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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 11th Legislative Day Thursday, February 8, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Nic Benner, Granite Hill Church, Hallowell.
National Anthem by Ava Walker, Kathryn Williams, and Ella Metivier, Falmouth High School.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, February 6, 2024. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act Requiring Training Regarding and Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences" (H.P. 874) (L.D. 1360)
- In House, Reports READand the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on February 1, 2024.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (11) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 399)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
January 31, 2024
The Honorable Troy Jackson President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives
131st Legislature State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Please accept this letter as the report of the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from its review and evaluation of the Land for Maine’s Future Board under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the committee notified the board by letter dated May 1, 2023 of its intent to conduct a review. The board submitted its program evaluation report dated December 15, 2023. The committee has reviewed the report and unanimously finds that the Land for Maine’s Future Board is operating within its statutory authority.
Sincerely,
S/Henry Ingwersen Senate Chair
S/Bill Pluecker House Chair
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 400)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
January 31, 2024
The Honorable Troy Jackson President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives
131st Legislature State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Please accept this letter as the report of the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from its review and evaluation of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the committee notified the commission by letter dated May 1, 2023 of its intent to conduct a review. The commission submitted its program evaluation report dated November 2023. The committee has reviewed the report and unanimously finds that the Maine Harness Racing Commission is operating within its statutory authority.
Sincerely,
S/Henry Ingwersen Senate Chair
S/Bill Pluecker House Chair
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 401)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
January 31, 2024
The Honorable Troy Jackson President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives
131st Legislature State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Please accept this letter as the report of the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from its review and evaluation of the Maine Milk Commission under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the committee notified the commission by letter dated May 1, 2023 of its intent to conduct a review. The commission submitted its program evaluation report dated January 2024. The committee has reviewed the report and unanimously finds that the Maine Milk Commission is operating within its statutory authority.
Sincerely,
S/Henry Ingwersen Senate Chair
S/House Chair Bill Pluecker
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 402)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
January 31, 2024
The Honorable Troy Jackson President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives
131st Legislature State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Please accept this letter as the report of the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from its review and evaluation of the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council and the Maine Dairy Promotion Board under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the committee notified both the board and the council by letter dated May 1, 2023 of its intent to conduct a review. The board and the council jointly submitted a program evaluation report in November of 2023. The committee has reviewed the report and unanimously finds that the both the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council and the Maine Dairy Promotion Board are operating within their statutory authority.
Sincerely,
S/Henry Ingwersen Senate Chair
S/ Bill Pluecker House Chair
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 398)
EFFICIENCY MAINE
January 30, 2024
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0003
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section §12023, I am pleased to deliver this letter of transmittal for the required report from Efficiency Maine Trust due by February 1, 2024.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Michael D. Stoddard Executive Director
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 403)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR 66 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0066
February 5, 2024
Honorable Members of the Legislative Council for the 131st Legislature;
Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor of the State of Maine
I am pleased to submit the State Auditor's Fraud Hotline Semiannual Report for the period January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023.
A summary of the complaints is attached.
Sincerely,
S/Matthew Dunlap, CIA State Auditor
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 404)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 8, 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 Marine Resources has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Reny of Lincoln, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 370 An Act to Protect Marine Resources in Maine
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Roberts of South Berwick, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 377 An Act to Relieve Student Debt
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 405)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 8, 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 Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 2138 Resolve, to Improve Funding for Homeless Shelters Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business L.D. 1806 An Act to Require Online Used Car Dealers to Be Licensed Marine Resources L.D. 710 An Act to Fund the Lobster Legal Defense Fund Transportation L.D. 369 An Act to Allow Repurposed Military Vehicles to Be Registered and Operated on Maine Roads L.D. 527 An Act to Allow Municipalities to Create Bicycle and Pedestrian Zones with Reduced Speed Limits 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
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 406)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 8, 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 February 5, 2024
Anna Perna of Holden, Lisette Belanger of Portland, Michael Pulsifer of Cape Elizabeth, Roxanne Baker of Portland and Sandra Wood of Portland for reappointment, and Barbara Millios of Glenburn, Beth R. Campbell of Hermon and Dawna Thorpe of Hartland for appointment to the School Board of the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf. Pursuant to Title 20-A §7406, these reappointments and appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
on February 6, 2024
Megan Sanders of Old Town for appointment to the Maine Human Rights Commission. Pursuant to Title 5 MRSA §4561, this appointment is 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
_________________________________ (2-10) The Following Communication: (H.C. 407)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR 66 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0066
Letter of Transmittal
January 22, 2024
Honorable Members of the Legislative Council, 131st Maine Legislature;
Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor of Maine
I am pleased to submit the Communication with Those Charged with Governance at the Conclusion of the Audit in reference to the financial statement audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Auditing standards require us to communicate audit matters that are, in our professional judgment, significant and relevant to those charged with Governance in overseeing the financial reporting process. This report is being communicated in accordance with 5 MRSA §243.
