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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Friday, April 12, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Nic Benner, Granite Hill Church, Hallowell.
National Anthem by Gabriela Gardner, Belfast.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Dixie Squires, PA, Saco.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Provide Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents for the Conversion of Human Remains to Soil (H.P. 341) (L.D. 536)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 30, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-129))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-129) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-588) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (S.P. 353) (L.D. 794)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 9, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-51))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-51) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-589) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Facilitate the Provision of Medically Appropriate Levels of Care for Clients of Correctional Facilities (H.P. 1193) (L.D. 1863)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 22, 2023. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-621))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-621) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-587) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 475)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Madam Speaker,
Please accept this formal apology. I accept full responsibility for my remarks on the House Floor on the evening of April 10, 2024. I publicly apologize to my colleagues in the House, the people connected to the horrible events of October 25, and to the State of Maine.
Respectfully,
S/Michael H. Lemelin State Representative
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 476)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Madam Speaker,
Please accept this formal apology. I accept full responsibility for my remarks on the House Floor on the evening of April 10, 2024. I publicly apologize to my colleagues in the House, the people connected to the horrible events of October 25, and to the State of Maine.
Respectfully,
S/Shelley Rudnicki State Representative
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1083)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 11, 2024
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it Failed to Pass “Joint Order, to Recall from the Legislative Files L.D. 275, Resolve, to Require the Maine Board of Pharmacy to Review Work Practices and Treatment of Pharmacists” (H.P. 1468) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 48)
ORDERED, that Representative Michael F. Brennan of Portland be excused Mar 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 for personal reasons and Mar 27 and 28 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Danny Edward Costain of Plymouth be excused Mar 19, 20, 21, 25 and 27 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative James F. Dill of Old Town be excused Mar 19 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph C. Galletta of Durham be excused Mar 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 25 and 28, Apr 1, 2, 3 and 9 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lori K. Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach be excused Apr 1 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative H. Scott Landry Jr. of Farmington be excused Mar 27 and 28 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Marc G. Malon II of Biddeford be excused Apr 1 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kevin J. M. O'Connell of Brewer be excused Apr 1 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Ambureen Rana of Bangor be excused Feb 1 and Mar 21 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the University of Southern Maine's Maine Model United Nations Conference Leadership Team, of Gorham, on the occasion of the 25th annual Maine Model United Nations Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1806)
(5-2) Ladies of the Lake Quilting Group, of Rumford, 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 1807)
(5-3) Dennis Yates, of Norway, Chief of the Norway Fire Department, on his retirement from the department after 50 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1808)
(5-4) Scott Farwell, of Windsor, on his retirement as Senior Analyst in the Legislature's Office of Program Evaluation and Accountability after over 29 years of state and legislative service. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 1809)
(5-5) Elijah Hendershott, of Hancock, who won the Gold Medal in the 3D Printing Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1811)
(5-6) Noah Atwater, of Hancock, who won the Silver Medal in the CO2 Dragster Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1812)
(5-7) Gabriel Gilfillan, of Hancock, who won the Gold Medal in the Job Skill Demonstration A Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1813)
(5-8) Amelia Vivian, of Hancock, who as part of Team A won the Gold Medal in the Community Action Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1814)
(5-9) Sophia Skeate, of Hancock, who as part of Team A won the Gold Medal in the Community Action Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1815)
(5-10) the Lisbon/St. Dominic Cheerleading Squad, of Lisbon, which won the Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1816)
(5-11) Michael R. Bresett, of Van Buren, Chief of the Van Buren Police Department, on his retirement after twenty-four years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 997) Presented by Representative ALBERT of Madawaska. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-12) Emily J. Winslow, of Hollis, a senior at Bonny Eagle 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 998) Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York, Representative CARLOW of Buxton.
(5-13) Lexi Surette, of Cornish, a senior at Sacopee Valley 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 999) Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
(5-14) Mary Tedesco-Schneck, of Bangor. Dr. Tedesco-Schneck, a faculty member of the University of Maine, received the 2024 College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences Outstanding Healthcare Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1000) Presented by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor, Representative RANA of Bangor, Representative ROEDER of Bangor.
