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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Father Sebastian White O.P., Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph, Washington, D.C.
National Anthem by Honorable John "Jack" E. Ducharme III, Madison.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, July 6, 2023. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 230)
and accompanying veto, item (2-2)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
July 19, 2023
The 131st Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 131st Legislature:
By the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 398, An Act To Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees Under Wage and Hour Laws.
I take this action reluctantly because I strongly support a minimum wage for farm workers.
L.D. 398 began as a proposal primarily requiring overtime pay for individuals employed in canning, processing, preserving, freezing, drying, marketing, storing, packing or distributing agricultural produce, meat and fish products and perishable foods. It then metamorphosed into a bill to create an “Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act.” On the last night of the regular legislative session, the bill was substantially amended yet again and scaled back significantly. This bill, as amended in its final form, appears to affect only the minimum wage and the overtime provisions of Title 26 as they pertain to agricultural employees.
But this confusing evolution of the legislation has led to a series of questions from members of the agricultural community about the true scope of the language. For example, “agricultural workers” and “agricultural labor” are terms used elsewhere in Maine law for other, different purposes and members of the agricultural community now justifiably wonder whether the engrossed version of LD 398 also affects in some unintended way some other provisions of State or Federal labor laws dealing with unemployment, independent contractor status, records of payment and piecework compensation – parts of law that were not intended to be dealt with under this bill.
Ideally, I would have requested that the Legislature recall this bill from my desk in order to clarify for all affected parties what the bill does and does not do and what aspects of farm employment it may or may not change. However, because the Legislature is not in session this week, a recall before the expiration of the ten-day window required by the Maine Constitution is not possible.
To continue the discussion and promote consensus surrounding the issues this bill has presented, my only option then is to return the bill to this Legislature with my objections and to reconstitute the stakeholder group.
Therefore, in the coming weeks, I will issue an Executive Order to reestablish the stakeholder group in a more formal fashion in order to allow for a longer and more in-depth analysis of the bill’s provisions and the relationship of the change in definition of “employee” to other measures that affect agricultural work.
Out of this work, I believe we can arrive at a shared understanding of how to implement a minimum wage bill for farmworkers, at which point I will present a Governor’s bill during the Second Regular Session of this Legislature to address these issues without the confusion that now surrounds this bill.
For the reasons set forth above, I return L.D. 398 unsigned and vetoed, and I urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-2) The accompanying item An Act to Make Agricultural Workers and Other Related Workers Employees Under the Wage and Hour Laws (H.P. 249) (L.D. 398)
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 231)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
July 19, 2023
The 131st Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 131st Legislature:
By the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 1610, An Act To Prohibit Campaign Spending by Foreign Governments and Promote An Anti-Corruption Amendment to the United States Constitution.
L.D. 1610 attempts to prohibit businesses and other entities with foreign government “influence” – a term that is poorly defined in the bill – from participating in both candidate elections and the citizen-initiated referendum process through monetary expenditures. On this point, the bill is similar to L.D. 194, An Act to Prohibit Contributions, Expenditures, and Participation by Foreign Government-owned Entities to Influence Referenda (130th Legis. 2021), a bill I vetoed last session due to potential Constitutional issues.
My concerns about the Constitutionality of the bill remain. But more broadly, while I strongly support and share the desire to find ways to prevent foreign influence in our elections, the language of the bill is too broad and would likely result in the unintended consequence of effectively silencing legitimate voices, including Maine-based businesses, in debates that would impact their interests.
On top of this concern, L.D. 1610 also attempts to regulate the activities of the press and other media outlets, which I believe runs afoul of the First Amendment and is counter to the longstanding tradition and cornerstone of a free press in America.
L.D. 1610’s Regulation of Political Speech
The core of the bill restricts who may participate in political debate, but the First Amendment provides its strongest protections to such political speech(Eu v. San Francisco County Democratic Central Comm., 489 U.S. 214, 223(1989)), with the Supreme Court generally rejecting restrictions on speech in political campaigns other than to prevent quid pro quostyle corruption (Fed. Election Comm’n v. Cruz, 132 S. Ct. 1638, 1652 (2022)).
L.D. 1610’s proponents point to a Federal District Court decision in Blumen v. FEC, 800 F. Supp. 281 (D.D.C. 2012), as support for the constitutionality of the bill’s prohibition on expenditures by foreign government-influenced entities. But Blumen involved the review of a very different law. At issue in that case was a prohibition only on contributions by foreign nationals,whereas this bill would also apply to Maine-based businesses that have, for example, investment from a public pension fund of a foreign city or province that has no interest in influencing a referendum. And importantly, Blumen only addressed a prohibition on contributions to candidates, political action committees, and political parties, all of which create the potential for quid pro quo corruption. This bill, however, also prohibits expenditures on citizen referenda; but the Supreme Court has explained that the risk of quid pro quo corruption “simply is not present in a popular vote on a public issue.” First Nat’l. Bank of Boston v. Bellotti, 98 S. Ct. 1407, 1423 (1978).
While some states have restrictions on foreign nationals and foreign corporations from participating in ballot initiatives, L.D. 1610 is different from those statutes in ways that are problematic:
1. L.D. 1610 does nothing to prohibit a foreign national from contributing to or making expenditures in a ballot initiative campaign;
2. The definition of a foreign entity as one that has 5 percent investment by a foreign government is so broad that it could theoretically incorporate businesses that are 95 percent owned and operated by citizens of Maine. Moreover, most states that bar foreign entities from contributing to a ballot initiative focus on where the business is incorporated or has its principal place of business. If the entity is a domestic subsidiary of a foreign business, they require United States citizens to determine how to make campaign donations. Here, however, the definition of a “foreign-influenced entity” requires one to know the level of foreign government investment in a privately held or publicly traded business – a much more in depth and difficult question to answer.
3. Under L.D. 1610, the same business that is barred from influencing the electorate as they consider a statute at referendum may retain a paid lobbyist to influence legislators as they consider enacting a statute – an odd and somewhat contradictory distinction to make that, in essence, says lawmakers are due certain information from certain messengers but not the people of Maine.
L.D. 1610’s Regulation of the Press and Media Outlets
Most troubling, however, is that L.D. 1610 attempts to regulate the activities of the press in two primary ways.
First, it requires internet platforms to “immediately remove” communications paid for by a foreign government-influenced entity, which is likely in violation of the First Amendment, and penalizes media outlets if they do not do so. But the Supreme Court has consistently protected the right of the press to carry truthful information of public concern, even when a third party violated the law in providing that information. Bartnicki v. Voper, 532 U.S. 514, 535 (2001). And paid advertising is entitled to the same First Amendment protection as editorial content. New York Times v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254, 265-66 (1964).
Second, L.D. 1610 also contains a “due diligence” provision that would require media outlets to ensure they do not publish communications “directly or indirectly” paid for – something that is, again, very difficult to discern – by a “foreign government-influenced entity,” under threat of significant financial penalties.
The Maine Association of Broadcasters, in urging me to veto this bill, wrote that this provision will “essentially require broadcast outlets to become detective agencies, tasked with investigating the source of funding for any and all campaigns.” Similarly, the Maine Press Association wrote that the provision “would restrict and burden speech about public issues in Maine by forcing news outlets to create an oppressive, time-consuming, and costly self-censorship regime.” I share these concerns and have enclosed their letters for the Legislature’s review and consideration.
Conclusion
While L.D. 1610 is flawed, I agree that we should, and we can, take a stand against dark money in our elections by reaffirming the Legislature’s support for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as described in Section 2 of L.D. 1610. And we can find a way to prevent foreign influence in our elections by enacting a more narrowly tailored and easily understood statute. Foreign actors have, and will, attempt to influence elections in America, but in attempting to protect our citizens from such nefarious actors, we should not create a bureaucratic morass that will entrap and silence otherwise legitimate voices and undermine the fundamental American cornerstones of free speech and free press. For the reasons set forth above, I return L.D. 1610 unsigned and vetoed, and I urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-4) The accompanying item 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)
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 227)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
July 12, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 131st Maine Legislature Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
In reference to the action of the Senate on June 6, 2023 whereby it insisted and asked for a Committee of Conference on Bill "An Act to Direct the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to Develop a Nonresidential Law Enforcement Training Program" (H.P. 442) (L.D. 673), ten legislative days having passed without the committee submitting a report as required pursuant to Joint Rule 352, I am hereby placing L.D. 673 in the legislative files.
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 228)
SENATE OF MAINE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
July 12, 2023
The 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, Chapter 3, I am pleased to reappoint Brian Beal of Machias to serve on the Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board serving as a member with expertise in marine fisheries interests. With this reappointment, he will be serving a three-year term.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 229)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
July 14, 2023
Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House, Maine House of Representatives 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Madam Speaker,
On July 11th, 2023, I was appointed by Governor Janet Mills to fill the position of the Sagadahoc County Register of Probate due to a recent vacancy.
Unfortunately, in order to take this appointment, I must resign the position of State Representative for District 50 representing the City of Bath, effective immediately.
