24th Legislative Day                                                            Wednesday, March 13, 2024

 

            Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

 

            Prayer by Honorable Mark Michael Babin, Fort Fairfield.

 

            National Anthem by Joe Niemczura, Thorndike.

 

            Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Medical Provider of the Day, Jenna Lizewski, DNP, FNP-C, York.

 

            Reading of the Journal of yesterday.

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SENATE PAPERS

 

            (1-1)  The following Joint Resolution:  (S.P. 979)

 

JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2024 AS PUREBRED DOG DAY

 

            WHEREAS,purebred dogs are living legacies of the cultures that created them, and historically these dogs worked alongside their people and provided them companionship; and

 

            WHEREAS, the service of these breeds continues today as they work alongside humans while serving as guide dogs, service dogs, conservation dogs, livestock guardians, search and rescue dogs, earthdogs, police dogs and canine soldiers serving alongside our military men and women; and

 

            WHEREAS, purebred dogs also serve as avalanche dogs, trackers, trailers, herders, controllers of vermin, water rescuers, carting and sled dogs, retrievers, protectors, hunters and bird dogs; and

 

            WHEREAS, purebred dogs have been of enormous help to medical science, serving as models for many heritable human diseases, playing a role in humanity’s understanding of the human and canine genomes and benefiting pharmaceutical research and development; and

 

            WHEREAS, purebred dogs are guardians of family, home and hearth, and always they are companions near and dear to humans; and

 

            WHEREAS, each purebred breed is indelibly etched in the history of the culture that created it just as surely as are that culture’s music, art and language; and

 

            WHEREAS, all dogs should be valued, whatever their ancestry, but the purpose-bred dog and the predictability of its breed should be cherished and preserved; and

 

            WHEREAS, there is currently no day set aside to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of the purebred dog; now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize May 1, 2024 as Purebred Dog Day in celebration of purebred dogs and the many service and companion benefits they provide in Maine.

 

            Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.

 

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            (1-2)  The following Joint Resolution:  (S.P. 981)

 

JOINT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MARCH 10, 2024 TO MARCH 16, 2024 AS AMERICORPS WEEK IN MAINE

 

            WHEREAS,service is a hallmark of the American character and has the unique ability to bring people of all backgrounds together in common cause, and throughout our history citizens have stepped up to meet our most pressing challenges of the day by volunteering in their communities; and

 

            WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs provide opportunities for more than 200,000 Americans to serve their country through service at nonprofits, schools, public agencies and community and faith-based groups across the country; and

 

            WHEREAS, in the State of Maine, more than 2,700 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds helped to meet local needs at more than 200 locations in the State of Maine by tutoring or mentoring children and youth, supporting veterans, combatting the opioid epidemic, ensuring citizens can age in their communities, working to end hunger in Maine, supporting new Maine residents, restoring the environment, repairing the effects of adverse childhood experiences and working with communities on building resilience; and

 

            WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers encourage collaboration and partnerships, leveraging millions of volunteers in service and acquiring the support of businesses, foundations and other local partners to increase the effectiveness of their initiatives; and

 

            WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs bring people together across race, age and place to address critical issues facing the country, forge relationships and cultivate mutual respect and help build resilient and thriving communities; and

 

            WHEREAS, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers demonstrate commitment, dedication and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors; and

 

            WHEREAS, through their service, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers strengthen the lives of their families and communities and the State of Maine as a whole; and

 

            WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages nonfederal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and

            WHEREAS, AmeriCorps Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication and commitment of the more than 1.2 million Americans who have chosen to serve their country through AmeriCorps and millions more who have served in AmeriCorps Seniors and their community partners and to encourage more Americans to follow in their footsteps in service; now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, designate March 10, 2024 to March 16, 2024 as AmeriCorps Week in Maine and urge citizens to thank AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers for their service and to find their own ways to give back to their communities.

 

 

            Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.

 

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            (1-3)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 978)

 

 

            ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business may report out, to the Senate, a bill regarding the establishment of standards governing access to motor vehicle telematics systems as provided in Initiated Bill 2023, chapter 3, An Act Regarding Automotive Right to Repair.

