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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, May 18, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Glenn Peterson, Hope Baptist Church, Manchester.
National Anthem by Bucksport High School Jazz Combo.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, May 16, 2023. _________________________________
(1-1) 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)
REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in the House on May 9, 2023.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine" (H.P. 346) (L.D. 541)
Minority (2) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on May 4, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-73) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 177)
STATE OF MAINE 131ST MAINE LEGISLATURE
May 11, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to our authority under Title 12, Chapter 619, Subchapter 2, §6447 of the Maine Revised Statutes, we are pleased to appoint the following members to the Lobster Management Policy Council:
Representative Anne Perry of Calais – Zone A House Republican Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor –Zone B Representative Holly Eaton of Deer Isle – Zone C Senator Cameron Reny of Bristol – Zone D Representative Allison Hepler of Woolwich – Zone E Representative Morgan Rielly of Westbrook – Zone F Representative Wayne Parry of Arundel – Zone G
Should you have questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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. 174)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 18, 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 May 15, 2023
Sascha Deri of Brunswick, James Brann of Wells, Scott Wardwell of Presque Isle, Phillip Rench of Waterboro, Charles Rudelitch of Harrington, John Lesko of Portland, Kristin Sims of Appleton, Daniel Greisen of Yarmouth, Barbara Silber Lamont of Portland, Deborah Bronk, PhD of Trevett and Dawn DeBlasi of Norridgewock for appointment to the Maine Space Corporation Board of Directors. Pursuant to 5 MRSA §13201, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
on May 16, 2023
The Honorable Cynthia L. Montgomery for reappointment, and Erika S. Bristol, Esq. and Katherine E. Tierney, Esq. for appointment as Judges of the Maine District Court. Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this reappointment and appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable E. Allen Hunter of Westmanland for reappointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Superior Court. Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this reappointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 175)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 18, 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:"
Appropriations and Financial Affairs L.D. 734 An Act to Authorize the Treasurer of State and Municipalities to Invest in Gold, Silver and Other Precious Metals L.D. 1023 An Act to Strengthen Maine's Financial Future in Perpetuity by Establishing the Irrevocable Budget Trust Fund Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 33 An Act to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education Opportunities for Middle School Students L.D. 725 An Act to Add an Adult Education Pathway to a High School Diploma L.D. 955 An Act to Address Shortages of School Support Staff by Increasing the Minimum Hourly Wage for Those Staff L.D. 1144 An Act to Ban Monitoring Software Targeting Maine Students L.D. 1237 An Act to Establish a Minimum Hourly Wage for School Support Staff L.D. 1314 An Act to Establish a Minimum Salary for Educational Specialists, Educational Technicians and School Teaching Professionals L.D. 1532 An Act to Require the Timely Reimbursement by the State of Costs Incurred by a School Administrative Unit for Special Education Programs L.D. 1565 Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Provide Grants to Expand Age Eligibility for Life Skills and Vocational Programs in Public Schools L.D. 1820 An Act to Expand Access to Good Jobs with Better Career and Technical Education Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 242 An Act to Clarify That Animal Health Products Are Exempt from the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Reporting Law L.D. 1081 An Act to Impose a Fee on Commercial Water Withdrawn from Lakes and Ponds to Fund Conservation Efforts and Prohibit a Fee on the Sale of Water Withdrawn from a Lake or Pond L.D. 1214 An Act to Clarify the Laws to Combat Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination L.D. 1273 An Act to Exempt Some Businesses from Certain Laws Relating to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Accordance with the Size of the Business L.D. 1658 An Act to Verify the Reduction of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Certain Electric Transmission Line Projects Health and Human Services L.D. 333 An Act to Protect the Homes of Individuals Placed in Long-term Care by Excluding the Individuals' Primary Residences in Eligibility Considerations L.D. 584 An Act to Permit the Conduct of Open Air Cremation at Designated Sites L.D. 658 An Act to Increase Funding for and Stabilize the Independent Housing with Services Program Under the Department of Health and Human Services L.D. 1194 An Act to Implement Work Requirements Under the MaineCare Program L.D. 1226 An Act to Require MaineCare to Give a 60-day Notice Prior to