Sincerely,
S/Sean C. Paulhus
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(4-1) On motion of Representative ARFORD of Brunswick, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1301) (Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GOLEK of Harpswell)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRUNSWICK TOWN MALL
WHEREAS,in 1823, John O’Brien, Robert D. Dunning and John A. Dunning, all of Brunswick, conveyed real estate to the Town of Brunswick, including land that became Brunswick’s Lower Mall; and
WHEREAS, the deed to the town specified that the land was to be used only as a publicwalk or mall in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, the Brunswick Town Mall serves as a gathering place for community residents at music concerts, art and Pride festivals, Civil War reenactments, winter ice skating, holiday tree lighting and many other special events and activities; and
WHEREAS, the Lower Mall is the site of Veterans Plaza, which is dedicated to all veterans and Merchant Marines from the Revolutionary War to the present;and
WHEREAS, the Lower Mall hosts a Farmers’ Market twice a week during warm months as well as up to 5 food truck vendors; and
WHEREAS, the extraordinary historical significance of the Brunswick Town Mall has been recognized by the designation of a Spanish‑American War Square; inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976; dedication of a statue of Joshua Chamberlain in 1983; placement of a plaque by the Rotary Club designating the Brunswick Town Mall as a local historic site in 2005; and installation of a monument on the Brunswick Town Mall to commemorate the 2020 Maine bicentennial; and
WHEREAS, 2023 is the 200th anniversary of the deed conveying the first property thatbecame part of the Brunswick Town Mall; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize the 200th anniversary of the Brunswick Town Mall.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 31)
ORDERED, that Representative Kathy Irene Javner of Chester be excused Jun 20, 21, 22 and 23 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Karen L. Montell of Gardiner be excused Jun 16 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Daniel J. Newman of Belgrade be excused Jul 6 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Wayne R. Parry of Arundel be excused Jun 26 and 27 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Austin L. Theriault of Fort Kent be excused Jun 20 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Jun 23 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative J. Mark Worth of Ellsworth be excused Jun 26 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) Caden True, of Saco, who won the Javelin Throw Event at the Class A Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 935)
(5-2) Julia Pendleton, of Buxton, who placed second in the Long Jump Event at the Class A Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 936)
(5-3) Maya Judice, of Saco, who won the Pole Vault Event and the 1,600 Meter Race Walk Event at the Class A Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 937)
(5-4) Maya Judice, of Saco, a student at Thornton Academy, who won the Pole Vault Event at the Class A State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 938)
(5-5) Elise MacNair, of Old Orchard Beach, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Old Orchard Beach High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 939)
(5-6) Adeline Falardeau, of Saco, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Thornton Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 940)
(5-7) the Thornton Academy WorldQuest Team, of Saco, which won the World Affairs Council of Maine State Championship. Members of the team include Anna Xu, Lilli Metcalf, Andy Indorf and Jack Mahoney and coach Mike Nelson. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 941)
(5-8) Jessica Hamilton, of Saco, a teacher at Saco Middle School, who received the Master in the Middle Award from the New England League of Middle Schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 942)
(5-9) Will Davies, of Saco, a student at Thornton Academy, who was named Mr. Maine Basketball for 2023 by the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 943)
(5-10) the Thornton Academy Boys Hockey Team, of Saco, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 944)
(5-11) Hannah Cook, of Saco, a student at Thornton Academy, who received the Lisa Blais Manning Award in Girls High School Basketball from the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 945)
(5-12) Mike Siviski, of Winslow, on his induction into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. Mr. Siviski won 287 games as a football coach at his alma mater Winslow High School. He was a 3-sport athlete at Winslow before heading to the University of Maine at Orono, where he played football. He was an assistant football coach at Thornton Academy for 16 years before becoming the head coach at Winslow in 1985. Over the next 35 seasons, he coached his teams to 11 regional and 7 state titles, winning back-to-back championships 3 times. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 946)
(5-13) Med-Care Ambulance, of Mexico, which is celebrating its 35th Anniversary of service to its community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 947)
(5-14) John Leeming, of Cumberland, who received the 2023 Clara Barton Award from the American Red Cross Southern Maine Chapter. Celebrating 30 years of Red Cross service in October, Mr. Leeming remains an exceptionally committed Disaster Action Team responder. In 2022, he responded to 26 disasters, opened 51 cases and served 99 people, which accounts for one-third of southern Maine's total caseload in 2022. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 948)
(5-15) Myles Culley, of Falmouth, who has been named Maine's Gatorade Boys' Soccer Player of the Year, the first Waynflete School player to earn the honor. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 949)
(5-16) Varna Anderson, of Friendship, on her retirement after 23 years of service as the Food Service Specialist at the Knox County Correctional Facility. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 950)
(5-17) ChoralArt, of Portland, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 951)
(5-18) Ruth White, of Orono, who has been named the 2023 Gatorade Outdoor Track and Field Female Athlete of the Year for the State of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 956)
(5-19) Sharyn Shearer, of Scarborough, who received the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award from the Altrusa International Foundation of Portland for her service with Project GRACE. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 957)
(5-20) Linda Frinsko, of Gorham, on her retirement after 34 years of service as President of the Board of Directors of, and a longtime volunteer with, Baxter Memorial Library. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 958)
(5-21) Jeremy Aldrich, of Argyle Township, who received the Scoutmaster of the Year Award from the Boy Scouts of America Katahdin Area Council. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 959)
(5-22) Peter Lancia, of Portland, a Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Learning and Development, who received the Outstanding Educational Leader Award from the Maine School Superintendents Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 966)
(5-23) Lana Djuranovic, of Scarborough, who has been named the 2023 Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year for the State of Maine for her athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 967)
(5-24) Genie O'Brien, of Portland, founder of the Portland School of Ballet, on her retirement after 35 years as artistic director of the Portland School of Ballet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 968)
(5-25) Karen Simpson, of Hallowell, who has been named the 2023 Hallowell Citizen of the Year. A retired teacher who completed the Maine Master Gardener and Maine Master Naturalist programs, Ms. Simpson volunteers her time with the Hallowell Recycling Committee, the Hallowell Conservation Commission and the Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 550) Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-26) Ryder Goodwin, of Brewer, a student at Brewer High School, who was named the Player of the Year of the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Boys Lacrosse Small School Division. Ryder holds the school record in boys lacrosse for the most points scored in a single season and a career. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 551) Presented by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
(5-27) Diane Nadeau, of Poland, Director of the Lisbon Falls Community Library, on her retirement after 35 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 556) Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative GALLETTA of Durham.
In Memory of: (5-28) Anna Hight, of Portland. Mrs. Hight had a long career at J.J. Nissen Bakery, retiring in 1994. After the unexpected passing of her husband Buddy in 1973, she continued working full time and raised their six children. Mrs. Hight will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(SLS 952)
(5-29) Richard Piacentini, of Portland. Mr. Piacentini was the owner and proprietor of Forest Gardens Bar and Grille. As a student, he was a three-sport athlete, and he went on to help coach the American Legion Caldwell Post baseball team. Mr. Piacentini will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 953)
(5-30) Lawrence A. Blake, Jr., of Portland. Mr. Blake lived in West Newbury, Massachusetts for over 30 years, where he was an active member of the community and a lieutenant with the West Newbury Volunteer Fire Department. He worked for 20 years driving trucks before working as a dispatcher and supervisor for Wings Express and Yellow Freight. Retiring to Peaks Island, he delivered meals on wheels and library books and was a member of the Lions Club. Mr. Blake will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 73 years, Joan, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 954)
(5-31) Catherine Thelma Murphy, of Portland. Mrs. Murphy had a career in accounting. She contributed to several charitable organizations, including the Salvation Army and St. Jude, and regularly supported the Portland Public School System as well as her alma mater, John Bapst Memorial High School, in Bangor. Mrs. Murphy will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(SLS 955)
(5-32) James C. Peary, Sr., of Scarborough. Mr. Peary worked with his father at the family's auto repair business on Route 1 in Scarborough. He continued this work there for nearly 30 years. Upon his father's retirement, he took over the business and operated it until it was sold in 2002. He went on to work as an auto mechanic at Frank Galos Chevrolet in Saco for another 18 years, retiring in 2020. In his younger years, he was involved in stock car racing, driving in the Wildcat division at Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough. Mr. Peary will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Vicki, and his family and friends;
(SLS 960)
(5-33) James A. Vollkommer, of Gorham, a retired Colonel of the United States Air Force. Mr. Vollkommer served on active duty from 1953 to 1957 and in the active reserve from 1957 to 1985. He worked as a Methods Analyst/Programmer with Con Edison in New York from 1957 to 1959; Meteorologist for the National Weather Service at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York from 1959 to 1966; Meteorologist-in-Charge at the National Weather Service Office in Burlington, Vermont from 1966 to 1971; Supervisory Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Portland from 1971 to 1979; and Meteorologist-in-Charge at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Portland from 1979 to 1991. He was a lifetime member of the Military Officers Association of America; lifetime member of the Reserve Officers Association; member and past president of the Southern Maine Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America; and member of the American Legion. He was a past member and past secretary of the Kiwanis Club of South Burlington, Vermont; member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Portland; 4th Degree Knight of Columbus of St. Anne's Council in Gorham; past member and past chairman of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Maine; and Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Anne's Church in Gorham, along with various other commissions of St. Anne's Church. Mr. Vollkommer will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of over 68 years, Marie, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 961)
(5-34) Stephen Levine, of Gorham. Mr. Levine was a veteran of the Maine Air National Guard and was stationed with the 265th Radio Relay Squadron in South Portland. He lived in Portland for 43 years before moving to Gorham. He worked at Freeport Shoe Company until the company closed in 1972. He then worked at Loree Shoe in Freeport as the Assistant Superintendent and as an Accounting Systems Analyst at Associated Hospital Services of Maine. In 1981, he went to work at Bath Iron Works as a Systems Analyst. In 1996, he worked at Computer Sciences Corporation as Senior Member Tech Support until he retired in 2000. He had several part-time jobs after he retired, ending with the Census 2010, when he canvassed local neighborhoods as part of the census clean-up crew. In 2011, after he lost his left leg to cancer, he became a Certified Peer Visitor mentoring recent amputees as they adapted to their new life. He was a lifelong member of Temple Beth El in Portland, where he served as a board member for 40 years, including several terms as secretary and as treasurer. He was also on the board of The Cedars for many years, where he served as treasurer and emeritus board member. Mr. Levine will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 962)
(5-35) Frances Elizabeth Silsby, of Gorham. Mrs. Silsby worked as a public health nurse in Hancock and Washington counties before moving to Augusta in 1955. She later moved to Gorham in 2014. She worked for the State of Maine's Disability Determination Services for nearly 25 years as a disability claims examiner and adjudicator, and she was a longstanding member of the service sorority Beta Sigma Phi. Mrs. Silsby will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 963)
(5-36) Anne Gartner, of Scarborough. Early in her life, Mrs. Gartner spent time in Germany, teaching kindergarten on an American military base in Munich. In the mid-1950s, she relocated to New York City, working as a secretary for Henry Dreyfuss Associates, a pioneering industrial design firm. In 2004, after 43 years in Manhattan, she retired to Scarborough. Her enthusiasm for fundraising and talent for organizational management made her leadership invaluable to many organizations, including The New York Junior League, Smith College, The Causeway Club, Jersey Reality and Investment Corporation and Union Theological Seminary. Mrs. Gartner will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(SLS 964)
(5-37) Helga Hauk, of Scarborough. Mrs. Hauk was an antiques dealer for her company, Downeast Runners. Mrs. Hauk will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(SLS 965)
(5-38) James Montell, of Gardiner. Mr. Montell was a veteran of the United States Army, fighting in Korea from 1952 to 1954. After moving to Maine and working in several jobs, he became a teacher at Gardiner Area High School, where he taught for eight years as a math and history teacher and served as a freshman football coach. He also officiated several sports, including baseball and football, and worked summers as Hallowell's recreation director. Most of his working life was spent serving as Highway Safety Coordinator for the State's Department of Public Safety. He taught defensive driving and worked with many groups to help make Maine's roads safer. For 50 years, he and his wife Faye also had an antiques business, for which he promoted and managed antiques shows throughout central and southern Maine year-round. In retirement, he enjoyed driving for General Courier throughout New England. He was a member and board member of the former Temple Israel in Gardiner and a longstanding member and past board member of the Temple Beth El in Augusta. He was a former member and chairman of the Gardiner Planning Board and was involved with the Gardiner Rotary. Mr. Montell will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and community;
(SLS 969)
(5-39) David Parsons, of Troy. Mr. Parsons was a chef his whole life, working at John Martin Manor and Wrights Emporium before owning and operating the Sunrise Restaurant and Bakery in St. Albans for 21 years with his wife of 32 years, Ann. Mr. Parsons will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 549) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-40) David Morton, of Casco. Mr. Morton took on the role of the first full-time town manager of the Town of Casco at 22 years of age. He dedicated his entire career, spanning 41 years, to serving Casco, which allowed him to become longest tenured manager in one town in Maine. He was actively involved in Eco Maine and Regional Waste Systems, including a groundbreaking trip to Europe in the early 1980s studying advanced recycling facilities. Settling on Thomas Pond in Casco in 1978, he became very involved in his community, running the Bingo Tent at Casco Days, coaching various sports teams and serving as a scoutmaster, among many other pursuits. Mr. Morton will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Donna, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 552) Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
(5-41) Anne H. Brautigam, of Brunswick, a beloved mother, teacher and contributor to many missions and organizations. In the 1970s, Mrs. Brautigam founded an ecumenical preschool to serve children of low-income families, and she remained engaged in efforts to support early childhood education for three decades. She was a beloved member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brunswick and a national officer of the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross. She facilitated the local chapter of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions program for many years. In recent years, she turned her focus to advocating for improved housing opportunities for New Mainers. Mrs. Brautigam will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 69 years, Richard, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 553) Presented by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative ANKELES of Brunswick, Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
(5-42) Steve Foshay, of Madison. Mr. Foshay, who was well known and celebrated for his volunteerism, was a 50-year member of the Masons and the Shriners and served as Grand Marshall of Madison-Anson Days on multiple occasions. As a volunteer, he ran the Madison Information Booth for many years. He was a true public servant. Mr. Foshay will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 554) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-43) Patricia Ann Rawson, of Mount Vernon. Mrs. Rawson began her career teaching health and physical education in Hermon. After spending time at home raising her children, she went back to teaching, first in Wayne and then Readfield as a literacy specialist. Over 30 years, she served as a mentor and adviser to hundreds of students. She also coached many sports teams, including girls basketball early in her teaching career and the Mount Vernon Elementary School softball team, and refereed field hockey games before coaching field hockey at Maranacook Community High School. Shortly after moving to Mount Vernon in the late 1970s, she became a volunteer emergency medical technician and helped start Mount Vernon Rescue, serving as director from 1981 until she retired in May 2023. With her colleagues, she started the annual "Giving Tree" tradition for Mount Vernon and Vienna in 1990. The annual Rescue Garage Sale was another community-wide gathering that she started and led for more than 20 years. She also served on multiple town committees, including Neighbors Driving Neighbors, Aging in Place, Community Partnerships, the Mount Vernon Community Center and the Travis Mills Foundation. Mrs. Rawson will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 555) Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Expand Passenger Rail Service" (S.P. 187) (L.D. 406) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-439) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Reports READ and the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
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First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 422) (L.D. 645) Bill "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (EMERGENCY) Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-723)
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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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-397) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-398) - Report "C" (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products" (S.P. 496) (L.D. 1215)
- In Senate, 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). TABLED - June 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 233)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING
July 25, 2023
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House 131st Maine Legislature Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
The report of the Joint Select Committee on Housing for LD 388 was reported ONTP pursuant to Joint Rule 310 in error on 6/1/2023. The report of the committee should have been ONTP (Majority) / OTP-AM (Minority).