 

 

            Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-4)  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)

 

            PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on March 6, 2024.

 

            Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"(S-572) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-5)  Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 41: Special Restrictions on Pesticide Use, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1403)  (L.D. 2189)

 

            PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-776) AND HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-785) in the House on February 29, 2024.

 

            Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-776) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-6)  Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maple Grove Grange #148, of Baldwin

(HLS 837)

 

            PASSED in the House on March 7, 2024.

 

            Comes from the Senate INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 443)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

 

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

 

March 11, 2024

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:

 

Please accept this letter as the report of the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs from its review and evaluation of the following agencies under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3, Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35:

 

·     Maine Arts Commission;

·     Maine Historic Preservation Commission;

·     Maine Historical Society;

·     Maine Library Commission;

·     Maine State Cultural Affairs Council;

·     Maine State Library;

·     Maine State Museum; and

·     Maine State Museum Commission.

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the committee notified each agency by letter of its intent to review the agencies on May 1, 2023.  Each agency submitted their reports by November 1, 2023 and were invited to present before the committee on January 31, 2024.  The committee has reviewed the reports submitted by the above agencies and finds that the agencies are operating within their statutory authority.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph Rafferty

Senate Chair

 

S/Rep. Michael F. Brennan

House Chair

 

 

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            (2-2)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 444)

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

 

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

 

March 11, 2024

 

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:

 

Please accept this letter as the report of the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation from its review and evaluation of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3, Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the committee notified the Bureau of Motor Vehicles by letter of its intent to review the agencies on May 15, 2023.  The Bureau of Motor Vehicles submitted their report by November 1, 2023 and were invited to present before the committee on January 11, 2024.

 

The committee has reviewed the report submitted by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and finds that the agency is operating within its statutory authority.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Benjamin M. Chipman

Senate Chair

 

S/Lydia V. Crafts

House Chair

 

 

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            (2-3)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 445)

 

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE  04333-0002

 

March 13, 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 March 11, 2024

 

Christina Bonney of Portland for appointment to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority.

Pursuant to Title 26 MRSA §850-O, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.

 

Daniel L. Cummings of South Portland for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine.

Pursuant to Title 10, MRSA §965, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

 

 

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ORDERS

 

            (4-1)  On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 1439) (Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BRENNAN of Portland, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DHALAC of South Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, SACHS of Freeport, Senators: INGWERSEN of York, MOORE of Washington)

 

JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2024 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH

 

            WHEREAS,social workers have paved the way for change by enhancing the well-being of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers have helped lead the nation’s struggle for social justice and continue to advocate for positive social change and, more than the members of any other profession, social workers recognize that more must be done to address the persistent social problems that plague the State;and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers support diverse families in every community and understand that individuals and communities together can bring about change; and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the rights of the disadvantaged and oppressed; and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers advocate for children’s rights to a safe environment and a good education; and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights; and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, rules and policies; and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers work to ensure good care is provided to older adults; and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers help provide community support for veterans and their families after their service;and

 

            WHEREAS, social workers strive to improve access to mental health treatment and health care services in order to save lives; and

            WHEREAS, social workers effect change and put the ideals of citizenship into action every day through legislative, regulatory and social policy efforts; now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty‑first Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize March 2024 as Social Work Month; and be it further

 

            RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the University of Maine, School of Social Work; the University of Maine at Presque Isle, College of Professional Programs, Social Work program; the University of Southern Maine, School of Social Work; the University of New England, School of Social Work; Saint Joseph’s College, Social Work program; and the National Association of Social Workers, Maine Chapter.

