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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Monday, June 12, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Charles A. Skold, Portland.
National Anthem by Ali Mclaughlin, Waterville.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, June 8, 2023. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 832)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “An Act to Authorize Vaccine Administration by Pharmacy Technicians and Reduce Vaccine Administration Training Requirements for Pharmacists,” H.P. 555, L.D. 899, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Restore the Former State of Maine Flag" (H.P. 54) (L.D. 86)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-232) in the House on June 6, 2023.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-232) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-146) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Reduce Plastic Packaging Waste" (H.P. 1055) (L.D. 1645)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-360) in the House on June 7, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Resolve, to Remove the Prohibition Against Live Plants in State-owned Buildings (S.P. 829) (L.D. 2008)
REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in the House on June 6, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSEDin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 204)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 12, 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 Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 1386 An Act to Require That a Completed Form for the Homestead Property Tax Exemption Be Provided to a Person Purchasing a Home
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 615)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 8, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:
· John Neptune of Indian Island for appointment to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council,
· Roger G. Grant of Ellsworth for appointment, to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Mathilda Studley, of Scarborough, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 729)
(5-2) Daniel Rabinowitz, of Falmouth, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 730)
(5-3) Andrew Nachaljian, of Falmouth, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 731)
(5-4) Raymond S. Williams, of Gorham, who is retiring as a captain with the Windham Police Department after nearly 40 years of service. Captain Williams began his law enforcement career as a part-time officer for the department in 1985 and started working full time in September 1986. He served as a patrol officer, a detective, a patrol sergeant and most recently as Captain in Charge of Patrol Operations. He developed and implemented the Windham Police Motorcycle Unit and became involved in the department's firearms program, eventually becoming the lead instructor and instructing at the state level. He was also a statewide instructor in impaired driving as an intoxilyzer instructor, was one of the first drug recognition experts in the State and was recognized by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy for 30 years of service in this capacity. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 732)
(5-5) Alexandra Conover Bennett, of Elliottsville Township, for her craft and skill as a paddle maker in the Northwoods Region. This Wabanaki tradition has been sustained for centuries by Wabanaki and Northwoods makers, whose creativity, skill and knowledge of materials, design and construction serve as a model for future makers and generations to come. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 733)
(5-6) Jerry Stelmok, of Atkinson Township, for his craft and skill as a canoe maker in the Northwoods Region. This Wabanaki tradition has been sustained for centuries by Wabanaki and Northwoods makers, whose creativity, skill and knowledge of materials, design and construction serve as a model for future makers and generations to come. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 734)
(5-7) Rollin Thurlow, of Atkinson Township, for his craft and skill as a canoe maker in the Northwoods Region. This Wabanaki tradition has been sustained for centuries by Wabanaki and Northwoods makers, whose creativity, skill and knowledge of materials, design and construction serve as a model for future makers and generations to come. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 735)
(5-8) Steve Cayard, of Wellington, for his craft and skill as a canoe maker in the Northwoods Region. This Wabanaki tradition has been sustained for centuries by Wabanaki and Northwoods makers, whose creativity, skill and knowledge of materials, design and construction serve as a model for future makers and generations to come. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 736)
(5-9) Barry Dana, of Solon, a member of the Penobscot Nation, for his craft and skill as a canoe maker in the Northwoods Region. This Wabanaki tradition has been sustained for centuries by Wabanaki and Northwoods makers, whose creativity, skill and knowledge of materials, design and construction serve as a model for future makers and generations to come. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 737)
(5-10) the Orono High School Boys Varsity Tennis Team, which won the Class C North Championship after an undefeated season. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 738)
(5-11) Carrie Lamothe, of Saco, who received the 2023 Jacqueline Mitchell Award from the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Maine for being an outstanding mathematics educator who demonstrates a commitment to Maine's mathematical community through dedicated service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 739)
(5-12) Grace Gray, of Cape Elizabeth, who placed second in the 200 Meter Dash Event at the Class B Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 740)
(5-13) Alexandy Pierre, of South Portland, who placed second in the 1,600 Meter Race Walk Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 741)
(5-14) Josh Lamour, of South Portland, who won the Pole Vault Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 742)
(5-15) the Brunswick High School Boys Track and Field Team, which won the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 743)
(5-16) Judy Bougie, of Caribou, for her volunteer work in Aroostook County. As a member of the Ladies of St. Anne, she dedicated herself to outreach and support for organizations throughout Aroostook County. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 744)