Terminating Benefits L.D. 1269 An Act to Empower Patients and Eliminate Welfare Cliffs in the MaineCare Program by Establishing a MaineCare Savings Account Pilot Program L.D. 1287 An Act to Establish an Appeal Process for Child Care Providers L.D. 1317 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Promote the Integration of Human Health and Environmental Health L.D. 1339 Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Forming the Maine Commission on Disabilities L.D. 1429 An Act to Establish a Navigator Position in the Department of Health and Human Services for Families and Children Involved in the Foster Care System L.D. 1440 Resolve, to Increase the Availability of Community Children's Behavioral Health Services by Providing Training and Career Opportunities for Behavioral Health Professionals L.D. 1448 An Act to Change the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Requirements by Reducing Benefits Commensurate with a Recipient's Salary, Reducing the Special Housing Allowance and Limiting Eligibility for 2-parent Families L.D. 1469 Resolve, to Sufficiently Staff Overnight Behavioral Health Crisis Facilities L.D. 1617 Resolve, to Increase Access to Brain Injury Waiver Services (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1784 Resolve, to Improve Access to Appropriate Levels of Long-term Care by Rebasing and Increasing Reimbursement Rates (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1785 Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Make Recommendations to Update Laws Governing the Continuum of Long-term Care Options (EMERGENCY) Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 1220 An Act to Require Lyme Disease Vaccine Coverage for State-regulated Health Plans L.D. 1404 An Act Requiring Insurance Companies to Cover the Care of Expectant Mothers in Adoption Cases and Provide Notice of That Coverage to Pregnant Women L.D. 1447 Resolve, to Authorize the Training of Nursing Assistants by Certified Nursing Assistants L.D. 1546 An Act Regarding Nondiscrimination in Financial Services L.D. 1665 An Act to Improve Breast Health Care by Providing Coverage for Genetic Counseling and Testing L.D. 1890 An Act to Ensure Robust Contracts Between Insurers and Providers by Establishing Dispute Resolution Procedures Housing L.D. 665 An Act to Extend the Date by Which Compliance is Required for Affordable Housing Development, Increased Numbers of Dwelling Units and Accessory Dwelling Units L.D. 801 An Act to Require Municipalities to Obtain Housing Units for Residents Experiencing Homelessness L.D. 1154 An Act Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Municipal Zoning Ordinances L.D. 1358 An Act to Clarify Density Requirements for Affordable Housing Developments Taxation L.D. 1381 An Act to Create Fairness in Maine's Motor Vehicle Excise Tax by Basing the Tax on the Sale Price L.D. 1445 An Act to Enact a Seasonal Sales Tax to Provide Income Tax Relief to Maine Residents L.D. 1486 An Act to Exempt Tractor Trailer Trucks from the Excise Tax
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 176)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 18, 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 Taxation has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Stewart of Aroostook, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1600 An Act to Improve Property Tax Relief for Certain Disabled Veterans
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 474)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 16, 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 nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, Michael Shaw of Freeport for appointment to the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Board.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Address the Recent Mill Closure in the Town of Jay by Providing Funds to Offset Property Tax Loss" (H.P. 1256) (L.D. 1954)
Sponsored by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CROCKETT of Portland, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FOSTER of Dexter, HALL of Wilton, MORRIS of Turner, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SAMPSON of Alfred. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in Maine's Railroad Infrastructure" (H.P. 1259) (L.D. 1957)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Require Hospitals and Hospital-affiliated Providers to Provide Financial Assistance for Medical Care" (H.P. 1257) (L.D. 1955)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, President JACKSON of Aroostook, RENY of Lincoln. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometrists" (H.P. 1258) (L.D. 1956)
Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act to Amend the Membership of the Somerset Woods Trustees" (H.P. 1265) (L.D. 1968)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, POIRIER of Skowhegan. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act to Support Municipal Franchise Agreements" (H.P. 1264) (L.D. 1967)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton, GEIGER of Rockland, HEPLER of Woolwich, KESSLER of South Portland, Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, HICKMAN of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) An Act to Provide the Mi'kmaq Nation with Sales Tax Revenue for Sales Occurring on Mi'kmaq Nation Territory (H.P. 1260) (L.D. 1958)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Secretary of State to Provide a New General Issue of License Plates" (H.P. 1262) (L.D. 1965)
Sponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, ANKELES of Brunswick, CRAFTS of Newcastle, O'CONNELL of Brewer, PARRY of Arundel, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: FARRIN of Somerset. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Allow Candidates for County Office to Participate in the Maine Clean Election Act" (H.P. 1263) (L.D. 1966)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representative: RIELLY of Westbrook.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative ARATA of New Gloucester, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1261) (Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, DHALAC of South Portland, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, KEIM of Oxford, STEWART of Aroostook) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 214)
JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE CAMBODIAN NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
WHEREAS, beginning in April 1975 and ending in January 1979, between 1,700,000 to 3,000,000 people, approximately 25% of the population, were deliberately and systematically killed in Cambodia in one of the worst human tragedies of the modern era;and
WHEREAS, in 1975, Pol Pot led the Communist guerilla group, the Khmer Rouge, in a large-scale insurgency in Cambodia that resulted in the removal of Cambodians from their homes and into labor camps in an attempt to restructure Khmer society;and
WHEREAS, traditional Khmer culture and society were systematically destroyed, including the destruction of temples, schools, hospitals and other buildings;and
WHEREAS, families were separated in an attempt by the Khmer Rouge to prevent traditional family formation; and
WHEREAS, the Khmer Rouge maintained control by mass public torture, executions anddismantling of the social order; and
WHEREAS, men, women and children were sent to labor camps and forced to do strenuous farm work, and famine and disease became epidemic while medicine and medicalcare were nonexistent; and
WHEREAS, after the Khmer Rouge regime was overthrown in 1979, thousands of Cambodians fled to refugee camps and approximately 145,149 Cambodians made their way to the United States between 1975 and 1999, with the majority of Cambodians arriving in the early 1980s;and
WHEREAS, despite their tremendous loss, Cambodians and Cambodian Americans have shown courage and resiliency; and
WHEREAS, the memory of those Cambodians who were killed during the Cambodian genocide must never be forgotten and the survivors of the Cambodian genocide should behonored;and
WHEREAS, Cambodian refugees have done much to further successful resettlement for others in the United States, including through mutual assistance associations organized by previously resettled Southeast Asian refugees to help new refugees through the provision of essential social, psychological, cultural, educational and economic services;and
WHEREAS, while remembering and honoring both their traditional culture and their traumatic past, the new generation of Cambodian Americans is contributing to Americansociety in meaningful ways; 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 20, 2023 as the Cambodian National Day of Remembrance, aday to remember the Cambodian genocide, which took place from April 1975 to January 1979.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative WHITE of Waterville, the following House Order: (H.O. 24)
ORDERED, that Representative John Andrews of Paris be excused May 9 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard T. Bradstreet of Vassalboro be excused May 4 and 11 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Nathan M. Carlow of Buxton be excused May 4 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Benjamin C. Hymes of Waldo be excused May 11 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Thomas A. Lavigne of Berwick be excused May 16 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kathy A. Shaw of Auburn be excused May 11 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) the Spruce Mountain High School Girls Basketball Team, of Jay, which won the Class B South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 346)
(5-2) Kendall Foster, of New Sharon, a student at Mt. Blue High School, who won the High School Girls Wrestling State Championship in the 165-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 479)
(5-3) Grace Allen, of New Vineyard, a student at Mt. Blue High School, who won the High School Girls Wrestling State Championship in the 120-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 480)
(5-4) Natalie DeLucca, of Houlton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Houlton Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 481)
(5-5) Ryan Mitchell, of Houlton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Greater Houlton Christian Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 482)
(5-6) Ashton Walton, of Medway, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Schenck High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 483)
(5-7) Riley Ryan, of Sherman, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Katahdin Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 484)
(5-8) Charlotte Hartt, of Mount Chase, a senior at Katahdin Middle/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 485)
(5-9) Frankie Pierce, of Mars Hill, a senior at Central Aroostook 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 486)
