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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Friday, June 16, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Sarah Gillespie, Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice, Lewiston.
National Anthem by Chase Peterson, St. Albans.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or Substances Containing a Detectable Amount of Certain Scheduled Drugs to Prove the Offense of Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs" (H.P. 629) (L.D. 994)
Report "B" (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 14, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-439)in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Family Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services (S.P. 430) (L.D. 1061)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 14, 2023.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act Regarding Incarcerated Individuals and Legislative Apportionment" (H.P. 1093) (L.D. 1704)
Majority (10) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-446) in the House on June 14, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (1) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax" (H.P. 828) (L.D. 1303)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-524) in the House on June 14, 2023.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-524) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-334) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) Resolve, to Modify Security Screenings in the State House and Implement Security Screenings in the Burton M. Cross Building (H.P. 695) (L.D. 1100)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-448) in the House on June 14, 2023.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-448) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-337) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-6) An Act to Protect Maine Patients Regarding Hospital Price Transparency (H.P. 600) (L.D. 953)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 15, 2023.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 356) (L.D. 551)
Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 13, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-463) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Exempt Prescription Pet Medications from Sales Tax" (S.P. 676) (L.D. 1689)
Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 15, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-327) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 214)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 15, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 38, MRSA, Ch. 3-A, §577-A, I am pleased to appoint the following members to the Natural and Working Lands Working Group of the Maine Climate Council, effective immediately:
Representative Margaret O’Neil of Saco Representative Dean Cray of Palmyra
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 215)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 16, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 421 An Act to Ensure Utility Acquisitions Benefit Maine People L.D. 1167 An Act to Require Communications Service Providers to Prorate Customer Bills for Cancellation and Allow a Reduction in Service for a Customer with an Outstanding Balance Judiciary L.D. 776 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish the Right to Bodily Autonomy Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1680 An Act to Allow Cannabis Advertising and to Allow Cannabis Delivery
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 637)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 15, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today adhered to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on State and Local Government on Bill “An Act to Prohibit Municipal Flavored Tobacco Product Bans on State-licensed Tobacco Retailers” (H.P. 431) (L.D. 662) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 638)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 15, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today adhered to its previous action whereby it committed Bill “An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine”(H.P. 517) (L.D. 828) and accompanying papers to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative WHITE of Waterville, the following House Order: (H.O. 29)
ORDERED, that Representative Joseph C. Galletta of Durham be excused Jan 10, Feb 2, 7, 9, 16 and 28, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, Apr 5, 6, 12, 13, 20, 25 and 27, May 2, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30, Jun 6 and 7 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative William D. Pluecker of Warren be excused Jun 6 and 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Shelley Rudnicki of Fairfield be excused Jun 6, 7 and 8 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kathy A. Shaw of Auburn be excused Jun 1 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, of Saco, Director of the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library in Kennebunkport, who was named Outstanding Librarian of the Year by the Maine Library Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 820)
