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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 3rd Legislative Day Thursday, January 11, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Shane Stoops, First United Pentecostal Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Noam Osher, Zivi Osher and Nathan Manaker, Orono.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Syd Sewall, MD, Hallowell.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 9, 2024. _________________________________
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 351)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 11, 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 Housing has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Hickman of Kennebec, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 314 An Act to Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Housing in Maine
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Housing has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Daughtry of Cumberland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 721 An Act to Preserve Historic Buildings and Promote Affordable Housing
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Grohoski of Hancock, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1919 An Act to Designate a State Wildlife Sanctuary at Blue Hill Falls
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 352)
MAINE HEALTH AND HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY 127 COMMUNITY DRIVE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
January 10, 2024
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority due by February 1, 2024.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I can be reached at 622-1958 or by email at Terry@mhhefa.com.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terry Hayes Executive Director
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 353)
MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY 127 COMMUNITY DRIVE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
January 10, 2024
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority due by February 1, 2024.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I can be reached at 622-9386 or by email at Terry@mgfa.com.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terry Hayes Executive Director
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 354)
MAINE MUNICIPAL BOND BANK 127 COMMUNITY DRIVE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
January 10, 2024
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Maine Municipal Bond Bank due by February 1, 2024.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I can be reached at 622-9386 or by email at Terry@mmbb.com.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terry Hayes Executive Director
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 355)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 11, 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 following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 297 An Act to Reduce Electric Rate Increases Due to Renewable Energy Credits L.D. 412 An Act to Fully Engage the Efficiency Maine Trust in Mitigating Climate Change by Creating Electrification Programs
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the Homestead Property Tax Exemption and the Property Value Reassessment Process" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1384) (L.D. 2162)
Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BRIDGEO of Augusta, GOLEK of Harpswell, HEPLER of Woolwich, RIELLY of Westbrook, Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 35)
ORDERED, that Representative Caldwell Jackson of Oxford be excused Jan 3 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Jan 3 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Bennett Dow, of Parkman, a Cadet 2nd Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, who received the prestigious Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. This award recognizes the recipient's sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1288)
(5-2) Lucien Jandreau, of St. Francis, who was named the 2023 Marine of the Year by the Marine Corps League. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1289)
(5-3) William and Brenda Jones, of Charlotte, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on December 18, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1290)
(5-4) Anna Oliver, of Hodgdon, a junior at Hodgdon Middle/High School and a member of the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1291)
(5-5) Clara Gardner McBreairty, of Allagash, who is celebrating her 95th birthday on January 8, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1292)
(5-6) Katrine Alcaide, of Brunswick, who placed first in the 100-meter freestyle, the 50-meter butterfly and the 100-meter individual medley events and broke the record for and placed second in the 50-meter freestyle event in the 40-44 Age Group at the New England Fall Master Swim Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1293)
(5-7) Violet Ferland, of Skowhegan, who received the Jennie June Award for volunteerism from the General Federation of Women's Clubs. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1294)
(5-8) Fred Schlicher, of Brunswick, who placed first and set records in the 50-meter butterfly, 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly, 200-meter medley and 200-meter freestyle events in the 75-79 Age Group at the New England Fall Master Swim Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1295)
(5-9) David Vail, of Brunswick, who placed first and set records in the 50-meter backstroke, 100-meter backstroke, 50-meter freestyle and 400-meter freestyle events at the New England Fall Master Swim Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1296)
(5-10) Gene Daigle, of Lincoln, who was named the 2023 Conventional Logger of the Year by the Maine TREE Foundation and Certified Logging Professionals. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1297)
(5-11) Mariah Collins, of Enfield, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1298)
(5-12) Brian Hamor, of Lincoln, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1299)
(5-13) Sandra L. Caron, Ph.D, of Bangor, Professor of Family Relations and Human Sexuality at the University of Maine, on her induction into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1300)
