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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Nasser and Parivash Rohani, Baha'i Community, Portland.
National Anthem by Michele Gonya, Winslow.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 14, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Permit the Sale of Motor Vehicles on Sundays" (H.P. 121) (L.D. 188)
REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in the House on January 14, 2025.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.P. 133)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 14, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Honorable Matthea Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Madam President:
On January 14, 2025, 2 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committee on January 14, 2025, as follows:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 131) (L.D. 209) (Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook) (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Bill "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 132) (L.D. 210) (Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook) (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.P. 160)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 16, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Honorable Matthea Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Madam President:
On January 16, 2025, 20 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 16, 2025, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act to Protect Minors from Harmful Depictions Generated by Artificial Intelligence" (H.P. 153) (L.D. 230) (Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act to Make School Safer for Students with Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders by Requiring Seizure Action Plans and Training in Schools" (H.P. 134) (L.D. 211) (Sponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth) (Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MEYER of Eliot, MITCHELL of Cumberland, MURPHY of Scarborough)
Bill "An Act to Require Schools to Provide Access to Free Condoms for Students in Grades 9 to 12 in the School Nurse's Office" (H.P. 140) (L.D. 217) (Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast) (Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and Representatives: BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAFTS of Newcastle, MCCABE of Lewiston, MURPHY of Scarborough, PLUECKER of Warren, ROEDER of Bangor, STOVER of Boothbay)
Bill "An Act to Make Student Transfer Agreements Renew Automatically Except in Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 141) (L.D. 218) (Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield) (Cosponsored by Representative: ARATA of New Gloucester)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act to Require the Valuation of Energy Produced by Hydropower Dams and Exploration of Alternative Ownership Options Before They Are Removed" (H.P. 135) (L.D. 212) (Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act to Establish a Take-back and Disposal Program for Firefighting and Fire-suppressing Foam to Which Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Have Been Added" (H.P. 145) (L.D. 222) (Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick) (Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CAMPBELL of Orrington, DOUDERA of Camden, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: TEPLER of Sagadahoc)
Bill "An Act to Allow Coastal Seawalls to Be Raised by up to 2 Feet in Order to Accommodate Predicted Sea Level Rise" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 151) (L.D. 228) (Sponsored by Representative FOLEY of Wells) (Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CAMPBELL of Orrington, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MASON of Lisbon, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: MARTIN of Oxford)
Bill "An Act to Update the Solid Waste Management Hierarchy" (H.P. 154) (L.D. 231) (Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington) (Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and Representatives: DILL of Old Town, GREENWOOD of Wales, SOBOLESKI of Phillips)
Resolve, Regarding the Operation and Future Capacity of State-owned Landfills (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 158) (L.D. 235) (Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DILL of Old Town, SOBOLESKI of Phillips)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act to Limit Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs to a One-for-one Exchange" (H.P. 142) (L.D. 219) (Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford) (Cosponsored by Representative: FREDERICKS of Sanford, Senator: HARRINGTON of York)
Marine Resources
Bill "An Act to Create a For-hire Charter Boat Operator License and to Require Individuals Recreationally Fishing for Halibut in Coastal Waters to Register with the Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry" (H.P. 137) (L.D. 214) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act to Change the Statutory Adjournment Date for the Second Regular Session of the Legislature" (H.P. 139) (L.D. 216) (Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield)
Bill "An Act to Provide Legislative Oversight of the Rule-making Petition Process" (H.P. 159) (L.D. 236) (Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington) (Cosponsored by Representatives: SOBOLESKI of Phillips, THORNE of Carmel)
Taxation
Bill "An Act to Address the Effect of Changes to Federal Income Tax Laws on Maine Income Tax Laws"(H.P. 144) (L.D. 221) (Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act to Amend the Mining Excise Tax Laws" (H.P. 146) (L.D. 223) (Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act to Reduce Property Taxes and Finance Public School Construction and Education Through a 3 Percent Sales Tax on Hotel and Lodging Place Rentals" (H.P. 148) (L.D. 225) (Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, CROCKETT of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MOONEN of Portland, MURPHY of Scarborough)
Bill "An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets and Tax Rates" (H.P. 152) (L.D. 229) (Sponsored by Representative MATLACK of St. George) (Cosponsored by Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MCCABE of Lewiston, ROEDER of Bangor, SACHS of Freeport)
Transportation
Bill "An Act to Impose a Vehicle Weight Limit on Route 46 in the Town of Eddington" (H.P. 155) (L.D. 232) (Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington) (Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act to Increase the Sales Commission of Retailers Selling Lottery Tickets" (H.P. 136) (L.D. 213) (Sponsored by Representative CHAPMAN of Auburn)
Bill "An Act to Eliminate Ranked-choice Voting" (H.P. 157) (L.D. 234) (Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington) (Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: GIFFORD of Lincoln, GREENWOOD of Wales, GRIFFIN of Levant, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, STROUT of Harrington)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 20)
STATE OF MAINE 132ND MAINE LEGISLATURE
January 13, 2025
The Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor, State of Maine #1 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Governor Mills:
On behalf of the 132nd Maine Legislature, we would like to invite you to deliver your State of the Budget Address. At your direction, we will call for a Joint Convention of the Legislature on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the House Chamber.
