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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 2nd Legislative Day Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Jim Przytulski, Central Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Roxanne Althouse, Woolwich.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, Falmouth.
Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, January 3, 2024. _________________________________
SENATE PAPERS (1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 911)
JOINT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE LEGISLATURE’S SUPPORT FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT TO ANALYZE THE USE OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES IN ADULT DRUG TREATMENT COURT IN PROSECUTORIAL DISTRICT NUMBER 6
WHEREAS,numerous studies and experiences have shown that restorative justice is a valuable tool in addressing substance use disorder and other mental health conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Corrections has entered into contracts totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars with restorative justice organizations to address juvenile offenses, many of which involve substance use;and
WHEREAS, the Honorable John Martin of the Wiscasset District Court has employed restorative justice practices in the Region 6 Adult Drug Treatment Court, which serves Knox County, Waldo County, Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County; and
WHEREAS, the success of Judge Martin’s use of restorative justice practices has drawn the interest of 2 restorative justice professors at the Vermont Law and Graduate School, who with other practitioners have begun planning a research project to create a statewide model for Maine from Judge Martin’s protocols; and
WHEREAS, funding for the 3-year research project has already been obtained; and
WHEREAS, this research project may show that restorative justice offers bright hope for the State’s overcrowded courts, jails and prisons; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to strongly express our support for the research project being planned by Marc Wennberg and Robert Sand of the Vermont Law and Graduate School, and we look forward to the findings they will present to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters upon completion of the project.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
_________________________________ (1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 912)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “An Act to Restore the Former State of Maine Flag,” H.P. 54, L.D. 86, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 345)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 3, 2024
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Daniel Ankeles of Brunswick to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, effective January 3, 2024.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 346)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148
December 30, 2023
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross,
Pursuant to 5 MRSA § 12009, I am submitting the Report of Board and Commission Appointments or Reappointments to you for the calendar year 2024. Additionally, I am providing a report that lists appointments or reappointments which have not been made from previous years through December 31, 2023. This report also indicates vacancies which exist on a board or commission that needs a new appointment. If you would like a breakdown of only your appointments, we would be pleased to provide this to you as well.
If you have any questions concerning these reports or need additional information, please contact me or Cathy Beaudoin, Director of the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions at 207-624-7748.
Sincerely,
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 347)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 9, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 699 An Act to Reduce Future Energy Costs State and Local Government L.D. 983 An Act to Exempt Maine from Daylight Saving Time
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 348)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 9, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Black of Franklin, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1989 Resolve, to Modify the Deed for a Parcel of Property in the Town of Carrabassett Valley to Allow for Workforce Housing
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Judiciary has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Fay of Raymond, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 20 An Act to Further Protect Survivors of Economic Abuse
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 349)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 9, 2024
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on January 4, 2024
The Honorable E. Mary Kelly of Falmouth for reappointment as an Active Retired Judge of the Maine District Court. Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this reappointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
on January 5, 2024
Katherine M. Dufour, Esq. of Lincolnville, Jon A. Haddow, Esq. of Fairfield, David F. Hathaway, Esq. of Auburn and Heather M. Seasonwein, Esq. of Freeport for appointment as Judges of the Maine District Court. Pursuant to Article 5, Part First § 8, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 350)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF PROGRAM EVALUATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY 82 STATE HOUSE STATION, ROOM 104 CROSS BUILDING AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0082
January 5, 2024
The Honorable Craig V. Hickman, Senate Chair The Honorable Jessica Fay, House Chair Members of the Government Oversight Committee 82 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson, President of the Senate Members of the 131st Maine Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Rachel Talbott Ross, Speaker of the House Members of the 131st Maine House of Representatives 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Government Oversight Committee Members, Senators and Representatives:
In accordance with 3 MRSA §995(4), I respectfully submit the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA) Annual Report for 2023. OPEGA’s service to the Legislature as an independent, non-partisan resource is meant to support the important role of legislative oversight and to help improve the performance of State government. We remain committed to serving Maine’s legislators and citizens as a trusted source of objective, credible information.