 

 

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

 

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

 

Recognizing:

 

            (5-1)  Fern Desjardins, of St. Agatha, who has been inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame.  Dr. Desjardins had a 43-year career in prekindergarten to grade 12 education as an elementary school teacher, principal and Superintendent of Schools for School Administrative District 33.  When she was principal of Dr. Levesque Elementary School, the United States Department of Education designated the school a Blue Ribbon School.  She has taught graduate level courses for the University of Maine as an adjunct faculty member in outreach programs in Aroostook County, served on the University of Maine at Fort Kent's Board of Visitors, including one year of service as president and two as vice-president, served on Northern Maine Medical Center's Board of Trustees and been an active member of many educational associations and committees.  In her retirement, she has worked as a facilitator for school systems and served on various committees and special projects of Maine's Department of Education.  She was appointed to the State Board of Education in 2018 and to the National Association of State Boards of Education Board of Directors in 2019, where she currently serves as secretary/treasurer.  She also volunteers for her local church, parish and diocese.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1541)

 

 

            (5-2)  Cathie Pelletier, of Allagash, who has been inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame.  Ms. Pelletier is the author of twelve novels, including "The Funeral Makers," a New York Times Notable Book, "The Weight of Winter," winner of the New England Book Award, and "Running the Bulls," winner of the Paterson Prize for Fiction.  As K.C. McKinnon, she has written two novels, both of which became television films.  With theoretical physicist S. James Gates, Jr., she co-authored "Proving Einstein Right," winner of the Brown University Book Award.  She has co-written songs recorded by David Byrne and the Texas Tornados and co-wrote legendary fiddler Doug Kershaw's memoir, "THE RAGIN' CAJUN."  Her forthcoming book is for young adults, "Evangeline's Journey," a retelling in prose of the famous couple separated during the Acadian Deportation of 1755.  Her current book, "Northeaster," has been on Maine's bestseller list for 14 months.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1542)

 

 

            (5-3)  Denise Acritelli, of Jay, who was named the Veterans of Foreign Wars State of Maine Teacher of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1543)

 

 

            (5-4)  Brooke LeBlanc, of Carthage, who received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in recognition of the compassionate care she provides.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1544)

 

 

            (5-5)  Parker Sergent, of Augusta, a student at Cony 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;

 

(SLS 1546)

 

 

            (5-6)  Jasmine Sinclair, of Westbrook, who placed second in the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championship in the 165-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1547)

 

 

            (5-7)  Jacob Beaulieu, of Limestone, a member of Troop No. 193, 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 1552)

 

 

            (5-8)  Mary Jeanette Michaud and her husband, the late Victor Michaud, of Augusta, who have been inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame.  Mr. and Mrs. Michaud started an oral history of employees of Bates Manufacturing, Edwards Division, where Mill Park is today in Augusta, and they created the Heritage Center at Mill Park, a cultural restoration program.  Mrs. Michaud led the organization to preserve the legacy of the mill and as tribute to the Franco-Americans who lived in Augusta and worked in its factories.  She asked the questions while Mr. Michaud recorded the interviews for the oral history.  The couple raised over $20,000 to further the program.  After her husband died, Mrs. Michaud turned the money over to the Kennebec Historical Society.  They both worked as teachers:  he taught math and science for twenty-nine years, with the majority of his career at O.C. Woodman Middle School in Gardiner, and she had a career in education spanning thirty-seven years, mostly in School Administrative District 11 in Gardiner.  She taught students in seventh grade and eighth grade for sixteen years before teaching students in ninth grade to twelfth grade at Gardiner Area High School for seven years.  She then served as an assistant principal for four years at the high school before serving eight years as principal of Helen Thompson School in West Gardiner.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 860)

Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.

Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.

 

 

            (5-9)  Saige Evans, of Greenbush, a senior at Old Town High School and a member of the girls varsity basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 862)

Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative CARMICHAEL of Greenbush.

 

 

            (5-10)  Garrett Libby, of Old Town, coach of the Old Town High School Boys Basketball Team, who was named the 2024 Maine Association of Basketball Coaches North B Boys Coach of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 863)

Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-11)  the Touch of Glass Campaign Committee, of Turner, 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 865)

Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.

