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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Patty Fox, First Congregational Church, Camden.
National Anthem by Sharon Hood, Pittsfield.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Robert Rousseau, PA-C, EM-CAQ, Sidney.
Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, January 8, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 10)
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING SEPARATE APPLICATIONS TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING ARTICLE V CONVENTIONS TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND TERM LIMITS FOR JUSTICES OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
WHEREAS,the United States Constitution, Article V places substantial authority and responsibility upon the legislatures of the several states to ensure that the Federal Government and each of its branches remain within their enumerated powers and remain protective of the rights of the people; and
WHEREAS, a variety of important movements have arisen within the legislatures of the several states to address a wide variety of concerns that may be appropriately addressed within the context of Article V of the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of Maine wishes to address these various approaches in a bipartisan manner; and
WHEREAS, an agreement to call for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution does not commit the Legislature of Maine to approve any proposal that may arise from any subsequent convention;rather, this Legislature is simply exercising its will to engage in a formal process with other states to give full and authoritative consideration to various proposals consistent with the topics expressed by this joint resolution; and
WHEREAS, under the United States Constitution, Article V, the Congress of the United States, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to the United States Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments that, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the United States Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the Legislature of Maine hereby applies to the Congress of the United States, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, to call a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States Senate; and be it further
RESOLVED: That this application is intended to address the same subject matter as applications from other states under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate; and this application must be aggregated with the same for the purpose of attaining the two-thirds of states necessary to require Congress to call a limited convention on this subject, but may not be aggregated with any other applications on any other subject; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Legislature of Maine hereby applies to the Congress of the United States, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, to call a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to establish staggered term limits of 18 years for Justices of the United States Supreme Court; and be it further
RESOLVED: That this application is intended to address the same subject matter as applications from other states under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention to establish staggered term limits of 18 years for Justices of the United States Supreme Court; and this application must be aggregated with the same for the purpose of attaining the two-thirds of states necessary to require Congress to call a limited convention on this subject, but may not be aggregated with any other applications on any other subject; and be it further
RESOLVED: That these applications constitute continuing applications in accordance with Article V of the United States Constitution until the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the several states have made applications on the same subjects; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Secretary of the Senate and presiding officers of both houses of the legislatures of each of the several states in the nation, the Speaker and Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the President and Secretary of the United States Senate and each member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.
Comes from the Senate, READ and REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.
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(1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 2)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 302 to read:
Comes from the Senate, READ and REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES.
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(1-3) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 8)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules shall convene no later than January 9, 2025 to review, consider and report on the following items as possible amendments to the Joint Rules:
1. Elimination of or limitations on the use of concept drafts;
2. Changes to dates of cloture for first and second regular sessions;
3. Changes to the process of referring legislative documents to committees;
4. Limitations on sponsorship and cosponsorship;
5. Changes to the process of submitting joint resolutions, including reducing the vote to request the calling of an Article V constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to a majority vote;
6. Changes to notices for committee public hearings and work sessions and the availability of sponsor amendments;
7. Improvements to the consistency of processes for public notice, public participation and decorum across all committees;
8. Changes to committee reports and voting hours;
9. Changes to the process regarding fiscal notes;
10. Changes to the processes regarding budgets and appropriations;
11. Other matters considered or identified by the Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules of the 131st Legislature; and
12. Any matters referred to the committee.
Comes from the Senate, READ and REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES.
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(1-4) The following Senate Order: (S.O. 12)
ORDERED, that all Bills and Resolves carrying or requiring an appropriation or involving a loss or gain of revenue that are in order to be passed to be enacted, or finally passed, shall, at the request of a member of the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs or the Presiding Officer, be placed on a special calendar to be called up for consideration only by the same.
Comes from the Senate, READ and REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 18)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF PROGRAM EVALUATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY 82 STATE HOUSE STATION, ROOM 104 CROSS BUILDING AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0082
January 10, 2025
The Honorable Craig V. Hickman, Senate Chair The Honorable Anne-Marie Mastraccio, House Chair Members of the Government Oversight Committee 82 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate Members of the 132nd Maine Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House Members of the 132nd Maine House of Representatives 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Government Oversight Committee Members, Senators and Representatives:
In accordance with 3 MRSA §995(4), I respectfully submit the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA) Annual Report for 2024. OPEGA’s service to the Legislature as an independent, non-partisan resource is meant to support the important role of legislative oversight and to help improve the performance of State government. We remain committed to serving Maine’s legislators and citizens as a trusted source of objective, credible information.