Sincerely,
S/Sen. Teresa Pierce Senate Chair
S/Rep. Traci Gere House Chair
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require the State and Municipalities to Reimburse Landlords for Unpaid Rent During Eviction Moratoriums" (H.P. 239) (L.D. 388) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-724) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Public Allopathic Medical School in Penobscot County (S.P. 68) (L.D. 129)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 8, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-173))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-173) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-440) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act Regarding Community-based Services for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System (H.P. 96) (L.D. 155)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 22, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-622))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-622) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-441) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act Regarding the Funding of Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Projects (H.P. 105) (L.D. 164)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 2, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-41))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-41) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-442) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, to Require That Alcohol Misuse Be Disclosed as a Contributing Factor to Death on Death Certificates (H.P. 149) (L.D. 228)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 12, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-380))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-380) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-444) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Provide Funding for Drought Relief and Other Programs Benefiting Maine Farmers (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 136) (L.D. 315)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on April 27, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-27))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-27) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-446) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Support the Maine Multicultural Center (S.P. 141) (L.D. 320)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 8, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-168))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-168) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-447) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Invest in an Educational Technician Training Program to Address Shortages in Public Schools (H.P. 217) (L.D. 343)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 1, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-214))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-448) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Provide Emergency Aid to Dairy Farmers Affected by the Crisis in Production Costs (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 235) (L.D. 384)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 3, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-53))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-53) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-449) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Promote Translation and Interpretation Services in Health Care Settings (H.P. 263) (L.D. 430)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on May 25, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-121))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-121) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-450) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Clarify MaineCare Program Requirements Regarding Certain High-risk Health Care Providers (H.P. 265) (L.D. 432)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on April 11, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-22))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-22) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-451)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Support Lead Abatement in Older Residential Properties (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 287) (L.D. 470)
FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 23, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-100))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-452) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education, Maine School Safety Center to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Develop Best Practices for Lockdown Drills and Active Shooter Drills and Allowing Parents to Opt Out of Active Shooter Drills for Their Children (H.P. 294) (L.D. 477)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on May 4, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-63))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-63) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-453) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Certain Employees Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan (H.P. 300) (L.D. 483)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 12, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-293))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-293) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-454) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail (H.P. 309) (L.D. 492)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 20, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-557))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-557) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-455) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Reduce Cancer Among Firefighters by Providing Grants for Safety Equipment (H.P. 321) (L.D. 516)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 12, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-317))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-317) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-456) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by Funding the Maine Length of Service Award Program (S.P. 256) (L.D. 588)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on April 20, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED)
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-457) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Amend the Law Governing MaineCare Coverage of Chiropractic Treatment (S.P. 260) (L.D. 592)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 16, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-320))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-320) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-458) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Establish the Companion Animal Sterilization Program in the Maine Revised Statutes (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 263) (L.D. 595)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 8, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-175))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-175) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-459) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development to Study Methods to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (S.P. 271) (L.D. 654)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 12, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-177))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-177) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-460) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, to Develop a Home Share Pilot Program for Older Persons (H.P. 478) (L.D. 709)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 21, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-616))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-616) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-462) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Modernize Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Law (H.P. 1225) (L.D. 1909)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 22, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-667))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-667) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-497) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, to Establish a Stakeholder Group to Inform the Development of a Farm Apprenticeship Pilot Program (H.P. 557) (L.D. 901)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 6, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-225))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-225) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-464) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act Requiring Water Bottle Filling Stations in New and Renovated Public Schools (H.P. 604) (L.D. 957)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 13, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-410))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-410) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-465) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Provide Transportation to Medically Managed Withdrawal Sites (H.P. 626) (L.D. 979)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 14, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-458))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-458) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-466) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Provide Additional Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes (S.P. 404) (L.D. 985)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 14, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-244))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-244) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-467) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Study the School Day (H.P. 638) (L.D. 1002)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 15, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-477))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-477) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-468) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish a Working Group to Review the State Board of Education's Membership, Responsibilities, Functions and Staffing (H.P. 654) (L.D. 1018)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 12, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-289))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-289) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-469) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 13
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Provide Equitable Tax Treatment to State-licensed Cannabis Businesses (S.P. 432) (L.D. 1063)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 22, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-400))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-400) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-470) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the State (H.P. 687) (L.D. 1092)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 20, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-574))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-574) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-471) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Analyze Data on the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula and Allocation Methodology (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 732) (L.D. 1160)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 12, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-353))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-353) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-472) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 14
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Establish the School Meal Equipment and Program Improvement Fund (H.P. 755) (L.D. 1183)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 12, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-272))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-272) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-473) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Provide Information to Parents Involved in the Child Protective Services System and Ensure Funding in the Child Protective Services Contingency Fund (H.P. 777) (L.D. 1229)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 14, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-469))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-469) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-474) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Invest in Maine's Fire Service Training Facilities (S.P. 517) (L.D. 1280)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 8, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-162))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-162) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-475) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 15
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, to Establish the Blue Economy Task Force to Support Maine's Emergence as a Center for Blue Economy Innovation and Opportunity in the 21st Century (S.P. 523) (L.D. 1286)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 15, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-296))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-296) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-476) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Resolve, to Study Methods of Preventing Opioid Overdose Deaths by Authorizing Harm Reduction Health Centers (H.P. 878) (L.D. 1364)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 26, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-549))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-549) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-477) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 16
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Expand Access to School Construction Funding (H.P. 911) (L.D. 1415)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 15, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-476))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-476) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-479) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Promote Family-centered Interventions for Substance Use Disorder Treatment (H.P. 935) (L.D. 1439)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 15, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-494))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-494) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-480) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 17
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, to Provide Grants to Support Reading Proficiency Programming in Schools (H.P. 981) (L.D. 1526)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 21, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-644))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-644) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-482) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group Convened by the Emergency Medical Services' Board on Financial Health of Ambulance Services (S.P. 634) (L.D. 1602)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 20, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-338))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-338) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-484) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 18
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Address Teacher Shortages Through Financial Assistance and Career Advancement Opportunities (S.P. 640) (L.D. 1608)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 6, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-128))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-128) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-485) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Update Criminal Indictment Procedures and Expand the Provision of Counsel to Certain Indigent Defendants (S.P. 642) (L.D. 1625)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 15, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-221))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-221) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-486) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Strengthen Maine's Agriculture, Food and Forest Economy by Funding the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund and Amending Related Provisions of Law (H.P. 1068) (L.D. 1670)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 1, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-145))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-145) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-487) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 19
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Improve Geographic Information System Data Acquisition and Maintenance (S.P. 674) (L.D. 1687)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 21, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-383))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-383) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-488) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts (H.P. 1118) (L.D. 1739)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 22, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-672))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-672) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-489) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Develop and Provide Technical Assistance for Meat Slaughtering and Processing (H.P. 1131) (L.D. 1767)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 15, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-484))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-484) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-490) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 20
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma (H.P. 1146) (L.D. 1783)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 21, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-635))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-635) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-492) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Expand Maine's High-quality Early Learning and Care for Children by Increasing Public Preschool Opportunities in Communities (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 724) (L.D. 1799)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 22, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-395))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-395) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-493) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 21
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Support Emergency Housing Construction and Renovation Statewide by Creating a Matching Grant Program (H.P. 1176) (L.D. 1844)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 21, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-586))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-586) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-495) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) 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)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 26, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-493) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-711) thereto)
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-493) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-496) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 22
(1-1) An Act to Establish the Weighing Point Preclearance Program (S.P. 573) (L.D. 1455)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 26, 2023. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 27, 2023, in concurrence. - RECALLED from the Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order, S.P. 845.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-2) An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources (S.P. 766) (L.D. 1895)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 23, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-420))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-420) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-503) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 23
(1-1) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Allow Persons Under Guardianship for Mental Illness to Be Electors (S.P. 658) (L.D. 1653)
FAILED of FINAL PASSAGE in the House on June 21, 2023.