(5-2) Leo Delicata, of Portland, on his retirement from Legal Services for the Elderly after 33 years of exceptional service to older Mainers and to the legislative process. Mr. Delicata brought extensive knowledge of a wide range of laws affecting older Mainers, from real estate to tax policy to probate to health care, and many topics in between. Over the last 3 decades, he was appointed by multiple governors to commissions and working groups on which he steadfastly worked to ensure Maine's policies supported older people in meeting their basic needs and living their lives with dignity. He helped shape current law in probate, and protections from elder abuse and financial exploitation, such that all older Mainers can seek justice more expeditiously and securely. He demonstrated to several generations of legislators how a committed but trusted advocate can truly make a difference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 821)
(5-3) the Tri City Community Chorus, of Biddeford, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 822)
(5-4) Charlena LaVallee, of Gray, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 823)
(5-5) Avery Baker-Schlendering, of Freeport, who placed second in the High Jump Event at the New England Interscholastic Girls Outdoor Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 824)
(5-6) Wyatt Martin, of Scarborough, who won the Pole Vault Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 825)
(5-7) the Scarborough High School Relay Team, including Bailey Stoddard-Baugham, Amelia Caruso, Julia Black and Caroline Fallona, which placed second in the 4x100 Meter Relay Event at the Class A Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 826)
(5-8) the Scarborough High School Girls Track and Field Team, which placed second at the Class A Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 827)
(5-9) Myles Hang, of Portland, who placed second in the 110 Meter Hurdles Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 828)
(5-10) Anneliese Collin, of Portland, who won the High Jump Event and placed second in the 300 Meter Hurdles Event at the Class A Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 829)
(5-11) Samantha Moore, of Portland, who won the 800 Meter Run Event and the 1,600 Meter Run Event at the Class A Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 830)
(5-12) Charlie Brewer, Charlie Jacques, Elias Coleman and Jason Hargesheimer, of Portland, who won the 4x800 Meter Relay Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 831)
(5-13) Griffin Gammon, of Gorham, who won the High Jump Event at the New England Interscholastic Boys Outdoor Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 832)
(5-14) Judd Armstrong, of Falmouth, who won the High Jump Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 833)
(5-15) Miles Gay, of Falmouth, who won the 400 Meter Dash Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 834)
(5-16) the Falmouth High School Relay Team, including Sydney Young, Bella Koepsell, Fiona Hanrahan and Sara Tennent, which won the 4x800 Meter Relay Event at the Class A Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 836)
(5-17) the Yarmouth High School Relay Team, including Wes Merrill, Caleb Ferrell, Colby Ting and Harry Dougherty, which won the 4x100 Meter Relay Event at the Class B Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 837)
(5-18) the Falmouth High School Relay Team, including Max Shapiro, Finn Caxton-Smith, Miles Woodbury and Miles Gay, which won the 4x400 Meter Relay Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 838)
(5-19) Abby Noble, of Yarmouth, who won both the 100 Meter Dash Event and the 200 Meter Dash Event at the Class B Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 839)
(5-20) the Greely High School Girls Tennis Team, of Cumberland, which won the Class B State Championship. Members of the team include Anne Alfaro, Charline Andre, Emma Bingham, Eliza Brown, Rebecca Carlson, Marisa Crowley, Elise Ekowicki, Madeline Forbes, Greta Geissinger, Frankie Iveson, Callahan Lamarche, Emma Lindsey, Elena McKenzie, Natalie Olsen, Gracelyn Pearce, Chloe Pierce, Amara Quimby, Ann Simmons, Madeline Singer, Anabel Wawrzycki-Stein, Ruth Weeks, Margaret Woolverton, Isobel Wright and Cyra Wutrich. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 840)
(5-21) Shakeel Mozaffar, of Lincolnville, who volunteers his time as a pilot to fly patients to their medical appointments and who is being presented with Angel Flight's Endeavor Award, which honors volunteer pilots who have made a significant impact on the lives of many people at no cost to the recipient nor reimbursement to the pilot. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 841)
(5-22) Ruth White, of Orono, who won the 3,200 Meter Run Event at the New England Interscholastic Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 842)
(5-23) Corbin Flewelling, of Old Town, who placed second in the Triple Jump Event at the New England Interscholastic Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 843)
(5-24) Anna Connors, of Bangor, who won the 400 Meter Dash Event at the New England Interscholastic Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 844)
(5-25) Cory Diemler, of Orono, who won the 2023 Bioscience Association of Maine College Student Showcase for his research project "TREM2 Microglia: An Alternative Therapeutic Target for Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration." We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 845)
(5-26) Avery Bond, of Orono, who placed second at the 2023 Bioscience Association of Maine College Student Showcase for her research project "Blocking Host-cell Calcium Signaling Pathways: A Potential Antiviral Target for JC Polyomavirus Infection and Beyond." We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 846)
(5-27) the York High School Girls Varsity Track and Field Team, which won the Class B Girls State Track and Field Championship for the second year in a row. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 847)
