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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, June 8, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Jim Przytulski, Central Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Sharon Hood, Pittsfield.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 203)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 8, 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:"
L.D. 758 An Act to Account for the Impact of Inflation on the Taxation of Capital Gains and Losses L.D. 1213 An Act to Reform Income Taxes by Reducing Tax Rates for Each of the 3 Income Tax Brackets L.D. 1225 An Act to Protect Housing by Increasing the Property Tax Fairness Credit L.D. 1504 An Act to Exempt Broadband Equipment from the Sales and Use Tax L.D. 1582 An Act to Clarify What Constitutes a Homestead for the Homestead Property Tax Exemption L.D. 1946 An Act to Amend the Income Tax Law to Expand the Middle Tax Bracket, Increase the Lodging Tax and Increase the Short-term Automobile Rental Tax Transportation L.D. 413 An Act to Require the Department of Transportation to Upgrade Route 1 from Fort Kent to Van Buren L.D. 861 An Act to Identify the Canadian Pacific Railway Railroad Lines from Hermon Station Through Brownville and Jackman to Quebec and Montreal as a Major Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(4-1) On motion of Representative WHITE of Waterville, the following House Order: (H.O. 28)
ORDERED, that Representative Michael F. Brennan of Portland be excused May 9 and 30 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lucas John Lanigan of Sanford be excused May 30 for legislative business reasons and Jun 1 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Ambureen Rana of Bangor be excused May 30 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Walter N. Riseman of Harrison be excused Jun 6 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Holly T. Sargent of York be excused May 11 and 23 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kathy A. Shaw of Auburn be excused Jun 7 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) BCOPE Alternative High School, in Belfast, which received a 2023 Best of the Best of Waldo County Award in the Education Category from the Republican Journal. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 708)
(5-2) Tom Doak, of Wilton, on his retirement from Wilton Fire and Rescue after 40 years of service and 65 years of service as a firefighter overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 709)
(5-3) Brian Cronin, of Presque Isle, on the occasion of his retirement. Mr. Cronin worked in the field of education for 41 years, with 35 years teaching in School Administrative District 1. Mr. Cronin also coached several athletic teams including softball, soccer, baseball and track and field. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 710)
(5-4) Rowena Harvey, of Patten, a mathematics and science teacher at Katahdin Middle High School, who received the inaugural Air and Space Forces Sentry Educator Award for her achievements and dedication to her students. Ms. Harvey has worked with STEM programs, served as senior class advisor, served as president of the teacher's union, served as a member of the board of trustees for the Veteran's Memorial Library in Patten and is also director of the Adult Education Program. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 711)
(5-5) Hannah Kowalski, of Houlton, a student at Houlton Middle High School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 712)
(5-6) Connor Lilley, of Smyrna, a student at Southern Aroostook Community School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 713)
(5-7) Madisan Patterson, of Easton, a student at Easton Junior-Senior High School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 714)
(5-8) Peter Burton, of Biddeford, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Biddeford High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 715)
(5-9) Todd Maloney, of Biddeford, for his 30 years of service with the Biddeford Fire Department. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 716)
(5-10) Willa Ferris, of Wells, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Wells High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 717)
(5-11) Indie Brogan, of Wells, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Wells High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 718)
(5-12) Victoria Ladd, of Kennebunk, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Kennebunk High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 719)
(5-13) Annalise Cowing, of Kennebunk, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Kennebunk High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 720)
(5-14) Emma Raymond, of Biddeford, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Biddeford High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 721)
(5-15) Annalise Soucy, of South Portland, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 722)
(5-16) Katherine Timberlake, of Scarborough, on her retirement from teaching. Ms. Timberlake was an English teacher at Thornton Academy for 27 years, during which time she encouraged generations of students to become involved in organizations like Amnesty International and the Gay-Straight-Transgender Alliance. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 723)
(5-17) the top students of the 2023 graduating class of Mt. Blue High School, in Farmington: Madison Allen, Luke Brown, Emma Casavant, Katie Cilley, Vivian Cormier, Kole Cousineau, Teagan Daley, Jet Decker, Mckella Ford, Emily Hammond, Abigail Hatch, Molly Kearing, Zak Koban, Maelyn Leighton, Emily Maxim, Madigan Porter, Reagan Pratt, Bridget Reusch, Moriah Reusch, Callahan Towle, Jacob White, Isaac Wrigley, Meren Zeliger and Carson Zundel. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 724)
(5-18) Miranda Engstrom, of Lamoine, an elementary reading recovery and gifted and talented teacher at Lamoine Consolidated School, who has been named the Hancock County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 725)