 

 

            (5-12)  MacKenzie Janna Cayford, of Madison, 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 866)

Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

 

 

            (5-13)  Pat Moody, of Windham, for his over thirty years of service to local community programs in Windham.  Mr. Moody served as the Director of the Windham Youth Basketball Association for 15 years and as Chairman of the Windham Recreation Advisory Board and of the Windham Community Center Exploratory Committee.  He volunteers for XLP basketball, a nonprofit program in the Greater Portland area that helps keep finances from limiting youth basketball players' access to AAU club basketball.  In 2020, he gathered a number of friends in town to build a gymnasium where kids now play basketball every day of the week.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

 

(HLS 867)

Presented by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham.

Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative PRINGLE of Windham.

 

 

            (5-14)  Donald Welsh, of Wayne, 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 868)

Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

 

 

            (5-15)  Anne Huntington, of Wayne, 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 869)

Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

 

 

            (5-16)  the Wayne Dam Maintenance Committee, 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 870)

Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

 

 

            (5-17)  Mary Ann Nichols, of Columbia, on her retirement as the Town of Columbia's Town Clerk after 49 years of service, with 34 years of that time also including service as Administrative Assistant.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 872)

Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

 

            (5-18)  Tom Bragg, of Bath, coach of the Hyde School boys basketball team, on his induction into the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 873)

Presented by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.

Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

 

 

            (5-19)  Emma Burr, of Pittsfield, a student at Thomas College, who placed 2nd in the Women's Pentathlon at the Division III New England Championships, establishing a new school points record.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 874)

Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.

 

 

            (5-20)  Trenton Clark, of Oakland, 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 875)

Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland.

Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.

 

 

            (5-21)  Brian Breton, of Mercer, 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 876)

Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

 

 

In Memory of:

 

            (5-22)  the Honorable Patricia Collins, of Caribou.  Mrs. Collins served in both state and community roles, becoming the first female mayor of Caribou.  She served on the University of Maine System Board of Trustees from 1987 to 1997 and in 1991 became only the second woman to serve as board chair.  She was a member of the Caribou School Board, chair of the Maine Committee for Judicial Responsibility and Disability, a member of the Board of Visitors at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, a member of the advisory committee of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network, a court-appointed special advocate for children, chair of the Catholic Charities Maine Board of Directors and the Catholic Foundation of Maine Board of Trustees and one of two New England representatives to the National Advisory Council of the Conference of Catholic Bishops.  She also was a painter, photographer and cook, writing two cookbooks, "Fifty Years of Cooking 1948-1998" and "Encore 1998-2010."  She directed religious education programming at Holy Rosary Church in Caribou for nine years.  Among the honors and awards she received were an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the Deborah Morton Award from Westbrook College, the Black Bear Award from the University of Maine General Alumni Association, the Diocesan Miraculous Conception Medal and the Fogler Legacy Award from the University of Maine, which was awarded to the Don and Pat Collins Family.  She was elected to the Maine Women's Hall of Fame in 2005.  Mrs. Collins will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

 

(SLS 1548)

 

 

            (5-23)  Brenda Salamonski, of Biddeford.  Ms. Salamonski worked at the Nike factory in Saco until it closed.  She also operated a daycare out of her home and delivered newspapers.  She volunteered nights and weekends with the Thornton Academy Band Boosters while her daughters were in high school.  Ms. Salamonski will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;

 

(SLS 1549)

 

 

            (5-24)  Steven E. Plowman, of Gorham.  Mr. Plowman was a 27-year veteran of the United States Air Force, serving with the Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air Force Base and in France, Spain, Germany and Guam.  He earned many awards during his service, including the National Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.  In civilian life, he worked for the United States Postal Service and Cabela's and as a teacher in the Westbrook School Department.  He was an active member of the Gorham Lions Club, where he was serving as secretary.  Mr. Plowman will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 34 years, Bonny, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

 

(SLS 1550)

 

 

            (5-25)  Paul Donald Barnes, of Biddeford.  Mr. Barnes worked with his father in the fishing industry before starting a successful career in transportation, driving for Pottle's, Shaw's, Walmart and Old Dominion, as well as Allegiance Trucks in Saco.  In 2001 and 2002, he was a member of America's Road Team, a prestigious organization affiliated the American Trucking Associations promoting safety and professionalism.  Mr. Barnes will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;

 

(SLS 1551)

 

 