Comes from the Senate FINALLY PASSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 24
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Establish the Companion Animal Sterilization Program in the Maine Revised Statutes (S.P. 263) (L.D. 595)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act Regarding Community-based Services for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System (H.P. 96) (L.D. 155) (10-3) An Act Regarding the Funding of Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Projects (H.P. 105) (L.D. 164) (10-4) An Act to Provide Emergency Aid to Dairy Farmers Affected by the Crisis in Production Costs (H.P. 235) (L.D. 384) (10-5) An Act to Clarify MaineCare Program Requirements Regarding Certain High-risk Health Care Providers (H.P. 265) (L.D. 432) (10-6) An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail (H.P. 309) (L.D. 492) (10-7) An Act to Reduce Cancer Among Firefighters by Providing Grants for Safety Equipment (H.P. 321) (L.D. 516) (10-8) An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by Funding the Maine Length of Service Award Program (S.P. 256) (L.D. 588) (10-9) An Act to Amend the Law Governing MaineCare Coverage of Chiropractic Treatment (S.P. 260) (L.D. 592)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-10) Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Public Allopathic Medical School in Penobscot County (S.P. 68) (L.D. 129) (10-11) Resolve, to Require That Alcohol Misuse Be Disclosed as a Contributing Factor to Death on Death Certificates (H.P. 149) (L.D. 228) (10-12) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Promote Translation and Interpretation Services in Health Care Settings (H.P. 263) (L.D. 430) (10-13) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education, Maine School Safety Center to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Develop Best Practices for Lockdown Drills and Active Shooter Drills and Allowing Parents to Opt Out of Active Shooter Drills for Their Children (H.P. 294) (L.D. 477) (10-14) Resolve, Directing the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to Study Methods to Encourage the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (S.P. 271) (L.D. 654)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 25
Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Analyze Data on the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula and Allocation Methodology (H.P. 732) (L.D. 1160)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act to Support Lead Abatement in Older Residential Properties (H.P. 287) (L.D. 470) (10-3) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Certain Employees Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan (H.P. 300) (L.D. 483) (10-4) An Act Requiring Water Bottle Filling Stations in New and Renovated Public Schools (H.P. 604) (L.D. 957) (10-5) An Act to Provide Equitable Tax Treatment to State-licensed Cannabis Businesses (S.P. 432) (L.D. 1063)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-6) Resolve, to Develop a Home Share Pilot Program for Older Persons (H.P. 478) (L.D. 709) (10-7) Resolve, to Establish a Stakeholder Group to Inform the Development of a Farm Apprenticeship Pilot Program (H.P. 557) (L.D. 901) (10-8) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Provide Transportation to Medically Managed Withdrawal Sites (H.P. 626) (L.D. 979) (10-9) Resolve, to Provide Additional Funding to the Maine Veterans' Homes (S.P. 404) (L.D. 985) (10-10) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Study the School Day (H.P. 638) (L.D. 1002) (10-11) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish a Working Group to Review the State Board of Education's Membership, Responsibilities, Functions and Staffing (H.P. 654) (L.D. 1018) (10-12) Resolve, To Establish an Ad Hoc Committee to Address the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (H.P. 687) (L.D. 1092)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 26
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Expand Maine's High-quality Early Learning and Care for Children by Increasing Public Preschool Opportunities in Communities (S.P. 724) (L.D. 1799)
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 Establish the School Meal Equipment and Program Improvement Fund (H.P. 755) (L.D. 1183) (10-3) An Act to Provide Information to Parents Involved in the Child Protective Services System and Ensure Funding in the Child Protective Services Contingency Fund (H.P. 777) (L.D. 1229) (10-4) An Act to Invest in Maine's Fire Service Training Facilities (S.P. 517) (L.D. 1280) (10-5) An Act to Expand Access to School Construction Funding (H.P. 911) (L.D. 1415) (10-6) An Act to Promote Family-centered Interventions for Substance Use Disorder Treatment (H.P. 935) (L.D. 1439) (10-7) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group Convened by the Emergency Medical Services' Board on Financial Health of Ambulance Services (S.P. 634) (L.D. 1602) (10-8) An Act to Address Teacher Shortages Through Financial Assistance and Career Advancement Opportunities (S.P. 640) (L.D. 1608) (10-9) An Act to Update Criminal Indictment Procedures and Expand the Provision of Counsel to Certain Indigent Defendants (S.P. 642) (L.D. 1625) (10-10) An Act to Strengthen Maine's Agriculture, Food and Forest Economy by Funding the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund and Amending Related Provisions of Law (H.P. 1068) (L.D. 1670) (10-11) An Act to Improve Geographic Information System Data Acquisition and Maintenance (S.P. 674) (L.D. 1687) (10-12) An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts (H.P. 1118) (L.D. 1739)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 27
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Continue Certain Limited-period Positions Until Full Funding Is Provided (H.P. 422) (L.D. 645)
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 Require the University of Maine to Provide Education Regarding Meat and Poultry Processing (H.P. 1131) (L.D. 1767) (10-3) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma (H.P. 1146) (L.D. 1783) (10-4) An Act to Support Emergency Housing Construction and Renovation Statewide by Creating a Matching Grant Program (H.P. 1176) (L.D. 1844) (10-5) 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) (10-6) An Act to Modernize Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Law (H.P. 1225) (L.D. 1909)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-7) Resolve, to Establish the Blue Economy Task Force to Support Maine's Emergence as a Center for Blue Economy Innovation and Opportunity in the 21st Century (S.P. 523) (L.D. 1286) (10-8) Resolve, to Study Methods of Preventing Opioid Overdose Deaths by Authorizing Harm Reduction Health Centers (H.P. 878) (L.D. 1364) (10-9) Resolve, to Provide Grants to Support Reading Proficiency Programming in Schools (H.P. 981) (L.D. 1526)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 28
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Study the Educare Model (H.P. 453) (L.D. 684)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 1, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-154))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-154) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-461) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Provide Funding for Positions in the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office (S.P. 314) (L.D. 756)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 16, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-308))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-308) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-463) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Include Certain Volunteer Firefighters in the Tax Credit for Employers of Individuals Who Are Volunteer Firefighters or Volunteer Municipal Emergency Medical Services Persons (S.P. 727) (L.D. 1802)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 21, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-356))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-356) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-494) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 29
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Provide Critical Matching Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Maine Community College Campus (S.P. 817) (L.D. 1988)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 14, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-240))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-498) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Expand Health Insurance Coverage to Certain State Employees (S.P. 60) (L.D. 121)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 4, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-49))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-49) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-504) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Provide Funding to Emergency Medical Services Organizations (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 331) (L.D. 526)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 20, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-528))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-528) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-500) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Schools by Implementing Interlocking Door Controller Technology (S.P. 104) (L.D. 204)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 1, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-107))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-107) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-443) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States (H.P. 665) (L.D. 1029)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 21, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-624))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-624) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-501) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Support the Maine Multicultural Center (S.P. 141) (L.D. 320) (10-2) An Act to Invest in an Educational Technician Training Program to Address Shortages in Public Schools (H.P. 217) (L.D. 343) (10-3) An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources (S.P. 766) (L.D. 1895)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Protect Against Discrimination by Public Entities (H.P. 177) (L.D. 279)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 15, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-467))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-467) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-502) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Establish a Mobile Learning Lab (S.P. 554) (L.D. 1389)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 25, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-97))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-97) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-478) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Increase Funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (S.P. 576) (L.D. 1458)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 13, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-193))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-193) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-481) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) An Act to Create the Lobster Innovation Fund (S.P. 615) (L.D. 1552)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 8, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-161))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-161) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-483) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) An Act to Establish the Homeless Substance Use Disorder Service Program (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1144) (L.D. 1781)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 21, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-618))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-618) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-491) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Provide Funding for Programs Benefiting Maine Farmers (S.P. 136) (L.D. 315)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 847)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the following specified matters be held over to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
S.P. 17, L.D. 25 - An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks
H.P. 192, L.D. 294 - An Act to Include a Tribal Member in the Baxter State Park Authority
S.P. 247, L.D. 579 - An Act to Support Farmland Conservation and Transition Planning for Farmers
S.P. 267, L.D. 650 - An Act to Improve Maine Agriculture and Food Systems
S.P. 511, L.D. 1274 - An Act to Increase Land Access for Historically Disadvantaged Populations
H.P. 863, L.D. 1349 - An Act to Review State Lands and Waterways That Have Sacred, Traditional or Other Significance to the Wabanaki People
H.P. 966, L.D. 1511 - An Act to Update the Laws Governing the University of Maine System’s Board of Agriculture and to Rename the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
S.P. 739, L.D. 1823 - An Act to Respect and Protect the Right to Food
S.P. 759, L.D. 1886 - Resolve, to Construct a New District Headquarters Building for the Bureau of Forestry in Fort Kent
S.P. 778, L.D. 1916 - An Act to Classify Meat and Poultry Products Inspections as Essential Services
S.P. 814, L.D. 1985 - An Act to Authorize Removal of Requirements of Forest Certification Systems from the State’s Forest Management Plans
S.P. 818, L.D. 1989 - Resolve, to Modify the Deed for a Parcel of Property in the Town of Carrabassett Valley to Allow for Workforce Housing
