Conduct an Accessibility Study of All Maine State Parks and Historic Sites and to Develop a Plan to Remove Access Barriers Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-62) (7-3) (H.P. 178) (L.D. 280) Bill "An Act to Make Maine Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasing the Maximum Debt Service Limit" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-109) (7-4) (H.P. 206) (L.D. 308) Bill "An Act to Require That Insurance Companies Notify Workers over 65 Years of Age of Potential High Costs" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-108) (7-5) (H.P. 287) (L.D. 470) Bill "An Act to Support Lead Abatement in Older Residential Properties" (EMERGENCY) Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-100) (7-6) (H.P. 314) (L.D. 497) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond and Stearns Pond in the Town of Sweden" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-99) (7-7) (H.P. 327) (L.D. 522) Bill "An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-106) (7-8) (H.P. 760) (L.D. 1200) Resolve, to Convene a Driver Education Working Group to Evaluate Hardships to Underserved Populations and Low-income Families Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-105)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Allow the Crew Member of a Holder of an Elver Fishing License to Empty an Elver Fyke Net (H.P. 506) (L.D. 817)
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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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Amend the Membership of the Rare Disease Advisory Council (H.P. 678) (L.D. 1083)
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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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act to Amend the Terms of the Members of the Maine Space Corporation Board of Directors by Requiring Staggered Terms (S.P. 637) (L.D. 1605)
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 (10-4) An Act to Strengthen Temporary Protections for Children Living in Dwellings with Identified Lead Hazards (H.P. 15) (L.D. 11) (10-5) An Act to Improve Access to Children's Behavioral Health Services (H.P. 52) (L.D. 82) (10-6) An Act to Ensure Release of Relevant Background Investigation Material to Current Employers of Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers (H.P. 64) (L.D. 96) (10-7) An Act to Remove the Limit on Sets of Special Veterans Registration Plates (S.P. 67) (L.D. 128) (10-8) An Act Regarding the Terms of Trustees of the Phippsburg Cemetery District (H.P. 84) (L.D. 138) (10-9) An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Certain Raffles Conducted by Eligible Organizations (S.P. 76) (L.D. 147) (10-10) An Act to Allow Electronic Distribution of Certain Documents to Municipalities and Electronic Acknowledgment of Receipt of Certain Documents as Acceptable Communications (H.P. 94) (L.D. 153) (10-11) An Act to Establish the Pink-edged Sulphur as the State Butterfly (H.P. 160) (L.D. 239) (10-12) An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers (H.P. 185) (L.D. 287) (10-13) An Act to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds to Maine's Community Colleges (S.P. 202) (L.D. 447) (10-14) An Act to Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to License Home-based and Community-based Services for Persons with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or a Related Condition or an Acquired Brain Injury and Define Autism Spectrum Disorder (H.P. 278) (L.D. 449) (10-15) An Act to Clarify That Haulers Are Under the Jurisdiction of the Logging Dispute Resolution Board (S.P. 228) (L.D. 511) (10-16) An Act Regarding the Appointment of Expert Witnesses in Certain Family Court Actions (H.P. 343) (L.D. 538) (10-17) An Act to Limit the Driver's License Reinstatement Fee in Certain Circumstances (H.P. 361) (L.D. 556) (10-18) An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services (S.P. 237) (L.D. 566) (10-19) An Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (S.P. 353) (L.D. 794) (10-20) An Act to Provide Integrated Behavioral Health Services to Sexual Violence Survivors (H.P. 505) (L.D. 816) (10-21) An Act to Amend the Duties of the Office of Affordable Health Care (H.P. 570) (L.D. 914) (10-22) An Act Regarding the Transfer of Seized Currency to the Federal Government for Criminal Asset Forfeiture (H.P. 609) (L.D. 962) (10-23) An Act to Require All Emergency Medical Services Persons to Be Trained to Administer and Dispense Naloxone Hydrochloride (S.P. 400) (L.D. 981) (10-24) 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) (10-25) An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Public Sector Bargaining in Public Schools (H.P. 690) (L.D. 1095) (10-26) An Act to Increase Support for the Community Forestry Fund (H.P. 734) (L.D. 1162)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-27) Resolve, to Establish the Task Force on Accessibility to Appropriate Communication Methods for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Patients (H.P. 623) (L.D. 976)
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. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Deanna Tabor, of Lewiston (HLS 290)
TABLED - May 4, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. PENDING - PASSAGE.
18. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Dillon Elliott, of West Gardiner (HLS 291)
TABLED - May 4, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Ensure That a Teacher Who Participates in the Prevention of Dangerous Behavior Is Protected Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement" (S.P. 770) (L.D. 1898)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Psilocybin Health Access Act" (S.P. 774) (L.D. 1914)
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Support Emerging Adults Involved in the Criminal Justice System" (S.P. 773) (L.D. 1913)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Classify Meat and Poultry Products Inspections as Essential Services" (S.P. 778) (L.D. 1916)
Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Resolve, to Establish a Grant Program to Issue Shellfish Licenses to Qualified Disabled Veterans (S.P. 775) (L.D. 1915)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Establish a Tax Credit for Employers Who Employ Persons Recovering from Substance Use Disorder" (S.P. 772) (L.D. 1900)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act to Improve Public Roadways on Unbridged Islands Not Served by the Maine State Ferry Service" (S.P. 769) (L.D. 1897) (1-8) Bill "An Act to Establish a Maine Commercial Driver's License for Use Within State Borders" (S.P. 771) (L.D. 1899)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-9) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Implement Ranked-choice Voting for Governor, State Senator and State Representative (S.P. 779) (L.D. 1917)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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