This document contains the following:
• Communication with Those Charge with Governance at the Conclusion of the Audit • Schedule of Uncorrected Misstatements • Management Representation Letter • Independent Auditor’s Report • Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards • Redacted Schedule of Findings and Responses
Please contact me if you have questions or comments.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Matthew Dunlap, CIA State Auditor
_________________________________ (4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 39)
ORDERED, that Representative William R. Bridgeo of Augusta be excused Jan 23 and 25 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Meldon H. Carmichael of Greenbush be excused Jan 30 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Ann Fredericks of Sanford be excused Jan 30 and Feb 1 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Randall C. Hall of Wilton be excused Jan 11, 18 and 25 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Rebecca L. Jauch of Topsham be excused Jan 23 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kevin J. M. O'Connell of Brewer be excused Feb 1 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative William D. Pluecker of Warren be excused Feb 1 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Morgan J. Rielly of Westbrook be excused Jan 23 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Austin L. Theriault of Fort Kent be excused Jan 30 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Stephen J. Wood of Greene be excused Jan 18, 23, 25 and 30 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) Jim Marquis, of Fort Kent, who has been named the Fort Kent Citizen of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1307)
(5-2) Richard Parks, of Harpswell, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1364)
(5-3) Kathy Wilson, of Brunswick, in recognition of her many years of service to the Brunswick community and the people of Maine, including 9 years of service, from 2015 to 2023, on the Brunswick Town Council, with service as an At Large Councilor and as Vice Chair, and many years of work on a number of town committees. She also served on the Animal Welfare Advisory Council in Augusta from 2013 to 2018, working on state regulations for breeders and puppy mills and state laws ensuring proper welfare for all animals, including farm animals. She was Director at Coastal Humane Society from 1998 to 2001 and a member of the Breeders Advisory and Resource Council, helping to develop rules and programs that ensure better breeding regulations for breeders and working to control puppy mills. She has had extensive service with the Brunswick Pride Committee and various Pride Parades, started SOLO, Single Older Lesbian Organization, participated with LGBTQ+ Speak Out, worked on a school committee to help students with issues pertaining LGBTQ+ and other issues and held talks regarding nursing home elder care issues of importance to the LGBTQ+ community. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 731) Presented by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative ANKELES of Brunswick, Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
(5-4) Cathy Chandler, of Scarborough, who is retiring as Administrative Assistant with the Scarborough Police Department after 42 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 745) Presented by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
(5-5) Evans Sterling, of Farmington, a student at Mt. Blue 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 746) Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
In Memory of: (5-6) Venette King, of Fort Kent. Mrs. King had a long career in education, teaching 2nd grade at Fort Kent Elementary School for more than 20 years and also serving as a cooperating teacher for student teachers and for the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where she was an adjunct instructor. Her extensive community service was highlighted by responsible positions at the local, regional and state levels for the Business and Professional Women's Club USA, where she worked to promote and fund scholarships for young women to attend Dirigo Girls State and college scholarships for women graduates of Fort Kent Community High School. She worked with many local, state and federal government leaders to promote issues of importance to women in the workplace. She was also an active member of the Fort Kent Historical Society, the Peoples' Benevolent Hospital/Northern Maine Medical Center Hospital Guild, the Fort Kent Teachers' Association, the Fort Kent Music Boosters and the Aroostook County Retired Educators' Association. She served on the University of Maine Board of Visitors and on the board of the University of Maine at Fort Kent Senior College, and in 1996 she received the University of Maine at Fort Kent Outstanding Alumni Award for her contributions to the alumni association and the university. Mrs. King will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1363)
_________________________________ Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act Restricting State Assistance in Federal Collection of Personal Electronic Data and Metadata" (S.P. 425) (L.D. 1056) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-515) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ 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. 848) (L.D. 2020) Bill "An Act to Make Technical Updates to the Maine Uniform Securities Act" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 849) (L.D. 2021) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (S.P. 862) (L.D. 2034) Bill "An Act to Address Identified Gaps in the Laws Governing Erosion Control and the Natural Resources Protection Act" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (H.P. 1313) (L.D. 2051) Bill "An Act Regarding the Duties of Bail Commissioners" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass (7-5) (H.P. 1316) (L.D. 2054) Bill "An Act to Exclude Certain Operating Under the Influence Crimes from the Immunity Provisions That Are Triggered When Law Enforcement Is Called for a Suspected Overdose" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass (7-6) (H.P. 1302) (L.D. 2040) Bill "An Act to Restore the Board of Dental Practice's Authority to Issue Letters of Guidance" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-741) (7-7) (H.P. 1405) (L.D. 2192) Resolve, to Ensure That the Independent Commission to Investigate the Facts of the Tragedy in Lewiston Has Necessary Authority to Discharge Its Fact-finding Mission (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-740)
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Pursuant to the Constitution
(10-1) Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands to Convey Peacock Beach State Park to the Town of Richmond (H.P. 1323) (L.D. 2061)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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(10-2) An Act to Update the Laws Governing Electronic Device Information as Evidence (H.P. 1021) (L.D. 1576) (10-3) An Act to Align the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with Federal Regulations (S.P. 865) (L.D. 2037) (10-4) An Act to Update Air Quality Health Warnings (H.P. 1306) (L.D. 2044) (10-5) An Act to Expand Accreditation Options for Laboratories That Conduct Blood-alcohol or Drug Testing (H.P. 1312) (L.D. 2050) (10-6) An Act Regarding Processing of Applications Under the Natural Resources Protection Act to Ensure Consistency with Shoreland Zoning Laws (H.P. 1321) (L.D. 2059)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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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 - 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.
5. 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. 6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-731) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY 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)
TABLED - January 30, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-734)- Report "B" (3) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-735) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Require Broadband Internet Access Service Providers to Prorate Customer Bills" (H.P. 1240) (L.D. 1932)
TABLED - January 30, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. 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) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 943)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, February 13, 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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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Incentives for Heat Pumps and Other Weatherization Products and Services" (S.P. 942) (L.D. 2206)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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