S.P. 821, L.D. 1996 - An Act to Regulate Synthetic Hemp-derived Cannabinoids
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
H.P. 133, L.D. 212 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Upgrade Municipal Culverts at Stream Crossings
H.P. 157, L.D. 236 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support the Economic Development of the Fishing Industry and the Portland Harbor Dredging Project
S.P. 174, L.D. 367 - An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Improve Highways, Bridges and Nonhighway Modes of Transportation
S.P. 197, L.D. 416 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and Commercialization
H.P. 256, L.D. 423 - An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
H.P. 260, L.D. 427 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in Research, Development and Commercialization in Maine’s Marine Technology and Aquaculture Sector
S.P. 204, L.D. 450 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Upgrade and Replace Emergency Alert System Infrastructure of Maine Public
S.P. 214, L.D. 460 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Improve Student Success and Workforce Readiness Within the University of Maine System
S.P. 220, L.D. 503 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Fund the Maine Community College System
H.P. 423, L.D. 646 - An Act to Provide Appropriations and Allocations for the Operations of State Government
S.P. 307, L.D. 749 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Provide a New Dormitory Facility at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
H.P. 568, L.D. 912 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Restore Historic Community Buildings
S.P. 443, L.D. 1074 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Fund New Affordable Housing for Low-income Households
H.P. 728, L.D. 1156 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Promote the Design, Development and Maintenance of Trails for Outdoor Recreation and Active Transportation
H.P. 735, L.D. 1163 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Capital Improvements for Arts and Cultural Facilities
S.P. 481, L.D. 1185 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Recapitalize the School Revolving Renovation Fund
S.P. 575, L.D. 1457 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for a Jail in Caribou
S.P. 601, L.D. 1480 - An Act to Protect Union Wharf and Sustain Maine’s Maritime Industries
H.P. 1112, L.D. 1733 - An Act to Require the Revenue Forecasting Committee to Prepare Economic Impact Statements for Certain Legislation
S.P. 755, L.D. 1871 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in a Green Energy Materials Building at the University of Maine S.P. 782, L.D. 1920 - An Act to Authorize a Supplemental Benefit Relief Payment
H.P. 1259, L.D. 1957 - An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in Maine’s Railroad Infrastructure
S.P. 811, L.D. 1982 - An Act Regarding Appropriations and Allocations to Support the State of Maine
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
S.P. 83, L.D. 179 - An Act to Provide Support for Restorative Justice Practices in Maine
H.P. 186, L.D. 288 - An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth Who Have Committed Juvenile Crimes
H.P. 407, L.D. 630 - An Act to Ensure Rural Law Enforcement Services in Maine
H.P. 567, L.D. 911 - An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Certain Law Enforcement Interactions and Tools for Determining Residency During Conflict Resolution
H.P. 569, L.D. 913 - An Act to Support First Responders
H.P. 578, L.D. 931 - An Act to Expand the State’s Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment
H.P. 873, L.D. 1359 - An Act to Provide an Opportunity for Resentencing for Individuals Who Were Sentenced for Crimes Committed as Juveniles
H.P. 969, L.D. 1514 - An Act to Provide Safe, Short-term Housing to Individuals Recently Released from Correctional Facilities
H.P. 970, L.D. 1515 - An Act to Fund Delivery of Emergency Medical Services
H.P. 1006, L.D. 1561 - An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes
S.P. 650, L.D. 1633 - An Act to Establish a Community-based Reentry Program in All Department of Corrections Facilities
H.P. 1121, L.D. 1742 - An Act to Enhance the Use of Critical Incident Stress Management Teams and to Require Peer Team Support
H.P. 1142, L.D. 1779 - An Act to Develop a Continuum of Care for Youth Involved in the Justice System and to Develop Alternatives for Juveniles Incarcerated in Long Creek Youth Development Center
S.P. 714, L.D. 1789 - An Act to Remove All Marijuana-related Provisions from the Maine Criminal Code and Expunge All Convictions Involving Marijuana
H.P. 1218, L.D. 1903 - Resolve, to Create an Advisory Council to Oversee the Review and Revision of the Maine Criminal Code and Other Statutes Establishing Criminal Offenses
H.P. 1271, L.D. 1978 - An Act to Enact the Reentry Success and Earned Time Act
Education and Cultural Affairs
H.P. 23, L.D. 19 - An Act to Authorize the National Institute of Funeral Service to Grant Associate Degrees
S.P. 120, L.D. 254 - An Act to Update the Sex Education and Consent Curriculum
H.P. 219, L.D. 345 - An Act Regarding Educational Policies and Programs
H.P. 497, L.D. 808 - An Act to Amend Laws Affecting Tuition at State-approved Schools
S.P. 498, L.D. 1217 - Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program for Alternative Teacher Certification
S.P. 521, L.D. 1284 - An Act to Require Personal Finance to be Taught as a Separate Course to Obtain a High School Diploma
H.P. 897, L.D. 1402 - An Act to Provide an Additional Allocation in the School Funding Formula to Cover Tax-exempt Property or a Large Economically Disadvantaged Student Population
H.P. 917, L.D. 1421 - An Act to Provide Funds to the Maine Indian Education School District
H.P. 1052, L.D. 1642 - An Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools
H.P. 1136, L.D. 1773 - An Act to Increase the State’s Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers
H.P. 1279, L.D. 2001 - An Act to Establish the African American Studies Advisory Council and Require Funding for African American Studies
H.P. 1280, L.D. 2002 - An Act to Provide Incentives to Schools That Contract for Certain Social Work and Family Therapy Services
Energy, Utilities and Technology
S.P. 61, L.D. 122 - An Act to Authorize the Efficiency Maine Trust to Establish a Program to Support the Uptake of Medium-duty and Heavy-duty Zero-emission Vehicles by Maine Businesses and to Establish a Medium-duty and Heavy-duty Zero-emission Vehicle-to-grid Pilot Project
H.P. 161, L.D. 240 - An Act to Increase Public Access to Utilities
H.P. 195, L.D. 297 - An Act to Reduce Electric Rate Increases Due to Renewable Energy Credits
S.P. 193, L.D. 412 - An Act to Fully Engage the Efficiency Maine Trust in Mitigating Climate Change by Creating Electrification Programs
S.P. 198, L.D. 417 - An Act to Facilitate Net Energy Billing
S.P. 257, L.D. 589 - An Act to Ensure That the Maine Electric Grid Provides Additional Benefits to Maine Ratepayers
H.P. 452, L.D. 683 - An Act to Reduce Electricity Rates
H.P. 468, L.D. 699 - An Act to Reduce Future Energy Costs H.P. 707, L.D. 1111 - An Act Concerning Contracts and Agreement for Large-scale Water Extraction
S.P. 584, L.D. 1465 - An Act to Amend the Calculation of Tariff Rates and Billing Credits Under Net Energy Billing
S.P. 638, L.D. 1606 - An Act to Finance Clean Energy and Infrastructure in Maine
H.P. 1138, L.D. 1775 - An Act to Establish a Clean Hydrogen Pilot Program
S.P. 746, L.D. 1830 - An Act to Advance Maine’s Clean Energy Goals
S.P. 764, L.D. 1889 - An Act to Provide Authorization to Aroostook County to Use the Statewide Radio and Network System
H.P. 1240, L.D. 1932 - An Act to Require Broadband Internet Access Service Providers to Prorate Customer Bills
S.P. 798, L.D. 1962 - An Act to Limit Utility Shut-offs
S.P. 799, L.D. 1963 - An Act Regarding the Future of Renewable Energy Transmission in Northern Maine
H.P. 1264, L.D. 1967 - An Act to Support Municipal Franchise Agreements
S.P. 838, L.D. 2016 - An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Distributed Generation Stakeholder Group
Environment and Natural Resources
H.P. 175, L.D. 277 - An Act Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
H.P. 193, L.D. 295 - An Act Regarding Plastic Pollution
H.P. 204, L.D. 306 - An Act Related to Water
S.P. 362, L.D. 865 - An Act to Clarify the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Environmental Protection by Adjusting the Requirements for Certain Hearings and for Certain Agencies by Adjusting the Requirements for Cost-Benefit Analysis
H.P. 645, L.D. 1009 - An Act Regarding the Reduction and Recycling of Food Waste
H.P. 914, L.D. 1418 - An Act Concerning Single-use Disposable Water Bottles and Water Refill Stations
S.P. 590, L.D. 1471 - An Act to Amend Provisions of the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act
S.P. 610, L.D. 1537 - An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution and to Provide Additional Funding
S.P. 665, L.D. 1660 - An Act to Provide That Advanced Recycling Facilities Are Subject to Solid Waste Regulation and That Advanced Recycling Does Not Constitute Recycling
H.P. 1224, L.D. 1908 - An Act to Enact the Safe Cosmetics Act
S.P. 796, L.D. 1960 - An Act to Support Farming in Maine by Extending the Deadline for Manufacturers of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Report on Those Products
H.P. 25, L.D. 50 - An Act to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect by Developing a System to Ensure Child and Family Well-being
S.P. 47, L.D. 75 - An Act to Establish Maximum Contaminant Levels Under the State’s Drinking Water Rules to Prohibit Certain Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
S.P. 117, L.D. 251 - Resolve, to Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for MaineCare Reimbursement in Nursing Facilities
H.P. 197, L.D. 299 - An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Health and Human Services
S.P. 149, L.D. 328 - An Act to Improve Mental Health in Maine
S.P. 160, L.D. 353 - An Act Concerning Substance Use Disorder, Treatment, Recovery, Prevention and Education
H.P. 268, L.D. 435 - Resolve, to Ensure the Provision of Medically Necessary Behavioral Health Care Services for Children in Their Homes and Communities
S.P. 218, L.D. 500 - An Act to Improve the Office of the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman
H.P. 396, L.D. 619 - An Act to Ensure Coordination of Care for MaineCare Members
H.P. 402, L.D. 625 - An Act to Set Aside Funds from Federal Block Grants for Certain Communities
S.P. 302, L.D. 744 - Resolve, to Direct the Department of Health and Human Services to Perform Rate Studies and Rate Determinations for Providers of Certain Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
S.P. 338, L.D. 779 - An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services
H.P. 510, L.D. 821 - Resolve, to Improve Access to Neurobehavioral Services
H.P. 514, L.D. 825 - An Act Relating to Transportation Services for MaineCare Members with Multiple Disabilities
H.P. 527, L.D. 838 - An Act to Identify the State’s Unidentified Human Remains
S.P. 354, L.D. 857 - An Act to Improve Family Team Meetings in Child Welfare Cases to Ensure Better Outcomes for Children by Providing Adequate Funding
S.P. 375, L.D. 878 - An Act to Improve Child Welfare
H.P. 562, L.D. 906 - An Act to Ensure Physicians Receive Full Diagnostic Test Data Concerning Tick-borne Diseases
H.P. 710, L.D. 1114 - An Act to Eliminate the Annual Medical Eligibility Determinations of Need for Families of Children with Disabilities
S.P. 505, L.D. 1224 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Seek Federal Approval for Reimbursement of Community-based Mobile Crisis Intervention Services
H.P. 922, L.D. 1426 - An Act to Secure Housing for the Most Vulnerable Maine Residents by Amending the Laws Governing Municipal General Assistance
H.P. 1020, L.D. 1575 - An Act to Promote Quality and Innovation in Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
H.P. 1073, L.D. 1675 - An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the General Assistance Program Regarding Eligibility, Housing Assistance and State Reimbursement and to Establish a Working Group
H.P. 1111, L.D. 1732 - An Act to Expand the General Assistance Program
S.P. 696, L.D. 1751 - An Act to Maximize Federal Funding in Support of Emergency Medical Services
S.P. 713, L.D. 1788 - An Act to Establish the Office of the Inspector General of Child Protection
S.P. 743, L.D. 1827 - An Act to Prevent Closures and Ensure Sustainability of Nursing Facilities, Private Nonmedical Institutions and Residential Care Facilities by Removing So-called Budget Neutrality
H.P. 1202, L.D. 1877 - An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-income Families
S.P. 785, L.D. 1923 - An Act to Provide for Licensing of and Tax Collection from Remote Retail Sellers of Pipe Tobacco and Premium Cigars
H.P. 1257, L.D. 1955 - An Act to Require Hospitals and Hospital-affiliated Providers to Provide Financial Assistance for Medical Care
H.P. 1266, L.D. 1975 - An Act to Implement a Statewide Public Health Response to Substance Use and Amend the Laws Governing Scheduled Drugs
S.P. 820, L.D. 1995 - An Act to Bolster Maine’s Workforce and Economy by Increasing Assistance for Parents Pursuing Education and Employment and by Indexing Unemployment Benefits to the Unemployment Rate
S.P. 830, L.D. 2009 - An Act to Prevent Abandonment of Children and Adults with Disabilities in Hospitals
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
S.P. 71, L.D. 132 - An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
H.P. 148, L.D. 227 - An Act Regarding Health Care in the State
H.P. 205, L.D. 307 - An Act to Lower the State’s Health Care Costs