(5-17) Hannah Longley, of Litchfield, who received the Sam Cochran Criminal Justice Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The award recognizes exemplary individuals whose work in the criminal justice system has improved the fair and humane treatment of people with mental illness. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 748)
(5-18) Lizzy Gruber, of Gardiner, a senior at Gardiner Area High School and a player on the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point and 1,000th career rebound. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 443) Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-19) Lizzy Gruber, of Gardiner, a senior at Gardiner Area High School, who has been named Miss Maine Basketball for 2023 by the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 444) Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-20) Bill Monagle, of Winthrop, for his over 30 years of service as Executive Director of the Cobbossee Watershed District. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 450) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-21) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Maranacook Community High School, in Readfield: Jade Bryant, Jordan Carr, Mary Hatt, Esme Jamison, Allie LaBelle, Sophie Marr, Lina Martinez Nocito, Sophia Tweedie, Addie Watson and Shylah Woodford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 452) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-22) the Maranacook Community High School Golf Team, of Readfield, which won the 2022 Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 453) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
(5-23) London Putnam, of Readfield, who has been named the Capitol Area Technical Center Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 454) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-24) the Top 10 students of the 2023 graduating class of Winthrop High School: Amelie Grube, Julia Letourneau, Sophia Blanco, Phoebe Dow, Kamryn Dube, Isabella Dunn, Elsa Goebel-Bain, Emma Shuman, Tyler Shumway and Alyssa St. Pierre. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 455) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-25) Benjamin Drummey, of Biddeford, who won his second straight NCAA D III National Title in the Pole Vault Event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 456) Presented by Representative MALON of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(5-26) the top students of the 2023 graduating class of Massabesic High School, in Waterboro: Sydney DeSimone, Maggie Harris, Jack Carroll, Dylan Letellier, Emily DeSimone, Camden Yale, Katherine Hanlon, Evelyn Soule-Parent, Nora Thorson, Clayton Durepos, Evelyn DalPra and Sophia Tanguay. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 457) Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
(5-27) Dickie Norton, of Addison, who has been inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Norton was a pitcher and slugging outfielder for the Jonesboro Jets and Machias Bruins in the Downeast Quoddy League from 1968 to 1980, during the heyday of the town-team era of baseball in Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 458) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-28) Bill Patterson, of Dexter, who has been inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Patterson is in his 50th year as a member of the Eastern Maine Baseball Umpires Association and has worked over 1,500 high school baseball games. He is also a member of the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Association of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 459) Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-29) Thomas Doak, of Wilton, Deputy Fire Chief of Wilton Fire and Rescue, who is receiving the Maine State Federation of Firefighters Lifetime Achievement Award for his constant, unwavering hard work and dedication to the citizens of Wilton and Rangeley for the last 65 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 460) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-30) Shannon Smith, of Wilton, 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 461) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
In Memory of: (5-31) Mary Anne Seidel, of Brunswick. In her early years in the field of nursing, Ms. Seidel worked as a nurse at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. In Boston, she became a clinical nurse specialist at Tufts Children's Hospital, eventually teaching nursing at Boston College. In the late 1970s, she moved to Seattle and continued nursing at Seattle Children's Hospital while she earned a master's degree in sociology from the University of Washington and completed course work for a doctorate. She taught nursing for many years at Seattle University before retiring to Brunswick to be near her family in 2009. An active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Parish in Seattle, she continued her church affiliation here at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Ms. Seidel will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 745)
(5-32) Joel Theriault, of Caribou. Mr. Theriault served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper. He was a member of Lister-Knowlton Post 9389 Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a past state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 15, the Caribou Snowmobile Club and the Van Buren ATV Club. He was a longtime faithful member of the Parish of the Precious Blood. Mr. Theriault will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 746)
(5-33) Jerome C. Purinton, of Brunswick. Mr. Purinton was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medic in Germany. He owned and operated a poultry farm, named Purinton Farms, from 1967 to 1987. At the height of his business, he had 98,000 chickens and also assisted Wolfe Neck Farms with their Penneville Road cattle operations for over 20 years. He then worked for Charles Rooney, a local contractor, and later for Portland Glass before working with his son Anthony at Stetson's Funeral Home in Brunswick. He served on the supervisory committee and numerous boards of St. Charles Credit Union, now Midcoast Federal Credit Union, and was a lifelong member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. He sang in the church choir and for 41 years in the Nor'easters barbershop chorus. Mr. Purinton will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of over 65 years, Joan, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 747)
