21st Legislative Day                                                                        Wednesday, March 6, 2024

 

            Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

 

            Prayer by Pastor Erick Ness, Center Conway Baptist Church, Center Conway, NH.

 

            National Anthem by Honorable Caleb Joshua Ness and Erick Ness, Fryeburg.

 

            Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Reading of the Journal of yesterday.

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SENATE PAPERS

 

 

            (1-1)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 968)

 

 

            ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services shall report out, to the Senate, a bill regarding manufacturers of insulin.

 

 

            Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 435)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS

 

March 4, 2024

 

The Honorable Troy D. Jackson

President of the Senate

 

The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

 

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 Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business from its review and evaluation of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3, Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the committee notified the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation by letter of its intent to review the department on April 28, 2023. The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation submitted its program evaluation report by November 1, 2023 and presented the report to the committee on January 30, 2024. The committee held a work session on February 27, 2024.

 

The committee has reviewed the report and finds the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation is operating within its statutory authority. Additionally, after assessing the Department’s recommendations to address emerging issues pertaining to the Commissioner’s authority in times of public health emergencies and the need for a formally established Deputy Commissioner position, the committee has voted to report out legislation this session pursuant to 3 MRSA §955(4) to consider implementation of those recommendations.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Chip Curry

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Tiffany Roberts

House Chair

 

 

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            (2-2)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 436)

 

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

 

March 6, 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 bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"

 

Environment and Natural Resources

L.D. 1418      An Act Concerning Single-use Disposable Water Bottles and Water Refill Stations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

 

 

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

 

 

            (3-1)  Bill "An Act to Provide Emergency One-time Relief from the Wild Blueberry Tax for Growers in Maine" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1447)  (L.D. 2256)

 

Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAY of Palmyra, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, HEPLER of Woolwich, JAUCH of Topsham, SHAW of Auburn.

Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.

 

            Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.

 

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ORDERS

 

            (4-1)  On motion of Representative GREENWOOD of Wales, the following Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 1448) (Cosponsored by Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec)

 

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING SEPARATE APPLICATIONS TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING ARTICLE V CONVENTIONS TO CONSIDER REPRESENTATIONAL INTEGRITY AND PROPOSE AMENDMENTS ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR CONGRESS AND ADDRESSING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

 

            WHEREAS,the United States Constitution, Article V places substantial authority and responsibility upon the legislatures of the several states to ensure that the Federal Government and each of its branches remain within their enumerated powers and remain protective of the rights of the people; and

 

            WHEREAS, a variety of important movements have arisen within the legislatures of the several states to address a wide variety of concerns that may be appropriately addressed within the context of Article V of the United States Constitution; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Legislature of Maine wishes to address these various approaches in a bipartisan manner; and

 

            WHEREAS, an agreement to call for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution does not commit the Legislature of Maine to approve any proposal that may arise from any subsequent convention;rather, this Legislature is simply exercising its will to engage in a formal process with other states to give full and authoritative consideration to various proposals consistent with the topics expressed by this joint resolution; and

 

            WHEREAS, under the United States Constitution, Article V, the Congress of the United States, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to the United States Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments that, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the United States Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED: That the Legislature of Maine hereby applies to the Congress of the United States, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, to call a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States Senate; and be it further

            RESOLVED: That this application is intended to address the same subject matter as applications from other states under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate; and this application must be aggregated with the same for the purpose of attaining the two-thirds of states necessary to require Congress to call a limited convention on this subject, but may not be aggregated with any other applications on any other subject; and be it further

 

            RESOLVED: That the Legislature of Maine hereby applies to the Congress of the United States, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, to call a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to regulate the role of money in elections and governance to ensure transparency, prevent corruption, protect against the buying of access to or influence over representatives and overturn the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and related cases; and be it further

 

            RESOLVED: That this application is intended to address the same subject matter as applications from other states under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention to regulate the role of money in elections and governance to ensure transparency, prevent corruption, protect against the buying of access to or influence over representatives and overturn the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and related cases; and this application must be aggregated with the same for the purpose of attaining the two-thirds of states necessary to require Congress to call a limited convention on this subject, but may not be aggregated with any other applications on any other subject; and be it further

 

            RESOLVED: That these applications constitute continuing applications in accordance with Article V of the United States Constitution until the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the several states have made applications on the same subjects; and be it further

 

            RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Secretary of the Senate and presiding officers of both houses of the legislatures of each of the several states in the nation, the Speaker and Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the President and Secretary of the United States Senate and each member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.