S.P. 199, L.D. 444 - An Act to Designate First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals as a Special Risk Population for the Purposes of Improving Insurance Coverage for the Effects of Trauma
H.P. 432, L.D. 663 - An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
H.P. 485, L.D. 796 - An Act Concerning Prior Authorizations for Health Care Provider Services
H.P. 737, L.D. 1165 - An Act to Enhance Cost Savings to Consumers of Prescription Drugs
H.P. 765, L.D. 1205 - An Act Regarding the Scope of Practice of Certified Professional Midwives and Certified Midwives
H.P. 903, L.D. 1407 - An Act to Amend the Maine Insurance Code Regarding Payments by Health Insurance Carriers to Providers
H.P. 949, L.D. 1494 - An Act to Help Address the Worker Shortage in Behavioral Health Care Services by Allowing Provisional Licensure and Providing for Reimbursement for Out-of-state Licensees
H.P. 953, L.D. 1498 - An Act to Create an Advocacy and Complaint Process for Health Care Providers Within the Bureau of Insurance
H.P. 988, L.D. 1533 - An Act to Provide for Consistent Billing Practices by Health Care Providers
H.P. 1022, L.D. 1577 - An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing
H.P. 1119, L.D. 1740 - An Act to Support an Insured Patient’s Access to Affordable Health Care with Timely Access to Health Care Prices
S.P. 718, L.D. 1793 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Contract for Discounted Insulin Manufactured and Distributed by Civica Rx
S.P. 745, L.D. 1829 - An Act to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs by Requiring Reference-based Pricing
H.P. 1164, L.D. 1832 - An Act to Require Reimbursement of Fees for Treatment Rendered by Public and Private Ambulance Services
S.P. 783, L.D. 1921 - An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding State-chartered Credit Unions
H.P. 1258, L.D. 1956 - An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometrists
H.P. 1273, L.D. 1990 - An Act to Improve the Licensing Procedure for Certain Social Workers by Removing the Examination Requirement
Joint Select Committee on Housing
S.P. 135, L.D. 314 - An Act to Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Housing in Maine
H.P. 211, L.D. 337 - An Act to Amend the Regulations of Manufactured Housing to Increase Affordable Housing
H.P. 238, L.D. 387 - An Act to Promote Affordable Housing by Providing a Tax Exemption for Housing Choice Vouchers
H.P. 379, L.D. 602 - An Act to Provide Regional Support to Deliver State and Federal Programs to Cities and Towns in the State
S.P. 279, L.D. 721 - An Act to Preserve Historic Buildings and Promote Affordable Housing
S.P. 331, L.D. 772 - An Act to Establish a Process to Vest Rights for Land Use Permit Applicants
H.P. 543, L.D. 853 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to Housing
S.P. 378, L.D. 887 - An Act to Amend the Regulation of Mobile Home Parks
H.P. 720, L.D. 1134 - An Act to Improve Housing Affordability by Amending the Definition of “Subdivision” Under the Site Location of Development Laws
H.P. 805, L.D. 1257 - An Act to Increase Housing Capacity and Protect the Municipal Tax Base and Working Lands
H.P. 819, L.D. 1294 - An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals
H.P. 960, L.D. 1505 - An Act to Amend the Maine Cooperative Affordable Housing Ownership Act
H.P. 1070, L.D. 1672 - An Act to Establish an Affordable Housing Permitting Process
H.P. 1071, L.D. 1673 - An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
H.P. 1099, L.D. 1710 - An Act to Establish the Maine Rental Assistance and Guarantee Program and Amend the Laws Regarding Tenants and the Municipal General Assistance Program
S.P. 684, L.D. 1721 - An Act to Create Transitional Housing Communities for Homeless Populations in the State
S.P. 697, L.D. 1752 - Resolve, to Prepare Preapproved Building Types
H.P. 1150, L.D. 1787 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Convene a Stakeholder Group Tasked with a Comprehensive Overhaul and Modernization of the State Subdivision Statutes
H.P. 1194, L.D. 1864 - An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
H.P. 1197, L.D. 1867 - An Act to Establish the Community Housing and Rural Development Authority
S.P. 789, L.D. 1940 - An Act to Promote Consistent Policies within Growth Management Programs in Order to Increase Food Security and Economic Resiliency in Local Communities
H.P. 1267, L.D. 1976 - An Act to Update the Growth Management Program Laws
H.P. 104, L.D. 163 - An Act to Increase Communication Between the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Lifetime License Holders by Requiring Free License Renewals Under Certain Circumstances
H.P. 391, L.D. 614 - An Act to Provide a Free Antlerless Deer Permit to Certain Landowners Who Allow the Public to Hunt on Their Property
H.P. 406, L.D. 629 - An Act to Improve, Protect and Defend the Individual Civil Right to Bear Arms Through Exemption of Firearms and Ammunition from Taxation
H.P. 484, L.D. 795 - An Act to Clarify Requirements for Moose Hunting Permittees
H.P. 624, L.D. 977 - Resolve, to Study the Gasoline Tax Allocations for Nonhighway Recreational Vehicles and Make Recommendations for Changes
S.P. 418, L.D. 1049 - An Act to Protect Maine’s Inland Fisheries from Invasive Fish
H.P. 856, L.D. 1342 - An Act to Increase Funding for the Prevention and Control of Invasive Aquatic Species
S.P. 781, L.D. 1919 - An Act to Designate a State Wildlife Sanctuary at Blue Hill Falls
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
H.P. 167, L.D. 262 - An Act to Strengthen Maine’s Workforce
H.P. 182, L.D. 284 - An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute
H.P. 228, L.D. 377 - An Act to Relieve Student Debt
S.P. 518, L.D. 1281 - An Act to Protect Economic Competitiveness in Maine by Extending the End Date for Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits
S.P. 608, L.D. 1487 - An Act to Ensure That Residents of the State Have the Right to Repair Their Own Electronic Devices
S.P. 619, L.D. 1555 - An Act to Amend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program
I.B. 3, L.D. 1677 - An Act Regarding Automotive Right to Repair
H.P. 1105, L.D. 1716 - An Act to Establish a Repairability Index for Consumer Electronic Products
S.P. 731, L.D. 1806 - An Act to Require Online Used Car Dealers to Be Licensed
H.P. 1161, L.D. 1815 - An Act to Protect Maine’s Consumers by Establishing an Abuse of Dominance Right of Action and Requiring Notification of Mergers
H.P. 1227, L.D. 1911 - An Act Concerning Automotive Right to Repair
H.P. 1232, L.D. 1927 - An Act to Create the Rural Prosperity Council
H.P. 1237, L.D. 1929 - An Act to Protect Consumers by Licensing Home Building Contractors
S.P. 810, L.D. 1981 - An Act to Extend and Expand the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund
S.P. 819, L.D. 1994 - An Act to Provide for Increased Academic Research by Allowing the Gathering of Data or Statistics by Telephone
S.P. 822, L.D. 1997 - An Act to Implement Critical Reforms to the Department of Environmental Protection Outlined in the State COVID-19 Reopening Plan
S.P. 823, L.D. 1998 - An Act to Transfer the Arch Hangar at the Former Loring Air Force Base to the Loring Air Museum
H.P. 24, L.D. 20 - An Act to Further Protect Survivors of Economic Abuse
H.P. 59, L.D. 91 - An Act to Adopt the National 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code
S.P. 270, L.D. 653 - An Act to Support Constitutionally Required Public Defense by Creating the Maine Office of Public Defense Services
S.P. 305, L.D. 747 - An Act to Require the Probate Court to Report Name Changes to the State Bureau of Identification
S.P. 306, L.D. 748 - An Act to Strengthen the Due Process Rights of Persons in Law Enforcement Custody
S.P. 339, L.D. 780 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy
S.P. 367, L.D. 870 - An Act to Strengthen Freedom of Speech Protections by Extending Laws Against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
S.P. 425, L.D. 1056 - An Act Restricting State Assistance in Federal Collection of Personal Electronic Data and Metadata
H.P. 945, L.D. 1490 - An Act to Reduce Rental Housing Costs by Eliminating Additional Fees at or Prior to the Commencement of Tenancy
S.P. 613, L.D. 1550 - An Act to Authorize the Expungement of Records of Nonviolent Crimes
H.P. 1021, L.D. 1576 - An Act to Update the Laws Governing Electronic Device Information as Evidence
S.P. 627, L.D. 1596 - An Act to Facilitate the Creation of an Aroostook County Drug Treatment Court
H.P. 1085, L.D. 1696 - An Act to Create a Civil Cause of Action for Persons Suffering Damages Arising from the Sale of Abnormally Dangerous Firearms
H.P. 1094, L.D. 1705 - An Act to Give Consumers Control over Sensitive Personal Data by Requiring Consumer Consent Prior to Collection of Data
H.P. 1114, L.D. 1735 - An Act to Safeguard Gender-affirming Health Care
S.P. 710, L.D. 1763 - An Act Regarding Trustee Duties to Beneficiaries
H.P. 1135, L.D. 1771 - An Act Regarding Speedy Trials
H.P. 1166, L.D. 1834 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish an Officer on Tribal Relations
H.P. 1167, L.D. 1835 - An Act to Require the State to Notify Indian Tribes and Indian Nations When New Laws Are Enacted That Need to Be Certified
H.P. 1195, L.D. 1865 - An Act Establishing the Maine Sentencing Guidelines Commission
H.P. 1217, L.D. 1902 - An Act to Protect Personal Health Data
H.P. 1219, L.D. 1904 - An Act to Enact the Maine Fair Chance Housing Act
H.P. 1245, L.D. 1937 - An Act to Remove the Confidentiality of the Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Railroad Companies
S.P. 807, L.D. 1973 - An Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Privacy Act
H.P. 1270, L.D. 1977 - An Act to Create the Data Privacy and Protection Act
H.P. 1287, L.D. 2007 - An Act to Advance Self-determination for Wabanaki Nations
S.P. 142, L.D. 321 - An Act to Create a Bill of Rights for Temporary Workers
S.P. 143, L.D. 322 - An Act to Improve the Unemployment Insurance System
S.P. 145, L.D. 324 - An Act to Prevent the Wrongful Firing of Maine Workers
S.P. 179, L.D. 372 - An Act to Increase Enforcement and Accountability for Wage and Hour Violations
S.P. 180, L.D. 373 - An Act to Improve Labor Conditions for Maine Workers
S.P. 230, L.D. 513 - An Act Regarding Overtime Protections for Certain Maine Workers
H.P. 330, L.D. 525 - An Act to Protect Farm Workers by Allowing Them to Organize for the Purposes of Collective Bargaining
H.P. 355, L.D. 550 - An Act to Increase Correctional Officer Salary and Benefits
S.P. 296, L.D. 738 - An Act to Establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave System
S.P. 397, L.D. 926 - An Act to Improve Maine Public Employees Retirement System Representation
S.P. 479, L.D. 1152 - An Act to Make Long-term Disability Insurance Coverage Available to Public Employees
H.P. 920, L.D. 1424 - An Act to Remove the Age Requirement for Correctional Staff Retirement Under the 1998 Special Plan
S.P. 583, L.D. 1464 - An Act to Remove the Waiting Period for Benefits Under Maine’s Unemployment Insurance System
S.P. 604, L.D. 1483 - An Act to Protect the Rights of Agricultural Workers
H.P. 951, L.D. 1496 - An Act to Prohibit Noncompete Clauses
S.P. 719, L.D. 1794 - An Act to Enhance the Predictability of Mandated Overtime for Pulp or Paper Manufacturing Facility Employees
S.P. 767, L.D. 1896 - An Act to Index Workers’ Compensation Benefits to the Rate of Inflation
S.P. 177, L.D. 370 - An Act to Protect Marine Resources in Maine
H.P. 479, L.D. 710 - An Act to Fund the Lobster Legal Defense Fund
S.P. 472, L.D. 1145 - An Act to Create the Southern Maine Coastal Waters Commission
S.P. 775, L.D. 1915 - Resolve, to Establish a Grant Program to Issue Shellfish Licenses to Qualified Disabled Veterans
S.P. 825, L.D. 2003 - An Act to Protect Access to Maine’s Intertidal Zone
S.P. 167, L.D. 360 - An Act to Amend the Androscoggin County Charter
S.P. 178, L.D. 371 - An Act to Address Certain Local Zoning Ordinances
H.P. 231, L.D. 380 - An Act Regarding Monhegan Plantation
H.P. 288, L.D. 471 - An Act to Make Necessary Changes to State Law
S.P. 374, L.D. 877 - An Act to Prohibit State Contracts with Companies Owned or Operated by the Government of the People’s Republic of China
H.P. 565, L.D. 909 - An Act to Amend the Laws Regulating the Operation of the Legislature
H.P. 566, L.D. 910 - An Act to Amend the Laws of Maine
S.P. 402, L.D. 983 - An Act to Exempt Maine from Daylight Saving Time
H.P. 781, L.D. 1233 - An Act Regarding the Maine State Cemetery Preservation Commission
H.P. 905, L.D. 1409 - An Act to Require Reimbursement When a Municipality Hires First Responders Whose Training Costs Were Incurred by Another Municipality
H.P. 928, L.D. 1432 - An Act to Amend the Law Governing Racial Impact Statements
H.P. 1065, L.D. 1667 - An Act Regarding Recommendations for Changing Place Names in the State
S.P. 689, L.D. 1725 - An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Providing the Government Oversight Committee Access to Confidential Records
H.P. 1252, L.D. 1948 - An Act to Amend the State’s Data Governance Program Regarding Proprietary Data
S.P. 812, L.D. 1983 - An Act to Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act
S.P. 834, L.D. 2011 - An Act Regarding the State Auditor’s Reporting Requirements on State Agencies’ Financial Activities
S.P. 95, L.D. 191 - An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Certain Business Equipment Tax Benefits
S.P. 211, L.D. 457 - An Act to Amend Maine’s Tax Laws
S.P. 217, L.D. 499 - An Act to Change Maine’s Tax Laws
H.P. 410, L.D. 633 - An Act to Dedicate Revenue from Alcohol Tax to Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
H.P. 420, L.D. 643 - An Act to Promote Research and Development in the State by Increasing the Research Expense Tax Credit
H.P. 492, L.D. 803 - An Act Regarding Taxation H.P. 572, L.D. 916 - An Act to Establish a Windfall Profits Tax on Electric Utilities to Assist with Residential Heating Costs