(5-34) Gerald "Gary" Dawbin, formerly of Winthrop. Mr. Dawbin was a veteran of the Air National Guard. He worked for General Electric in Schenectady, New York, Central Maine Power in Augusta, the Maine Energy Office, Augusta Public Schools and Bates College. He enjoyed giving back to his community by coaching local youth sports and gymnastics, joining numerous civic groups and participating local politics. Mr. Dawbin will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 451) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
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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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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-223) on Bill "An Act to Protect Minors from Exploitation by Adults for Violation of Privacy" (S.P. 54) (L.D. 115) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-224) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-223).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Detention of Juveniles for Certain Acts" (S.P. 77) (L.D. 148) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-231) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) on Bill "An Act to Prevent False Reporting Leading to Evacuation, Shutdown or Lockdown" (S.P. 186) (L.D. 405) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-220).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and to Create the Crime of Aggravated Endangering the Welfare of a Child" (S.P. 319) (L.D. 761) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-222) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-222).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-202) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Net Energy Billing Laws to Require Net Energy Billing Credits to be Nonlapsing" (S.P. 226) (L.D. 509) 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-202).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-203) on Resolve, to Provide Legislative Approval of Northern Maine Transmission Infrastructure (S.P. 395) (L.D. 924) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: 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-203).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Use of the Electronic Benefits Transfer System Outside of Maine, Massachusetts or New Hampshire to Obtain Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Benefits" (S.P. 216) (L.D. 498) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-189) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Work Requirements for Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents Under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program" (S.P. 337) (L.D. 778) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Visitation Policies for Long-term Care Facilities, Hospice Providers and Hospitals" (S.P. 632) (L.D. 1601) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-212) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-226) on Bill "An Act to Require Private Insurance Coverage for Donor Breast Milk" (S.P. 126) (L.D. 267) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-226).
_________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Charter a Maine State Bank That Accepts Deposits and Issues Gold Currency Celebrating Maine's Heritage" (S.P. 652) (L.D. 1635) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-225) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect a Woman's Right to Withdraw Consent for an Abortion" (S.P. 330) (L.D. 771) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-210) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-210) Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-201) on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Benefit Penalty Imposed on Career Educators Who Retire After 35 Years of Service" (S.P. 89) (L.D. 185) 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 AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-201).
_________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-200) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Training Repayment Agreements by Employers" (S.P. 299) (L.D. 741) 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 AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-200).
_________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-149) on Bill "An Act to Provide Uniform Protections from Retaliation for Maine Workers in Connection with the Exercise of Rights Protected Under the Laws Governing Employment Practices" (S.P. 326) (L.D. 767) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-149).
_________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Residents of Low-income Housing to Keep Pets" (S.P. 489) (L.D. 1193) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Index Unemployment Benefits to the Unemployment Rate" (S.P. 509) (L.D. 1272) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-179) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Auditing for Work Search Requirements of Claimants of Unemployment Compensation" (S.P. 534) (L.D. 1316) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-180) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-199) on Bill "An Act to Include Certain Crisis Outreach and Crisis Services Workers Under the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement" (S.P. 707) (L.D. 1760) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-199).
_________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-198) on Bill "An Act to Include Certain Mental Health Workers Under the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement" (S.P. 708) (L.D. 1761) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-198).
_________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens to Eliminate the Requirement for an Annual Application" (S.P. 29) (L.D. 37) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-204) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Align the Minimum Rate of Pay for Manufacturers of Maine License Plates at the Maine State Prison with Maine's Minimum Wage Laws" (S.P. 336) (L.D. 777) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-195) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-24) Eleven Members of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-193) on Bill "An Act to Increase Funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics" (S.P. 576) (L.D. 1458)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-194) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass 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-193).