Sincerely,
S/Peter Schleck Director
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 19)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE CRIMINAL RECORDS REVIEW COMMITTEE
January 7, 2025
The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President Maine State Senate
The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker Maine House of Representatives State House Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Resolve 2023, c. 103, the Criminal Records Review Committee is pleased to submit its final report. Copies of the full report have been distributed to committees or individuals as directed by law and copies have been placed on file with the Law and Legislative Reference Library. Others may access the full report on-line through the website of the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis at http://legislature.maine.gov/opla.
Sincerely,
S/Donna Bailey Senate Chair
S/Rachel Talbot Ross House Chair
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Convene a Stakeholder Group Tasked with a Comprehensive Overhaul and Modernization of the State Subdivision Laws (H.P. 94) (L.D. 161)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CRAY of Palmyra, GERE of Kennebunkport, ROBERTS of South Berwick, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Cap Publicly Owned Land Area at No More than 50 Percent of Any County" (H.P. 116) (L.D. 183)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, QUINT of Hodgdon, STROUT of Harrington, TUELL of East Machias. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Require the Maine State Police to Create a Statewide List of Missing Persons" (H.P. 105) (L.D. 172)
Sponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BISHOP of Bucksport, DODGE of Belfast, GATTINE of Westbrook, LAJOIE of Lewiston, NUTTING of Oakland, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Establish a Regional Ambulance Service in Southern Penobscot County" (H.P. 109) (L.D. 176)
Sponsored by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release" (H.P. 112) (L.D. 179)
Sponsored by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath. Cosponsored by Representative: LIBBY of Auburn. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools" (H.P. 88) (L.D. 155)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, KUHN of Falmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, MOONEN of Portland, MURPHY of Scarborough, Senators: PIERCE of Cumberland, TEPLER of Sagadahoc. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Allow School Boards to Expel or Suspend Students Regardless of Grade Level" (H.P. 98) (L.D. 165)
Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, MINGO of Calais, POIRIER of Skowhegan, STROUT of Harrington, WOODSOME of Waterboro, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec. (3-8) Bill "An Act to Improve Safety in Public Schools by Requiring Silent Electronic Notification Systems in Classrooms" (H.P. 101) (L.D. 168)
Sponsored by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath. Cosponsored by Representative: BRENNAN of Portland. (3-9) Resolve, Establishing a Pilot Program to Reduce Personal Electronic Device Distractions During the School Day (H.P. 103) (L.D. 170)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, SARGENT of York. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Restore Religious Exemptions to Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 107) (L.D. 174)
Sponsored by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BAGSHAW of Windham, CARUSO of Caratunk, COOPER of Windham, FOLEY of Wells, HALL of Wilton, HENDERSON of Rumford, QUINT of Hodgdon. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Modify the Calculation of Pupil Counts Used for Determination of School Administrative Unit Operating Costs" (H.P. 114) (L.D. 181)
Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: SARGENT of York, STROUT of Harrington. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Fund Students in Maine Schools Who Are Experiencing Homelessness" (H.P. 126) (L.D. 193)
Sponsored by Representative ARCHER of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, MALON of Biddeford, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senator: INGWERSEN of York. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's Authority to Establish Time-of-use Pricing for Standard-offer Service" (H.P. 119) (L.D. 186)
Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representative: SACHS of Freeport. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-14) Bill "An Act to Improve Notifications Related to Substance-exposed Infants" (H.P. 89) (L.D. 156)
Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies" (H.P. 99) (L.D. 166)
Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, MCCABE of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot. (3-16) Bill "An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed Hearing Loss" (H.P. 100) (L.D. 167)
Sponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Representative: SHAGOURY of Hallowell. (3-17) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Estate Recovery and Planning for Long-term Care" (H.P. 102) (L.D. 169)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Senator: LIBBY of Cumberland. (3-18) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Establish MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for the Maine Veterans' Homes on a Per Resident Basis" (H.P. 115) (L.D. 182)
Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-19) Bill "An Act to Allow Businesses to Impose a Surcharge on Credit Card and Debit Card Transactions" (H.P. 84) (L.D. 151)
Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representative: MINGO of Calais, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland. (3-20) Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Federally Approved Nonprescription Oral Hormonal Contraceptives and Nonprescription Emergency Contraceptives" (H.P. 96) (L.D. 163)
