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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Susan Page Townsley, South Congregational Church of Kennebunkport.
National Anthem by Honorable Tammy L. Schmersal-Burgess, Mexico.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Constance Adler, MD, Chesterville.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, January 25, 2024. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Provide Relief to Small Businesses Affected by Severe Weather-related Events" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 930) (L.D. 2191)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 371)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
January 4, 2024
Honorable Troy Jackson Senate President 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:
I am honored to accept your invitation to deliver the State of the State Address before a Joint Convention of the Legislature on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Over the past year, and in particular the last several months, the resilience and resolve of Maine people has been tested mightily - by the horrific tragedy in Lewiston in October, the severe wind and rain storm in December, and the many other challenges we have faced along the way.
But in these difficult moments, the people of Maine have banded together in support of one another, their communities, and our state like never before. While at times it may be difficult to see hope, I see it every day in the simple acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity by people across our state. And it is because of Maine people - because of their unyielding resilience and resolve in the hardest of times - that I feel more confident in the future of our state and in our ability to address our challenges than ever before.
I look forward to addressing the Legislature and to partnering with you, and the people we serve, to enact meaningful public policy that will improve the lives and livelihoods of Maine people.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 372)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 30, 2024
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (H), I appoint Representative Colleen M. Madigan, of Waterville to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 373)
MAINE VENTURE FUND P. O. BOX 63 NEWPORT, ME 04953
January 22, 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 attached Report to Legislature for 2023 on behalf of the quasi-independent state entity, Small Enterprise Growth Board, due February 1, 2024.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terri Wark
Office Operations Manager Small Enterprise Growth Board d/b/a Maine Venture Fund
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 374)
SUNRISE COUNTY ECONOMIC COUNCIL 7 AMES WAY MACHIAS, ME 04654
January 22, 2024
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to MRSA Title 5, section 12023, the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) is pleased to submit the 2022-2023 Quasi-Independent State Entities Report to the Legislature on behalf of the Washington County Development Authority (WCDA). SCEC is a nonprofit organization that works to create jobs and prosperity in Washington County; we are also the economic development arm of the Washington County government. We provide staff support for the WCDA and are partnering with the Authority in its effort to redevelop the former U.S. Navy base in Cutler.
The former U.S. Navy Base in Cutler is comprised of roughly 20 acres and five commercial buildings comprising 75,000 square feet. The Authority is working to bring these facilities back into productive use. In 2022, the WCDA procured by competitive bid the services of GR Roofing to repair and improve drainage from the warehouse roof. The work was completed in October 2022 at a total cost of $81,500.00. Findings by Seavee and Mahar Engineering found more hazardous materials than were anticipated through the test. WCDA, EPA and the US Navy are now in discussions over cleanup of the contaminated area.
The Authority made no procurements over $10,000 for which competitive procurement was waived. WCDA did not make any contributions greater than $1,000 or changes to policies and procedures in the past year.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Sincerely, S/Charles J. Rudelitch, Esq. Executive Director
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 375)
MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY 26 EDISON DRIVE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330-6046
January 23, 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 State Housing Authority due by February 1, 2024.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Daniel E. Brennan Director
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 376)
MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 139 CAPITOL STREET AUGUSTA, MAINE 04332
January 25, 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 Public Employees Retirement System due by February 1, 2024.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Dr. Rebecca M. Wyke Chief Executive Officer
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 377)
MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY CASTINE, MAINE 04420
January 26, 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 Maritime Academy due by February 1, 2023.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Alice Herrick Director of Fiscal Operations for Maine Maritime Academy
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 378)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 30, 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 Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Pluecker of Warren, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1927 An Act to Create the Rural Prosperity Council
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Daughtry of Cumberland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1281 An Act to Protect Economic Competitiveness in Maine by Extending the End Date for Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 379)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 30, 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. 417 An Act to Facilitate Net Energy Billing L.D. 1889 An Act to Provide Authorization to Aroostook County to Use the Statewide Radio and Network System
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-10) The Following Communication: (H.C. 380)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 30, 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 25, 2024