(5-28) Abigail Gardner, of Orono, who placed second at the 2023 Bioscience Association of Maine High School Student Showcase for her research project "Detection of Polymorphisms in the COL5A1 and TNC Genes Amongst a Variety of Different Horse Breeds for a Risk of a Genetic Predisposition to Equine Superficial Digital Flexor Tendinopathy." We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 848)
(5-29) the Orono High School Girls Varsity Track and Field Team, which won the Class C Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 849)
(5-30) the Orono High School Boys Varsity Track and Field Team, which won the Class C Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 850)
(5-31) Rodman Philbrick, of Kittery, whose book, "We Own the Sky," was named the Best American History Book for Middle Readers by the New York Historical Society. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 851)
(5-32) the Scarborough High School Boys Relay Team, which placed second in the 4x800 Meter Relay Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 852)
(5-33) Isabella Harmon, of Scarborough, who placed second in the Pole Vault Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 853)
(5-34) Luke Burns, of Gorham, who placed second in the Discus Throw Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 854)
(5-35) Lillian Andreasen, of Gorham, who placed second in the Javelin Throw Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 855)
(5-36) Parker Killiard, of Scarborough, who placed second in the 200 Meter Dash Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 856)
(5-37) Ashley Connolly, of Gorham, who placed second in the 200 Meter Dash Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 857)
(5-38) Kyleigh Record, of Scarborough, who won the 800 Meter Run Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 858)
(5-39) Nolan Feyler, of Gorham, who placed second in the 300 Meter Hurdles Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 859)
(5-40) Lucien Beardsley, of Gorham, who placed second in the 1,600 Meter Race Walk Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 860)
(5-41) Lindy Moreland, of Gorham, who placed second in the 100 Meter Hurdles Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 861)
(5-42) Caroline Fallona, of Scarborough, who placed second in the 100 Meter Dash Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 862)
(5-43) Madison Boucher, of Westbrook, who won the Shot Put Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 863)
(5-44) Meseret Day, of Portland, who placed second in the 1,600 Meter Race Walk Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 864)
(5-45) the Waynflete School Boys Tennis Team, of Portland, which won the Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 865)
(5-46) James Baur, of Portland, who placed second in the Pole Vault Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 866)
(5-47) Annie Vigue, of Portland, who placed second in the 400 Meter Dash Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 867)
(5-48) the Portland High School Girls Relay Team, which won the 4x400 Meter Relay Event at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 868)
(5-49) the Portland High School Outdoor Track and Field Team, which placed second at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 869)
(5-50) Joe E. Barnes, of Scarborough, a lieutenant with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, on his retirement after 20 years of service with the office and 46 years of service to the residents of Cumberland County overall. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 870)
(5-51) the Honorable Bonnie Pothier, of Biddeford, on her retirement as a regional representative of United States Senator Angus King, Jr., working in the Biddeford office serving all of York County, a position she has held since 2012 after years of service as a teacher and the first woman elected Mayor of Biddeford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 476) Presented by Representative MALON of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(5-52) Austin Poulin, of Turner, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Leavitt Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 482) Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-53) Don Welsh, of Wayne, on his retirement from the Wayne Select Board after 9 years of service, with 4 years as chair, and many more years of public and military service overall. Mr. Welsh served in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He has also served his community with the Wayne Library Association - Cary Memorial Library Board of Trustees for 12 years, including one year as president, with the Androscoggin Lake Improvement Corporation Board of Directors for 11 years, including 3 years as president, on the town's Memorial Day Committee for 6 years and on the 30-Mile River Water Association Board of Directors for 3 years. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 494) Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-54) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Richmond Middle/High School: Kara Briand, Max Viselli, Lily Foster, Jayden Brillant, Sophia Wells, Stephanie Balduf, Lorelei Zoulamis, Maxwell Gould, Connor Vashon and Shyann Miller. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 495) Presented by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-55) Naldo Gagnon, of Raymond, Chief Deputy of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, on his retirement after nearly 13 years of service as Chief Deputy and 45 years of law enforcement service overall. Chief Deputy Gagnon started his law enforcement career with the Limestone Police Department before moving to the Presque Isle Police Department, from which he retired as Chief before joining the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 497) Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