Sponsored by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MATHIESON of Kittery, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: BAILEY of York, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland. (3-21) Bill "An Act Regarding Coverage for Step Therapy for Advanced Metastatic Cancer" (H.P. 111) (L.D. 178)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and Representative: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham. (3-22) Bill "An Act Regarding the Interactions of Pharmacy Benefits Managers and So-called 340B Entities and Reimbursements by Pharmacy Benefits Managers to Pharmacies" (H.P. 113) (L.D. 180)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Representative: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham. (3-23) Bill "An Act to Increase Availability and Affordability of Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Services by Removing the Certificate of Need Requirement" (H.P. 122) (L.D. 189)
Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: HASENFUS of Readfield, LAJOIE of Lewiston, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SINCLAIR of Bath, SKOLD of Portland. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process (H.P. 117) (L.D. 184)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, FLYNN of Albion, HASENFUS of Readfield. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Mooring of Watercraft" (H.P. 86) (L.D. 153)
Sponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, DODGE of Belfast, EATON of Deer Isle, STROUT of Harrington. (3-26) Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws" (H.P. 90) (L.D. 157)
Sponsored by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro. Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-27) Bill "An Act to Enhance Protections Regarding Invasive Aquatic Plant Infestations in Inland Waters of the State" (H.P. 104) (L.D. 171)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representative: BRIDGEO of Augusta, Senator: BENNETT of Oxford. (3-28) Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements" (H.P. 106) (L.D. 173)
Sponsored by Representative WOOD of Greene. Cosponsored by Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, MASON of Lisbon, THORNE of Carmel. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Bill "An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act to Require a Specific Time Frame for Agencies to Comply with Requests for Public Records" (H.P. 85) (L.D. 152)
Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Representatives: LOOKNER of Portland, SINCLAIR of Bath. (3-30) Bill "An Act to Improve the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act" (H.P. 127) (L.D. 194)
Sponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn. Cosponsored by Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, KUHN of Falmouth, MOONEN of Portland, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-31) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases" (H.P. 128) (L.D. 208)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senators: HAGGAN of Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York, Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and Representatives: LYMAN of Livermore Falls, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, WHITE of Guilford. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-32) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Labor Organizations from Imposing Mandatory Service Fees on Nonmembers" (H.P. 120) (L.D. 187)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, DRINKWATER of Milford, GREENWOOD of Wales, LANCE of Paris, LIBBY of Auburn, PAUL of Winterport. Committee on LABORsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-33) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Secretary of State (H.P. 80) (L.D. 147)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, CAMPBELL of Orrington, LIBBY of Auburn, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MORRIS of Turner, SMITH of Palermo, THORNE of Carmel, TUELL of East Machias. (3-34) Bill "An Act to Provide for the Statewide Popular Election of the State Auditor" (H.P. 81) (L.D. 148)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, CAMPBELL of Orrington, LIBBY of Auburn, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MORRIS of Turner, SMITH of Palermo, THORNE of Carmel, TUELL of East Machias. (3-35) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Attorney General (H.P. 82) (L.D. 149)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, CAMPBELL of Orrington, LIBBY of Auburn, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MORRIS of Turner, SMITH of Palermo, THORNE of Carmel, TUELL of East Machias. (3-36) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Treasurer of State (H.P. 83) (L.D. 150)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, CAMPBELL of Orrington, LIBBY of Auburn, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MORRIS of Turner, SMITH of Palermo, THORNE of Carmel, TUELL of East Machias. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-37) Bill "An Act to Expand Opportunities to Invest Municipal Tax Increment Financing Revenues" (H.P. 118) (L.D. 185)
Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BLIER of Buxton, BRIDGEO of Augusta, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GATTINE of Westbrook, ROLLINS of Augusta, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland. (3-38) Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Numismatic Transactions from State Sales Tax" (H.P. 123) (L.D. 190)
Sponsored by Representative FLYNN of Albion. (3-39) Bill "An Act to Support Maine Businesses by Establishing a Pass-through Entity Tax and Tax Credit" (H.P. 124) (L.D. 191)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Representative: DUCHARME of Madison, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-40) Bill "An Act to Exempt from State Sales Tax Utility Vehicles Purchased for Use in Commercial Fishing, Agricultural Production, Aquacultural Production and Wood Harvesting" (H.P. 125) (L.D. 192)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Representatives: COOPER of Windham, CRAY of Palmyra, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, JACKSON of Oxford. Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-41) Bill "An Act to Amend the Transportation Laws" (H.P. 87) (L.D. 154)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-42) Bill "An Act to Require Vehicle Registrations to Include the Next of Kin of the Vehicle Owner" (H.P. 92) (L.D. 159)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BISHOP of Bucksport, EDER of Waterboro, MINGO of Calais, NUTTING of Oakland, QUINT of Hodgdon, WHITE of Guilford. (3-43) Bill "An Act to Eliminate REAL ID Requirements in Maine" (H.P. 93) (L.D. 160)
Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: LEE of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SINCLAIR of Bath. (3-44) Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Carmel the Kevin M. Howell Memorial Bridge (H.P. 95) (L.D. 162)
Sponsored by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DUCHARME of Madison, HAGGAN of Hampden, PAUL of Winterport, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot. (3-45) Bill "An Act to Exempt Authorized Emergency Vehicles from Tolls When Operating in an Official Capacity" (H.P. 97) (L.D. 164)
Sponsored by Representative MCINTYRE of Lowell. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin. (3-46) Bill "An Act to Permit the Sale of Motor Vehicles on Sundays" (H.P. 121) (L.D. 188)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CHAPMAN of Auburn, LANCE of Paris, LIBBY of Auburn, POIRIER of Skowhegan. Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-47) Bill "An Act to Direct the Secretary of State to Establish a Date Each Year for Voting by Absentee Ballot" (H.P. 91) (L.D. 158)
Sponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FREDERICKS of Sanford, HYMES of Waldo, SMITH of Palermo, WHITE of Guilford. (3-48) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Ensure That Only Citizens of the United States May Participate in Elections (H.P. 108) (L.D. 175)
Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. (3-49) Bill "An Act to Create Municipal Cannabis Revenue Sharing" (H.P. 110) (L.D. 177)
Sponsored by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 9)
ORDERED, that Representative Amanda N. Collamore of Pittsfield be excused Jan 8 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) Cianbro, of Pittsfield, which celebrated its 75th Anniversary of business on September 12, 2024. In 1949, Carl, Bud, Ken and Chuck Cianchette began a business that has developed into one of the largest construction and construction services companies in the United States. The 100% employee-owned company has grown to become an organization of over 3,100 team members. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-2) Sean Haggerty, of Auburn, a Cadet Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, who received the prestigious General Carl A. Spaatz Award from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-3) Leah Herrick, of Sabattus, who won the 2025 Miss Teen Maine Pageant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-4) Merrily Frances Sparling, of Charlotte, who is celebrating her 80th Birthday on January 10, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-5) the Bangor High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-6) Jennifer Goddard, of Bangor, who won the United States of America Mrs. Maine Pageant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-7) Colby Bennett, of Rockport, who was named the Varsity Boys Soccer Player of the Year by Varsity Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-8) the Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team, of Rockport, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-9) Teagan Atherley, of Bangor, who was named the Varsity Girls Soccer Player of the Year by Varsity Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-10) Eugene Fields, of Vassalboro, on his retirement from the Vassalboro Public Works after 44 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-11) Panolam Surface Systems, of Auburn, which received the Governor's Award for Business Excellence. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-12) the Falmouth High School Girls Varsity Cross Country Team, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-13) the Old Town/Orono Knights of Columbus, Father Druillette Council 2537, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-14) Rick Doyle, of Ellsworth, Managing Attorney of the NextStep Domestic Violence Project, who received the Deb Chapman Legacy Award from the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence for his extraordinary contributions to the legal advocacy landscape for survivors of domestic violence in Hancock and Washington counties, his impactful work statewide in shaping legislation that enhances legal protections for survivors and his service on the Maine Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-15) Paul and Karen Volckhausen, of Orland, on their retirement. Since 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Volckhausen have been the owners of Happy Town Farm. They began to sell produce at the Ellsworth Farmers' Market in 1981, and their produce has been certified as organic since 1986. Both Mr. and Mrs. Volckhausen have volunteered with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, including Mr. Volckhausen's service on the Board of Directors for 16 years in many roles, including as President. Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Volckhausen started various CSAs, including one with Food and Medicine. In 2017, MOFGA recognized them as "Farmers in the Spotlight" at the Farmer to Farmer Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 17)
(5-16) Camden Pelletier, of St. Agatha, a player on the Wisdom Middle High School boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 18)
(5-17) Mason Hall, of Pownal, 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 8) Presented by Representative WEBB of Durham. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
(5-18) Ronald Daigle, of New Canada, who was the head coach of the Fort Kent Elementary School and Fort Kent Community High School wrestling teams for 37 years. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 9) Presented by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-19) Paul Bernier, of Frenchville, who has been named the 2025 Citizen of the Year by the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for his volunteerism, dedication and contributions to the people and businesses of the greater Fort Kent area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 10) Presented by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook, Representative ALBERT of Madawaska.