Benjamin K. Grant of Portland, Barrett Gray of Stonington, Samuel J. Hight of Skowhegan, Christopher K. Washburn of Windham, Michelle Corry of Scarborough, Jay A. Naliboff of Chesterville, Jenni Tilton-Flood of Clinton, Sarah Conroy of Lewiston, Ranae L’Italien of Sidney, Maria Fox of Portland and David Barber of Cape Elizabeth for appointment to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority. Pursuant to Title 26 MRSA §850-O, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Susan P. Herman, Esquire of Mount Vernon for reappointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board. Pursuant to 5 MRSA §7081, this reappointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
Steven Tatko of Willimantic and Samantha D. Horn of Readfield for reappointment to the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Board. Pursuant to Title 12 MRSA §10308, these reappointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-11) The Following Communication: (S.C. 830)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 25, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Please be advised the Senate today Referred the nomination of Lee Smith of Albany Township for reappointment to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, to Authorize the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to Arrange the Constitution of Maine to Incorporate Amendments Approved at the November 2023 Referendum (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1407) (L.D. 2196)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, KUHN of Falmouth, LEE of Auburn, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SHEEHAN of Biddeford. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1406) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ADAMS of Lebanon, ALBERT of Madawaska, ANDREWS of Paris, ANKELES of Brunswick, ARATA of New Gloucester, ARDELL of Monticello, ARFORD of Brunswick, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BAGSHAW of Windham, BELL of Yarmouth, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland, BOYLE of Gorham, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, BRENNAN of Portland, BRIDGEO of Augusta, CAMPBELL of Orrington, CARLOW of Buxton, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, COLLINGS of Portland, COPELAND of Saco, COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CRAY of Palmyra, CROCKETT of Portland, CYRWAY of Albion, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DAVIS of East Machias, DHALAC of South Portland, DILL of Old Town, DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUCHARME of Madison, DUNPHY of Embden, EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FAY of Raymond, FOSTER of Dexter, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GALLETTA of Durham, GATTINE of Westbrook, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GIFFORD of Lincoln, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GREENWOOD of Wales, GRIFFIN of Levant, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HAGGAN of Hampden, HALL of Wilton, HASENFUS of Readfield, HENDERSON of Rumford, HEPLER of Woolwich, HOBBS of Wells, HYMES of Waldo, JACKSON of Oxford, JAUCH of Topsham, JAVNER of Chester, KESSLER of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LANDRY of Farmington, LANIGAN of Sanford, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, LAVIGNE of Berwick, LEE of Auburn, LEMELIN of Chelsea, LIBBY of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, MASON of Lisbon, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATHIESON of Kittery, MATLACK of St. George, MEYER of Eliot, MILLETT of Waterford, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MONTELL of Gardiner, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MORRIS of Turner, MURPHY of Scarborough, NESS of Fryeburg, NEWMAN of Belgrade, NUTTING of Oakland, O'CONNELL of Brewer, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono, PARRY of Arundel, PAUL of Winterport, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, PERRY of Calais, PERRY of Bangor, PLUECKER of Warren, POIRIER of Skowhegan, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, POMERLEAU of Standish, PRINGLE of Windham, QUINT of Hodgdon, RANA of Bangor, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROEDER of Bangor, RUNTE of York, RUSSELL of Verona Island, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAMPSON of Alfred, SARGENT of York, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SHAW of Auburn, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, SINCLAIR of Bath , SKOLD of Portland, SMITH of Palermo, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, STOVER of Boothbay, STROUT of Harrington, SUPICA of Bangor, SWALLOW of Houlton, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TERRY of Gorham, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, THORNE of Carmel, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, WALKER of Naples, WARREN of Scarborough, WHITE of Waterville, WHITE of Guilford, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, WOOD of Greene, WOODSOME of Waterboro, WORTH of Ellsworth, ZAGER of Portland, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin, BRAKEY of Androscoggin, BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, GROHOSKI of Hancock, GUERIN of Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York, HICKMAN of Kennebec, INGWERSEN of York, President JACKSON of Aroostook, KEIM of Oxford, LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, LAWRENCE of York, LIBBY of Cumberland, LYFORD of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, NANGLE of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York, RENY of Lincoln, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STEWART of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, TIPPING of Penobscot, VITELLI of Sagadahoc)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2024 AS FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,firefighters serve their communities by putting residents’ safety above their own; and
WHEREAS, firefighters often work in a toxic environment of smoke, soot and other carcinogens; and
WHEREAS, according to research, firefighters have a 9% greater chance of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% greater chance of dying from cancer than the general population; and
WHEREAS, occupational cancer is a leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in firefighters and has reached epidemic levels; and
WHEREAS, studies have found a direct correlation between the chemical exposures firefighters experience on the job and an increased risk of cancer for those firefighters; and
WHEREAS, all 50 states recognize cancer as a presumptive workers’ compensation claim for firefighters; and