 

 

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            (4-2)  On motion of Representative ANDREWS of Paris, the following House Order:  (H.O. 43)

 

            WHEREAS, the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 5 provides that every person holding any civil office under this State may be removed by impeachment for misdemeanor in office; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part First, Section 8 vests in the House of Representatives the sole power of impeachment; and

 

            WHEREAS, grave and serious allegations have been raised regarding the conduct of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows; now, therefore, be it

 

            ORDERED, that the House Special Investigative Committee is established to investigate allegations of misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance and other misconduct by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and to submit its findings and recommendations to the full House of Representatives as to whether cause exists for impeachment. The committee shall conduct a comprehensive review of allegations of misconduct by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows regarding her actions in and after the adjudicatory proceeding in disqualifying Donald J. Trump from inclusion on the State’s primary election ballot, including the failure to recuse herself for bias from that adjudicatory proceeding as required by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. This bias is evidenced by her serving as a Maine presidential elector for Joseph R. Biden in the 2020 election.  The committee shall also conduct a comprehensive review of allegations of misconduct by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows regarding her unilateral disenfranchisement of voters and candidate Donald J. Trump and her willful violation of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution; and be it further

 

            ORDERED, that the House Special Investigative Committee consists of 13 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker’s designee, 6 of whom are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon the recommendation of the House Minority Leader, and that the first-named member is the chair of the committee; and be it further

 

            ORDERED, that the House Special Investigative Committee:

 

            1. Shall adopt rules to govern the proceedings before it in order to ensure due process, fundamental fairness and a thorough investigation;

 

            2. May administer oaths and compel the attendance and testimony of persons and the production of papers, documents and other evidence under oath, by subpoena, when the testimony, papers, documents or evidence is necessary for or incident to any inquiry relevant to the business or purposes of the committee.  The committee may punish any person for the neglect, refusal or failure to appear or to produce papers, documents or other evidence commanded by subpoena and may punish any person who, upon appearance, either with or without subpoena, refuses to be sworn or testify or produce papers, documents or evidence demanded;

 

            3. May hire special counsel and such other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the committee’s responsibilities; and

 

            4. Following its review and investigation of the facts and circumstances relating to the alleged misconduct of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, shall submit to the House of Representatives no later than March 29, 2024 its findings and recommendations in the form of a final report, including, if the committee concludes such action is warranted, articles of impeachment describing the misdemeanor in office with which Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is charged. The committee may request from the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker’s designee extensions of time to complete its work.

 

 

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:

 

Recognizing:

 

            (5-1)  the Brunswick High School Girls Basketball Team, which won the Class A South Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1484)

 

 

            (5-2)  Julie Booty and Brigid Palmer, of Bowdoinham, recipients 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 1488)

 

 

            (5-3)  S. Catherine "Katy" Longley, of Bar Harbor, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Jackson Laboratory, on her retirement after a more than 40-year career in Maine public service, higher education, biomedical research and nonprofit leadership.  After beginning her career practicing law, Ms. Longley joined the administration of Governor Angus King in 1995 and served as Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation.  She then helped lead Bowdoin College as Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer for nearly 14 years.  In 2016, she was named Chief Financial Officer, and then Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, of The Jackson Laboratory.  Dedicated to helping organizations excel in service to their missions, she has served the public good, helped in the education of the next generation of leaders and worked to further biomedical research to improve our health and quality of life.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1489)

 

 

            (5-4)  Aroostook Agency on Aging, of Presque Isle, which has received the Business of the Year - Community Impact Award from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1490)

 

            (5-5)  Ignite PI, of Presque Isle, which has received the Business of the Year - Economic Impact Award from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1491)

 

 

            (5-6)  Arthur and Cecile Wood, of Presque Isle, who have received the President's Award from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1492)

