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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Monday, April 15, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Todd Weir, Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor.
National Anthem by Randa Veilleux, Waterville.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Friday, April 12, 2024. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools" (H.P. 1383) (L.D. 2157)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-842) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-942) thereto in the House on April 9, 2024.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-842) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-942) thereto AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-691) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 477)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 15, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 401 An Act to Improve Transportation in Maine
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1084)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 12, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary:
· The Honorable Daniel J. Mitchell of Scarborough for appointment, as a Superior Court Justice, · The Honorable Maria A. Woodman of Monmouth for appointment, as a Superior Court Justice, · The Honorable Michael Duddy of Cape Elizabeth for reappointment, as a District Court Judge.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Greg Tosi, of Portland, who received the Bill Cox Service Award from the Maine Athletic Trainers' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1817)
(5-2) Abby Workman, of Hancock, who as part of Team A won the Silver Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1818)
(5-3) Jackson Stanley, of Franklin, who as part of Team A won the Silver Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1819)
(5-4) Trent Goodwin, of Hancock, who won the Silver Medal in the Middle School Only Woodworking Display Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1820)
(5-5) Brooklee Muchmore, of Hancock, who won the Gold Medal in the State T-Shirt Design Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1821)
(5-6) Kylee Hurd, of Winter Harbor, who as part of Team A won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Health Science Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1822)
(5-7) Callie Chase, of Hancock, who as part of Team A won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Human Services Cluster Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1823)
(5-8) Amelia Madigan, of Hancock, who as part of Team A won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Human Services Cluster Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1824)
(5-9) Shane King, of Hancock, who as part of Team A won the Silver Medal in the Career Pathways - Industrial Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1825)
(5-10) Hunter Newbert, of Franklin, who as part of Team A won the Gold Medal in the Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1826)
(5-11) Lexie Kearns, of Gouldsboro, who won the Gold Medal in the Health Occupations Professional Portfolio Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1827)
(5-12) Livezey Sheehan, of Mariaville, who as part of Team A won the Silver Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1828)
(5-13) Aleena Rajan, of Sorrento, who as part of Team A won the Silver Medal in the Bio - Medical Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1829)
(5-14) Lola Smith, of Machiasport, who won the Silver Medal as part of Team K in the Health Knowledge Bowl at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1830)
(5-15) Shaelynn Brown, of Pembroke, who won the Silver Medal as part of Team K in the Health Knowledge Bowl at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1831)
(5-16) Leah Beal, of Beals, who won the Silver Medal as part of Team K in the Health Knowledge Bowl at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1832)
(5-17) MacKenzie Schors, of East Machias, who won the Silver Medal in the Prepared Speech Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1833)
(5-18) Courtney Bagley, of Addison, who won the Silver Medal as part of Team K in the Health Knowledge Bowl at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1834)
(5-19) Kianna Emerson, of Beals, who won the Silver Medal as part of Team K in the Health Knowledge Bowl at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1835)
(5-20) Meredith Harthorne, of Norway, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1836)
(5-21) Madelaine Miller, of Norway, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1837)
(5-22) Armand Martin, of Madawaska, for his 80 years of continuous membership and public service with the American Legion, Post 147, in Madawaska. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 1838)
(5-23) Cadence Braughton, of Calais, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Calais High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1839)
(5-24) Bailey O'Rourke, of Calais, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Calais High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1840)
(5-25) the Maine Celtics Basketball Team, of Portland, which won the NBA G-League Eastern Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1841)
(5-26) Evelyn Peck "Pecky" Emery, of Lincoln, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 13, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1011) Presented by Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.
(5-27) the Town of Burnham, which is celebrating its Bicentennial. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1012) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-28) Katahdin Javner, of Chester, who was named the Eastern Maine Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1013) Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-29) the Honorable David McCrea, of Fort Fairfield, on his receiving an Honorary Degree from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 1014) Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
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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.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ Acts (10-1) An Act to Ensure Employer and Employee Harmony in Clean Energy Development Projects (S.P. 180) (L.D. 373)
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. 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.
14. 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.
15. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-656) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Remove the Waiting Period for Benefits Under Maine's Unemployment Insurance System" (S.P. 583) (L.D. 1464)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. TABLED - April 12, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
16. An Act Concerning Prior Authorizations for Health Care Provider Services (H.P. 485) (L.D. 796)
TABLED - April 12, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative PRINGLE of Windham. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
17. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-615) - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-616)- Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSon 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)
- 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-615) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-686) thereto. TABLED - April 12, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
18. An Act to Provide Relief to Federal or State Employees Affected by a Federal Government or State Government Shutdown (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 906) (L.D. 2113)
TABLED - April 12, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-687) on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System" (S.P. 953) (L.D. 2224) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not to Pass 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-687) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-695).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-704) on Bill "An Act to Create an Income Tax Credit for Investments in a Team's Qualified Minor League Baseball Facility to Keep the Team in the State" (S.P. 975) (L.D. 2258) 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-704).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Medical Credit Card Providers" (S.P. 925) (L.D. 2174)
Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED in the House on April 11, 2024.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-678) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-700) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Create a Civil Cause of Action for Persons Suffering Damages Arising from the Sale of Abnormally Dangerous Firearms" (H.P. 1085) (L.D. 1696)
Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on JUDICIARYREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-962) in the House on April 11, 2024.
Comes from the Senate with Report "B" (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act Concerning Automotive Right to Repair" (H.P. 1227) (L.D. 1911)
Majority (12) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-935) in the House on April 9, 2024.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Change How Adult Use Cannabis Excise Tax Is Calculated" (H.P. 901) (L.D. 1405)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-834) in the House on April 2, 2024.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-834) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-694)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers" (S.P. 682) (L.D. 1695)
Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READand ACCEPTED in the House on April 10, 2024.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-664) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-969) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Mining Excise Tax Laws" (H.P. 1445) (L.D. 2251) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
(4-1) On motion of Representative HYMES of Waldo, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1481)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 5-11, 2024 AS MAINE HOMESCHOOL EDUCATION WEEK
WHEREAS,homeschooling has become an integral part of the State’s educational landscape, providing families with the flexibility and autonomy to tailor educational experiences to meet the diverse needs of their children; and
WHEREAS, homeschooling empowers parents to actively engage in their children’s education, foster strong family bonds and promote lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, homeschooling encourages academic excellence, creativity, critical thinking skills and character development, preparing students for success in higher education, careers and civic life; and
WHEREAS, homeschooling promotes diversity, inclusivity and respect for individual differences, creating a rich and vibrant educational environment that celebrates the unique talents and perspectives of each student; and
WHEREAS, homeschooling has demonstrated its resilience and adaptability, providing continuity of education and stability for students and families, especially during times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, with 2023 homeschool enrollment totaling 10,122 students; and
WHEREAS, homeschooling fosters civic engagement, community involvement and a deep appreciation for the values of citizenship and service, contributing to the well-being and prosperity of the State; 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 the week of May 5, 2024 to May 11, 2024 as Maine Homeschool Education Week; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we acknowledge and celebrate the diversity and achievements of homeschooling families, recognize the dedication and commitment of homeschooling parents and educators and express gratitude for their invaluable contributions to the education and development of the State’s youth.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
Emergency Measure
(10-1) 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 (H.P. 1480) (L.D. 2291)
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 Adopt the National 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (H.P. 59) (L.D. 91) (10-3) An Act Regarding Speedy Trials (H.P. 1135) (L.D. 1771) (10-4) An Act to Expand the Maine Historic Rehabilitation Credit and Establish a Weatherization Tax Credit (H.P. 1155) (L.D. 1810) (10-5) An Act to Update the Growth Management Program Laws (H.P. 1267) (L.D. 1976)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-6) Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a System to Allow for the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights (H.P. 1343) (L.D. 2119)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 1004)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that all legislation not finally disposed of upon adjournment sine die of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature be carried over to any special session of the 131st Legislature.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 8
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-652) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Future of Renewable Energy Transmission in Northern Maine" (S.P. 799) (L.D. 1963) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-653) 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-652).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
(1-1) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 10: Rules for the Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1401) (L.D. 2187)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-952) in the House on April 10, 2024.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-952) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-699)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1431) (L.D. 2229) Bill "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-971)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 11
Divided Report (6-1) Nine Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-973) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Criminal Records Review Commission" (H.P. 1444) (L.D. 2252)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-974) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-973). _________________________________
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