(5-20) Ansel Goode, of Freeport, a member of Troop No. 45, 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 11) Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative WEBB of Durham.
(5-21) Thomas Bennett, of Auburn, Director of Prince Memorial Library in North Yarmouth, on his retirement after 26 years of service. At the library, Mr. Bennett established public access to a digital library catalog and instituted public internet access, including six public computer stations in addition to the three dedicated catalog stations. Over the years, he campaigned for an increased library budget, more than tripling the overall budget. He oversaw the changeover to four different library software systems, including the most recent change to the statewide Minerva system. He introduced passport acceptance services to the library, and he played a key role in moving the Cumberland Historical Society building to the library's campus in 2020. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 12) Presented by Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin, Representative CHAPMAN of Auburn, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative LIBBY of Auburn.
(5-22) Scott Lewia, of Sanford, coach of the Wells High School wresting team, on his 300th dual meet win. Mr. Lewia's team recently won its 7th State Championship during the 2023-2024 wrestling season. He has coached dozens of individual state champions and 100-win wrestlers as well as coaching teams to dual state championship victories. Many wrestlers from Wells have gone on to compete at All States and New Englands with his guidance. In 2014, he was inducted in the Maine Amateur Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 15) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
In Memory of: (5-23) Charles L. Bailey, of South Portland. Mr. Bailey was a veteran of the Maine National Guard, the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve. He served 14 years in the Guard and 23 years in the Reserve, where he served primarily as a drill instructor. In 1984, he joined the Active-duty Army, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. In civilian life, he was a member of the Westbrook Police Department. He became one of the first evidence technicians in Maine and created the first crime lab for the department, which was located in the old Carpenter Street police station. Patrolling mostly on Westbrook's north side, he was a familiar figure to local residents and businesses. In retirement, he was a volunteer in the effort to restore the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland. Mr. Bailey will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
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(5-24) Elizabeth Ann White, of Saco. With her husband John, Mrs. White owned J&E Tower Tech, building and maintaining cellular towers. After retiring in 2000, she volunteered in the Saco community. For many years, she helped build up the Saco Food Pantry. Mrs. White will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
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(5-25) Ed Doudera, of Camden. While a student at Boston University and Suffolk University School of Law, Mr. Doudera worked at Tufts-New England Medical Center in the research administration department. He later became Executive Director of the American Society of Law & Medicine, a fledgling nonprofit devoted to bridging the gap between lawyers and health care providers. Mr. Doudera helped edit the society's two journals, planned and held several conferences and co-edited a series of six books resulting from the conferences. Leaving the society in 1985, he and his wife-to-be Vicki bought a Victorian house on Elm Street in Camden. They renovated the house and in June 1986 opened it as the Blackberry Inn, which they operated for over 10 years. Mr. Doudera also started a law practice and served for many years as the pro bono attorney for Midcoast Habitat for Humanity, helping families attain affordable housing and enabling the organization to grow. He helped many other nonprofit boards and organizations, including the Pitcher Pond Association, which he served as Treasurer; the Saltwater Classroom, which he also served as Treasurer; and the Knox Clinic, which he served as Vice President. Mr. Doudera will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 38 years, the Honorable Vicki Doudera, his family and friends and his community;
(HLS 7) Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Senator BAILEY of York, Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Senator BERNARD of Aroostook, Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin, Senator BLACK of Franklin, Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Senator CURRY of Waldo, Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock, Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot, Senator HARRINGTON of York, Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Senator INGWERSEN of York, Senator LAWRENCE of York, Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Senator MARTIN of Oxford, Senator MOORE of Washington, Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Senator RAFFERTY of York, Senator RENY of Lincoln, Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc, Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative ADAMS of Lebanon, Representative ALBERT of Madawaska, Representative ANKELES of Brunswick, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester, Representative ARCHER of Saco, Representative ARDELL of Monticello, Representative ARFORD of Brunswick, Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield, Representative BAGSHAW of Windham, Representative BECK of South Portland, Representative BELL of Yarmouth, Representative BISHOP of Bucksport, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative BOYER of Poland, Representative BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta, Representative BUNKER of Farmington, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington, Representative CARLOW of Buxton, Representative CARUSO of Caratunk, Representative CHAPMAN of Auburn, Representative CIMINO of Bridgton, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, Representative COLLINS of Sidney, Representative COOPER of Windham, Representative COPELAND of Saco, Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle, Representative CRAY of Palmyra, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent, Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Representative DEBRITO of Waterville, Representative DHALAC of South Portland, Representative DILL of Old Town, Representative DODGE of Belfast, Representative DRINKWATER of Milford, Representative DUCHARME of Madison, Representative EATON of Deer Isle, Representative EDER of Waterboro, Representative FARRIN of Jefferson, Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Representative FLYNN of Albion, Representative FOLEY of Wells, Representative FOSTER of Dexter, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative FREDETTE of Newport, Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, Representative FROST of Belgrade, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative GEIGER of Rockland, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln, Representative