(5-10) Jenna Cochran, of Easton, a senior at Easton Junior/Senior 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 487)
(5-11) Sydney Campbell, of Millinocket, a senior at Stearns Junior/Senior 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 488)
(5-12) Wyatt Joseph Stanley, of Medway, a senior at Schenck 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 489)
(5-13) Richard and Veronica Sloat, of East Hodgdon, owners of Hidden Spring Winery, who were awarded a Best Maine Wine distinction at the Eastern States Exposition for their Wedding Wine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 490)
(5-14) Traci Storti, of Houlton, a Spanish teacher at Houlton Middle/High School, who received the Lighthouse Award. Ms. Storti, one of only ten educators from across the United States to be recognized out of 500 nominees, is the only Maine teacher to receive the award. Known as a guiding force in her students' lives, Ms. Storti continually works to expose her students to the world around them. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 491)
(5-15) Samantha Goodwin, of Guilford, who has earned the distinction of being named a Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Piscataquis Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 492)
(5-16) Kendall Kimball, of Parkman, who has earned the distinction of being named a Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Piscataquis Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 493)
(5-17) Emma Calnan, of Parkman, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Piscataquis Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 494)
(5-18) Helen Barry Siragusa, of Winthrop, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on May 23, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 495)
(5-19) Evan Berube, of Houlton, a senior at Hodgdon 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 496)
(5-20) Jennah Brooks, of Island Falls, who has earned the distinction of being named a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the 2023 graduating class of Southern Aroostook Community School and has graduated at the top of the class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 497)
(5-21) Rob Messier, of Topsham, a teacher at Mt. Ararat High School, who has been named the Sagadahoc County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 498)
(5-22) Madeline Wagner, of Winthrop, a sophomore at Winthrop High School and a member of the field hockey team, who has been named the Sun Journal All-Region Field Hockey Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 212) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-23) the Winthrop High School Field Hockey Team, which won the 2022 Class C State Championship, the team's second state title in two years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 213) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-24) the Bowdoinham Plant Sale, on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. Organizers of the sale include Leslie Anderson, Billie Oakes, Betsy Steen, Sally Clemens, Audrey Johnson and Gayle Cogan and their family members, who were always encouraged to help out. The Bowdoinham plant sale, the oldest continuing plant sale in the State, was started to raise money for the library building, and the first sale brought in $131.00. Since then, the plant sale has raised $344,749.51 for Bowdoinham Public Library, including a record $14,598.66 in 2009. We extend our appreciation to these ladies, their families and the hundreds of people of Bowdoinham for their dedication and commitment to the citizens of the town and the State;
(HLS 353) Presented by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-25) Finn Brucker, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the Teen Category of the USA Powerlifting Competition held in Wilton and qualified to compete nationally. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 354) Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
(5-26) the Cape Elizabeth High School Esports Team, which won the League of Legends Esports Maine State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 355) Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
(5-27) Donna Munro, of Owls Head, a teacher at Union Elementary School, who has been named the Knox County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 356) Presented by Representative MATLACK of St. George. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Representative GEIGER of Rockland.
(5-28) Caitlin Ray, of Belfast, a teacher at Gladys Weymouth Elementary School, who has been named the Waldo County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 357) Presented by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-29) Doug Clapp, of Frenchville, on his retirement after 38 years of teaching, including 25 years with School Administrative District 27 and 13 years with School Administrative District 33. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 358) Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative ALBERT of Madawaska.
(5-30) Jean Martin, of St. Agatha, on her retirement after 22 years of service in School Administrative District 27 and 40 years of work in education overall, including 15 years as a principal in Maine and New York. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 359) Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative ALBERT of Madawaska.