Sincerely,
S/Peter Schleck Director
_________________________________ (2-7) The Following Communication: (S.P. 868)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
December 11, 2023
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 131st Legislature
Hon. Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 131st Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Madam Speaker:
On December 11, 2023, 20 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on December 11, 2023, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands to Convey a Parcel of Land in the Town of Woodstock (S.P. 861) (L.D. 2033) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Regarding the Land for Maine's Future Board to Allow for Proxy Designees"(S.P. 866) (L.D. 2038) (Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship" (S.P. 849) (L.D. 2021) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Emergency Activities and Structure Elevation Increases in Flood Zones from Permit Requirements Under the Natural Resources Protection Act" (S.P. 858) (L.D. 2030) (Sponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot) (Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Address Identified Gaps in the Laws Governing Erosion Control and the Natural Resources Protection Act" (S.P. 862) (L.D. 2034) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act to Remove the Exemption for Certain Roadside Springs from Regulation as Public Water Systems in the Laws Regarding Water for Human Consumption" (S.P. 864) (L.D. 2036) (Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Align the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with Federal Regulations"(S.P. 865) (L.D. 2037) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act to Make Technical Updates to the Maine Uniform Securities Act" (S.P. 848) (L.D. 2020) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Regarding the Board of the Finance Authority of Maine to Allow for the Addition of a Proxy Designee" (S.P. 867) (L.D. 2039) (Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act Regarding Disclosure of Flood Risk by Sellers of Real Estate" (S.P. 863) (L.D. 2035) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act to Improve Maine's Labor Laws by Changing the Laws Governing Elections of Collective Bargaining Agents for Certain Public Employees" (S.P. 860) (L.D. 2032) (Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Marine Resources
Bill "An Act to Provide for Medical and Vessel Breakdown License Exceptions for Commercial Menhaden License Holders" (S.P. 853) (L.D. 2025) (Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Authorize Medical Waivers for Menhaden Fishing Licenses" (S.P. 854) (L.D. 2026) (Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington) (BY REQUEST) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act Regarding License Suspensions Carried out by the Commissioner of Marine Resources"(S.P. 857) (L.D. 2029) (Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to the State's Marine Resources Laws" (S.P. 859) (L.D. 2031) (Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Taxation
Bill "An Act Updating References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 850) (L.D. 2022) (Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to Maine's Tax Laws" (S.P. 851) (L.D. 2023) (Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, to Authorize the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory (S.P. 852) (L.D. 2024) (Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Clarify the Property Tax Exemption for Air Pollution Control Facilities"(EMERGENCY) (S.P. 855) (L.D. 2027) (Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset and Representative: HEPLER of Woolwich) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Amend Certain State Tax Laws" (S.P. 856) (L.D. 2028) (Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (S.P. 874)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
December 20, 2023
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 131st Legislature
Hon. Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 131st Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Madam Speaker:
On December 20, 2023, 5 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on December 20, 2023, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Resolve, to Fill All Vacant and Expired Seats on the Emergency Medical Services' Board (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 872) (L.D. 2071) (Sponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York) (Cosponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland and Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Representatives: NUTTING of Oakland, SALISBURY of Westbrook, LOOKNER of Portland, NEWMAN of Belgrade, ARDELL of Monticello, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, LAJOIE of Lewiston) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
State and Local Government
Resolve, to Adopt Conceptual Elements of the 2023 Augusta State Facilities Master Plan (S.P. 869) (L.D. 2068) (Sponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Transportation
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Motor Vehicles" (S.P. 873) (L.D. 2072) (Sponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel and Senator: FARRIN of Somerset, Representatives: O'CONNELL of Brewer, CRAFTS of Newcastle) (Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act to Amend the Ownership Disclosure Requirements for Applicants for Liquor Licenses and Certificates of Approval" (S.P. 870) (L.D. 2069) (Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act to Implement a Facility-based Monitoring System for Slot Machines" (S.P. 871) (L.D. 2070) (Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools" (H.P. 1383) (L.D. 2157)
Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MEYER of Eliot, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senators: BAILEY of York, CARNEY of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Improve the Housing Voucher System" (H.P. 1382) (L.D. 2158)