GOLEK of Harpswell, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Representative GREENWOOD of Wales, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant, Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou, Representative HAGGAN of Hampden, Representative HALL of Wilton, Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, Representative HENDERSON of Rumford, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, Representative HYMES of Waldo, Representative JACKSON of Oxford, Representative JAVNER of Chester, Representative JULIA of Waterville, Representative KESSLER of South Portland, Representative KUHN of Falmouth, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, Representative LANCE of Paris, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford, Representative LAVIGNE of Berwick, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea, Representative LIBBY of Auburn, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls, Representative MACIAS of Topsham, Representative MALON of Biddeford, Representative MASON of Lisbon, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford, Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, Representative MATLACK of St. George, Representative MCCABE of Lewiston, Representative MCINTYRE of Lowell, Representative MEYER of Eliot, Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, Representative MINGO of Calais, Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland, Representative MONTELL of Gardiner, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative MORRIS of Turner, Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, Representative NUTTING of Oakland, Representative O'HALLORAN of Brewer, Representative OLSEN of Raymond, Representative OSHER of Orono, Representative PARRY of Arundel, Representative PAUL of Winterport, Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, Representative PLUECKER of Warren, Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan, Representative POMERLEAU of Standish, Representative PUGH of Portland , Representative QUINT of Hodgdon, Representative RANA of Bangor, Representative RAY of Lincolnville, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook, Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick, Representative ROEDER of Bangor, Representative ROLLINS of Augusta, Representative RUNTE of York, Representative SACHS of Freeport, Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, Representative SARGENT of York, Representative SATO of Gorham, Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Representative SIMMONS of Waldoboro, Representative SINCLAIR of Bath, Representative SKOLD of Portland, Representative SMITH of Palermo, Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Representative STOVER of Boothbay, Representative STROUT of Harrington, Representative SUPICA of Bangor, Representative SWALLOW of Houlton, Representative TERRY of Gorham, Representative THORNE of Carmel, Representative TUELL of East Machias, Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram, Representative WALKER of Naples, Representative WARREN of Scarborough, Representative WEBB of Durham, Representative WHITE of Guilford, Representative WHITE of Ellsworth, Representative WOOD of Greene, Representative WOOD of Norway, Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro, Representative YUSUF of Portland , Representative ZAGER of Portland.
(5-26) Thomas Lambert, of Burlington. Mr. Lambert will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 13) Presented by Representative MCINTYRE of Lowell. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Representative JAVNER of Chester.
(5-27) Hubert R. Billings, of Deer Isle. Mr. Billings served during the Korean War and was in the 1st Armored Division of the United States Army. He served for eight years, during which time he was a sharpshooter, drove heavy machinery and worked in the base administrative offices. He went on to work for many years with Barter Lumber Company cutting wood and driving a bus and an oil truck. In 1965, he became a United States Postal Service mail carrier, a job he held until 1996. Mr. Billings served as a Selectman for the Town of Deer Isle. He later became the town's Code Enforcement Officer, a position he held for 30 years. He was a member of the Masons, the American Legion and the Grange. He helped start and drove the original Memorial Ambulance vehicle and helped found and served the Island Medical Center. He also helped facilitate bringing a bank to Deer Isle Village, initiated the Island Nursing Home and served as its Treasurer and was a longtime Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society board member and volunteer. Mr. Billings will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 14) Presented by Representative EATON of Deer Isle. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-28) Kittridge A. Johnson, of Winter Harbor. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a mechanic. He started lobstering when he was eight years of age and fished until August 2024. He also sold cars and served on the board of Regional School Unit 24. He raced in the Winter Harbor lobster boat races every August and won many trophies. Mr. Johnson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 16) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-29) Lisa A. Boutilier, of Rumford. Ms. Boutilier will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 17) Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford, Representative HENDERSON of Rumford.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 18, 2025
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 83)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the University of Maine System Campus Police from Issuing a Citation or Summons Related to a Parking Violation to a Visitor of the University of Maine System" (S.P. 85) (L.D. 198)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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(1-2) Resolve, to Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Conduct a Study Regarding the Future of Electric Transmission Infrastructure in the State (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 84) (L.D. 197) (1-3) Bill "An Act to Reduce the Cost of Electricity by Removing the 100-megawatt Limit on Renewable Resources of Energy" (S.P. 91) (L.D. 204)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYand ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services" (S.P. 79) (L.D. 143) (1-5) Bill "An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Family Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services" (S.P. 89) (L.D. 202)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Charging Multiple Fees for Attempted Withdrawals Involving Insufficient Funds" (S.P. 78) (L.D. 142) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Establish a Limit on the Interest Rate Charged for Revolving Loans" (S.P. 88) (L.D. 201)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Create the Small Business Capital Savings Account Program" (S.P. 95) (L.D. 195)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act to Amend the Bag Limit for Turkey" (S.P. 92) (L.D. 205)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEand ordered printed.
