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House Calendar SENATE PAPERS Non-Concurrent Matter COMMUNICATIONS ORDERS SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR Recognizing: In Memory of: REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Divided Report CONSENT CALENDAR First Day ENACTORS Regular Acts Resolves ORDERS OF THE DAY UNFINISHED BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 SENATE PAPERS Maine House of Representatives 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002 Tel. (207) 287-1400

Maine State Seal

The House Calendar

The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives

34th Legislative Day Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

Prayer by Parivash Rohani and Nasser Rohani, Baha'i Community, Portland.

National Anthem by Emily LaChapelle, University of Maine at Augusta.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Reading of the Journal of yesterday.

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SENATE PAPERS

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1) Resolve, to Investigate and Address Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services Issues (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1359) (L.D. 2135)

PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-828) in the House on March 19, 2024.

Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-828) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-612)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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COMMUNICATIONS

(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 468)

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

April 3, 2024

Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"

Labor and Housing

L.D. 738 An Act to Establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave System

L.D. 1483 An Act to Protect the Rights of Agricultural Workers

Marine Resources

L.D. 2275 An Act to Ensure That Rules Regarding the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Are Major Substantive Rules

Sincerely,

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

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ORDERS

(4-1) On motion of Representative SAMPSON of Alfred, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1474)

WHEREAS, the V-safe program is the vaccine safety monitoring system of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or “the CDC,” and was initially launched in December 2020 to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and later expanded to include mpox vaccines; and

WHEREAS, since the launch of the V-safe program, 10,100,000 V-safe participants completed more than 151,000,000 health surveys about their experiences following COVID-19 and mpox vaccination; and

WHEREAS, despite V-safe program data’s being public information, the CDC refused to release the data in response to a federal Freedom of Information Act request until after 2 lawsuits were filed in federal court and 440 days had passed since the data were originally requested; and

WHEREAS, the original data release showed that out of 10,108,273 users, 3,353,110 users either needed to seek medical care, could not attend work or school or could not perform daily activities following vaccination and there was a total of 2,108,022 reports of users’ receiving medical care; and

WHEREAS, the CDC reported on V-safe program data received from users only during the first 7 days following vaccination despite serious injuries from the COVID-19 vaccine often taking more than 7 days to manifest, and adverse events reported to the V-safe program more than 7 days following vaccination were not publicly disclosed by the CDC; and

WHEREAS, batches of data the CDC was ordered to release of free-text entries made in the V-safe program’s online survey, which contain information that does not otherwise fit into the survey, contain thousands of reports of chest pain, heart palpitations and shortness of breath, more than a thousand reports of tinnitus, hundreds of reports of menstrual disturbances and approximately 54 reports of miscarriage following vaccination, as well as other reports of medical problems; now, therefore, be it

ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services shall study the use of the V-safe program, including, with regard to COVID-19 vaccines:

1. Any failure of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to properly collect and report V-safe program data;

2. Any deleterious effects from the Federal Government’s failure to remove vaccine manufacturers’ immunity from liability; and

3. Any public health and safety and efficiency issues related to COVID-19 vaccines.

No later than November 6, 2024, the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations to the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

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

Recognizing:

(5-1) Claire Filiatrault, of Westbrook, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Westbrook High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1741)

(5-2) Hailey Rondeau, of Westbrook, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Westbrook High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1742)

(5-3) Ellyana Young, of Westbrook, who has earned the distinction of being named Honor Essayist of the 2024 graduating class of Westbrook Regional Vocational Center. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1743)

(5-4) Carissa Saindon, of Westbrook, who won the Silver Medal in the Early Childhood Occupations Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1744)

(5-5) the Westbrook Middle School Jazz Ensemble, which earned a Gold Medal at the Maine Music Educators Association State Middle School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1745)

(5-6) the Westbrook High School Jazz Ensemble, which earned a Gold Medal at the Maine Music Educators Association State High School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1746)

(5-7) the Westbrook Middle School Jazz Lab Band, which earned a Silver Medal at the Maine Music Educators Association State Middle School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1747)

(5-8) the Westbrook High School Jazz Lab Band, which earned a Silver Medal at the Maine Music Educators Association State High School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1748)

(5-9) Tailyn Lychalk-Chooying, of Westbrook, who won an Outstanding Musicianship Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Middle School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1749)

(5-10) Hannah Christensen, of Westbrook, who won an Outstanding Musicianship Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State High School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1750)

(5-11) Isabella Desimio, of Westbrook, who won an Outstanding Musicianship Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State High School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1751)

(5-12) Ryan Howard, of Westbrook, who won an Outstanding Musicianship Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State High School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1752)

(5-13) Gracelyn Gauvin, of Westbrook, who won an Outstanding Musicianship Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State High School Instrumental Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1753)

(5-14) the Southern Aroostook Community High School Girls Basketball team, of Dyer Brook, which won the Class D State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1754)

(5-15) Cliff Urquhart, of Houlton, Girls Basketball Coach at Southern Aroostook Community School, who was named the 2024 Maine Association of Basketball Coaches North D Girls Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1755)

(5-16) Brandt Abbott, of Limington, a student at Bonny Eagle High School, who is being recognized for his selection to the Maine McDonald's All-Academic team. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1757)

(5-17) Julia Soponheimer, of Patten, a senior at Katahdin Middle/High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 946)

Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester.

Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.

(5-18) the Wiscasset Public Library, which is celebrating its 225th Anniversary. The Wiscasset Public Library is the oldest continuous circulation library in the United States. In 1799, the Wiscasset Social Library opened with 1,300 books. During its formative years, the library housed books at the Custom House. It relocated to the Methodist Church on Fort Hill Street during the winter of 1921. In 1929, a committee of generous donors purchased the former Lincoln-Kennebec Bank of Massachusetts, a historic building at 21 High Street. At that time, the library incorporated as Wiscasset Public Library and took up its new home. Today, the legacy of service continues, with the Wiscasset Public Library serving the citizens of Wiscasset, Alna, Edgecomb and Westport Island. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 947)

Presented by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset.

Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

(5-19) Breanna L. Bartlett, of Minot, a senior at Poland Regional High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 948)

Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.

Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.

(5-20) Anne R. Stocco, of Belgrade, a senior at Messalonskee High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 949)

Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade.

Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative NUTTING of Oakland.

(5-21) Elaine Hallett, of Rockland, Register of Probate for Knox County, on her retirement after 45 years of public service. Ms. Hallett began her tenure with Knox County in January 1979. She was appointed deputy register in 1990 and was elected to her first term as register in 1998. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 950)

Presented by Representative GEIGER of Rockland.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Representative DOUDERA of Camden, Representative MATLACK of St. George, Representative PLUECKER of Warren, Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.

(5-22) the Scarborough High School cast and crew of the play "Almond Blossoms,"who won the Regional One Act Play Festival Competition. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 951)

Presented by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough.

Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative WARREN of Scarborough.

(5-23) Alexander Grant, of St. Albans, a senior at Nokomis Regional High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 953)

Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

(5-24) Kaelyn Langlois, of Auburn, a senior at Edward Little High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 954)

Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.

Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative SHAW of Auburn.

(5-25) David Goodwin, of New Gloucester, a member of Troop No. 135, 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;

(HLS 955)

Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.

Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.

(5-26) Dakota Kenneth Davis, of East Machias, a senior at Washington Academy, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 956)

Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

(5-27) MacKenna Carter, of Marshfield, a senior at Machias Memorial High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 957)

Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

(5-28) Ella Dauphinee, of Rockwood, a senior at Greenville Consolidated School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 958)

Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

(5-29) Alissa Letourneau, of Sanford, who won the Gold Medal in the Automotive Collision Repair Tool Identification Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 959)

Presented by Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford.

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

(5-30) Sophia Lorom, of Houlton, a senior at Houlton High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 960)

Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton.

Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.

(5-31) Emma R. Fogg, of Turner, a senior at Leavitt Area High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 961)

Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls.

In Memory of:

(5-32) Kelly Paul Stucker, of Falmouth. Mrs. Stucker worked in the mortgage and real estate businesses and bred Airedale Terriers. Most recently, she worked at Ocean View at Falmouth. Mrs. Stucker will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 28 years, Frederick, her 4 children, her extended family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

(HLS 952)

Presented by Representative KUHN of Falmouth.

Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

Divided Report

(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-633) on Bill "An Act to Require Electricity Providers to Inform Customers of Alternative Electric Rates and Gather Consent Prior to Contract Renewal"

(S.P. 918) (L.D. 2163)

Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    ZEIGLER of Montville
                                    DUNPHY of Embden
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    PAUL of Winterport
                                    RUNTE of York

Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-634) on same Bill.

Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    WARREN of Scarborough

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-633).

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(6-2) Six Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-636) on Bill "An Act to Designate First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals as a Special Risk Population for the Purposes of Improving Insurance Coverage for the Effects of Trauma"

(S.P. 199) (L.D. 444)

Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    RENY of Lincoln

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Calais
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery

Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Refer to the Committee on Labor and Housing on same Bill.

Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    CYRWAY of Albion
                                    PRINGLE of Windham
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton

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

Signed:

Senator:
BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    MORRIS of Turner
                                    NUTTING of Oakland

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-636).