            (5-26)  David Pelletier, of Fort Kent.  Mr. Pelletier was the owner of Valley Glass from when he was eighteen years of age to sixty-one years of age, when he retired.  He was a member of the Fort Kent Fire Department for thirty-one years, acting as chief for seven of those years.  He was also an advanced emergency medical technician for the Madawaska Ambulance Service for twenty-two years.  Mr. Pelletier will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of twenty-six years, Linda, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

 

(SLS 1553)

 

 

            (5-27)  Roland J. Cowett, of Caribou.  Mr. Cowett was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during the Vietnam War.  He was employed at Mecon Manufacturing and North End Landscaping.  Mr. Cowett will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

 

(HLS 864)

Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

            (5-28)  Eva Dudley Leavitt, of Turner.  Ms. Leavitt worked for the Oxford Plains Speedway and Pioneer Plastics in Auburn and was self-employed hand-sewing moccasins.  She served as the Town Clerk for the Town of Turner.  Ms. Leavitt will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

 

(HLS 871)

Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-564) on Bill "An Act to Maintain State Police Rural Patrol Services at 2020 Staffing Levels" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 902)  (L.D. 2109)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
                                    HARRINGTON of York
                                    LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    ARDELL of Monticello
                                    LAJOIE of Lewiston
                                    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:

            Representatives:
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MILLIKEN of Blue Hill

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-564).

 

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-570) on Bill "An Act to Finance Clean Energy and Infrastructure in Maine"

(S.P. 638)  (L.D. 1606)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    ZEIGLER of Montville
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    DUNPHY of Embden
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    PAUL of Winterport

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-570).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-563) on Bill "An Act to Protect Maine's Inland Fisheries from Invasive Fish"

(S.P. 418)  (L.D. 1049)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec
                                    BLACK of Franklin
                                    CURRY of Waldo

            Representatives:
                                    LANDRY of Farmington
                                    DILL of Old Town
                                    DRINKWATER of Milford
                                    HEPLER of Woolwich
                                    MASON of Lisbon
                                    THORNE of Carmel
                                    WOODSOME of Waterboro

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

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    WOOD of Greene

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-563).

 

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-544) on Bill "An Act to Extend and Expand the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund"

(S.P. 810)  (L.D. 1981)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    RAFFERTY of York

            Representatives:
                                    ROBERTS of South Berwick
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    LANIGAN of Sanford
                                    LaROCHELLE of Augusta
                                    NESS of Fryeburg
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk
                                    WHITE of Waterville

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    GUERIN of Penobscot

            Representative:
                                    SMITH of Palermo

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-544) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"(S-557) thereto.

 

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            (6-5)  Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Transfer the Arch Hangar at the Former Loring Air Force Base to the Loring Air Museum"

(S.P. 823)  (L.D. 1998)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    GUERIN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    ROBERTS of South Berwick
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
                                    LANIGAN of Sanford
                                    LaROCHELLE of Augusta
                                    NESS of Fryeburg
                                    SAYRE of Kennebunk
                                    SMITH of Palermo
                                    WALKER of Naples
                                    WHITE of Waterville

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-561) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    RAFFERTY of York

            Representative:
                                    CROCKETT of Portland

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-561).

 

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            (6-6)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-559) on Bill "An Act to Require the Probate Court to Report Name Changes to the State Bureau of Identification" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 305)  (L.D. 747)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    MOONEN of Portland
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    MORIARTY of Cumberland
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan
                                    SHEEHAN of Biddeford

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

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris

            Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-559) Report.

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-559).

 

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            (6-7)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-568) on Bill "An Act to Reauthorize Maine's New Markets Tax Credit Program"

(S.P. 808)  (L.D. 1974)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    CHIPMAN of Cumberland
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Bangor
                                    CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    RANA of Bangor
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

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

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    LIBBY of Auburn
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-568).

 

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            (6-8)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-567) on Bill "An Act to Accelerate the Production of Affordable Housing and Strengthen the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit"

(S.P. 899)  (L.D. 2106)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    CHIPMAN of Cumberland
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Bangor
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    RANA of Bangor

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

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
                                    LIBBY of Auburn
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-567).