_________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Expand the List of Crimes That Do Not Qualify for Immunity Under Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-related Medical Assistance" (H.P. 483) (L.D. 714) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-396) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Maintaining Drug-involved Premises" (H.P. 820) (L.D. 1295) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-395) on Bill "An Act to Replace Certain Stigmatizing Language in the Maine Revised Statutes, Titles 22, 25 and 34-A with Respectful Language" (H.P. 1104) (L.D. 1715) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reimburse Training Costs for Emergency Medical and Public Safety Dispatchers" (H.P. 1189) (L.D. 1859) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Armed Security in Schools" (H.P. 323) (L.D. 518) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-414) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish a Rating System for Books in School Libraries" (H.P. 644) (L.D. 1008) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-415) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Enhance Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Sporting Heritage by Making the Elements of a Hunter Safety Course a Part of Public School Curriculum" (H.P. 679) (L.D. 1084) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-416) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-413) on Bill "An Act to Provide Grants to Promote Innovative Learning Strategies" (H.P. 965) (L.D. 1510) 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 EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish the Hope and Inclusion Scholarship Program" (H.P. 1173) (L.D. 1841) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-424) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Inclusion of the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Universal Childhood Immunization Program" (H.P. 34) (L.D. 59) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-426) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Temporarily Prohibit the State from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 999) (L.D. 1547) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-36) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-425) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies" (H.P. 1003) (L.D. 1558) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-37) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to Newly Born Male Infant Circumcision by Requiring MaineCare and Health Insurance Coverage" (H.P. 392) (L.D. 615) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-403) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-402) on Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Services" (H.P. 393) (L.D. 616) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-39) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Patients Regarding Hospital Price Transparency" (H.P. 600) (L.D. 953) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-400) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-40) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-417) on Bill "An Act to Advance the National HIV/AIDS Strategy in Maine by Broadening HIV Testing" (H.P. 1115) (L.D. 1736) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-41) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-401) on Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a MaineCare Public Health Plan (H.P. 1186) (L.D. 1856) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-42) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-397) on Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (H.P. 954) (L.D. 1499) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-43) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Hitchhiking at Night" (H.P. 489) (L.D. 800) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-44) Nine Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-421) on Bill "An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 517) (L.D. 828)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-422) on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ (6-45) Ten Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-418) on Bill "An Act Regarding Insurance Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations" (H.P. 1168) (L.D. 1836)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-419) on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 70) (L.D. 131) Bill "An Act to Clarify and Correct Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-216) (7-2) (S.P. 137) (L.D. 316) Bill "An Act to Examine Hazardous Occupations for Minors" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-217) (7-3) (S.P. 262) (L.D. 594) Bill "An Act to Address the Shortfalls of the Current Resource Parents' Bill of Rights Policy" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-228) (7-4) (S.P. 315) (L.D. 757) Bill "An Act to Expand Telemonitoring for MaineCare Patients" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-213) (7-5) (S.P. 457) (L.D. 1123) Bill "An Act to Create a Presumption That a Cardiovascular Injury or Disease or Pulmonary Disease Suffered by Certain Law Enforcement Officers Is in the Course of Employment" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSINGreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-205) (7-6) (S.P. 482) (L.D. 1186) Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Develop a Hunting and Fishing Software Application Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-214) (7-7) (S.P. 538) (L.D. 1319) Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Boat Operators from Having to Become Maine Guides" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-215) (7-8) (S.P. 649) (L.D. 1632) Bill "An Act to Require Proper Storage of Forensic Exam Evidence" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-218) (7-9) (S.P. 669) (L.D. 1664) Bill "An Act to Increase Reimbursement Under the General Assistance Program" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-209) (7-10) (S.P. 685) (L.D. 1722) Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Design a Plan for Sustained Investment in Preventing Disease and Improving the Health of Maine Communities (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-229) (7-11) (S.P. 