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(1-10) Bill "An Act to Provide Limited Immunity to Maine Human Rights Commission Mediators" (S.P. 77) (L.D. 141) (1-11) Bill "An Act Regarding Documents Obtained by Subpoena by the Government Oversight Committee" (S.P. 94) (L.D. 196)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-12) Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Businesses by Eliminating the Automatic Cost-of-living Adjustment to the Minimum Hourly Wage" (S.P. 93) (L.D. 206)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act to Create a Limited Retail Seafood Harvester Certificate" (S.P. 80) (L.D. 144)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-14) Bill "An Act to Incrementally Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption" (S.P. 76) (L.D. 140) (1-15) Bill "An Act Pertaining to Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Durable Medical Equipment, Breast Pumps and Mobility-enhancing Equipment" (S.P. 81) (L.D. 145) (1-16) Bill "An Act to Increase the Maximum Amount of the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit That May be Taken in a Year" (S.P. 82) (L.D. 146) (1-17) Bill "An Act to Provide an Income Tax Credit for Employer-supported Child Care" (S.P. 90) (L.D. 203)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-18) Resolve, to Rename the Sebago Lake Road Crossing Bridge in the Town of Standish (S.P. 87) (L.D. 200)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-19) Bill "An Act to Change the Limits on Candidates' Communications with Voters at the Polls" (S.P. 86) (L.D. 199) (1-20) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Qualifying Contributions of Cash Under the Maine Clean Election Act" (S.P. 96) (L.D. 207)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 97)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 208 by adding at the end 2 new paragraphs to read:
A proposal to adopt a uniform or model act must be prepared in concept form and must include an Internet address at which may be found the text of the proposed uniform or model act.
A proposal to recodify a title of the Maine Revised Statutes may not go forward in the absence of legislation prepared in accordance with this paragraph. Legislation that proposes to recodify a title of the Maine Revised Statutes must be prepared by the Revisor of Statutes to direct appropriate Legislative Council staff to work with the requestor over the course of a sufficient number of legislative interims to ensure the accurate completion of the recodification. Legislation that authorizes such a recodification must be placed on the special study table that is established in accordance with Joint Rule 353. The Legislative Council shall review legislation proposing recodifications together with proposed studies that are on the study table and shall authorize the allocation of budgetary and staffing resources for those studies and recodifications identified by the Legislative Council. Legislative resources may not be used to recodify a title without approval of the Legislative Council. For purposes of this paragraph, legislation to recodify a title of the Maine Revised Statutes includes legislation that proposes to recodify, with or without substantive revisions, the entirety of one or more titles of the statutes or a substantial portion of one or more titles of the statutes.
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 302 to read:
Each of the joint standing committees consists of 13 members, 3 from the Senate and 10 from the House of Representatives. The first Senate member named is the Senate chair. The first House member named is the House chair. The Senate chair shall preside and in the Senate chair’s absence, the House chair shall preside and, thereafter, as the need may arise, the chair shall alternate between the members from each chamber in the sequence of their appointment to the committee. The sequence of appointment for the biennium is as announced by the presiding officers in each chamber.
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 304, first paragraph to read:
At the beginning of each legislative biennium, the presiding officers shall establish procedures that govern public hearings, work sessions and confirmation hearings. Once established, copies of the procedures must be sent to the committees, the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council. A committee by majority vote may
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 305 to read:
Rule 305. Scheduling Public Hearings and Work Sessions; Concept Draft Amendments.