(5-56) Asianna West, of Brewer, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Brewer High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 498) Presented by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
(5-57) Colin Kimball, of Brewer, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Brewer High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 499) Presented by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
In Memory of: (5-58) the Honorable Christine R. Savage, of Union. Mrs. Savage had a long career of public service. She served as town manager of the Town of Warren, as well as interim town manager in the Town of Camden and the Town of Union, and on the Union Board of Selectmen She went on to serve in the Maine House of Representatives, from 1994 to 2000, and in the Maine Senate, from 2000 to 2008. Mrs. Savage will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 835)
(5-59) the Honorable Herbert E. Clark, of Millinocket. Mr. Clark was a military veteran who served in Vietnam. He worked nearly 42 years at Great Northern Paper and served 12 terms in the Maine House of Representatives, serving from the 110th Legislature to the 117th Legislature, 1981 to 1996, and from the 122nd Legislature to the 125th Legislature, 2005 to 2012. He was a past chair and board member of Katahdin Federal Credit Union board of directors and a past chair and member of the Millinocket Town Council. He was a past Grand Knight and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus with Council #680. He was a board member of Maine Avenue Manor and a past board member of Millinocket Regional Hospital. He was a member of the Cancer Support Group, American Legion Post #80, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1514. Mr. Clark will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 485) Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-60) Emily Mary-Evelyn Fournier, of Fairfield. Mrs. Fournier had myriad artistic, literary and theatrical interests. She was a lifelong student of dance and an accomplished poet, writer and theatrical director. She worked with many organizations and publications until her death. She was a co-founder and executive director of Recycled Shakespeare Company, based in Waterville, and a leader in making Shakespeare accessible to all who desired to participate, forming a troupe of performers drawn from all walks of life and social groups. The company, under her leadership, was also an internationally recognized leader in ecologically sustainable theater practices, relying on the re-use of discarded materials for sets, props and costumes and repurposing existing spaces in the community to hold rehearsals and performances. Outside of her work in theater and the arts, she led an active life filled with charitable and compassionate works. Ms. Fournier will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 496) Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-232) on Bill "An Act to Support Maine Loggers' and Truckers' Right to Work in Maine by Improving Labor Standards" (S.P. 758) (L.D. 1874) 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 SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-341).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-257) on Bill "An Act to Impede the Transfer of Firearms to Prohibited Persons" (S.P. 14) (L.D. 22) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-258) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: 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 "B" (S-258).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-318) on Bill "An Act to Enhance Certain Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons" (S.P. 250) (L.D. 582) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-319) 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-318).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-133) on Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Fund" (S.P. 91) (L.D. 187) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-134) 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-133).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-330) on Bill "An Act to Increase the Beneficial Reuse of Construction and Demolition Debris" (S.P. 276) (L.D. 718) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-331) 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-330).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-340) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Legal Representation for Residents Facing Eviction" (S.P. 151) (L.D. 330) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-340) Report. 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-340).