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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Friday, June 23, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Victoria W. Doudera, Camden.
National Anthem by Honorable John "Jack" E. Ducharme III, Madison.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Clarify Licensing Jurisdiction for Manufactured Housing Communities" (S.P. 741) (L.D. 1825)
Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 22, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (3) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED and ASKED for a Committee of Conference in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Elementary and Secondary Education System by Clarifying Purposes and Procedures for Reviews of Schools" (H.P. 916) (L.D. 1420)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-581) in the House on June 20, 2023.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-581) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-427) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) 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)
Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-338) in the House on June 21, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) 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-337) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 648)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 20, 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 insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the 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) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 649)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 22, 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 insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Bill “An Act to Reform the School Budget Referendum Process by Limiting the Circumstances in Which Referenda Occur” (H.P. 1127) (L.D. 1748) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 650)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 22, 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 insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Bill “An Act to Increase Adoption of Solar Power in Maine” (H.P. 780) (L.D. 1232) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 30)
ORDERED, that Representative Jeffrey Sean Adams of Lebanon be excused Jun 12, 13, 14 and 15 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative John Andrews of Paris be excused Jun 6 and 7 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Rebecca J. Millett of Cape Elizabeth be excused Jun 16 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick be excused Jun 16 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the Kennebunk High School Girls Lacrosse Team, which won the Class A State Championship after an undefeated season. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 919)
(5-2) the Cape Elizabeth High School Boys Lacrosse Team, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 920)
(5-3) the Freeport High School Girls Lacrosse Team, which won the Class C State Championship, the team's first state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 921)
(5-4) Kathryn "Ki" Leffler, of Kennebunkport, 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;
(SLS 922)
(5-5) Paul A. Southwick, of Waterville, a Cadet Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, who received the prestigious General Carl A. Spaatz Award from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 526) Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
(5-6) Kora Eckelman, of Sanford, who won the Discus Event at the Class A Girls State Track and Field Championship and is the current record holder in the event at Sanford High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 527) Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
(5-7) Warren Shaw, of Standish, who is celebrating his 100th Birthday on July 26, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 530) Presented by Representative POMERLEAU of Standish. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative WALKER of Naples.
In Memory of: (5-8) James E. Alexander, of Greenfield. Mr. Alexander was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Maine Air National Guard with 37 years of service in weapons and aircraft fuels. He had many accomplishments during his military service and ended it with a 1990 Tour of Duty Saudi Arabia - Operation Desert Storm/Shield and a 1991 Tour of Duty Spain - Operation Desert Storm. He served the Town of Greenfield as a selectman and caretaker of the cemeteries, all while maintaining his own Alexander's Blueberry Farm from 1961 on. Mr. Alexander will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 528) Presented by Representative CARMICHAEL of Greenbush. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
(5-9) Galen D. Larrabee, of Knox. Mr. Larrabee was a dairy farmer who was very active in his community, serving the Town of Knox as selectman for 24 out of the last 27 years. He also lobbied for the dairy industry and sang with the Kennebec Valley Chordsmen. Mr. Larrabee will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 529) Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Statute (6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Bill "An Act to Address Abandoned Capital Credits Held by Rural Electrification Cooperatives" (S.P. 835) (L.D. 2013)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 1714, subsection 8.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to the Constitution (6-2) Report of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court on Resolve, Approving the 2023 Draft and Arrangement of the Constitution of Maine Made by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court and Providing for Its Publication and Distribution (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 837) (L.D. 2015)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article X, Section 6.
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Refer to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology
(6-3) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Bill "An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Distributed Generation Stakeholder Group" (S.P. 838) (L.D. 2016)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY pursuant to Joint Order 2023, S.P. 747.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.
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Divided Report (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-421) on Bill "An Act Relating to Net Energy Billing and Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Systems" (S.P. 815) (L.D. 1986) 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-421).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-388) on Bill "An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole" (S.P. 278) (L.D. 720) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-388) 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-388).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-418) on Bill "An Act to Change How the Adult Use Cannabis Excise Tax Is Calculated" (S.P. 559) (L.D. 1392) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-419) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-418).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-384) on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Requirements for Off-premises Sales by Cannabis Store Licensees" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 102) (L.D. 202) 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-384).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-396) on Bill "An Act Regarding Ongoing Absentee Voting and Tracking of Absentee Ballots" (S.P. 677) (L.D. 1690) 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-396).
_________________________________ (6-9) Six Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Support Reentry and Reintegration into the Community" (S.P. 82) (L.D. 178)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-411) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-412) on same Bill.
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Representative:
Comes from the Senate with the Reports READ and the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
_________________________________ (6-10) Seven Members of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-397) on Bill "An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products" (S.P. 496) (L.D. 1215)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-398) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-397).
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 164, section 4 on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Early Termination Fees for Residential Electric Generation Service Contracts" (H.P. 1298) (L.D. 2012) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass pursuant to Resolve 2021, chapter 164, section 4 on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-701)on Bill "An Act to Ensure Access for All Caregivers to Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms" (H.P. 61) (L.D. 93) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-705) on Bill "An Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Lawyer" (H.P. 866) (L.D. 1352) 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-705) Report. _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Enhance Legislative Participation in the Governor's Use of Emergency Powers" (H.P. 1201) (L.D. 1876) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-690) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-707) on Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to the Maine Tax Laws" (H.P. 181) (L.D. 283) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-712) on Bill "An Act to Improve Economic Security for Maine Children by Establishing the Maine Dependent Tax Credit" (H.P. 996) (L.D. 1544) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Personal Property Tax" (H.P. 1122) (L.D. 1743) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-704) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-686) on Bill "An Act to Establish 5 New Tax Brackets and a Surcharge for Higher Income Levels" (H.P. 1196) (L.D. 1866) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-688) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Campaign Spending by Foreign Governments and Promote an Anticorruption Amendment to the United States Constitution" (I.B. 1) (L.D. 1610) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-20) Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Parental Approval for Public School Employees to Use a Name or Pronoun Other than a Child's Given Name or Pronoun Corresponding to the Gender on the Child's Birth Certificate" (H.P. 447) (L.D. 678)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-677) 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-678) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "D" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-679) on same Bill.