726) (L.D. 1801) Resolve, to Increase Transparency and Evaluate Emergency Response Through a COVID-19 Review Commission (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-230) (7-12) (S.P. 784) (L.D. 1922) Bill "An Act to Allow Bargaining Agents for Public Sector Unions to Merge" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-197) (7-13) (S.P. 794) (L.D. 1951) Bill "An Act Regarding Marine Finfish Aquaculture" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-219) (7-14) (S.P. 803) (L.D. 1969) Bill "An Act to Expand the Use of Funds to Support Land Conservation" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-233) (7-15) (H.P. 1175) (L.D. 1843) Resolve, to Name a Bridge in the Town of Bremen the Kitty Breskin Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-16) (H.P. 129) (L.D. 208) Bill "An Act Concerning Home Care Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-427) (7-17) (H.P. 384) (L.D. 607) Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Examine the Feasibility of Extending Interstate 95 to the St. John Valley Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-411) (7-18) (H.P. 571) (L.D. 915) Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study the Organization of and Service Delivery by the Department of Health and Human Services Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-408) (7-19) (H.P. 604) (L.D. 957) Bill "An Act Requiring Water Bottle Filling Stations in New and Renovated Public Schools" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-410) (7-20) (H.P. 639) (L.D. 1003) Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Behavioral Health Services for Children and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-407) (7-21) (H.P. 792) (L.D. 1244) Bill "An Act Regarding Timely Payment of Undisputed Insurance Claims" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-398) (7-22) (H.P. 815) (L.D. 1267) Bill "An Act to Provide Alternative Methods of Payment to Health Care Providers" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-420) (7-23) (H.P. 934) (L.D. 1438) Bill "An Act to Require Standard Procedures to Protect Stalking Victims and Access to Certain Criminal Complaints" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-394) (7-24) (H.P. 1072) (L.D. 1674) Bill "An Act to Require and Encourage Safe and Interconnected Transportation Construction Projects" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-412) (7-25) (H.P. 1132) (L.D. 1768) Bill "An Act to Update the Alternative Base Year Payment Method for Federally Qualified Health Centers" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-406) (7-26) (H.P. 1188) (L.D. 1858) Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to Newly Born Male Infant Circumcision by Requiring MaineCare Coverage" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-405) (7-27) (H.P. 1204) (L.D. 1879) Bill "An Act to Align Laws Governing Crossbow Hunting with Those Governing Archery Hunting" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-409) (7-28) (H.P. 1230) (L.D. 1925) Bill "An Act to Clarify and Improve the Laws Relating to the Background Check Center and the Maine Certified Nursing Assistant and Direct Care Worker Registry" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-404) (7-29) (H.P. 1244) (L.D. 1936) Bill "An Act to Allow Certified Nurse Practitioners to Provide In-home Care Without a Home Health Care Provider License" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-399)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Minimize the Propagation of Invasive Aquatic Plants (H.P. 60) (L.D. 92)
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 Extend the Time for Youth Deer Hunting (H.P. 299) (L.D. 482)
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 Validate Certain Proceedings Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Notes by the City of Rockland (H.P. 573) (L.D. 917)
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 to Provide a Cost-of-living Increase to State Retirees (H.P. 691) (L.D. 1096)
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 Amend the Laws Governing Eligibility Restrictions for Commercial Menhaden Fishing Licenses (H.P. 940) (L.D. 1444)
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 Clarify Statewide Laws Regarding Affordable Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units (H.P. 1095) (L.D. 1706)
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 to Increase the Debt Limit of the Limerick Water District (H.P. 1241) (L.D. 1933)
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) An Act to Raise the Debt Limit of the Stonington Water Company (S.P. 793) (L.D. 1950)
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, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rules Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (H.P. 244) (L.D. 393)
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, Directing the Department of Education to Analyze Data on the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula and Allocation Methodology (H.P. 732) (L.D. 1160)
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 Ensure that Eligible Customers Receive Payments from the Energy Rate Relief Fund (S.P. 805) (L.D. 1971)
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, to Authorize the Exchange of Interest in Certain Lands Owned by the State in Piscataquis County (H.P. 1238) (L.D. 1930)