(5-14) Bill Miller, of Portland, who is retiring as a Paramedic at the Portland Fire Department after 35 years of outstanding public service. Mr. Miller has dedicated his life to saving others and providing unwavering support to his patients and coworkers and exemplifies the true spirit of a dedicated first responder. His tireless efforts and selfless service have significantly impacted the Portland community and beyond. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1305)
(5-15) Carl Flora, of Hampden, on his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Loring Development Authority after 28 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1306)
(5-16) Toby Hollander, of Portland, who received the Peter J. Detroy III Award from the Campaign for Justice for his work assisting veterans and legal aid career at Pine Tree Legal Assistance. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1316)
(5-17) Sean Haggerty, of Auburn, a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, who received the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program's second most prestigious award, the General Ira C. Eaker Award. This award recognizes the recipient's sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1317)
In Memory of: (5-18) Jason C.B. Turley, of Malden, Massachusetts. Mr. Turley attended the University of Maine at Orono and was a proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, serving as Treasurer. A chief operating officer for several dental practices, he was a passionate youth football coach and a mentor to his players. Mr. Turley will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1301)
(5-19) Robert A. Foehring, of Cape Elizabeth. A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Foehring served as a weatherman and truck driver in Germany from 1954 to 1956. After his military service, he worked as an electrical engineer and engineering manager for several companies in the field of Solid State Devices and Circuit Development. He moved to Williston, Vermont in 1968 and began working as an engineering manager at IBM, developing a reputation as a troubleshooter and problem solver in the manufacture of computer chips and quality control. He retired from IBM in 1992 and moved to Ocala, Florida in 1995. Summering at Popham Beach since 1976 and, for a few years, owning houses in Florida and Phippsburg, he moved to Phippsburg full time in 2009, then to Topsham in 2013 and to The Landing in Cape Elizabeth in 2018. Mr. Foehring will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(SLS 1302)
(5-20) Theodore Allen Purington, Sr., of Gardiner. Mr. Purington was a veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard and served in the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955. From 1955 to 1957, he drove a tractor trailer truck for St. Johnsbury Trucking. Gradually he moved into blasting through his work with Bridge Construction and later with his brother Dick and father Leo Sr. in their company Leo Purington and Sons. As owner and president of Maine Drilling and Blasting, he contributed greatly to his community through employment and local development. Among his noteworthy jobs, he blasted for the Bush family tennis courts in Kennebunkport and worked on the demolition of the Gardiner-Randolph bridge, Kennebec river ice jams and many highway developments, including Maine's I-295 and turnpike. His company developed into the largest drilling and blasting company in the country. He retired in 1998 and continued to enjoy following the company's progress. He belonged to Associated General Contractors, Maine Better Transportation, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Disabled Veterans and St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and he was a life member of Elks Lodge #1293, American Legion Post #4 and Alumni Gardiner Area High School class of 1953. Mr. Purington will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 67 years, Judith, his family and friends and his community;
(SLS 1303)
(5-21) Thelma A. Luszczki, of Winthrop. Mrs. Luszczki worked at Chick Apple Orchards in Monmouth for over 30 years. Mrs. Luszczki will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(SLS 1304)
(5-22) Frederick L. Pushard, Jr., of West Gardiner. Mr. Pushard was a veteran of the United States Army who served in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion and Elks Club and was also a member of the First Baptist Church of West Gardiner. Mr. Pushard will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Linda, his family and friends and his community;
(SLS 1308)
(5-23) Nelson Woodbury Webber, of Bremen. In his early years, Mr. Webber entertained at dance halls as the accordion player in a local band. A decorated World War II veteran and avid storyteller, he spoke of delighting the natives, and boosting the morale of his fellow servicemen, by making hand-churned vanilla ice cream overseas. He worked as a carpenter and roofer in Maine and Florida after returning from his service in the United States Navy. He built sturdy lobster boats and became a celebrity of sorts when Yankee Magazine published an article about him and his handcrafted lobster boats in 1969 and a national commercial was made that featured one of his handcrafted wooden dinghies. He served several years as a selectman of the Town of Bremen and on the town's cemetery committee. He was a founding member of the Bremen Historical Society, serving many years as its treasurer, and was a well-known local historian and genealogist. He often helped Bremen Fire and Rescue personnel to save people and structures by ferrying them to boat and island disasters and allowed the Marine Patrol and other state and federal agencies to use his marina facility. He worked at Bath Iron Works at the beginning and end of his working life and also found time to lobster and repair his own wooden traps. Mr. Webber will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1309)
(5-24) Martin L. Steucek IV, of Alna. Mr. Steucek served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his naval service, he worked several jobs before becoming the production manager at a marine supply company. Before he retired, he worked as a self-employed handyman. Mr. Steucek will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 57 years, Pattie, his family and his friends;
