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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 16th Legislative Day Thursday, February 22, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Dr. Bill Gregory, Falmouth.
National Anthem by Cristin Warner, Dexter.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Sean Sibley, FNP, Old Town.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 424)
STATE OF MAINE LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MAINE 154 DEVELOPMENT DRIVE, SUITE F LIMESTONE, ME 04750
January 25, 2024
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 Loring Development Authority of Maine, due by February 1, 2024.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
S/Jonathan Judkins President and CEO
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 41)
ORDERED, that Representative Lynn H. Copeland of Saco be excused Jan 16, Feb 8, 13, 15 and 20 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Danny Edward Costain of Plymouth be excused Feb 8, 13 and 15 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative W. Edward Crockett of Portland be excused Feb 13 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph C. Galletta of Durham be excused Jan 3, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 and Feb 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 and 20 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lori K. Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach be excused Feb 6, 8 and 13 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Randall C. Hall of Wilton be excused Feb 20 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kathy Irene Javner of Chester be excused Feb 13 and 15 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Christopher J. Kessler of South Portland be excused Feb 13 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michael H. Lemelin of Chelsea be excused Feb 15 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative H. Sawin Millett Jr. of Waterford be excused Feb 8 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kevin J. M. O'Connell of Brewer be excused Feb 15 and 21 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chad Richard Perkins of Dover-Foxcroft be excused Feb 13 and 15 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Holly B. Stover of Boothbay be excused Feb 13 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Tiffany Strout of Harrington be excused Feb 13 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Mark Walker of Naples be excused Jan 30, Feb 1, 6, 8, 13 and 15 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) the Mt. Ararat High School Boys Indoor Track Team, of Topsham, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1425)
(5-2) the Mt. Ararat High School Girls Indoor Track Team, of Topsham, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1426)
(5-3) the Brunswick High School Boys Indoor Track Team, which placed second at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1427)
(5-4) Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) Brandon W. Rolerson, of Islesboro, who is retiring after 21 years with the United States Air Force. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 753) Presented by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo, Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
(5-5) the York High School Girls Indoor Track Team, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 754) Presented by Representative SARGENT of York. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative RUNTE of York.
(5-6) Pete Cooper, of Fairfield. Mr. Cooper was head football coach at Lawrence High School for 28 years. His teams won 10 regional titles, and he coached them to three of their four state championships, in 1973, 1983 and 1984. Prior to his stepping down, he was the winningest active coach in Maine high school football, with a record of 205-96-6. The school's stadium, Pete Cooper Stadium, is named in his honor. Later coaching at Bonny Eagle High School, where his son was head coach, he helped build teams that won Class A titles in 2004 and 2005. Mr. Cooper will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 755) Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
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Change of Committee (6-1) Representative PERRY from the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Lower the State's Health Care Costs" (H.P. 205) (L.D. 307)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-763) on Bill "An Act to Establish the African American Studies Advisory Council and Require Funding for African American Studies" (H.P. 1279) (L.D. 2001) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-761) on Bill "An Act to Amend a Notice Provision Regarding Registration of Out-of-state Child Custody Determinations Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act" (H.P. 1340) (L.D. 2081) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-760) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters" (H.P. 1370) (L.D. 2146) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ 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. 851) (L.D. 2023) Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to Maine's Tax Laws" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 627) (L.D. 1596) Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Creation of an Aroostook County Drug Treatment Court" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-526) (7-3) (S.P. 864) (L.D. 2036) 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" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-524) (7-4) (S.P. 878) (L.D. 2085) Bill "An Act to Update Maine's Domestic Violence and Stalking Laws" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-528) (7-5) (S.P. 884) (L.D. 2091) Bill "An Act Regarding Businesses' and Consumers' Use of Returnable, Reusable and Refillable Containers for Food, Beverages and Nonfood Items" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-529) (7-6) (S.P. 888) (L.D. 2095) Bill "An Act to Require Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect to Military Family Advocacy Programs" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-523) (7-7) (S.P. 896) (L.D. 2103) Bill "An Act to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence by Amending the Law Regarding Proximity Restrictions in Final Protection from Abuse Orders" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-527) (7-8) (H.P. 1385) (L.D. 2165) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-9) (H.P. 1136) (L.D. 1773) Bill "An Act to Increase the State's Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers" (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-762)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Transfer the Monhegan Water Company to Monhegan Plantation and to Repeal the Monhegan Water Company Charter (H.P. 231) (L.D. 380)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Make Recommendations on the Continuum of Long-term Care Options (S.P. 743) (L.D. 1827)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 355: Coastal Sand Dune Rules, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (H.P. 1389) (L.D. 2168)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) Resolve, to Correct the Designation of a Bridge in Canaan to Be Named After Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury (S.P. 928) (L.D. 2183)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-5) An Act to Increase the Expenditure Limit for Informal Bidding Processes and Update References to the Office of Procurement Services (H.P. 1309) (L.D. 2047) (10-6) An Act to Require the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy to Obtain Fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Checks for Applicants for Licensure (H.P. 1319) (L.D. 2057) (10-7) An Act to Clarify Liability Under the Uncontrolled Hazardous Substance Site Law and to Waive a Fee Regarding Voluntary Response Action Plans (H.P. 1328) (L.D. 2066) (10-8) An Act Regarding Responsibility for Activities Intended to Increase the Use of Refillable and Reusable Beverage Containers (H.P. 1358) (L.D. 2134) (10-9) An Act Removing the Lobster Advisory Council from the State Government Evaluation Act Review Requirements (H.P. 1415) (L.D. 2208)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-10) Resolve, Designating Route 127 in Arrowsic the Private Merwin A. Delano, Jr. Memorial Highway (H.P. 1318) (L.D. 2056)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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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 - 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Norway Savings Bank (HLS 751)
TABLED - February 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-758) - Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-759) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment" (H.P. 578) (L.D. 931)
TABLED - February 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. 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
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to Rebuild Infrastructure Affected by Extreme Inland and Coastal Weather Events" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1426) (L.D. 2225)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-2) Representative PLUECKER for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 213: Rules for the Salmonella Enteritidis Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1427) (L.D. 2226)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-3) Representative GRAMLICH for the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 80: Reduction of Toxics in Packaging, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1428) (L.D. 2227)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 952)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, February 27, 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. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System" (S.P. 953) (L.D. 2224)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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