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 Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws (H.P. 20) (L.D. 16) (10-14) An Act to Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2024 (H.P. 47) (L.D. 72) (10-15) An Act to Allow Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System With Service in Multiple Plans to Defer Retirement Service Benefits Until Normal Retirement Age to Avoid a Reduction in Benefits (H.P. 74) (L.D. 106) (10-16) An Act to Increase the Governor's Salary (H.P. 106) (L.D. 165) (10-17) An Act to Address Employee Retention at the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory and the Computer Crimes Unit in the Department of Public Safety (H.P. 121) (L.D. 197) (10-18) An Act Regarding Airboat Noise (H.P. 142) (L.D. 221) (10-19) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Bonding Restrictions for School Administrative Units (H.P. 153) (L.D. 232) (10-20) An Act Regarding Replacement Candidates Under the Maine Clean Election Act (S.P. 113) (L.D. 247) (10-21) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Advisory Committee on the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (H.P. 187) (L.D. 289) (10-22) An Act to Ensure Municipalities Receive a Higher Percentage of All-terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Registration Fees to Cover Increased Expenses (H.P. 194) (L.D. 296) (10-23) An Act to Require Transparency in Public Utility Advertising Expenditures (S.P. 146) (L.D. 325) (10-24) An Act to Allow Signs at Outdoor Athletic Facilities (H.P. 248) (L.D. 397) (10-25) An Act to Support Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Projects (H.P. 289) (L.D. 472) (10-26) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Certain Employees Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan (H.P. 300) (L.D. 483) (10-27) An Act to Address Battery Storage System Decommissioning and Clarify Solar Energy Development Decommissioning (H.P. 313) (L.D. 496) (10-28) 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) (10-29) An Act to Reduce Cancer Among Firefighters by Providing Grants for Safety Equipment (H.P. 321) (L.D. 516) (10-30) An Act to Require a Vehicle Operator to Notify an Owner or Law Enforcement Officer of an Accident Involving a Dog, a Cat or Livestock (H.P. 375) (L.D. 598) (10-31) An Act to Make Electric Breast Pumps More Accessible by Providing for MaineCare Reimbursement (H.P. 380) (L.D. 603) (10-32) An Act Regarding Guidelines for Free Telephone Calls by Individuals Incarcerated in Department of Corrections Facilities (H.P. 386) (L.D. 609) (10-33) An Act to Enhance Safety for Animal-drawn Vehicles on Highways (H.P. 455) (L.D. 686) (10-34) An Act Regarding Eligibility of County Jail Inmates for a Community Confinement Monitoring Program (H.P. 461) (L.D. 692) (10-35) An Act to Increase Opportunities for the Development or Preservation of Low-income Housing (S.P. 282) (L.D. 724) (10-36) An Act to Clarify the Criteria for State Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Container Labels (S.P. 298) (L.D. 740) (10-37) An Act to Provide Energy Efficiency Program Outreach and Assistance to Manufactured Housing Residents (H.P. 504) (L.D. 815) (10-38) An Act to Provide for the Management of the Waste Components of a Solar Energy Development upon Decommissioning (H.P. 515) (L.D. 826) (10-39) An Act to Support Individuals with Personality Disorder or Disorders Associated with Primary Emotional Dysregulation by Requiring Reimbursement Under the MaineCare Program (H.P. 529) (L.D. 840) (10-40) An Act to Exempt Emergency Medical Services Community Paramedicine Programs from Home Health Care Provider Licensing Requirements Under Certain Circumstances (H.P. 549) (L.D. 883) (10-41) An Act Supporting the Rural Health Care Workforce in Maine (H.P. 560) (L.D. 904) (10-42) An Act to Ensure Access to Safe Drinking Water from Household Wells in Rural Areas by Expanding Testing (H.P. 642) (L.D. 1006) (10-43) An Act Regarding Payments to Recipients of Restitution (H.P. 650) (L.D. 1014) (10-44) An Act Regarding Water Testing Related to Storage Facilities (H.P. 655) (L.D. 1019) (10-45) An Act to Expand the Higher Education Tuition Waiver for Persons Who Have Resided in Foster Care (H.P. 664) (L.D. 1028) (10-46) An Act to Increase the Minimum Teacher Salary (S.P. 433) (L.D. 1064) (10-47) An Act to Streamline Label Registrations for Malt Liquor, Wine, Hard Cider and Low-alcohol Spirits (S.P. 442) (L.D. 1073) (10-48) An Act to Address Legislative Salaries (H.P. 727) (L.D. 1155) (10-49) An Act to Establish the School Meal Equipment and Program Improvement Fund (H.P. 755) (L.D. 1183) (10-50) An Act to Facilitate Property Redevelopment and Encourage Affordable Housing by Allowing the Conveyance of Unfinished Commercial Condominium Units (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1289) (10-51) An Act Regarding the Legal Use or Possession of Cannabis or Marijuana Under Conditions of Bail, Pretrial Release or Probation (H.P. 836) (L.D. 1311) (10-52) An Act to Modernize the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Mobile Services (H.P. 855) (L.D. 1341) (10-53) An Act to Address Educational Technician Shortages in Public Schools by Establishing an Alternative Certification Pathway (H.P. 880) (L.D. 1366) (10-54) An Act Regarding the Funding Formula for Adult Education (H.P. 881) (L.D. 1367) (10-55) An Act to Increase the Limits on Awards for Compensatory and Punitive Damages Under the Maine Human Rights Act (H.P. 919) (L.D. 1423) (10-56) An Act to Allow the Public Utilities Commission to Provide Financial Assistance to Low-income Households in Emergency Situations (H.P. 923) (L.D. 1427) (10-57) An Act to Reduce Commercial Sexual Exploitation (H.P. 931) (L.D. 1435) (10-58) An Act to Amend the Definition of "Farming" Under the Motor Vehicle Laws to Include Equines Not Raised for Racing (S.P. 581) (L.D. 1463) (10-59) An Act to Protect Certain Unfiltered Drinking Water Sources (S.P. 592) (L.D. 1473) (10-60) An Act to Establish a Teacher Shortage Coordinator (H.P. 946) (L.D. 1491) (10-61) An Act to Establish a Qualifying Condition Review Board to Provide Benefits to Certain Service Members (H.P. 978) (L.D. 1523) (10-62) An Act to Allow for a Suspension of Licenses and Permits Issued Under the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws for a Deferred Disposition or Written Filing Agreement (H.P. 980) (L.D. 1525) (10-63) An Act to Permit the Expenditure of Accumulated Tax Increment Revenues (H.P. 1054) (L.D. 1644) (10-64) An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program (H.P. 1081) (L.D. 1682) (10-65) An Act to Provide for Civil Recovery Based on Nonconsensual Removal of or Tampering with a Condom and Considering Sexual Assault in Evaluating Parental Rights (H.P. 1082) (L.D. 1683) (10-66) An Act to Amend the Maine Equal Pay Law by Prohibiting Pay Discrimination Based on Race (H.P. 1092) (L.D. 1703) (10-67) An Act to Establish Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers (H.P. 1106) (L.D. 1719) (10-68) An Act to Implement Changes to the Laws Relating to Judicial Separation and Divorce Regarding Preliminary Injunctions as Recommended by the Family Law Advisory Commission (H.P. 1109) (L.D. 1730) (10-69) An Act to Protect Employee Freedom of