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Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought Not to Pass. _________________________________ 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. 573) (L.D. 1455) Bill "An Act to Establish the Weighing Point Preclearance Program" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-424) (7-2) (S.P. 678) (L.D. 1691) Bill "An Act to Provide Parity in State Energy Rate Relief Payments and Tax Exemptions for Maine Cannabis Businesses" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-422) (7-3) (S.P. 722) (L.D. 1797) Bill "An Act to Expand Maine's Health Care Workforce by Expanding Educational Opportunities and Providing Tax Credits" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-417) (7-4) (H.P. 69) (L.D. 101) Bill "An Act to Return to the Former Owner Any Excess Funds Remaining After the Sale of Foreclosed Property" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-713) (7-5) (H.P. 521) (L.D. 832) Bill "An Act to Sustain the Medical Use of Cannabis Program" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-706)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Ban the Video Hosting Service TikTok on All State-owned Devices (H.P. 643) (L.D. 1007)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act to Ensure Efficiency in the Review of Petitions by the Secretary of State by Clarifying Deadlines Related to Those Petitions (H.P. 154) (L.D. 233) (10-3) An Act Regarding Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists (H.P. 1026) (L.D. 1581) (10-4) An Act to Prohibit Profiling and to Strengthen Civil Rights in Maine (H.P. 1038) (L.D. 1613) (10-5) An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Mi'kmaq Nation and to Provide Parity to the Wabanaki Nations (H.P. 1045) (L.D. 1620) (10-6) An Act to Require a Liability Automobile Insurance Policy to Cover the Costs of Towing and Storing Certain Vehicles (S.P. 666) (L.D. 1661) (10-7) An Act Regarding the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission (H.P. 1078) (L.D. 1679) (10-8) An Act to Complete and Implement the Comprehensive Review of the Classification and Compensation System for Executive Branch Employees (H.P. 1184) (L.D. 1854) (10-9) An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources (S.P. 766) (L.D. 1895) (10-10) An Act to Create the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program (S.P. 800) (L.D. 1964) (10-11) An Act Regarding Surplus Lines Insurance Tax (H.P. 1272) (L.D. 1979)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-12) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Liability of Parents and Legal Guardians for Damage by Minors (H.P. 85) (L.D. 139)
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 (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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Naldo Gagnon, of Raymond (HLS 497)
TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE.
27. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of the Honorable Herbert E. Clark, of Millinocket (HLS 485)
TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative JAVNER of Chester. PENDING - ADOPTION.
28. 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 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
29. Bill "An Act Regarding Incarcerated Individuals and Legislative Apportionment" (H.P. 1093) (L.D. 1704)
- In House, 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) on June 14, 2023. - In Senate, Minority (1) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTEDin NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
30. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-562) - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-563) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Establish a Recall Process for Public School Board Members" (H.P. 939) (L.D. 1443)
TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
31. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-650) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Establish a Pilot Project Regarding Harm Reduction Health Centers" (H.P. 731) (L.D. 1159)
TABLED - June 20, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
32. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-605) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Current Net Energy Billing Policy in Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 861) (L.D. 1347)
TABLED - June 21, 2023 by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
33. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-623) - Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act Regarding Criminal Background Checks for the Sale, Transfer or Exchange of Firearms" (H.P. 109) (L.D. 168)
TABLED - June 21, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - Motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook to ACCEPTReport "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED.
34. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-596) - Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-597) - Report "D" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-598) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Necessary Medical Care for Certain Minors" (H.P. 340) (L.D. 535)
TABLED - June 21, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
35. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-674) - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-675) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and Other School Support Staff" (H.P. 621) (L.D. 974)
TABLED - June 21, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
36. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-676) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Provide Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation" (H.P. 932) (L.D. 1436)
TABLED - June 21, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
37. Bill "An Act to Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths by Establishing Safe Consumption Sites" (H.P. 878) (L.D. 1364)
- In House, 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-548) on June 15, 2023. - In Senate, Report "C" (1) 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 "B" (H-549) in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 21, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
38. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-656) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act Regarding a Discovery Rule for the Statute of Limitations for Cases of Medical Negligence" (H.P. 354) (L.D. 549)
TABLED - June 21, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
39. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of the Honorable Michael Wayne Quint, of Hodgdon (HLS 516)
TABLED - June 22, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. PENDING - ADOPTION.
_________________________________ BILLS HELD
1. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-700) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Improve Maine's Reproductive Privacy Laws" (H.P. 1044) (L.D. 1619)
- In House, Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-700). HELD at the Request of Representative MOONEN of Portland.
_________________________________ BILLS RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR
(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1297)
1. An Act to Allow Maine Families to Increase Their Savings by Changing the Asset Limits for Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.P. 592) (L.D. 945)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 8, 2023. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 12, 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. 840)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the House and Senate adjourn, that the Senate adjourn until the call of the President of the Senate, when there is a need to conduct legislative business;and that the House adjourn until 9 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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