(5-31) Chris Tardie, of Washburn, a member of Troop No. 177, 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;
(HLS 360) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-32) Kayley Bell, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Caribou High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 361) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-33) the Bucksport High School FIRST Robotics Team, Team 6329, which won the New England FIRST Robotics Competition and is now ranked 9th in the world. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 363) Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Verona Island. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
(5-34) the Bucksport High School Jazz Combo Groups, which won Silver Medals at the Maine Music Educators Association State Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 364) Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Verona Island. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
(5-35) Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, of Brunswick, which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program is the largest hunger relief and prevention agency in the mid coast region. Its mission is to offer dignity and empowerment by providing all members of its community with access to healthy food. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 365) Presented by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative ANKELES of Brunswick, Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
In Memory of: (5-36) Henry Grant Wiswell, of Orrington. Mr. Wiswell had a soil sample drilling business, Northeast Soil Services, which he owned and operated for 25 years. In 1980, he inherited the family farm and continued its "working farm" agricultural traditions, expanding it into a seasonal family greenhouse business. The Wiswell Farm Greenhouse stayed in operation until 2022. He served as president of the Orrington Historical Society for more than 30 years and as president of the Marston Cemetery Association and was on the Board of Directors for the Orrington Volunteer Ambulance Service. Mr. Wiswell will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 75 years, Molly, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 362) Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
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Change of Committee (6-1) Representative PERRY from the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Improve, Protect and Defend the Individual Civil Right to Bear Arms Through Exemption of Firearms and Ammunition from Taxation" (H.P. 406) (L.D. 629)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-83) on Resolve, Directing the Treasurer of State to Review and Develop Options for Meeting the Banking Needs of the Cannabis Industry (S.P. 347) (L.D. 788) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-83).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Authorize State Special Purpose Depository Institutions for Digital Assets" (S.P. 409) (L.D. 990) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-87) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Passon Bill "An Act to Advance the Maine Retirement Savings Program" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 451) (L.D. 1082) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-78) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-64) on Bill "An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Restoring Gold and Silver as Legal Tender" (S.P. 507) (L.D. 1270) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-29) on Bill "An Act to Require the Recording of Grand Jury Proceedings" (S.P. 207) (L.D. 453) 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-29).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-71) on Bill "An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Exempting Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from the State Sales and Use Tax" (S.P. 420) (L.D. 1051) 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-71).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Improve Visibility and Restore the Beauty of Maine's Roadways by Limiting Signs in the Public Right-of-way" (S.P. 363) (L.D. 866) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-88) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase Ballot Transparency with Blockchain Technology" (S.P. 439) (L.D. 1070) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-98) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-10) Six Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-80) on Bill "An Act to Expedite the Health Insurance Referral Process for Specialists by Allowing Referrals from Urgent Care Facilities" (S.P. 280) (L.D. 722)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not 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 "B" (S-81) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-80).
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-143) on Bill "An Act to Facilitate Stakeholder Input Regarding Forest Policy in Maine" (H.P. 628) (L.D. 993) 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 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Make It a Crime Not to Report a Death" (H.P. 72) (L.D. 104) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-140) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Officials and Participants at Sporting Events" (H.P. 896) (L.D. 1401) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-149) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-153) on Bill "An Act Regarding Special Education Funding for So-called Minimum Receiver School Administration Units" (H.P. 95) (L.D. 154) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-155) on Bill "An Act to Create a Green Schools Coordinator in the Department of Education" (H.P. 389) (L.D. 612) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-154) on Bill "An Act to Implement Pilot Programs with Publicly Funded Day Care and Early Childhood Education" (H.P. 453) (L.D. 684) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Restrict the Daytime and Nighttime Killing of Coyotes" (H.P. 503) (L.D. 814) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-147) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Minimum Usage or Tank Rental Fees for Certain Propane Customers" (H.P. 73) (L.D. 105) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-152) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-151)on