(SLS 1310)
(5-25) Kathryn T. Barter, of Boothbay Harbor. Early in her working life, Mrs. Barter was a hair stylist, an emergency medical technician for the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service and a certified nursing assistant for St. Andrews Hospital. Living for a time in Westbrook before returning to the Midcoast, she worked in cafeteria food service and as a hairdresser. She was very community minded and volunteered in many places throughout the Boothbay region. She was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star, Beacon Chapter, and the Southport United Methodist Church, for which she sang in the choir. Mrs. Barter will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1311)
(5-26) Linda Pierpont, of Jefferson. Ms. Pierpont had a diverse career, holding assistant or administrator positions at Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, Dartmouth College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She also worked at various times at the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland, at Reader's Digest and at Trinity Church and King's Chapel in Boston, Massachusetts. In retirement, she worked part-time at different jobs in Maine to supplement her income, including with Waldoboro Chiropractic, Temple Beth El in Augusta, Atlantic Challenge in Rockport and the Adult Education Program at Camden/Rockport Regional High School. She was also a secretary for the Jefferson Planning Board, a member of the comprehensive planning committee of Jefferson and a board member for the Coastal Senior College. She helped plan events for the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association and was vice-chair for the Jefferson Bicentennial Steering Committee. She volunteered at local food banks and campaigned for local politicians. She was a writer who participated in several writing groups and was the church organist and music director at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson, where she also served on the Vestry for many years. Ms. Pierpont will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1312)
(5-27) Joyce Kelley Butler, of Kennebunk. Mrs. Butler wrote a weekly newspaper column in the York County Coast Star between 1968 and 1979, later self-publishing a collection of those columns. Historical research, writing and conceiving local history exhibits became her calling and her lifelong passion. She was the church historian for the South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport and then curator at the Kennebunkport Historical Society. For nearly 50 years, she worked to bring the stories of our shared heritage to the public sphere. She was manuscript curator for the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk for 15 years and curator of collections at the Maine Historical Society and the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow House Museum for 6 years. She curated and mounted nearly 30 exhibitions related to Maine's history. She published in a number of national periodicals, and her books include "Wildfire Loose: The Week Maine Burned," "Kennebunkport Scrapbook, Vols. I & II" and a two-volume history of Kennebunkport, "Kennebunkport: The Evolution of an American Town, 1603-2003." She was an active community member, serving on advisory boards and steering committees, at town election sites and in many church activities. Mrs. Butler will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1313)
(5-28) Arthur Herbert Thompson, of Limestone. Mr. Thompson was a 3rd-generation potato farmer and also had a career in estate planning. He was deeply involved in the Limestone United Methodist Church and faithfully served in the ministry of the church. He was also active with many community and other organizations, including the Jaycees, Life Underwriter, Church Mission Trips, Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Loring Development Authority, Limestone Rotary, Maine Community Foundation and Aroostook Mustards, a running group. Mr. Thompson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 68 years, Fritzie, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1314)
(5-29) Steven Horn, of Kennebunk. Mr. Horn began his career in 1968 with the founding of Gerald Stevens, Inc., an agency providing marketing and branding services. One of his most important creations was the television show The Chef's Kitchen. He earned numerous Emmy nominations for directing a wide breadth of productions covering various topics, including the law, women's issues, fashion, music, art and politics. He was also the publisher of Concert Magazine and art director for fashion spreads appearing in Vogue, Glamour and The New York Times. He taught at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and served on the board of City Center Academy, a preparatory high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Horn will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1318)
(5-30) Colleen M. Quinn, of South Portland. Mrs. Quinn was a homemaker who was always busy raising her family and hosting family events. Mrs. Quinn will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(SLS 1319)
(5-31) Jean Leverett, of South Portland. Ms. Leverett was devoted to her family and celebrated her French heritage. As a young woman, she secured her dream job working at Delta Airlines. Ms. Leverett will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(SLS 1320)
(5-32) Sami Manirath, of Fort Kent, an energetic local entrepreneur. A recent arrival to Maine, Ms. Manirath worked remotely as a corporate attorney for Dallas-based law firm Sumner and Schick, and she also opened three businesses providing over a dozen jobs: Sami's Cuisine and Cocktails restaurants and Club Sami's. She hosted many popular community events, including dance parties tailored for children and "The Voice of Northern Maine" talent contest. Ms. Manirath will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1321)
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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. 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 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)
- 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. 2
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 917)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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