 

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            (6-9)  Five Members of the Committee on TAXATION report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-569) on Bill "An Act to Promote Economic Growth Through Increased Film Incentives"

(S.P. 444)  (L.D. 1075)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    CHIPMAN of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    MATLACK of St. George

            Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RANA of Bangor
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

 

            Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-569).

 

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            (6-10)  Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Continue Allowing the Department of Corrections to Accept Placement of Certain Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1308)  (L.D. 2046)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HARRINGTON of York
                                    LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    ARDELL of Monticello
                                    LAJOIE of Lewiston
                                    NEWMAN of Belgrade
                                    NUTTING of Oakland
                                    PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-817) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox

            Representatives:
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    MILLIKEN of Blue Hill

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            (6-11)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Support an Insured Patient's Access to Affordable Health Care with Timely Access to Health Care Prices"

(H.P. 1119)  (L.D. 1740)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    RENY of Lincoln

            Representatives:
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    NUTTING of Oakland
                                    PRINGLE of Windham
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-819) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Calais
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick
                                    CYRWAY of Albion
                                    MORRIS of Turner

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            (6-12)  Majority Report of the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-821) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Rental Assistance and Guarantee Program and Amend the Laws Regarding Tenants and the Municipal General Assistance Program"

(H.P. 1099)  (L.D. 1710)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland
                                    VITELLI of Sagadahoc

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    GATTINE of Westbrook
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    RANA of Bangor

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

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    POULIOT of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    BLIER of Buxton
                                    CAMPBELL of Orrington
                                    MORRIS of Turner

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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. 859)  (L.D. 2031) Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to the State's Marine Resources Laws"  Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-558)

 

            (7-2)  (S.P. 932)  (L.D. 2193) Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Wireless Communications by Allowing the Public Utilities Commission to Designate Eligible Telecommunications Carriers"  Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-562)

 

            (7-3)  (H.P. 1355)  (L.D. 2131) Bill "An Act to Support Extended Learning Opportunities"  Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass

 

            (7-4)  (H.P. 268)  (L.D. 435) Resolve, to Ensure the Provision of Medically Necessary Behavioral Health Care Services for Children in Their Homes and Communities (EMERGENCY)  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-816)

 

            (7-5)  (H.P. 1380)  (L.D. 2156) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Provision of Emergency Medical Treatment for Certain Dogs"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-820)

 

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ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System

(H.P. 186)  (L.D. 288)
(C. "A" H-804)

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains

(H.P. 527)  (L.D. 838)
(C. "A" H-807)

 

            (10-3)  An Act Regarding the General Assistance Program

(H.P. 1111)  (L.D. 1732)
(C. "A" H-805)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Delay Implementation of Electronic Visit Verification for Hospice Providers Within the MaineCare Program

(H.P. 1317)  (L.D. 2055)
(C. "A" H-806)

 

            (10-5)  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)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2025

(H.P. 1404)  (L.D. 2190)
(C. "A" H-802)

 

 

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

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 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.         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.

 

 

 

 

 

7.         Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Norway Savings Bank

(HLS 751)

 

TABLED - February 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MILLETT of Waterford.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

8.         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.

 

 

 

 

 

9.         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.

 

 

 

 

 

10.       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.

 

 

 

 

 

11.       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.

 

 

 

12.       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.

13.       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.

 

 

 

 

 

14.       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.

 

 

 

 

 

15.       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.

 

 

 

 

 

16.       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.

 

 

 

 

17.       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)

 

 

 

 

 

18.       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.

 

 

 

 

 

19.       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.

 

 

 

 

 

20.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Colleen Adams, of Sanford

(HLS 788)

 

TABLED - March 6, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024

 

State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

House Supplement No. 1

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Refer to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Pursuant to Statute

 

            (6-1)  Representative ROBERTS for the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business on Bill "An Act to Implement Recommendations Resulting from the State Government Evaluation Act Review of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation"

(H.P. 1454)  (L.D. 2265)

 

            Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 955, subsection 4.

 

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