(5-19) Virginia McQuarrie, of Bath, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 726)
(5-20) the Presque Isle High School Girls Outdoor Track and Field Team, which earned the 2023 Class B Maine Principals' Association Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 727)
(5-21) the Presque Isle High School Boys Outdoor Track and Field Team, which earned the 2023 Class B Maine Principals' Association Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 728)
(5-22) Sharian Rodrigue, of Farmingdale, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 78) Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-23) Raye Anne DeSoto, of Gardiner, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 438) Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-24) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Gardiner Area High School: Sydney Dayken, Emma Doyon, Katelyn Nestor, Cassidy Clark, Shawn Jiminez, Wyatt Chadwick, Morgan Millett, Gabrielle Grant, Madalyn Wright and Megan Gallagher. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 439) Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-25) Allison Horton, of Springvale, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 440) Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
(5-26) Rebecca Horton, of Springvale, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 441) Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
(5-27) Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, of Orland and Bucksport, which has been named the 2023 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmer. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 442) Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Verona Island. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock, Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-191) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Fair and Timely Payment in the Harvesting of Forest Products" (S.P. 750) (L.D. 1849) 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-191).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-167) on Bill "An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Providing Tuition Waivers to Eligible Students" (S.P. 229) (L.D. 512) 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-167).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-155) on Bill "An Act to Improve Consideration of Electricity Rate Increases" (S.P. 146) (L.D. 325) 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-155).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-183) on Bill "An Act to Modify the Visual Impact Standards for Offshore Wind Port Development" (S.P. 748) (L.D. 1847) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-183) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-211)thereto.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish Welfare Work Requirements for Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents" (S.P. 343) (L.D. 784) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-143) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Ensure the Right to Work Without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union" (S.P. 653) (L.D. 1636) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-171) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Employee Freedom of Speech" (S.P. 702) (L.D. 1756) Signed: Senator: 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 Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-8) Six Members of the Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreport in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-148) on Bill "An Act Regarding Equines and the Raising and Keeping of Livestock in Certain Motor Vehicle and Tax Laws" (S.P. 581) (L.D. 1463)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives:
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-148).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require School Board Approval of Superintendent Rules and Administrative Procedures" (H.P. 320) (L.D. 515) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-362) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Public Schools to Allow Parents and Guardians to Opt Out Their Children with Respect to Portions of the Curriculum" (H.P. 756) (L.D. 1196) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Rights of Parents to Withdraw Their Children from Public School Classes or Activities That Include Certain Controversial Viewpoints" (H.P. 973) (L.D. 1518) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase and Enhance School Safety by Allowing Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Possess Handguns on School Property" (H.P. 1002) (L.D. 1557) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Instructional Materials, Surveys, Analyses, Evaluations and Events at Public Schools" (H.P. 1053) (L.D. 1643) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-348) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-369) on Bill "An Act to Create a 21st-Century Electric Grid" (H.P. 599) (L.D. 952) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-370) on Bill "An Act to Support Lower Home Energy Costs by Establishing a Home Energy Scoring System" (H.P. 696) (L.D. 1101) 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 ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Requiring the Public Utilities Commission to Adopt Rules Promoting Renewable Energy" (H.P. 927) (L.D. 1431) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-371) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, to Implement a 4-year Moratorium on Solar Energy Subsidies and Direct the Department of Environmental Protection to Study the Economic Impact of Industrial Solar Energy Projects (H.P. 986) (L.D. 1531) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-372) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373) on Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State" (H.P. 1001) (L.D. 1549) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-384) on Bill "An Act to Support Extraction of Common Minerals by Amending the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act" (H.P. 877) (L.D. 1363) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-385) on Bill "An Act to Impose a Moratorium on New Point Source Waste Discharge Licenses on the Lower Presumpscot River" (H.P. 1231) (L.D. 1926) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Shortage of Municipal Emergency Medical Services Personnel by Removing Certain Vaccination Requirements" (H.P. 378) (L.D. 601) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Repeal So-called MaineCare Expansion" (H.P. 558) (L.D. 902) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, to Establish a Comprehensive Integrated Co-occurring Behavioral Health Home Model Within the MaineCare Program (H.P. 564) (L.D. 908) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-381) on same Resolve.