(5-15) Gabe Eaton, of Brunswick, who won the 2024 Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1001) Presented by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative ARFORD of Brunswick, Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
(5-16) Molly Tefft, of Brunswick, who won the Maine State Girls K-12 Chess Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1002) Presented by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative ARFORD of Brunswick, Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
(5-17) Joseph Vela, of Brunswick, who won a U800 Section at the 2024 Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1003) Presented by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative ARFORD of Brunswick, Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
(5-18) the Hermon High School One Act Team, which won the 2024 One Act Class A State Championship. Members of the team include Finn Brown, Ashlynn Stitham, Madison Hobbs, Kristany Raymond, Isabella Ingalls, Makayla Bemis, Tristen Allen, Lily Raleigh, Sophie Peterson, Bailey Heal-Hedger, Kali Alexander, Ellie Allmon, Peyton Antone, Stirling Hall, Ryan McNally, Alivia Putnam and Cole Willis. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1005) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
(5-19) Jonathan Hinchliffe, of Levant, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Hermon High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1006) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
(5-20) Eva Benjamin, of Hermon, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Hermon High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1007) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-21) Ryan J. Donoghue, of Skowhegan, a senior at Skowhegan 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 1008) Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
(5-22) Dennis Walton, of Biddeford, the Biddeford School Department Director of Athletics, who was named the 2024 Athletic Administrator of the Year by the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for his strong commitment to promoting educational values in interscholastic activities, fostering positive working relationships with educational leaders and ensuring quality athletic experiences for all students. He was also named the 2024 Professional of the Year by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, the only high school Athletic Director in the United States to receive this honor to date. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1009) Presented by Representative MALON of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(5-23) Maurice "Mel" A. Merrill, of Windham, who is celebrating his 85th birthday on October 8, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1010) Presented by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative PRINGLE of Windham.
In Memory of: (5-24) Andrew Roosevelt Mantis, of Biddeford. Mr. Mantis served his community as a science teacher at Biddeford High School. In 1985, he became the owner of Pizza by Alex, which he operated for over 35 years. Mr. Mantis will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1634)
(5-25) Linda L. Bean, of St. George, a businesswoman and philanthropist. Ms. Bean was known for her work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and pride and dedication to Maine and L.L. Bean, the company her grandfather founded. She bought lobster dealerships and owned the Port Clyde General Store and Tenants Harbor General Store. She founded the Perfect Maine Lobster brand in 2007. Her philanthropy centered on Life Flight of Maine medical helicopters and emergency airlift medical teams and equipment, twin helicopter landing pads atop the Coulombe Family Tower of the Maine Medical Center in Portand, cafe enlargement for the Maine Botanical Gardens at Boothbay and an upcoming St. George School System building that will specialize in the trades. She initiated the N.C. Wyeth Research Foundation and Reading Libraries, a private nonprofit entitly that is building or restoring Wyeth properties in Port Clyde, in Wilmington, Delaware and in Needham, Massachusetts. Her board and trustee positions included the Maine Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, the Brandywine Conservancy and Art Museum in Pennsylvania, the Portland Museum of Art, the Collections of the Maine Historical Society, the Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund in Missouri, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute in Delaware and L.L. Bean, Inc. She ran for political office, seeking the First District Congressional seat on multiple occasions but unsuccessfully, and was a strong supporter of conservative causes. Ms. Bean will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1756)
(5-26) Jon Webster Holmes, of Dixfield. Mr. Holmes worked for his parents in their local grocery market for many years before buying the market in 1976. He worked there until 2007 when he retired. He was President of the local snowmobile club and active in the Maine Snowmobile Association; past President of the Dixfield/Dirigo Alumni Association; a charter member of the now defunct Dixfield Jaycees; head of youth sports in Dixfield for many years and coached little league during that time; active in the Cub Scouts; a 20-year member of the Dixfield Fire Department retiring as a Captain; and active in hockey playing in high school, prep school, college and then the Cardiac League, as well as helping to manage and playing in the Oxie League Softball League. He was named Dixfield's Citizen of the Year in 2008 and was also named River Valley Volunteer of the Year. He was active in the Dirigo Boosters and SCORE, served as President of WLA and worked at the Rumford Information Booth. In recent years, he enjoyed doing "Trail Magic," feeding through-hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Mr. Holmes will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 1810)
(5-27) Franklin M. Walker, Jr., of Camden. Mr. Walker was a veteran of the United States Navy Reserve. He served as the USS Theodore Chandler's gunnery officer and also qualified as an OOD Underway. He later served as a Naval Gunfire Liaison Officer with the Second Marine Division, 10th Marines. He became an attorney and worked at Choate, Hall and Stewart, one of Boston's oldest and largest law firms, before moving to Maine and starting his own law practice, which he operated for 30 years. He was an avid sailor and an authority on classic wooden boat design and history and was a member of the Camden Yacht Club for 43 years. He was also a member of the Rockport Boat Club, the Megunticook Golf Club and formerly the Union Boat Club of Boston, the Tennis and Racquet Club of Boston and the Hillsboro Club of Pompano Beach, Florida. Mr. Walker will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 1004) Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-647) on Bill "An Act to Provide Relief to Federal Employees Affected by a Federal Shutdown" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 906) (L.D. 2113) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: 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-647).