 

 

            (5-7)  Harper Francis, of Lincoln, a student at Mattanawcook Academy, who won the Class B North Wrestling Championship in the 175-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1493)

 

 

            (5-8)  Ian Friend, of Lincoln, a student at Mattanawcook Academy, who won the Class B North Wrestling Championship in the 190-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1494)

 

 

            (5-9)  the Mattanawcook Academy Wrestling Team, of Lincoln, which placed second at the Class B State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1495)

 

 

            (5-10)  James Dube, of Lincoln, a student at Mattanawcook Academy, who won the Class B North Wrestling Championship in the 215-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1496)

 

 

            (5-11)  Cailan Barton, of Orono, a member of Troop No. 478, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout.  This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1497)

 

 

            (5-12)  Judith Barrington, of Bath, 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 1498)

 

 

            (5-13)  Georgetown Broadband, LLC, 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 1499)

 

 

            (5-14)  Ellen Winchester, of Phippsburg, 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 1500)

 

 

            (5-15)  Marilynn Grizkewitsch, of Richmond, 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 1501)

 

            (5-16)  Dale Reno, of Woolwich, 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 1502)

 

 

            (5-17)  Ronald Beal, of West Bath, 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 1503)

 

 

            (5-18)  Nathan Choate, of Albion, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout.  This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1505)

 

 

            (5-19)  Ray Nagel, of Falmouth, Executive Director of Independence Association, who has received the 2024 Joshua L. Chamberlain Award from the Bath-Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1506)

 

 

            (5-20)  Cary Drake, of York, who won the 2023 Class B State Girls Cross Country Individual Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1507)

 

 

            (5-21)  the York High School Girls Cross Country Team, which won the 2023 Class B State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1508)

 

            (5-22)  Roland Bousquet, of Mexico, a 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;

 

(HLS 779)

Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

 

 

            (5-23)  the late Galen Larrabee, of Knox, posthumous 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;

 

(HLS 780)

Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-24)  Roger Wingate, of Thorndike, 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;

 

(HLS 781)

Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-25)  Carolyn Wingate, of Thorndike, 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;

 

(HLS 782)

Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-26)  Unity Public Library, 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;

 

(HLS 783)

Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-27)  Polly Ravin, of Brooks, 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;

 

(HLS 784)

Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-28)  Wilson Hess, of Freedom, 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;

 

(HLS 785)

Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.

 

 

            (5-29)  Wallace LaFountain, of Winslow, 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;

 

(HLS 786)

Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion.

Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.

 

            (5-30)  Nancy Petersons, of Mechanic Falls, 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;

 

(HLS 787)

Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland.

Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.

 

 

            (5-31)  Colleen Adams, of Sanford, a sergeant with the Sanford Police Department, who has been named the USA Today Woman of the Year for Maine.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 788)

Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.

 

 

            (5-32)  Suzanne Rousseau, of Greene, 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;

 

(HLS 789)

Presented by Representative WOOD of Greene.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.

 

 

            (5-33)  Sherry Lavoie, of Greene, 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;

 

(HLS 790)

Presented by Representative WOOD of Greene.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.

 

 

            (5-34)  the Palmyra Library Ladies, recipients 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;

 

(HLS 791)

Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

 

 

            (5-35)  Gary Cook, of Caribou, 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;

 

(HLS 792)

Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-36)  Mary Kate Barbosa, of Caribou, who has received the Board Member of the Year Award from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 793)

Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-37)  Kevin McCartney, of Caribou, who has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 794)

Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-38)  Keith Brown, of Caribou, 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;

 

(HLS 795)

Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-39)  the Washburn Memorial Library, 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;

 

(HLS 796)

Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-40)  Carol Cress, of Sebec, 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;

 

(HLS 797)

Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-41)  Le Club Du Bonheur, of Frenchville, 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;

 

(HLS 798)

Presented by Representative ALBERT of Madawaska.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

            (5-42)  Peter J. Madore, of Van Buren, 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;

 

(HLS 799)

Presented by Representative ALBERT of Madawaska.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-43)  Michael McMorrow, of Whitefield, 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;

 

(HLS 800)

Presented by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset.

Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

 

 

            (5-44)  Judi Olson, of Jefferson, 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;

 

(HLS 801)

Presented by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset.

Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

 

 

            (5-45)  Scott and Dorothy Grady, of Chelsea, recipients 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;

 

(HLS 802)

Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

 

            (5-46)  Emily Hanley Clark, of Dresden, 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;

 

(HLS 803)

Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.

Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

 

 

            (5-47)  Jeanine Clark, of Dresden, 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;

 

(HLS 804)

Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.

Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

 

 

            (5-48)  Ann Pistell, of Pittston, 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;

 

(HLS 805)

Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

 

 

            (5-49)  Victory Glenar, of Garland, 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;

 

(HLS 806)

Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

            (5-50)  Sanford Giles, of Garland, 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;

 

(HLS 807)

Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-51)  Angela Dorman, of Exeter, 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;

 

(HLS 808)

Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-52)  Ronald Richards, of Corinna, 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;

 

(HLS 809)

Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-53)  Betty Moffett, of Etna, 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;

 

(HLS 810)

Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

 

 

In Memory of:

 

            (5-54)  Burnette Bowker, of Fort Kent.  Mrs. Bowker was a career educator who taught in Iran for four years before returning to and teaching in the United States.  Retiring to Fort Kent, she served tirelessly as a local, state and regional leader, working to make a positive change and promoting strong values for education, women and society.  She served a number of terms as state and local president of Maine Business and Professional Women and as state president of the Columbiettes.  She actively participated in the Ladies of Saint Anne and Fort Kent Historical Society, was a member of the Maine Education Association as a retiree and was a board member of the Maine Women's Hall of Fame.  She also championed the continued education of seniors at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Senior College.  Mrs. Bowker will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

 

(SLS 1504)

 

 

            (5-55)  Steve Richard Miller, of Waterville.  Mr. Miller was a prolific author of award-winning science fiction, having written hundreds of stories with his wife, Sharon Lee.  They built a dedicated following and sold millions of books worldwide.  Mr. Miller worked for a time with the University of Maryland Baltimore County Albin O. Kuhn Library staff as the founding Curator of Science Fiction before pursuing writing.  His writing including freelancing features, photos and community news for many Baltimore region weekly and monthly newspapers, and he also worked as an editor and contributor.  In 1988 he moved to Skowhegan, in 1992 to Winslow and in 2018 to Waterville.  Involved with computing from a young age, he started Circular Logic BBS and joined the Oakland Public Library as a children's librarian and information technology specialist.  Next, he was manager for Maine Computer Connection and worked for the statewide Maine Meeting Place BBS.  He later became Internet Librarian for Unimation.  An active chess player and organizer, he served as a United States Chess Federation Tournament Director and President of the Owings Mills Chess Club in Maryland.  In Maine he joined and later became President of the Waterville Chess Club.  He instituted a series of regular open tournaments and ran several Maine State Championships.  He was recognized as Maine Chess Organizer of the Year in 1995.  In 1998, he was part of Waterville's Maine Chess League State championship team.  Mr. Miller will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 44 years, Sharon Lee, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

 

(SLS 1509)

 

 

            (5-56)  John Cochin, Jr., of Sanford.  Mr. Cochin made significant contributions to Sanford, dedicating 48 years to teaching, coaching and community service.  He had a distinguished teaching career, serving as a chemistry teacher at Sanford High School before retiring in 2008.  His impact extended beyond the classroom when he took on the role of head baseball coach in 1972, coaching the team to a state title in 1978.  He was inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009, and Sanford High School dedicated both a baseball field and a chemistry laboratory in his honor.  He also served his community as the commissioner of the Sanford Water District, and he was the first and only sports editor of the Sanford News.  Mr. Cochin will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

 

(HLS 732)

Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Refer to the Committee on Health and Human Services
Pursuant to Resolve

 

            (6-1)  Representative MEYER for the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Serviceson Resolve, to Reestablish the Task Force on Accessibility to Appropriate Communication Methods for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Patients (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1446)  (L.D. 2255)

 

            Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESpursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 97, section 7.