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide Training, Professional Development and Wellness Supports for Child Protective Services Workers" (H.P. 649) (L.D. 1013) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-382) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-389) on Bill "An Act to Ensure the Quality of Bottled Water" (H.P. 796) (L.D. 1248) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish a Managed Care Program for MaineCare Services" (H.P. 848) (L.D. 1334) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-340) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Ensure Treatment for MaineCare Recipients with Serious Mental Illness by Prohibiting the Requirements for Prior Authorization and Step Therapy for Medications" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 924) (L.D. 1428) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-383) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-379) on Bill "An Act to Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan to Include Employees Who Work for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner" (H.P. 387) (L.D. 610) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-374) on Bill "An Act to Provide Rural Sober Living Housing for Mothers" (H.P. 712) (L.D. 1116) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-378) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Fairness in Unemployment Benefits by Clarifying Laws Regarding Labor Organizations" (H.P. 882) (L.D. 1368) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Inform Fair Minimum Rates of Wages and Benefits in Bids for Public Contracts Using State and Federal Data" (H.P. 915) (L.D. 1419) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-377) on Bill "An Act to Provide Public Sector Labor Unions Reasonable Access to Information Regarding Employees" (H.P. 1033) (L.D. 1588) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-33) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-375) on Bill "An Act to Promote Workforce Development by Establishing a Workforce Development Program" (H.P. 1243) (L.D. 1935) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-361) on Bill "An Act to Provide Staffing for Ongoing Study Commissions During Legislative Sessions" (H.P. 1066) (L.D. 1668) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide Consistency of Process for Maine's Electoral Votes by Prohibiting Enactment of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact" (H.P. 957) (L.D. 1502) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-349) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-36) Six Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-350) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Model Residential Ventilation Design and Installation Standard" (H.P. 867) (L.D. 1353)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-37) Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect the Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from Prescribing Abortion-inducing Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electronic Communication" (H.P. 797) (L.D. 1249)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-386) 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" (H-387) on same Bill.
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Representative: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "D" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-388) on same Bill.
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Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-386). _________________________________ (6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING A CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS (H.P. 1058)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Joint Resolution.
Signed: Senator: 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. 442) (L.D. 1073) Bill "An Act to Streamline Label Registrations for Malt Liquor, Wine, Hard Cider and Low-alcohol Spirits" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1289) Bill "An Act to Facilitate Property Redevelopment and Encourage Affordable Housing by Allowing the Conveyance of Unfinished Commercial Condominium Units" Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (S.P. 793) (L.D. 1950) Bill "An Act to Raise the Debt Limit of the Stonington Water Company" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (S.P. 85) (L.D. 181) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Implement Secure Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Services Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-190) (7-5) (S.P. 113) (L.D. 247) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Elections" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-188) (7-6) (S.P. 271) (L.D. 654) Resolve, Directing the Finance Authority of Maine to Establish a Pilot Program to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-177) (7-7) (S.P. 282) (L.D. 724) Bill "An Act to Expand Workforce Housing in Rural Maine by Funding the Maine State Housing Authority's Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program" Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-178) (7-8) (S.P. 298) (L.D. 740) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Criteria