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-656) on Bill "An Act to Remove the Waiting Period for Benefits Under Maine's Unemployment Insurance System" (S.P. 583) (L.D. 1464) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 889) (L.D. 2096) Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to Nonopioid, Nonnarcotic Medication for Acute Pain Relief" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-693) (7-2) (S.P. 926) (L.D. 2175) Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs in Underserved Areas" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-692) (7-3) (H.P. 59) (L.D. 91) Bill "An Act to Adopt the National 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-964)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Specialized Risk Screening for First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals (S.P. 199) (L.D. 444) (10-2) An Act Concerning Prior Authorizations for Health Care Provider Services (H.P. 485) (L.D. 796) (10-3) An Act Regarding the Maine State Cemetery Preservation Commission (H.P. 781) (L.D. 1233) (10-4) An Act to Make Changes to the Farm and Open Space Tax Law (H.P. 1060) (L.D. 1648) (10-5) An Act to Require Hospitals to Provide Accessible Financial Assistance for Medical Care (H.P. 1257) (L.D. 1955) (10-6) An Act to Change the Taxation of Rental Tangible Personal Property to Make It Consistent with the Predominant Method in Other States' Rental Industry Laws for Sales and Use Tax (H.P. 1278) (L.D. 2000) (10-7) An Act to Enact the Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact (H.P. 1364) (L.D. 2140) (10-8) An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Federally Approved Nonprescription Oral Hormonal Contraceptives and Nonprescription Emergency Contraceptives (H.P. 1411) (L.D. 2203)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment (H.P. 575) (L.D. 928)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State" (H.P. 1001) (L.D. 1549)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
3. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-502)- Report "B" (5) Ought to Pass - Report "C" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-503) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Define the Term 'Solitary Confinement' for the Laws Governing a Jail or Correctional Facility" (H.P. 681) (L.D. 1086)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
4. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-397) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-398) - Report "C"(2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products" (S.P. 496) (L.D. 1215)
- In Senate, Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-397). - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Anna Oliver, of Hodgdon (SLS 1291)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - January 11, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. 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. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-837) - Joint Select Committee on HOUSINGon RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to Housing (H.P. 543) (L.D. 853)
TABLED - March 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Noah Hurd, of Waldo (HLS 900)
TABLED - March 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-391) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Address Unsafe Staffing of Nurses and Improve Patient Care" (S.P. 656) (L.D. 1639)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-391). TABLED - March 28, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
12. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Anne R. Stocco, of Belgrade (HLS 949)
TABLED - April 3, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. PENDING - PASSAGE.
13. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Samuel Dickey, of New Gloucester (HLS 970)
TABLED - April 9, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. PENDING - PASSAGE.
14. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-641) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESon Bill "An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services" (S.P. 338) (L.D. 779)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-641). TABLED - April 9, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Mary Snow School Chess Team, of Bangor (HLS 982)
TABLED - April 11, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-951) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act to Include a Tribal Member in the Baxter State Park Authority" (H.P. 192) (L.D. 294)
TABLED - April 11, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-965) on Bill "An Act to Expand the Maine Historic Rehabilitation Credit and Establish a Weatherization Tax Credit" (H.P. 1155) (L.D. 1810) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-615) on Bill "An Act to Ensure That Residents of the State Have the Right to Repair Their Own Electronic Devices" (S.P. 608) (L.D. 1487) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-616) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: 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-615) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"(S-686) thereto.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-618) on Bill "An Act to Improve Labor Conditions for Maine Workers" (S.P. 180) (L.D. 373) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: 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-618) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"(S-690) thereto.
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Resolve (6-1) Representative MOONEN for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Courton Resolve, Approving the 2024 Draft and Arrangement of the Constitution of Maine Incorporating Amendments Approved at Referendum in 2023 and Providing for Its Publication and Distribution (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1480) (L.D. 2291)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 127.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-967) on Bill "An Act Regarding Speedy Trials" (H.P. 1135) (L.D. 1771) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Provide Relief to Federal or State Employees Affected by a Federal Government or State Government Shutdown (S.P. 906) (L.D. 2113)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs in Underserved Areas (S.P. 926) (L.D. 2175)
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 (10-3) An Act to Provide Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents for the Conversion of Human Remains to Soil (H.P. 341) (L.D. 536) (10-4) An Act to Expand the Membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (S.P. 353) (L.D. 794) (10-5) An Act to Facilitate the Provision of Medically Appropriate Levels of Care for Clients of Correctional Facilities (H.P. 1193) (L.D. 1863) (10-6) An Act to Ensure Access to Pain Management Services in Health Insurance Plans (S.P. 889) (L.D. 2096) (10-7) An Act to Remove the Age-related Statutory Prerequisite for Sealing Criminal History Record Information (H.P. 1423) (L.D. 2218)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-968) on Bill "An Act to Legalize Historical Horse Racing and Electronic Beano to Allow Maine Gaming Licensees and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to Compete with Other Gaming States" (H.P. 1275) (L.D. 1992) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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