Bill "An Act to Support Community-based Volunteer Organizations" (H.P. 435) (L.D. 666) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-157)on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Foreign Credentialing and Skills Recognition Revolving Loan Program" (H.P. 741) (L.D. 1169) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-158) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-156)on Bill "An Act to Amend the Social Work Education Loan Repayment Program" (H.P. 409) (L.D. 632) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, to Study the Impact of Divorce, Child Support Issues and Custody Issues on Children, Parents, Health, Poverty and Housing Insecurity (H.P. 660) (L.D. 1024) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-164) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-161) on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Time Estimates for Responding to Public Records Requests" (H.P. 768) (L.D. 1208) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-161) Report. _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Develop a Pilot Program to Provide Legal Representation to Families in the Child Protection System" (H.P. 788) (L.D. 1240) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-163) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-162) on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Records of Disciplinary Actions Against Public Employees" (H.P. 892) (L.D. 1397) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-162) Report. _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Phase Out the Income Tax" (H.P. 524) (L.D. 835) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-142) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ 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. 268) (L.D. 651) Bill "An Act to Amend the Standards for Manufactured Housing to Comply with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Standards" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 515) (L.D. 1278) Bill "An Act to Require Timely Payment for Salaried Employees" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (S.P. 563) (L.D. 1396) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Delegating Authority for Services Performed by Emergency Medical Services Personnel or Others as a Medical Assistant" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (S.P. 709) (L.D. 1762) Bill "An Act to Require the Bureau of Labor Standards to Create and Distribute in Workplaces a Veterans' Benefits and Services Poster" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass (7-5) (S.P. 158) (L.D. 351) Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Birth Control by Making Certain Contraception Available over the Counter" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-82) (7-6) (S.P. 396) (L.D. 925) Bill "An Act to Allow the Baileyville Utilities District to Disconnect Water Service for a Customer's Failure to Pay for Sewer Service Provided by the Town of Baileyville" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-79) (7-7) (S.P. 537) (L.D. 1318) Resolve, Directing the Maine Technology Institute to Review Targeted Technology Sectors and Industry Clusters Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-77) (7-8) (H.P. 360) (L.D. 555) Bill "An Act to Increase the Number of Mature Plants Allowed for the Home Cultivation of Cannabis" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass (7-9) (H.P. 1040) (L.D. 1615) Bill "An Act Regarding Limits on Medication in Vending Machines" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-10) (H.P. 8) (L.D. 4) Bill "An Act to Update Provisions of the Department of Corrections Laws Regarding Operation and Administration of Jails, Women's Services and Juvenile Detention" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-141) (7-11) (H.P. 128) (L.D. 207) Bill "An Act to Transfer Responsibility for Administering the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code from the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-150) (7-12) (H.P. 169) (L.D. 264) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Process for Admission to the Bar on Motion" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) (7-13) (H.P. 336) (L.D. 531) Bill "An Act to Add Gray Squirrels to the Species List for the Open Training Season for Hunting Dogs" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-146) (7-14) (H.P. 486) (L.D. 797) Resolve, to Authorize the Conveyance of Real Property to the Capitol Area Recreation Association Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-144) (7-15) (H.P. 520) (L.D. 831) Bill "An Act Regarding Low Success Rates for Moose Hunting" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-148) (7-16) (H.P. 833) (L.D. 1308) Bill "An Act to Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services to Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2023-24" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-159) (7-17) (H.P. 1068) (L.D. 1670) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Agriculture, Food and Forest Economy by Funding the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund and Amending Related Provisions of Law" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-145)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Support Lead Abatement in Older Residential Properties (H.P. 287) (L.D. 470)
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 Ensure Accountability for Workplace Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault by Removing Certain Intentional Torts from Workers' Compensation Exemptions (H.P. 28) (L.D. 53) (10-3) An Act to Make Maine Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasing the Maximum Debt Service Limit (H.P. 178) (L.D. 280) (10-4) An Act to Require That Insurance Companies Notify Insured Persons over 65 Years of Age Regarding Coordination of Benefits with Medicare Part B (H.P. 206) (L.D. 308) (10-5) 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) (10-6) An Act to Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond in the Town of Sweden (H.P. 314) (L.D. 497) (10-7) An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow and Ice When Operated on Public Ways (H.P. 327) (L.D. 522) (10-8) An Act to Allow the Reinstatement of Certain Commercial Driver's Licenses (S.P. 269) (L.D. 652) (10-9) An Act to Place Restrictions on Candidate Speech and Clothing, Buttons and Other Items at Voting Places (S.P. 376) (L.D. 879) (10-10) An Act to Allow the Disclosure of Death Certificate Data to Hospitals and Health Care Practitioners (S.P. 401) (L.D. 982) (10-11) An Act to Fund Consultation Services to Ensure Affordable Health Care for Maine Residents and to Provide Targeted Outreach to Ensure Affordable Health Care for Maine Farmers (S.P. 446) (L.D. 1077)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-12) Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to Study Paying Bonuses to Agents for Selling Certain Winning Lottery Tickets (S.P. 459) (L.D. 1125) (10-13) Resolve, to Convene a Driver Education Working Group to Evaluate Hardships to Underserved Populations and Low-income Families (H.P. 760) (L.D. 1200)