WHEREAS, early detection of cancer through routine screening leads to earlier treatment and better disease outcomes, including improved survival and reduced morbidity; and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network have declared January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month; 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 recognize January 2024 as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, and we encourage fire departments across the State to participate in the activities of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Darcie Ingraham, of Littleton, who has achieved a Grand Slam in hunting, having bagged a turkey, a bear, a moose and a deer in the same year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1350)
(5-2) Kirsty Beauchesne, of Lewiston, who won the United States of America's Miss Maine 2024 Pageant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1351)
(5-3) Emma May Brown, of North Waterboro, who won the United States of America's Teen Maine 2024 Pageant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1352)
(5-4) Danielle Emerson, of Biddeford, who has been named the 2024 Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year for the State of Maine for the 2nd consecutive year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1353)
(5-5) The Cabin Restaurant, of Bath, which is celebrating 50 years in business. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1354)
(5-6) Brunswick Instant Printing, on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1355)
(5-7) Jack A. Shaw & Sons, Inc., of Woolwich, which is celebrating 75 years in business. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1356)
(5-8) Brevan Kenney, of Jonesport, a student at Jonesport-Beals High School and a player on the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 742) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-9) Concetta Mary Parisi, of Windham, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on March 22, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 743) Presented by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative PRINGLE of Windham.
In Memory of: (5-10) Martin Engstrom, of Fryeburg. Mr. Engstrom was a veteran of the United States Air Force who served as a weapons control technician. After his service, he become a broadcast engineer. He had a long career with Portland-area television station WMTW running the station's transmitter on the summit of Mount Washington, from which he also broadcast weather reports for 38 years. With a Maine accent so thick some viewers thought it must be fake and wearing a clip-on bow tie, he read his reports from hand-written cue cards he taped to the camera. His folksy, unpolished style made him a hit, and he was affectionately known by the public as "Marty on the Mountain." He retired from WMTW in 2002 and was inducted into the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2019. Mr. Engstrom will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1357)
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Change of Committee (6-1) Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS on 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)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide an Opportunity for Resentencing for Individuals Who Were Sentenced for Crimes Committed as Juveniles" (H.P. 873) (L.D. 1359) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-730) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-731) on Bill "An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes" (H.P. 1006) (L.D. 1561) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-732) on Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Governing Electronic Device Information as Evidence" (H.P. 1021) (L.D. 1576) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Seven Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-734) on Bill "An Act to Require Broadband Internet Access Service Providers to Prorate Customer Bills" (H.P. 1240) (L.D. 1932)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-735) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 17) (L.D. 25) Bill "An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-513) (7-2) (S.P. 861) (L.D. 2033) Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands to Convey a Parcel of Land in the Town of Woodstock Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-512) (7-3) (H.P. 1306) (L.D. 2044) Bill "An Act to Update Air Quality Health Warnings" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (H.P. 1312) (L.D. 2050) Bill "An Act to Expand Accreditation Options for Laboratories That Conduct Blood-alcohol or Drug Testing" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-5) (H.P. 1321) (L.D. 2059) Bill "An Act Regarding Processing of Applications Under the Natural Resources Protection Act to Ensure Consistency with Shoreland Zoning Laws" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESreporting Ought to Pass (7-6) (H.P. 1323) (L.D. 2061) Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands to Convey Peacock Beach State Park to the Town of Richmond Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-733)
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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.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Anna Oliver, of Hodgdon (SLS 1291)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - January 11, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. PENDING - PASSAGE.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Dino Frost, of Pittsfield (HLS 734)
TABLED - January 16, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. PENDING - ADOPTION.
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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 Improve Access to Affordable Wireless Communications by Allowing the Public Utilities Commission to Designate Eligible Telecommunications Carriers" (S.P. 932) (L.D. 2193)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYand ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Clarify When a Wounded Game Animal May Be Dispatched by an Authorized Licensed Guide" (S.P. 933) (L.D. 2194)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEand ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Protect Businesses from Fraudulent or Predatory Financial Settlements by Allowing Those Businesses Opportunities to Remove Architectural Barriers in Noncompliance with the Maine Human Rights Act" (S.P. 934) (L.D. 2195)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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