Sponsored by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GATTINE of Westbrook, JAUCH of Topsham, RANA of Bangor, ROEDER of Bangor, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-3) Representative SALISBURY for the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Make Technical Corrections to the Maine Juvenile Code, the Maine Criminal Code and the Intelligence and Investigative Record Information Act" (H.P. 1381) (L.D. 2161)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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ORDERS (4-1) On motion of Representative ANDREWS of Paris, the following House Order: (H.O. 34)
WHEREAS, the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 5 provides that every person holding any civil office under this State may be removed by impeachment for misdemeanor in office; and WHEREAS, the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part First, Section 8 vests in the House of Representatives the sole power of impeachment; and WHEREAS, grave and serious allegations have been raised regarding the conduct of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows; now, therefore, be it ORDERED, that the House Special Investigative Committee is established to investigate allegations of misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance and other misconduct by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and to submit its findings and recommendations to the full House of Representatives as to whether cause exists for impeachment. The committee shall conduct a comprehensive review of allegations of misconduct by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows regarding her actions in and after the adjudicatory proceeding in disqualifying Donald J. Trump from inclusion on the State’s primary election ballot, including the failure to recuse herself for bias from that adjudicatory proceeding as required by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. This bias is evidenced by her serving as a Maine presidential elector for Joseph R. Biden in the 2020 election; and be it further ORDERED, that the House Special Investigative Committee consists of 13 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker’s designee, 6 of whom are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon the recommendation of the House Minority Leader, and that the first-named member is the chair of the committee; and be it further ORDERED, that the House Special Investigative Committee: 1. Shall adopt rules to govern the proceedings before it in order to ensure due process, fundamental fairness and a thorough investigation;
2. May administer oaths and compel the attendance and testimony of persons and the production of papers, documents and other evidence under oath, by subpoena, when the testimony, papers, documents or evidence is necessary for or incident to any inquiry relevant to the business or purposes of the committee. The committee may punish any person for the neglect, refusal or failure to appear or to produce papers, documents or other evidence commanded by subpoena and may punish any person who, upon appearance, either with or without subpoena, refuses to be sworn or testify or produce papers, documents or evidence demanded; 3. May hire special counsel and such other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the committee’s responsibilities; and 4. Following its review and investigation of the facts and circumstances relating to the alleged misconduct of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, shall submit to the House of Representatives no later than January 31, 2024 its findings and recommendations in the form of a final report, including, if the committee concludes such action is warranted, articles of impeachment describing the misdemeanor in office with which Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is charged. The committee may request from the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker’s designee extensions of time to complete its work.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following item: In Memory of: (5-1) James W. Mathews, of South Portland. Mr. Mathews had a 37-year career at AT&T and traveled across the New England region. He was a Life Member of the Greater Portland Chapter of the NAACP, which he served as President from 1971 to 1976. He was a faithful member of the Green Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church for more than 60 years and served in many leadership roles. He was a trustee, usher, choir member and president of the Lay Council. He was known across the country as one of the first videographers in the AME Zion Church, amassing more than 35 years of local, regional and national footage of services, conferences and conventions. Mr. Mathews will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 724) Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative DHALAC of South Portland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-728) on Bill "An Act to Support Municipal Franchise Agreements" (H.P. 1264) (L.D. 1967) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ 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. 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
2. 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 TECHNOLOGYon 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. 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.
3. 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 AFFAIRSon 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
4. 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 SERVICESon Bill "An Act Requiring Training Regarding and Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences" (H.P. 874) (L.D. 1360)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
5. 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
6. 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. 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 AMENDEDReport.
7. 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 ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-397). - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Provide for the 2024 and 2025 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 916) (L.D. 2160)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Protect the Confidentiality of Attorney-Client E-mail Communications for Residents of Jails and Correctional Facilities" (S.P. 915) (L.D. 2159)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Using the School Funding Formula Criteria" (S.P. 914) (L.D. 2118)
Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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