for State Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Container Labels" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-187) (7-9) (S.P. 433) (L.D. 1064) Bill "An Act to Increase the Minimum Teacher Salary" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-176) (7-10) (S.P. 592) (L.D. 1473) Bill "An Act to Protect Certain Unfiltered Drinking Water Sources" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-182) (7-11) (S.P. 728) (L.D. 1803) Bill "An Act to Improve the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-181) (7-12) (S.P. 805) (L.D. 1971) Resolve, to Ensure that Eligible Customers Receive Payments from the Energy Rate Relief Fund (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-196) (7-13) (H.P. 74) (L.D. 106) Bill "An Act to Standardize Service Credit Qualifications for State Retirees" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-376) (7-14) (H.P. 149) (L.D. 228) Bill "An Act to Require Substance Use Disorder to Be Disclosed as a Cause of Death on Death Certificates" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-380) (7-15) (H.P. 244) (L.D. 393) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rules Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-391) (7-16) (H.P. 880) (L.D. 1366) Bill "An Act to Address Educational Technician Shortages in Public Schools by Establishing an Alternative Certification Pathway" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-392) (7-17) (H.P. 1106) (L.D. 1719) Bill "An Act to Establish Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-390) (7-18) (H.P. 1149) (L.D. 1786) Bill "An Act to Repeal and Replace the Charter of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-393)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Amend the Hunting Laws as They Pertain to the Training of Dogs (H.P. 352) (L.D. 547)
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 Establish the Companion Animal Sterilization Program in the Maine Revised Statutes (S.P. 263) (L.D. 595)
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 Continue the Department of Education Diploma Program Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic (S.P. 370) (L.D. 873)
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
(10-4) An Act Concerning the Authority for Pharmacists to Administer Vaccines (S.P. 478) (L.D. 1151)
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
(10-5) An Act to End Homelessness and Assist Students Who Are Homeless by Establishing a Rental Subsidy Program (H.P. 918) (L.D. 1422)
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
(10-6) An Act to Validate Certain Proceedings Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Notes by the City of Bath (S.P. 736) (L.D. 1821)
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
(10-7) An Act Regarding Enhanced 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (S.P. 744) (L.D. 1828)
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
(10-8) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Recovery High School in the State (H.P. 189) (L.D. 291)
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
(10-9) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study Improvements to Conventional Infrastructure and Storm Water Management at the Former Brunswick Naval Air Station (H.P. 588) (L.D. 941)
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
(10-10) Resolve, to Reestablish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System (S.P. 520) (L.D. 1283)
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
(10-11) Resolve, to Reestablish and Continue the Work of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State (H.P. 1090) (L.D. 1701)
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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Pursuant to the Constitution
(10-12) Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands to Enter into Certain Leases (S.P. 664) (L.D. 1659)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-13) An Act to Ensure a High-quality Education for Students with Disabilities by Clarifying the Definition of "State Agency Client" and Who Provides Special Education Programs and Services (H.P. 49) (L.D. 79) (10-14) An Act to Update the Special Education Laws (H.P. 66) (L.D. 98) (10-15) An Act to Allow Incentive Continuity Following a Catastrophic Occurrence Under the Pine Tree Development Zone and Major Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion Tax Credit Programs (S.P. 80) (L.D. 150) (10-16) An Act to Provide Funds to the Malaga 1912 Scholarship Fund (H.P. 171) (L.D. 273) (10-17) An Act to Support the Maine Multicultural Center (S.P. 141) (L.D. 320) (10-18) An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Use of Licensed Professional Engineers on Certain Public Works Projects (S.P. 161) (L.D. 354) (10-19) An Act to Allow Nonalcoholic Sparkling Cider to Be Sold in Maine (S.P. 196) (L.D. 415) (10-20) An Act to Simplify and Clarify the Licensing of Assisted Housing Facilities (H.P. 292) (L.D. 475) (10-21) An Act to Provide Support Services for a Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Persons (H.P. 376) (L.D. 599) (10-22) An Act to Create the Public Art Fund (H.P. 438) (L.D. 669) (10-23) An Act to Allow Retired Teachers and Educational Technicians to Be Recertified (S.P. 311) (L.D. 753) (10-24) An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Support for Students in Public Schools (H.P. 518) (L.D. 829) (10-25) An Act to Clarify Provisions of the Maine Good Samaritan Law (S.P. 361) (L.D. 864) (10-26) An Act to Provide Support for the Maine Discovery Museum's Informal Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Programs Throughout the State (S.P. 368) (L.D. 871) (10-27) An Act to Establish Parity in Tipping Laws for Restaurant Workers (H.P. 559) (L.D. 903) (10-28) An Act Regarding Temporary Transfers of Elver Fishing Quotas for Medical Reasons (S.P. 391) (L.D. 920) (10-29) An Act to Require Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges and Maintain Records of Employees' Pay History (H.P. 583) (L.D. 936) (10-30) An Act to Allow Maine Families to