H.P. 631, L.D. 996 - An Act to Allow a Municipality to Establish a Local Option Sales Tax
H.P. 646, L.D. 1010 - An Act to Provide Tax Relief for Working Families
H.P. 663, L.D. 1027 - An Act to Prohibit Local Sales Taxes
S.P. 444, L.D. 1075 - An Act to Promote Economic Growth Through Increased Film Incentives
H.P. 725, L.D. 1153 - An Act to Allow Municipalities to Tax Personal Solar Energy Equipment Under 5 Megawatts
S.P. 480, L.D. 1184 - An Act to Exempt Certain Prescribed Home Medical Supplies from Sales Tax
S.P. 503, L.D. 1222 - An Act to Expand Child Care Services Through an Employer-supported Tax Credit
H.P. 779, L.D. 1231 - An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets
H.P. 823, L.D. 1298 - An Act to Allow a Local Option Sales Tax on Short-term Lodging to Fund Affordable Housing
H.P. 849, L.D. 1335 - An Act to Amend the Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens Law
H.P. 851, L.D. 1337 - An Act to Require a Corporation That Files a Tax Return in the State to File a Tax Disclosure Statement
H.P. 859, L.D. 1345 - An Act to Permit Municipalities to Establish by Ordinance a Program for Partial Deferral of Property Taxes for Seniors
H.P. 901, L.D. 1405 - An Act to Change How Adult Use Cannabis Excise Tax Is Calculated
S.P. 572, L.D. 1454 - An Act Regarding the Distribution of Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax
S.P. 611, L.D. 1538 - An Act to Provide Tax Benefits to Persons Constructing Accessory Dwelling Units
H.P. 1060, L.D. 1648 - An Act to Make Changes to the Farm and Open Space Tax Law
H.P. 1084, L.D. 1685 - An Act to Increase Acreage Eligibility and Change Requirements for Filing Plans Under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
H.P. 1116, L.D. 1737 - An Act to Provide up to $5,000 in Property Tax Relief to Veterans
H.P. 1137, L.D. 1774 - An Act Exempting Certain Emergency Distributions and Emergency Savings Accounts from Taxation
S.P. 729, L.D. 1804 - An Act to Provide Transparency and Accountability for Corporate Tax Expenditures
H.P. 1155, L.D. 1810 - An Act to Expand the Maine Historic Rehabilitation Credit and Establish a Weatherization Tax Credit
S.P. 757, L.D. 1873 - An Act to Provide Heating Relief with Tax-free Home Energy Savings Accounts
H.P. 1212, L.D. 1891 - An Act to Support Maine Businesses Through a Child Care Tax Credit and a Pass-through Entity Tax
H.P. 1214, L.D. 1893 - An Act to Allow a Municipality to Impose a Fee on Short-term Rentals for the Benefit of That Municipality
S.P. 772, L.D. 1900 - An Act to Establish a Tax Credit for Employers Who Employ Persons Recovering from Substance Use Disorder
S.P. 797, L.D. 1961 - An Act to Support Potato Processing in Maine
S.P. 808, L.D. 1974 - An Act to Reauthorize Maine’s New Markets Tax Credit Program
H.P. 1277, L.D. 1999 - An Act to Ensure the Equitable Treatment of Military Retirement Plan Income
H.P. 1278, L.D. 2000 - An Act to Change the Taxation of Rental Tangible Personal Property to Make It Consistent with the Predominant Method in Other States’ Rental Industry Laws for Sales and Use Tax
H.P. 1285, L.D. 2005 - An Act to Eliminate the Aircraft Excise Tax
S.P. 828, L.D. 2006 - An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Adjustments for Sudden and Severe Disruption of Municipal Valuation
H.P. 38, L.D. 63 - An Act to Clarify That Certain Imported Motor Vehicles Are Not Off-road Vehicles
H.P. 156, L.D. 235 - An Act to Promote Economic Development in the Fishing Industry by Funding a Dredging Project in Portland Harbor
S.P. 176, L.D. 369 - An Act to Allow Repurposed Military Vehicles to Be Registered and Operated on Maine Roads
S.P. 182, L.D. 401 - An Act to Improve Transportation in Maine
S.P. 183, L.D. 402 - An Act to Change Maine’s Transportation Laws
H.P. 332, L.D. 527 - An Act to Allow Municipalities to Create Bicycle and Pedestrian Zones with Reduced Speed Limits
S.P. 357, L.D. 860 - An Act to Identify the Railroad Lines from Portland to Bangor as a Major Corridor and to Fund a Feasibility Study
S.P. 372, L.D. 875 - An Act to Allow Mini-trucks to Be Operated on Roads in the State
H.P. 579, L.D. 932 - An Act Requiring Climate Impact Notes on Proposed Transportation Legislation and Agency Rules
H.P. 724, L.D. 1138 - An Act to Improve Work and Family Mobility by Altering and Removing Certain Requirements for Driver’s Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards
H.P. 770, L.D. 1210 - An Act to Establish a Maine Highway Capital Fund to Provide Consistent Funding for the Construction and Repair of Maine’s Roads and Bridges
S.P. 573, L.D. 1455 - An Act to Establish the Weighing Point Preclearance Program
S.P. 657, L.D. 1640 - An Act to Require Industry Training and Certification for Persons Undertaking Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation for Bridges
S.P. 695, L.D. 1750 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Complete a Service Plan and Determine the Scope of Work for Restoration of Rail Use of the Berlin Subdivision Rail Corridor from Downtown Portland to Auburn
S.P. 705 - JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING SEPARATE APPLICATIONS TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS TO CONSIDER REPRESENTATIONAL INTEGRITY AND PROPOSE AMENDMENTS ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR CONGRESS AND ADDRESSING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
S.P. 32, L.D. 40 - An Act to Amend the Cannabis Laws
S.P. 40, L.D. 48 - An Act to Clarify Provisions of the Cannabis Legalization Act Regarding Labels, Packaging and Testing
S.P. 96, L.D. 192 - An Act Concerning the Future of Clean Election Funding
S.P. 112, L.D. 246 - An Act to Amend the Campaign Finance Laws
S.P. 114, L.D. 248 - An Act to Amend the State’s Liquor Laws
S.P. 153, L.D. 332 - An Act to Amend the State’s Election Laws
H.P. 522, L.D. 833 - An Act to Prohibit Persons Who Donate to a Governor’s Transition Committee and Inaugural Committee from Registering as Lobbyists
H.P. 972, L.D. 1517 - An Act to Create Equity in the State’s Cannabis Industry
H.P. 985, L.D. 1530 - An Act to Support Patients by Permitting On-site Consumption of Medical Cannabis and Medical Cannabis Products
H.P. 1023, L.D. 1578 - An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote
S.P. 621, L.D. 1590 - An Act to Require Disclosure of Campaign Funding Sources
S.P. 682, L.D. 1695 - An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers
S.P. 703, L.D. 1757 - An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Reporting and Tracking of Adult Use Cannabis
H.P. 1140, L.D. 1777 - An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming
S.P. 734, L.D. 1819 - An Act to Create the Maine Medical Cannabis Advisory Commission and the Medical Cannabis Alternative Health Board
S.P. 774, L.D. 1914 - An Act to Enact the Maine Psilocybin Health Access Act
H.P. 1248, L.D. 1944 - An Act Regarding Tribal Gaming
H.P. 1254, L.D. 1952 - An Act to Allow On-site Cannabis Consumption
S.P. 795, L.D. 1959 - An Act Regarding Open Primary Elections and Ranked-choice Voting
H.P. 1263, L.D. 1966 - An Act to Allow Candidates for County Office to Participate in the Maine Clean Election Act
H.P. 1274, L.D. 1991 - An Act Regarding Gubernatorial Primary Elections
H. P. 1275, L.D. 1992 - An Act to Legalize Historical Horse Racing and Electronic Beano to Allow Maine Gaming Licensees and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to Compete with Other Gaming States
S.P. 836, L.D. 2014 - An Act Regarding Spirits Price Regulation
ORDERED, that following specified matters on the Special Appropriations Table not finally disposed of be held over on the Special Appropriations Table to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature:
H.P. 31, L.D. 56 - An Act to Provide Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites for the Spouses and Children of Veterans Holding Free Day Use Passes
H.P. 45, L.D. 70 - An Act to Eliminate the Cap on Retirement Benefits for State Employees and Teachers to Which a Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Made
H.P. 61, L.D. 93 - An Act to Ensure Access for All Caregivers to Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms
H.P. 79, L.D. 111 - An Act Requiring the State to Pay a Share of a Retired State Employee’s or Retired Teacher’s Premium for Medicare Part B Under Medicare Advantage
H.P. 81, L.D. 113 - An Act to Provide Funding for Guardians Ad Litem
H.P. 88, L.D. 142 - An Act to Fund Climate-related Service Work
H.P. 89, L.D. 143 - An Act to Support Rural Service Programming and Promote Volunteerism
H.P. 95, L.D. 154 - An Act Regarding Special Education Funding for So-called Minimum Receiver School Administration Units
S.P. 89, L.D. 185 - An Act to Reduce the Benefit Penalty Imposed on Career Educators Who Retire After 35 Years of Service
S.P. 90, L.D. 186 - An Act to Provide Funding for Prosecutor Positions
H.P. 129, L.D. 208 - An Act Concerning Home Care Services
H.P. 131, L.D. 210 - An Act to Expand the List of Persons Exempt from the Real Estate Transfer Tax
H.P. 141, L.D. 220 - An Act to Support Maine’s Potato Farmers and Processors
H.P. 144, L.D. 223 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its Rules Regarding Pharmacy Services
H.P. 146, L.D. 225 - An Act to Expand the Reimbursement to Hospitals for Days Awaiting Placement in Facilities
H.P. 147, L.D. 226 - An Act to Address Maine’s Affordable Housing Crisis
H.P. 170, L.D. 265 - An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine
H.P. 171, L.D. 273 - An Act to Provide Funds to the Malaga 1912 Scholarship Fund
H.P. 178, L.D. 280 - An Act to Make Maine Schools Safer and Healthier by Increasing the Maximum Debt Service Limit
H.P. 185, L.D. 287 - An Act to Support Parents by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers
S.P. 156, L.D. 335 - An Act to Improve Educator Certification Response Times
H.P. 222, L.D. 348 - An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools
S.P. 162, L.D. 355 - An Act to Refocus the Purpose and Duties of the Cannabis Advisory Commission
S.P. 168, L.D. 361 - An Act to Increase the Reimbursement for Electronic Consultations Through Medicaid
H.P. 259, L.D. 426 - An Act to Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the Armed Forces of the United States Under the State Retirement System
S.P. 200, L.D. 445 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for a Waiver from the Federal Government for the Medicaid Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More Than 16 Inpatient Beds for Psychiatric Treatment
S.P. 202, L.D. 447 - An Act to Support Higher Education in Maine by Providing Funds to Maine’s Community Colleges
H.P. 289, L.D. 472 - An Act to Support Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Projects
H.P. 290, L.D. 473 - Resolve, to Expand the Eligibility for and Increase the Number of Hours of Applied Behavior Analysis Services Authorized by the MaineCare Program
S.P. 221, L.D. 504 - An Act Regarding Licensing Fees for Small Slot Machine Distributors
S.P. 222, L.D. 505 - An Act to Update Reimbursement Rates for Transportation of Deceased Persons by Funeral Homes
S.P. 229, L.D. 512 - An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Providing Tuition Waivers to Eligible Students
H.P. 341, L.D. 536 - An Act to Provide Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents for the Conversion of Human Remains to Soil
H.P. 344, L.D. 539 - An Act to Provide Substance Use Disorder Counseling for MaineCare Members with an Acquired Brain Injury
H.P. 345, L.D. 540 - An Act to Establish Peer Respite Centers for Adults with Mental Health Challenges in Maine
S.P. 237, L.D. 566 - An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services
S.P. 239, L.D. 568 - An Act to Provide Funding for the Fund to Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives
S.P. 245, L.D. 577 - An Act to Increase Availability of Election Information on Local Government Websites
S.P. 248, L.D. 580 - An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure
S.P. 255, L.D. 587 - Resolve, to Automatically Increase a Residential Care or Nursing Facility Resident’s Personal Needs Allowance Under the MaineCare Program When the Consumer Price Index Increases
S.P. 259, L.D. 591 - An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees
H.P. 376, L.D. 599 - An Act to Provide Support Services for a Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Persons
H.P. 387, L.D. 610 - An Act to Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan to Include Employees Who Work for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner
H.P. 409, L.D. 632 - An Act to Amend the Social Work Education Loan Repayment Program
H.P. 428, L.D. 659 - An Act to Promote Seamless and Flexible Home and Community Supports Across the Lifespan for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or Autism
H.P. 435, L.D. 666 - An Act to Support Community-based Volunteer Organizations
H.P. 438, L.D. 669 - An Act to Create the Public Art Fund
H.P. 464, L.D. 695 - An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Land Trusts from Sales Tax
S.P. 299, L.D. 741 - An Act to Prohibit Training Repayment Agreements by Employers
S.P. 346, L.D. 787 - An Act to Create the New Maine Resident Service Coordination Program in the Department of Economic and Community Development
S.P. 350, L.D. 791 - An Act to Support the Maintenance of Historic Fort George in Castine
S.P. 353, L.D. 794 - An Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
H.P. 505, L.D. 816 - An Act to Provide Integrated Behavioral Health Services to Sexual Violence Survivors
H.P. 516, L.D. 827 - An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules
H.P. 518, L.D. 829 - An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Support for Students in Public Schools