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-103) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program" (H.P. 123) (L.D. 199)
TABLED - May 9, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-104) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION 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)
TABLED - May 9, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
14. JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 17, 2023 AS WORLD NEUROFIBROMATOSIS AWARENESS DAY (H.P. 1233)
TABLED - May 11, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASON of Lisbon. PENDING - ADOPTION.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Joyce Rhoades, of Topsfield (HLS 342)
TABLED - May 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Refer to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Support Public Health by Protecting Certain Activities Conducted Under Comprehensive Community Drug Checking Initiatives" (H.P. 1124) (L.D. 1745)
TABLED - May 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-123) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act Regarding Renewable Energy Projects" (H.P. 275) (L.D. 442)
TABLED - May 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-122) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act Requiring the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New Commercial and Multifamily Parking Lot Construction" (H.P. 329) (L.D. 524)
TABLED - May 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Support Potato Processing in Maine" (S.P. 797) (L.D. 1961)
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Expand the Use of Funds to Support Land Conservation" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 803) (L.D. 1969)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Limit Utility Shut-offs" (S.P. 798) (L.D. 1962) (1-4) Bill "An Act Regarding the Future of Renewable Energy Transmission in Northern Maine" (S.P. 799) (L.D. 1963)
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 Support Farming in Maine by Extending the Deadline for Manufacturers of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Report on Those Products" (S.P. 796) (L.D. 1960)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program" (S.P. 800) (L.D. 1964)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act Regarding Open Primary Elections and Ranked-choice Voting" (S.P. 795) (L.D. 1959)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 801)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Implement a Statewide Public Health Response to Substance Use and Amend the Laws Governing Scheduled Drugs" (H.P. 1266) (L.D. 1975)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LANIGAN of Sanford, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, PERRY of Calais, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Senators: BAILEY of York, BRENNER of Cumberland.
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Update the Growth Management Program Laws" (H.P. 1267) (L.D. 1976)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: FAY of Raymond, GATTINE of Westbrook, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, MATLACK of St. George, RANA of Bangor, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.
Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
(4-1) On motion of Representative DHALAC of South Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1268) (Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, RANA of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland)
JOINT RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS BEING PERPETRATED AGAINST THE SUDANESE PEOPLE
WHEREAS, the United Nations Human Rights Council recently opened a special session on the human rights impact of the ongoing conflict between rival military factions in Sudan, with the High Commissioner for Human Rights strongly condemning the wanton violence taking place in the country in which both sides have trampled international humanitarian law, notably the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution; and
WHEREAS, the Sudanese military launched attacks in densely occupied civilian areas, including airstrikes, causing immense damage and destroying the hopes and rights of millions of people; and
WHEREAS, since April 15, 2023, at least 487 civilians have been killed, notably in Khartoum, El Geneina, Nyala and El Obeid, with the real figure likely being much higher;and
WHEREAS, more than 154,000 people have fled the country and an estimated 700,000 more have been displaced inside the borders of Sudan. Those who have remained in areas affected by the conflict are at continued, severe risk. In Khartoum, clashes between the 2 armed forces, shelling and airstrikes have taken place in heavily populated residential areas, and millions of people are now struggling to access food, fuel and currency. In parts of Darfur, as well as the Blue Nile and Kordofan regions, the violence between military groups has triggered interethnic clashes;and
WHEREAS, since the onset of hostilities, an alarming number of lives have been lost, andthe collapse of basic infrastructure and the disintegration of critical services, including hospitals, has compounded the plight of the population. The pressing situation necessitates an immediate and prolonged cease-fire; 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, pause in our deliberations to condemn the human rights violations being perpetrated against the Sudanese people and express our support for an immediate cease-fire and negotiations to end the conflict and foster the establishment of a government led by civilians.
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