Increase Their Savings by Changing the Asset Limits for Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.P. 592) (L.D. 945) (10-31) An Act to Support the Distribution of Free Summer Lunches for Children (H.P. 594) (L.D. 947) (10-32) An Act to Improve the Telecommunications Relay Services Council by Reducing Its Membership and Allowing for the Hiring of an Executive Director (S.P. 434) (L.D. 1065) (10-33) An Act to Require Presentation of the Maine Charter School Commission's Annual Report (H.P. 684) (L.D. 1089) (10-34) An Act to Invest in Maine's Fire Service Training Facilities (S.P. 517) (L.D. 1280) (10-35) An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program (S.P. 522) (L.D. 1285) (10-36) An Act to Require Public Schools to Offer Training for Secondary Students on the Administration of Naloxone Hydrochloride (S.P. 533) (L.D. 1315) (10-37) An Act to Ensure the Rights of Survivors of Sexual Assault (H.P. 876) (L.D. 1362) (10-38) An Act to Allow Employers to Shop for Competitive Health Plan Options by Expanding the Disclosure of Health Claims Information (H.P. 887) (L.D. 1373) (10-39) An Act to Expand and Strengthen the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (S.P. 561) (L.D. 1394) (10-40) An Act to Strengthen Freedom of Access Protections by Allowing Remote Meetings to Be Recorded (H.P. 921) (L.D. 1425) (10-41) An Act to Promote the Community School Program (H.P. 982) (L.D. 1527) (10-42) An Act to Create the Lobster Innovation Fund (S.P. 615) (L.D. 1552) (10-43) An Act Regarding Environmental Justice (H.P. 1046) (L.D. 1621) (10-44) An Act Concerning Students Who Experience Educational Disruption Due to Temporary or Permanent Changes Where They Live (H.P. 1133) (L.D. 1769) (10-45) An Act to Designate Deer Wintering Areas Under the Jurisdiction of the Bureau of Parks and Lands (S.P. 742) (L.D. 1826) (10-46) An Act to Amend the Definition of "Educational Institution" Under the Maine Human Rights Act to Include Single-sex Educational Institutions (H.P. 1165) (L.D. 1833) (10-47) An Act to Reduce Chronic Student Absenteeism (H.P. 1191) (L.D. 1861)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-48) Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Public Allopathic Medical School in Penobscot County (S.P. 68) (L.D. 129) (10-49) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend MaineCare Rules Regarding Pharmacy Services (H.P. 144) (L.D. 223) (10-50) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education (H.P. 812) (L.D. 1264) (10-51) Resolve, Directing the Public Utilities Commission to Convene a Stakeholder Group Regarding Liquefied Propane Gas Systems and the So-called Dig Safe Law (S.P. 599) (L.D. 1479) (10-52) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services to Study Placing Child Care Facilities in Schools (H.P. 975) (L.D. 1520) (10-53) Resolve, to Establish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission (S.P. 628) (L.D. 1597) (10-54) Resolve, to Name 2 Brooks in the Town of Orient (H.P. 1198) (L.D. 1868)
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. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Bill "An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine" (H.P. 346) (L.D. 541)
- In House, Minority (2) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED on May 4, 2023. - In Senate, Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-73) in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - May 18, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Bangor. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
16. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-99) - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowing Cyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs and Red Lights as Stop Signs" (S.P. 614) (L.D. 1551)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-99). TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
17. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Enrollment Requirement for Minor Political Parties That Seek Official Party Status" (S.P. 328) (L.D. 769)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-199) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Reestablish Annual Reporting on Solid Waste in Maine" (H.P. 744) (L.D. 1172)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
19. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-198) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Require the Adoption of Sector-specific Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits" (H.P. 907) (L.D. 1411)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Require Reimbursement for Gender-affirming Care for MaineCare Members" (H.P. 676) (L.D. 1040)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
21. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-179) - Joint Select Committee on HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Zoning and Land Use Restrictions to Limit Certain Requirements to Municipalities with a Population of More than 10,000" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 135) (L.D. 214)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
22. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-196) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Ensure the Collection of Complete Information by Adding a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms" (H.P. 589) (L.D. 942)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
23. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-195) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Right-to-sue Letters" (H.P. 637) (L.D. 1001)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
24. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-166) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Remove the Cost-of-living Adjustment from the Minimum Wage Laws" (H.P. 634) (L.D. 998)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
25. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-172) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Work Equity Regarding Employment of Minors and Unemployment Benefits" (H.P. 846) (L.D. 1332)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
26. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-178) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Create a Livable Wage by Increasing the Minimum Hourly Wage" (H.P. 890) (L.D. 1376)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
27. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-167) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Promote Minimum Wage Consistency by Limiting the Authority of Municipalities Regarding Minimum Hourly Pay" (H.P. 899) (L.D. 1403)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
28. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Replace Participation Thresholds in Municipal Referenda with Lower Approval Thresholds" (H.P. 692) (L.D. 1097)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
29. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Allow for the Recall of an Elected Municipal Official for Any Reason" (H.P. 753) (L.D. 1181)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
30. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Amend a Circulator's Oath for Petitions and Nomination Papers by Including the Number of Signatures Collected" (H.P. 1178) (L.D. 1846)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
31. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-216) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Allow a Qualifying Religious Organization to Self-insure for Automobile Insurance" (H.P. 640) (L.D. 1004)
TABLED - May 25, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - Motion of Representative PERRY of Calais to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report. (Roll Call Ordered)
32. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-243) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act to Allow Bail Commissioners to Carry Firearms in Correctional Facilities and Jails" (H.P. 443) (L.D. 674)
TABLED - May 30, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
33. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-237) - Report "B" (5) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-238) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children (H.P. 466) (L.D. 697)
TABLED - May 30, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
34. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-231) - Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Resolve, to Study Training in Racial Issues, Racial Justice and Social Issues at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and Study Additional Requirements for Law Enforcement Officers and Candidates (H.P. 795) (L.D. 1247)
TABLED - May 30, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
35. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing John MacDonald, of Pownal (HLS 411)
TABLED - June 1, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. PENDING - PASSAGE.
36. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE on Bill "An Act to Expand Protections to Maine's Loons from Lead Poisoning by Prohibiting the Sale and Use of Certain Painted Lead Jigs" (H.P. 605) (L.D. 958)
TABLED - June 1, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative LANDRY of Farmington. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
37. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-305) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Create a Liaison Position Between the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services on Early Childhood Education Matters" (H.P. 595) (L.D. 948)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
38. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-322) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules" (H.P. 516) (L.D. 827)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
39. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-308) - Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-309) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for a Chapel at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Augusta" (H.P. 889) (L.D. 1375)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
40. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-280) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Conform State Funding to the Federal Hyde Amendment, Limiting Funding for Some Abortion Services" (H.P. 311) (L.D. 494)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
41. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-279) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Protect the Reproductive Freedom of Maine People by Preempting the Field of Abortion Regulation" (H.P. 857) (L.D. 1343)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
42. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-282) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Health Care Services Without Parental Consent" (H.P. 1154) (L.D. 1809)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
43. An Act to Allow Certain Social Workers to Diagnose Organic Mental Illnesses (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 895) (L.D. 1400)
- In House, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED on June 1, 2023. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
44. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-337) - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-338) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Reclassify Certain Offenses Under the Motor Vehicle Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System" (H.P. 262) (L.D. 429)
TABLED - June 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 831)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Monday, June 12, 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. 2
Ought to Pass as Amended (6-1) Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Political Action Committees Relating to Union, Business and Nonprofit Organizations" (S.P. 284) (L.D. 726)
Reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-186).
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-186) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-227) thereto.
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