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Requiring the Reporting of Stolen Firearms" (H.P. 647) (L.D. 1011) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-554) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-553) on Bill "An Act to Allow Persons Who Lawfully Use or Possess Cannabis to Own or Possess Firearms or Ammunition" (H.P. 698) (L.D. 1103) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-561) on Bill "An Act to Increase the Notice Period for Rent Increases" (H.P. 470) (L.D. 701) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-561) Report. _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-560) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Establishing That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under the Law (H.P. 908) (L.D. 1412) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Enact the Protection of Shared Physical and Digital Property from Warrantless Searches Act" (H.P. 1208) (L.D. 1883) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-562) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Recall Process for Public School Board Members" (H.P. 939) (L.D. 1443) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-563) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Seven Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-551) on Bill "An Act Regarding Transition Coordination, Prisoner Attendance at Funerals, Furloughs, Visitation, Education and Discretionary Accounts at County Jails" (H.P. 826) (L.D. 1301)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-552) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-14) Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase the Time Period for Notice to Terminate a Tenancy at Will" (H.P. 493) (L.D. 804)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-564) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-565) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-564). _________________________________ 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. 1265) (L.D. 1968) Bill "An Act to Amend the Membership of the Somerset Woods Trustees" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 687) (L.D. 1092) Bill "An Act to Expand Services for Women Who Experience Gender-based Trauma and Violence" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-574) (7-3) (H.P. 1185) (L.D. 1855) Resolve, Directing the Office of Tax Policy to Study Maine's Mining Excise Tax Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-572)
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Constitutional Amendment
(10-1) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require All Provisions in the Constitution to Be Included in the Official Printing (H.P. 48) (L.D. 78)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being a Constitutional Amendment, a two-thirds vote of the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Allow Golf Courses to Obtain a License to Conduct Off-premises Catering (S.P. 813) (L.D. 1984)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-3) An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools (H.P. 222) (L.D. 348) (10-4) An Act to Amend the Law Governing MaineCare Coverage of Chiropractic Treatment (S.P. 260) (L.D. 592) (10-5) An Act to Promote Water Conservation and Water Quality and Create Habitat for Wildlife, Including Pollinator Species, by Protecting Low-impact Landscaping (S.P. 266) (L.D. 649) (10-6) An Act to Provide Funding for Positions in the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office (S.P. 314) (L.D. 756) (10-7) An Act to Reduce the Penalty for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under a Suspended License in Certain Situations (H.P. 508) (L.D. 819) (10-8) An Act to Clarify Term Limitations for Legislators, Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor (H.P. 722) (L.D. 1136) (10-9) An Act to Make Revisions to the Tax Increment Financing and Development District Laws (H.P. 754) (L.D. 1182) (10-10) An Act to Improve the State's Election Laws by Amending the Laws Relating to Automatic Voter Registration (H.P. 858) (L.D. 1344) (10-11) An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Violations of Condition of Release (S.P. 567) (L.D. 1449) (10-12) An Act Regarding Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure and Enforcement of Income Source Reporting Requirements (S.P. 647) (L.D. 1630) (10-13) An Act to Phase Out the Insurance Premium Tax on Annuities (S.P. 683) (L.D. 1720) (10-14) An Act to Exempt Certain Youth Development Nonprofit Organizations from Sales Tax and the Service Provider Tax (S.P. 701) (L.D. 1755) (10-15) An Act to Protect Maine's Transit Employees (S.P. 721) (L.D. 1796) (10-16) An Act to Increase the Deduction from Income for Pension Benefits (H.P. 1207) (L.D. 1882) (10-17) An Act to Ensure That a Teacher Who Participates in the Prevention of Dangerous Behavior Is Protected Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (S.P. 770) (L.D. 1898) (10-18) An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks (H.P. 1239) (L.D. 1931)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-19) Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission on Guaranteed Health Care (S.P. 150) (L.D. 329) (10-20) Resolve, to Establish a Working Group to Study Polling Places at Schools in Order to Protect Security and Accessibility (H.P. 252) (L.D. 419) (10-21) Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study a Legislative Internship Program (H.P. 652) (L.D. 1016) (10-22) Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State to Propose a State Calendar (H.P. 791) (L.D. 1243) (10-23) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Cost-effective, Safe, Administrable and Healthful Programs to Reduce Violence in Prisons and Jails (H.P. 995) (L.D. 1543) (10-24) Resolve, to Reestablish the Criminal Records Review Committee (H.P. 1047) (L.D. 1622) (10-25) Resolve, to Study the Adoption of the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (S.P. 667) (L.D. 1662) (10-26) Resolve, to Establish a Public Safety Health and Wellness Grant Pilot Program (H.P. 1187) (L.D. 1857)
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. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Bill Patterson, of Dexter (HLS 459)
TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. PENDING - PASSAGE.
24. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-222) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY 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)
- 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-222). TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
25. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-210) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Protect a Woman's Right to Withdraw Consent for an Abortion" (S.P. 330) (L.D. 771)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
26. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-402) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Services" (H.P. 393) (L.D. 616)
TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
27. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Allow Hitchhiking at Night" (H.P. 489) (L.D. 800)
TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
28. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-255) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Reduce Child Care Provider Regulation" (S.P. 693) (L.D. 1729)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
29. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-441) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Food Sovereignty Act" (H.P. 1251) (L.D. 1947)
TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
30. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-462) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act Requiring Training Regarding and Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences" (H.P. 874) (L.D. 1360)
TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
31. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-433) - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-434) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Provide Insurance Coverage for a Second Opinion If a Health Care Provider Recommends an Abortion for Health or Safety Reasons" (H.P. 630) (L.D. 995)
TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
32. 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)
- In House, House Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY was READ and ACCEPTED on June 12, 2023. - In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-122) in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
33. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-493) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act Regarding Compensation Fees and Related Conservation Efforts to Protect Soils and Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat from Solar and Wind Energy Development and High-impact Electric Transmission Lines Under the Site Location of Development Laws" (H.P. 1206) (L.D. 1881)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
34. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-521) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments" (H.P. 335) (L.D. 530)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
35. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-445) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Improve the Local Referendum Process by Increasing the Percentage of the Population Required to Submit a Local Referendum Question" (H.P. 870) (L.D. 1356)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
36. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-472) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Assess a Slip Fee on Megayachts Registered in Overseas Tax Havens" (H.P. 749) (L.D. 1177)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - Motion of Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor to ACCEPTthe Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
37. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-510) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Timing of Judicial Review of the Determination of the Validity of Written Petitions (H.P. 648) (L.D. 1012)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
38. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-502) - Report "B" (5) Ought to Pass - Report "C" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-503) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Define the Term 'Solitary Confinement' for the Laws Governing a Jail or Correctional Facility" (H.P. 681) (L.D. 1086)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
39. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-435) - Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-436) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Remove Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance" (H.P. 582) (L.D. 935)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
40. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-465) - Report "C" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-466) - Committee on JUDICIARYon Bill "An Act to Prevent Coerced Abortion" (H.P. 757) (L.D. 1197)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
41. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-515) - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-516) - Committee on JUDICIARYon Bill "An Act to Require an Ultrasound and Certain Counseling Before an Abortion" (H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1614)
TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
42. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-532) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Reduce Mercury in the Environment by Phasing Out Certain Fluorescent Light Bulbs" (H.P. 1160) (L.D. 1814)
TABLED - June 15, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
43. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-569) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Reform the State's Adult Use Cannabis Seed-to-sale Tracking System to Allow for Canopy Tagging" (H.P. 984) (L.D. 1529)
TABLED - June 15, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
44. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Special Motions to Dismiss to Include Workplace and Title IX Claims" (S.P. 623) (L.D. 1592)
TABLED - June 15, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
45. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-566) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act and Related Provisions" (H.P. 1088) (L.D. 1699)
TABLED - June 15, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
46. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Empower Jurors by Allowing Instructions That They May Find a Defendant Not Guilty if a Guilty Verdict Would Yield an Unjust Result" (H.P. 1145) (L.D. 1782)
TABLED - June 15, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
_________________________________ BILLS RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR
(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1290)
1. An Act to Protect Workers from Employer Surveillance (H.P. 596) (L.D. 949)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 1, 2023. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 6, 2023.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 833)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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