Speech (S.P. 702) (L.D. 1756) (10-70) An Act to Repeal and Replace the Charter of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District (H.P. 1149) (L.D. 1786) (10-71) An Act to Improve the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 (S.P. 728) (L.D. 1803) (10-72) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Report on Boater Safety Education (H.P. 1152) (L.D. 1807) (10-73) An Act to Modify the Visual Impact Standards for Offshore Wind Port Development and Establish Labor Standards for Wind Power Projects (S.P. 748) (L.D. 1847) (10-74) An Act to Ensure Fair and Timely Payment in the Harvesting of Forest Products (S.P. 750) (L.D. 1849)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-75) Resolve, Requiring Progress Reports from the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding the Implementation of Secure Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Services (S.P. 85) (L.D. 181) (10-76) Resolve, to Require That Alcohol Misuse Be Disclosed as a Contributing Factor to Death on Death Certificates (H.P. 149) (L.D. 228) (10-77) Resolve, to Evaluate Options for the Recycling of Solar Panels and Wind Turbine Blades (H.P. 283) (L.D. 466) (10-78) Resolve, to Study Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (H.P. 284) (L.D. 467) (10-79) Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education to Study Educator Credential Requirements (H.P. 302) (L.D. 485) (10-80) Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development to Study Methods to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (S.P. 271) (L.D. 654) (10-81) Resolve, to Study the Creation of a State Employee and Legislative Child Care Center (H.P. 550) (L.D. 884) (10-82) Resolve, to Reduce Workforce Barriers for Mental Health Professionals in Maine (H.P. 633) (L.D. 997) (10-83) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish a Working Group to Review the State Board of Education's Membership, Responsibilities, Functions and Staffing (H.P. 654) (L.D. 1018) (10-84) Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Dental Therapy Degree Program at the University of Maine at Augusta (H.P. 662) (L.D. 1026) (10-85) Resolve, to Review the MaineCare Hospital Readmission Protocol (H.P. 700) (L.D. 1104) (10-86) Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Lineworkers (H.P. 827) (L.D. 1302) (10-87) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Report on School Internet and Student Data Collection Best Practices (H.P. 847) (L.D. 1333) (10-88) Resolve, to Ensure Efficiency and Effectiveness in Maine's Licensing and Certification of Behavioral Health Services (H.P. 913) (L.D. 1417) (10-89) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Role of Critical Minerals as a Resource in the State (H.P. 950) (L.D. 1495) (10-90) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Improve the Educational Experience of People Who Are Resettling in Maine (H.P. 1091) (L.D. 1702) (10-91) Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine (H.P. 1242) (L.D. 1934)
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. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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)
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY 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)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
36. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-384) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Support Extraction of Common Minerals by Amending the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act" (H.P. 877) (L.D. 1363)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - Motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport.
37. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
38. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-389) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Ensure the Quality of Bottled Water" (H.P. 796) (L.D. 1248)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
39. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-386) - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-387) - Report "D" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-388) - Committee on JUDICIARY 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)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
40. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 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)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - Motion of Representative STOVER of Boothbay to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
41. 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 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
Pursuant to Statute
(3-1) Representative MOONEN for the Revisor of Statutes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1289) (L.D. 2010)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 103) (L.D. 162) Bill "An Act to Establish a Substance Use Disorder Hotline and Consultation and Clinical Supervision Program" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-428) (7-2) (H.P. 272) (L.D. 439) Bill "An Act to Allow Death by Suicide to Be Considered a Death While in the Line of Duty" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-455) (7-3) (H.P. 312) (L.D. 495) Bill "An Act Regarding Investigations of Out-of-home Child Abuse and Neglect" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-459) (7-4) (H.P. 374) (L.D. 597) Bill "An Act to Improve Conditions for People Living in Recovery Residences by Requiring Approved Discharge and Transfer Policies" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-460) (7-5) (H.P. 446) (L.D. 677) Bill "An Act to Ensure Consumer Protection from Resale Ticket Vendors" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-452) (7-6) (H.P. 535) (L.D. 846) Bill "An Act to Require Direct Wine Shippers to Comply with Maine Beverage Container Laws" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-430) (7-7) (H.P. 626) (L.D. 979) Resolve, to Fund Treatment Services and Certain Transportation Costs for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-458) (7-8) (H.P. 658) (L.D. 1022) Bill "An Act to Allow School Budget Referenda on the Same Day as Primary Elections" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-456) (7-9) (H.P. 758) (L.D. 