1. Scheduling. At the beginning of the regular session, the presiding officers shall jointly establish authorized meeting days for committees to hold their public hearings and work sessions, taking into consideration the availability of assigned staff and hearing rooms. Committees may meet only on authorized meeting days unless the presiding officers authorize an exception in writing. Each committee shall distribute a detailed list of hearings and work sessions that have been scheduled for the following week to all committee members. This schedule must also be posted outside the committee room. Notice of a committee’s public hearings and work sessions must be posted each day in the State House and the Cross Building. A committee may not hold a hearing or conduct a work session for which notice has not been posted.
2. Advance Notice.
3. Notification of Sponsors. The committee shall direct the committee clerk to notify all sponsors of the bill of the public hearing and work session on the bill.
4. Access.It is the intent of the Legislature that a person not be denied access to committee public hearings and work sessions because of a disability. Committees shall provide reasonable access for disabled persons to their proceedings and allow adequate time for participation by disabled persons.
5. Hearing of Concept Drafts; Preparation of Amendment; Confidentiality; Posting.A bill printed as a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208, with the exception of budget bills presented by the Governor, model acts and uniform acts, and referred to a committee is subject to the provisions of this subsection.
A. The sponsor of that concept draft shall prepare and submit a proposed amendment to that concept draft to that committee no later than 3 business days before the public hearing scheduled for that concept draft.
B. If nonpartisan staff is used to assist in the preparation of a proposed amendment required by paragraph A, the sponsor is limited to one draft. Notwithstanding the rules of confidentiality, nonpartisan staff may discuss with the chairs of the committee to which the concept draft has been referred the status of the proposed amendment for the purposes of committee scheduling and to facilitate the purposes of this section. Nonpartisan staff may not disclose the content of the proposed amendment.
C. The proposed amendment must be posted on the committee’s testimony page on the Legislature’s website no later than 2 business days before the date of the public hearing on the concept draft.
6. Automatic Withdrawal. Notwithstanding Joint Rule 310, if a sponsor of a concept draft fails to submit a proposed committee amendment as required by subsection 5, that concept draft is automatically and immediately withdrawn and placed in the legislative files.
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 308, subsections 1 and 2 to read:
1.
Each suggested reference appearing upon the Advance Journal and Calendar of each chamber must contain a recommendation for the printing of the document being referred and may contain a recommendation on the number of copies of that document to be printed.
Any member may move for reconsideration of a committee reference on the floor. Notwithstanding Joint Rule 103, a majority vote is necessary to overturn the original committee of reference.
2.
Upon reference of a bill to a committee by the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House pursuant to this subsection, if a majority of the chairs and leads of the committee agree, in advance of scheduling the bill for public hearing, that the reference to that committee is inappropriate, a communication must be sent to the Senate and House with a recommendation of “change of committee reference.” Upon reference of a bill to a committee pursuant to this subsection, if a majority of the chairs and leads of the committee agree, in advance of scheduling the bill for public hearing, that the reference to that committee is appropriate, that bill remains in that committee. If there is not a majority agreement among the chairs and leads regarding reference of that bill, the bill is designated for discussion by the committee for a possible committee report of “refer to another committee” under Joint Rule 310, subsection 2. Any bill that undergoes a reference determination pursuant to this subsection that is retained by the committee must be scheduled for a public hearing.
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 310, subsection 2 to read:
2. Committee Reports. The report of the committee must include a recommendation. Recommendations that may be made are:
Except for Leave to Withdraw, the committee shall vote on all recommendations to be included in reports on a bill during a work session on that bill. When the committee recommendation is not unanimous, a minority report or reports are required.
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by striking out all of Joint Rule 310, subsection 4; and be it further
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 310, subsection 5, paragraph A to read:
A. If any member is absent from the committee at the time of the vote, that member’s vote may be registered with the clerk up until noon on the 2nd business day following the vote. A member may register a vote only on a report that was made when the vote was taken by the committee. A member may not register a vote with the clerk creating an additional report.
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 353, subsection 1 to read:
1. Definitions. For the purposes of this Joint Rule, the following terms have the following meanings:
A. The term “legislative study” or “legislative study committee” means any group of individuals established in an Act, Resolve or Joint Order or by the Legislative Council, except those exempted under policies adopted by the Legislative Council, whose duties include studying and reporting to the Legislature on any matter or advising the Legislature on any matter and that requires the use of legislative resources; and
B. The term “legislative resources” means the expenditure of any funds appropriated or allocated to the Legislative Account,
ORDERED, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 353, subsection 8 to read:
8. Legislation may not be introduced by legislative studies
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
(4-1) On motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 129)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 206, subsection 3 to read:
3.
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