 

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Divided Report

 

            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-550) on Resolve, to Establish the Stakeholder Group to Ensure Timely Access to Medication Management Across the State (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 876)  (L.D. 2083)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    MEYER of Eliot
                                    CRAVEN of Lewiston
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    MADIGAN of Waterville
                                    SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                    ZAGER of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    MOORE of Washington

            Representatives:
                                    GRIFFIN of Levant
                                    JAVNER of Chester
                                    LEMELIN of Chelsea

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-550).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Make Technical Corrections to the Maine Juvenile Code, the Maine Criminal Code and the Intelligence and Investigative Record Information Act"

(H.P. 1381)  (L.D. 2161)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
                                    LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    LAJOIE of Lewiston
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    NEWMAN of Belgrade
                                    NUTTING of Oakland
                                    PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representative:
                                    ARDELL of Monticello

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Passon Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 9: Rules Governing Administrative Civil Money Penalties for Labor Law Violations, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1398)  (L.D. 2184)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    ROEDER of Bangor
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    RUSSELL of Verona Island
                                    SKOLD of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-803) on same Resolve.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    POULIOT of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
                                    DRINKWATER of Milford
                                    SOBOLESKI of Phillips

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CONSENT CALENDAR

 

First Day

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:

 

            (7-1)  (H.P. 1404)  (L.D. 2190) Bill "An Act to Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2025"  Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-802)

 

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ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Amend the Natural Resources Protection Act to Enhance the State's Ability to Respond to and Prepare for Significant Flood Events and Storm Surge

(S.P. 858)  (L.D. 2030)
(C. "A" S-547)

 

 

            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

 

            (10-2)  An Act Regarding the Ordinances Governing Residential Units Located in Buildings in a Location Zoned for Commercial Use

(H.P. 819)  (L.D. 1294)
(C. "A" H-779)

 

            (10-3)  An Act to Improve Maine's Labor Laws by Changing the Laws Governing Elections of Collective Bargaining Agents for Certain Public Employees

(S.P. 860)  (L.D. 2032)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Enhance Protections for and Better Address Invasive Aquatic Plant Infestations in Inland Waters of the State

(H.P. 1365)  (L.D. 2141)
(C. "A" H-773)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Require Constitutional Officers to Complete Harassment Training

(H.P. 1374)  (L.D. 2150)

 

            (10-6)  An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters

(S.P. 923)  (L.D. 2171)
(C. "A" S-549)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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Resolves

 

            (10-7)  Resolve, to Create an Advisory Council to Oversee the Review and Technical Revision of the Maine Criminal Code and Other Statutes Establishing Criminal Offenses

(H.P. 1218)  (L.D. 1903)
(C. "A" H-778)

 

            (10-8)  Resolve, to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Programs Within the Department of Corrections That Prepare Correctional Facility Residents for Employment and Self-sufficiency Upon Release from Incarceration

(H.P. 1271)  (L.D. 1978)
(C. "A" H-777)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

            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.

 

 

 

 

 

10.       Bill "An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters"

(H.P. 1370)  (L.D. 2146)

 

- In House, Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-760) on February 22, 2024.

- In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READand ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

11.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Isaac Keresey, of Pittsfield

(HLS 766)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

12.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Sam Gerrie, of Pittsfield

(HLS 767)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

13.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Gabrielle Finelli, of Pittsfield

(HLS 768)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

14.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Amya Braley, of Pittsfield

(HLS 769)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

15.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Heather Nelson, of Pittsfield

(HLS 770)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

16.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Central Institute Indoor Track Team, of Pittsfield

(HLS 771)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

17.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Keith Cook, of Burnham

(HLS 772)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

18.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-781) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Enact the Safe Cosmetics Act"

(H.P. 1224)  (L.D. 1908)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

19.       An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Paramilitary Training

(H.P. 1354)  (L.D. 2130)
(C. "A" H-757)

 

TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. (Roll Call Ordered)

 

20.       HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-799) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometrists"

(H.P. 1258)  (L.D. 1956)

 

TABLED - March 5, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

21.       An Act to Restrict Noncompete Clauses

(H.P. 951)  (L.D. 1496)
(C. "A" H-768)

 

TABLED - March 5, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024