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(6-3) Eight Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-913) on Bill "An Act to Address Chronic Understaffing of State Government Positions" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1345) (L.D. 2121)

Signed:

            Senators:
                                    NANGLE of Cumberland
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    STOVER of Boothbay
                                    ABDI of Lewiston
                                    COPELAND of Saco
                                    DHALAC of South Portland
                                    RISEMAN of Harrison
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-914) on same Bill.

Signed:

Senator:
LYFORD of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    ADAMS of Lebanon
                                    GREENWOOD of Wales
                                    POMERLEAU of Standish

One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

Signed:

Representative:
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle

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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. 850) (L.D. 2022) Bill "An Act Updating References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes"(EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass

(7-2) (S.P. 873) (L.D. 2072) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Motor Vehicles" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-642)

(7-3) (S.P. 880) (L.D. 2087) Bill "An Act to Protect Property Owners by Preventing the Use of Eminent Domain to Build Transmission Lines Under the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-638)

(7-4) (S.P. 919) (L.D. 2164) Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine-Ireland Trade Commission and Improve Collaboration with Ireland" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-637)

(7-5) (S.P. 970) (L.D. 2250) Bill "An Act to Allow the Department of Corrections to Comply with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-635)

(7-6) (S.P. 971) (L.D. 2253) Bill "An Act to Authorize a Stop-work Order Regarding an Activity That Is Creating a Substantial Adverse Impact to a Protected Natural Resource" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-640)

(7-7) (H.P. 1245) (L.D. 1937) Bill "An Act to Remove the Confidentiality of the Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Railroad Companies" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-912)

(7-8) (H.P. 1305) (L.D. 2043) Bill "An Act to Add the State of Maine to the Compact for Licensing Physician Assistants" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-908)

(7-9) (H.P. 1413) (L.D. 2205) Resolve, to Require the Public Utilities Commission to Initiate a Feasibility Study to Evaluate Transmission Technologies and Siting Locations for Any Future Electric Transmission Line Proposed Pursuant to the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-909)

(7-10) (H.P. 1432) (L.D. 2233) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 255: Workers' Compensation Fronting Companies, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-907)

(7-11) (H.P. 1454) (L.D. 2265) Bill "An Act to Implement Recommendations Resulting from the State Government Evaluation Act Review of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-906)

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ENACTORS

Emergency Measure

(10-1) An Act to Change the Requirement for Edible Cannabis Products to Be Stamped or Embossed on Each Serving with a Universal Symbol

(H.P. 1371) (L.D. 2147)
(C. "A" H-880)

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 to Provide Funds Necessary for the Production and Delivery of Election Materials by the Secretary of State and to Reconvene the Working Group to Study Polling Places at Schools

(S.P. 153) (L.D. 332)
(C. "A" S-628)

(10-3) An Act to Require the State to Notify Indian Tribes and Indian Nations When New Laws Are Enacted That Need to Be Certified

(H.P. 1167) (L.D. 1835)
(H. "A" H-899 to C. "A" H-853)

(10-4) An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding in the State

(S.P. 885) (L.D. 2092)
(C. "A" S-626)

(10-5) An Act to Develop a Grant Program to Provide Career Exploration Opportunities to Youth in the Community

(H.P. 1408) (L.D. 2197)
(C. "A" H-888)

(10-6) An Act to Establish a Civil Rights Unit Within the Office of the Attorney General and Require Enhanced Ongoing Civil Rights Training for Civil Rights Officers

(H.P. 1417) (L.D. 2210)
(C. "A" H-877)

(10-7) An Act Regarding Quality of Care and the Board of Trustees at the Maine Veterans' Homes

(H.P. 1418) (L.D. 2211)
(C. "A" H-882)

(10-8) An Act to Prohibit Receiving Compensation for Assisting a Person to Obtain Veterans' Benefits Except as Permitted Under Federal Law

(S.P. 976) (L.D. 2259)
(C. "A" S-619)

(10-9) An Act to Clarify the Use of Public Equipment on Public Easements

(S.P. 982) (L.D. 2264)
(C. "A" S-622)

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

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Resolves

(10-10) Resolve, to Establish a Process to Evaluate the Family Team Meeting Model

(S.P. 354) (L.D. 857)
(C. "A" S-632)

(10-11) Resolve, to Require the Establishment of a Stakeholder Group to Examine and Improve the Recruitment, Retention and Wellness of Law Enforcement Officers

(S.P. 887) (L.D. 2094)
(C. "A" S-623)

(10-12) Resolve, to Expedite and Improve Reimbursement to Certain Private Nonmedical Institutions

(S.P. 965) (L.D. 2243)
(C. "A" S-631)

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

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 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. 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.

8. 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.

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

(HLS 766)