1198) Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development to Convene a Working Group to Improve the State's 10-year Economic Development Strategy Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-451) (7-10) (H.P. 775) (L.D. 1227) Bill "An Act to Balance Renewable Energy Development with Natural and Working Lands Conservation" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-437) (7-11) (H.P. 782) (L.D. 1234) Bill "An Act to Provide Reimbursement for Health Care Expenses of Retired State Police Law Enforcement Dogs" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-454) (7-12) (H.P. 830) (L.D. 1305) Resolve, to Design and Implement a Community-based Model of Care for Adolescent Mental Health Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-457) (7-13) (H.P. 864) (L.D. 1350) Bill "An Act Regarding the Composition of the Budget Advisory Committee and the Finality of the Budget in the Franklin County Budget Process" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-432) (7-14) (H.P. 871) (L.D. 1357) Bill "An Act to Impose an Expanded Prohibition on Lobbying for Former Executive Branch Employees" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-429) (7-15) (H.P. 885) (L.D. 1371) Bill "An Act to Amend Limits on the Direct Shipment of Wine" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-431)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
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. 749) (L.D. 1848) Resolve, to Designate the Route 15 Bridge Located in the Town of Kenduskeag the William S. Pullen Bridge (EMERGENCY) Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 168) (L.D. 361) Bill "An Act to Increase the Reimbursement for Electronic Consultations Through Medicaid" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-254) (7-3) (S.P. 205) (L.D. 451) Bill "An Act to Ensure Transparent and Accountable Temporary Nurse Agencies" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-247) (7-4) (S.P. 312) (L.D. 754) Resolve, Directing the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission to Examine Restoring Passenger Rail from Boston to Montreal Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-239) (7-5) (S.P. 333) (L.D. 774) Bill "An Act to Require the Maine State Housing Authority to Report to the Legislature on the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund" Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-253) (7-6) (S.P. 404) (L.D. 985) Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Provide Additional Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-244) (7-7) (S.P. 449) (L.D. 1080) Bill "An Act to Require the Termination of Private Mortgage Insurance" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-245) (7-8) (S.P. 454) (L.D. 1120) Resolve, to Install a Suicide Barrier on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge (EMERGENCY) Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-234) (7-9) (S.P. 514) (L.D. 1277) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Property Investment by Credit Unions" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-246) (7-10) (S.P. 542) (L.D. 1325) Bill "An Act to Make Permanent the Submission of Certain Reports to the Legislature Concerning Child Welfare" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-248) (7-11) (S.P. 591) (L.D. 1472) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education and the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to Amend Their Rules Regarding the Maine School Facilities Finance Program and the School Revolving Renovation Fund Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-238) (7-12) (S.P. 605) (L.D. 1484) Bill "An Act to Improve Sexual Assault Kit Tracking" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-235) (7-13) (S.P. 661) (L.D. 1656) Bill "An Act to Allow Student Representation Within the Governance of the University of Maine System" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-241) (7-14) (S.P. 817) (L.D. 1988) Bill "An Act to Provide Critical Matching Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Maine Community College Campus" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-240)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
(4-1) On motion of Representative ROEDER of Bangor, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1290)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act to Protect Workers from Employer Surveillance," H.P. 596, L.D. 949, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the House.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
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. 356) (L.D. 859) Bill "An Act to Assess, Develop, Implement and Fund the Reuse of Existing Facilities at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center to Provide Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-268) (7-2) (S.P. 562) (L.D. 1395) Bill "An Act to Increase Transparency Regarding Certain Drug Pricing Programs" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-269) (7-3) (S.P. 620) (L.D. 1556) Bill "An Act to Provide a Private Support Organization for the Maine Maritime Academy" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-263) (7-4) (H.P. 444) (L.D. 675) Bill "An Act to Improve the Convenience of Public Restrooms" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-474) (7-5) (H.P. 777) (L.D. 1229) Bill "An Act to Support Peer Mentors for Parents Involved in the Child Protective Services System" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-469)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
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. 210) (L.D. 456) Bill "An Act to Support the Use of Bicycles" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-283) (7-2) (S.P. 441) (L.D. 1072) Bill "An Act Regarding the Bureau of Motor Vehicles" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-282) (7-3) (S.P. 519) (L.D. 1282) Bill "An Act to Streamline Income Verification Requests for Income Supplementation and Assistance Programs" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-279) (7-4) (S.P. 788) (L.D. 1939) Bill "An Act to Amend the Membership of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission" (EMERGENCY) Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-285)
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