H.P. 529, L.D. 840 - An Act to Support Individuals with Personality Disorder or Emotional Dysregulation by Requiring Reimbursement Under the MaineCare Program
S.P. 368, L.D. 871 - An Act to Provide Support for the Maine Discovery Museum’s Informal Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Programs Throughout the State
H.P. 560, L.D. 904 - An Act Supporting the Rural Health Care Workforce in Maine
H.P. 563, L.D. 907 - An Act to Meet the Needs of Individuals with Severe Behavioral Health Diagnoses
H.P. 583, L.D. 936 - An Act to Require Disclosure of Pay Ranges and Record Keeping of Pay History
H.P. 585, L.D. 938 - An Act to Assist Nursing Homes in the Management of Facility Beds
H.P. 596, L.D. 949 - An Act to Protect Workers from Employer Surveillance
S.P. 407, L.D. 988 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Conduct an Accessibility Study of All Maine State Parks and Historic Sites and to Develop a Plan to Remove Access Barriers
H.P. 628, L.D. 993 - An Act to Facilitate Stakeholder Input Regarding Forest Policy in Maine
H.P. 633, L.D. 997 - Resolve, to Reduce Workforce Barriers for Mental Health Professionals in Maine
H.P. 635, L.D. 999 - An Act to Support Family Caregivers by Expanding Family Medical Leave
H.P. 642, L.D. 1006 - An Act to Ensure Access to Safe Drinking Water from Household Wells in Rural Areas by Expanding Testing
H.P. 657, L.D. 1021 - An Act to Enhance Awareness of Laboratory Testing of Ticks for Lyme Disease
H.P. 664, L.D. 1028 - An Act to Expand the Higher Education Tuition Waiver for Persons Who Have Resided in Foster Care
S.P. 433, L.D. 1064 - An Act to Increase the Minimum Teacher Salary
H.P. 691, L.D. 1096 - An Act to Help Retired Teachers and State Employees Keep Pace with Inflation by Matching the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Social Security Benefits
H.P. 695, L.D. 1100 - Resolve, to Modify Security Screenings in the State House and Implement Security Screenings in the Burton M. Cross Building
H.P. 703, L.D. 1107 - Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Individuals
S.P. 465, L.D. 1128 - An Act to Address Student Hunger and Nutrition Through Expanded Access to Free Milk in Schools
S.P. 466, L.D. 1139 - An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy
H.P. 733, L.D. 1161 - An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics
H.P. 734, L.D. 1162 - An Act to Protect the Environment by Funding Ash Tree Management
H.P. 749, L.D. 1177 - An Act to Assess a Slip Fee on Megayachts Registered in Overseas Tax Havens
H.P. 750, L.D. 1178 - Resolve, to Reduce Barriers to Recovery from Addiction by Expanding Eligibility for Targeted Case Management Services
S.P. 486, L.D. 1190 - An Act to Ensure a Fair Workweek by Requiring Notice of Work Schedules
H.P. 775, L.D. 1227 - An Act to Balance Renewable Energy Development with Natural and Working Lands Conservation
H.P. 782, L.D. 1234 - An Act to Provide Reimbursement for Health Care Expenses of Retired State Police Law Enforcement Dogs
H.P. 784, L.D. 1236 - An Act to Increase the Provision of Children’s Behavioral Health Services in Rural Areas and to Provide Support for Families of Children Receiving Services
H.P. 806, L.D. 1258 - An Act to Increase the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm Machinery
H.P. 811, L.D. 1263 - An Act to Require School Identification Cards to Include the Telephone Number of a Suicide Prevention Hotline
S.P. 513, L.D. 1276 - An Act to Create and Sustain Jobs and Affordable Housing Through the Development of Cooperatives and Employee-owned Businesses
S.P. 522, L.D. 1285 - An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine’s Future Program
H.P. 826, L.D. 1301 - An Act Regarding Transition Coordination, Prisoner Attendance at Funerals, Furloughs, Visitation, Education and Discretionary Accounts at County Jails
H.P. 828, L.D. 1303 - An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax
H.P. 830, L.D. 1305 - Resolve, to Design and Implement a Community-based Model of Care for Adolescent Mental Health
H.P. 847, L.D. 1333 - An Act to Protect Children by Modernizing Internet and Digital Media Filtering Requirements for Education
H.P. 889, L.D. 1375 - An Act to Provide Funding for a Chapel at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta
H.P. 890, L.D. 1376 - An Act to Create a Livable Wage by Increasing the Minimum Hourly Wage
S.P. 549, L.D. 1384 - An Act to Promote Fairness in the Taxation of Adult Use Cannabis by Basing the Excise Tax on the Tier of a Cultivation Facility
H.P. 908, L.D. 1412 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Establishing That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under the Law
H.P. 918, L.D. 1422 - An Act to End Homelessness and Assist Students Who Are Homeless by Establishing a Housing Voucher Program and Providing Site-based Housing Services
H.P. 937, L.D. 1441 - An Act to Enhance State Oversight of Water Use and Water Resources
H.P. 938, L.D. 1442 - An Act to Recognize an Association of Early Childhood Educators as an Educational Advisory Organization
S.P. 568, L.D. 1450 - An Act to Fund the Recommendations of the Mountain Division Rail Use Advisory Council
S.P. 595, L.D. 1475 - An Act to Promote Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology Development by Establishing a Tax Credit
S.P. 598, L.D. 1478 - An Act to Improve Women’s Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services
H.P. 943, L.D. 1488 - An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells
H.P. 946, L.D. 1491 - An Act to Support Rural Education
H.P. 947, L.D. 1492 - An Act to Increase the Transparency and Accountability of the Maine Information and Analysis Center
H.P. 948, L.D. 1493 - An Act to Increase Affordable Housing by Expanding Tax Increment Financing
H.P. 961, L.D. 1506 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Study the Scarcity of Licensed Clinical Behavioral Health Professionals Across the State
H.P. 965, L.D. 1510 - An Act to Provide Grants to Promote Innovative Learning Strategies
H.P. 975, L.D. 1520 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services to Study Placing Child Care Facilities in Secondary Schools
H.P. 982, L.D. 1527 - An Act to Promote the Community School Program
H.P. 984, L.D. 1529 - An Act to Reform the State’s Adult Use Cannabis Seed-to-sale Tracking System to Allow for Canopy Tagging
H.P. 990, L.D. 1535 - An Act to Advance Justice in Sentencing by Amending the Laws Governing the Maine Criminal Justice Sentencing Institute and Increasing Funding for Meetings of the Institute
H.P. 992, L.D. 1540 - An Act to Create the Stable Home Fund Program
H.P. 1003, L.D. 1558 - An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies
H.P. 1018, L.D. 1573 - An Act to Provide Financial Relief for Certain Volunteers Under the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows and the Maine Climate Corps
H.P. 1029, L.D. 1584 - An Act to Provide Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to Temporarily Restore Benefits Being Reduced by the Federal Government
H.P. 1046, L.D. 1621 - An Act Regarding Environmental Justice
S.P. 669, L.D. 1664 - An Act to Increase Reimbursement Under the General Assistance Program
S.P. 671, L.D. 1666 - An Act to Modernize the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income by Updating the State Supplement and Removing Marriage Disincentives
H.P. 1066, L.D. 1668 - An Act to Provide Staffing for Ongoing Study Commissions During Legislative Sessions
H.P. 1081, L.D. 1682 - An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program
H.P. 1083, L.D. 1684 - An Act to Invest in the Health and Wellness of Older Maine Residents by Expanding Coordinated Community Programming
S.P. 678, L.D. 1691 - An Act to Provide Parity in State Energy Rate Relief Payments and Tax Exemptions for Maine Cannabis Businesses
H.P. 1101, L.D. 1712 - An Act Regarding Driver’s Licenses for Individuals in Foster Care H.P. 1103, L.D. 1714 - An Act to Create a Sustainable Funding Source for Recovery Community Centers Using a Percentage of the Adult Use Cannabis Tax Revenue
H.P. 1107, L.D. 1718 - An Act to Encourage Participation in Maine’s Essential Support Workforce Through Access to Higher Education
S.P. 683, L.D. 1720 - An Act to Phase Out the Insurance Premium Tax on Annuities
S.P. 701, L.D. 1755 - An Act to Exempt All Youth Development Nonprofit Organizations from Sales Tax and the Service Provider Tax
S.P. 707, L.D. 1760 - An Act to Include Certain Crisis Outreach and Crisis Services Workers Under the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement
S.P. 708, L.D. 1761 - An Act to Include Certain Mental Health Workers Under the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement
H.P. 1133, L.D. 1769 - An Act Concerning Students Who Experience Educational Disruption Due to Temporary or Permanent Changes Where They Live
S.P. 717, L.D. 1792 - Resolve, to Establish the Rural Health Services Task Force
S.P. 722, L.D. 1797 - An Act to Expand Maine’s Health Care Workforce by Expanding Educational Opportunities and Providing Tax Credits
S.P. 732, L.D. 1817 - An Act to Support Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program
H.P. 1169, L.D. 1837 - An Act to Increase Oral Health Services
H.P. 1187, L.D. 1857 - An Act to Create the Public Safety Health and Wellness Reimbursement Fund to Benefit Public Safety Workers and Volunteers
H.P. 1188, L.D. 1858 - An Act to Ensure Access to Newly Born Male Infant Circumcision by Requiring MaineCare Coverage
H.P. 1193, L.D. 1863 - An Act to Facilitate the Provision of Medically Appropriate Levels of Care for Clients of Correctional Facilities
H.P. 1243, L.D. 1935 - An Act to Promote Workforce Development by Establishing a Workforce Development Program
S.P. 791, L.D. 1942 - An Act to Ensure Equity in Career and Technical Education Staffing Support Ratios Across Varied Regions of the State
H.P. 1256, L.D. 1954 - An Act to Address the Recent Mill Closure in the Town of Jay by Providing Funds to Offset Property Tax Loss
H.P. 1260, L.D. 1958 - An Act to Provide the Mi’kmaq Nation with Sales Tax Revenue for Sales Occurring on Mi’kmaq Nation Territory
; and be it further ORDERED, that the following specified matter on the Special Study Table not finally disposed of be held over on the Special Study Table to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature:
H.P. 829, L.D. 1304 - Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Barriers to Achieving Behavioral Health Integration and Parity
; and be it further ORDERED, that the following specified matters, which are tabled in the Senate or the House of Representatives, be held over to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature:
H.P. 575, L.D. 928 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment
H.P. 595, L.D. 948 - 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. 621, L.D. 974 - An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and Other School Support Staff
H.P. 681, L.D. 1086 - An Act to Define the Term “Solitary Confinement” for the Laws Governing a Jail or Correctional Facility
S.P. 496, L.D. 1215 - An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
H.P. 874, L.D. 1360 - An Act Requiring Training Regarding and Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences
H.P. 1001, L.D. 1549 - An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State
S.P. 656, L.D. 1639 - An Act to Address Unsafe Staffing of Nurses and Improve Patient Care
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Expand Health Insurance Coverage for Certain Legislative Employees (S.P. 60) (L.D. 121) (10-2) An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Schools by Implementing Interlocking Door Controller Technology (S.P. 104) (L.D. 204) (10-3) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Emergency Medical Services Stabilization and Sustainability Program (H.P. 331) (L.D. 526) (10-4) An Act to Limit Changes to the Resource Coordination Agreement Between the Bureau of State Police and the Penobscot County Sheriff's Department and Require Annual Reporting Regarding Resource Coordination Agreements (S.P. 314) (L.D. 756) (10-5) An Act to Include Certain Volunteer Firefighters in the Tax Credit for Employers of Individuals Who Are Volunteer Firefighters or Volunteer Municipal Emergency Medical Services Persons (S.P. 727) (L.D. 1802) (10-6) An Act to Provide Critical Matching Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Maine Community College Campus (S.P. 817) (L.D. 1988)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-7) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Study the Educare Model (H.P. 453) (L.D. 684) (10-8) Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States (H.P. 665) (L.D. 1029)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Protect Against Discrimination by Public Entities (H.P. 177) (L.D. 279) (10-2) An Act to Establish the Companion Animal Sterilization Program in the Maine Revised Statutes (S.P. 263) (L.D. 595) (10-3) An Act to Establish a Mobile Learning Lab (S.P. 554) (L.D. 1389) (10-4) An Act to Increase Funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (S.P. 576) (L.D. 1458) (10-5) An Act to Create the Lobster Innovation Fund (S.P. 615) (L.D. 1552) (10-6) An Act to Expand Maine's High-quality Early Learning and Care for Children by Increasing Public Preschool Opportunities in Communities (S.P. 724) (L.D. 1799)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-7) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Analyze Data on the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula and Allocation Methodology (H.P. 732) (L.D. 1160) (10-8) Resolve, to Continue Case Management Services for the Homeless Opioid Users Service Engagement Pilot Project Within the Department of Health and Human Services (H.P. 1144) (L.D. 1781)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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