We look forward to coordinating any details necessary to see that your Address is received by the Legislature.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elizabeth Larsen Daughtry President of the Senate
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 21)
STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION BUREAU OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 36 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0036
January 15, 2025
Hon. Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau,
Enclosed pleasefind a copy of the Annual Report from the Superintendent of the Bureau ofFinancial Institutions to the Legislature. This Annual Report contains statistical information for financial institutions doing business in Maine.
If you or your office have any questions regarding the information contained in this Annual Report, the Bureau would be pleased to respond. This Annual Report will also be available in electronic format on the Bureau of Financial Institutions’ website at www.maine.gov/pfr/financialinstitutions/.
Very truly yours,
S/Lloyd P. LaFountain III Superintendent
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 26)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 14, 2025
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, the Honorable Joan Cohen, Esq. of Portland for appointment as the Commissioner of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Expand the Definition of 'Terrorism' in the Laws Governing the Maine Emergency Management Agency" (H.P. 147) (L.D. 224)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Establish the Hope and Inclusion Scholarship Program in Order to Provide Funding for Students Attending Certain Private Schools and Students Receiving Home Instruction" (H.P. 143) (L.D. 220)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, COLLINS of Sidney, HAGGAN of Hampden, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SWALLOW of Houlton, Senators: BRADSTREET of Kennebec, GUERIN of Penobscot. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Biological Males from Participating in School Athletic Programs and Activities Designated for Females When State Funding Is Provided to the School" (H.P. 156) (L.D. 233)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, GREENWOOD of Wales, HAGGAN of Hampden, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, STROUT of Harrington, THORNE of Carmel, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Establish a Program to Assist Residents of Large Recovery Residences" (H.P. 138) (L.D. 215)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Prevent the MaineCare Program from Covering Abortion Services" (H.P. 162) (L.D. 253)
Sponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: GRIFFIN of Levant, PAUL of Winterport. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act Regarding Liability for Acts of Violence Occurring in the State House or Legislative Space in the Burton M. Cross Building" (H.P. 150) (L.D. 227)
Sponsored by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act to Protect the Cultural Resources and Historical Heritage of Sears Island in Searsport by Extending Conservation Easement Protections" (H.P. 149) (L.D. 226)
Sponsored by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, STROUT of Harrington, WHITE of Guilford, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock. Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Withdraw from the National Popular Vote Compact" (H.P. 161) (L.D. 252)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor and Representatives: ADAMS of Lebanon, COLLINS of Sidney, COOPER of Windham.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative SMITH of Palermo, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 130)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 208 to read:
Rule 208. Requirements for Drafting.
A request for a bill or resolve filed with the Revisor of Statutes is considered complete when the request is properly titled and accompanied by sufficient instructions, information and data required for its preparation. When a request is not accompanied by sufficient instructions, information or data, the Revisor of Statutes is directed to give written notice of inadequate information to the legislator. Upon receipt of said written notice, the legislator has 5 business days, unless an alternative period is set jointly by the presiding officers, to file adequate information with the Revisor of Statutes, or the request for the bill or resolve will be denied. Drafts prepared by an outside source must be filed in final form by the appropriate cloture date.
The Revisor of Statutes shall prepare in concept form a bill submitted pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 149 that proposes to make unified appropriations and allocations for the expenditures of state government for the biennium or supplemental appropriations and allocations, and shall include an Internet address at which may be found the text of the draft unified budget bill or supplemental budget bill submitted to the Revisor of Statutes by the Governor.
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.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 10)
ORDERED, that Representative Kenneth Wade Fredette of Newport be excused Jan 8 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Anne P. Graham of North Yarmouth be excused Jan 8 for health 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 Fryeburg Academy Football Team, which won the Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-2) Maine Woodland Owners, of Augusta, for the organization's five decades of service to woodland owners and the forestry community at large. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 20)
(5-3) the Honorable Robert Clifford, of Lewiston, on his retirement from the bench. Justice Clifford was appointed by Governor Brennan to serve on the Maine Superior Court in 1979. In 1984, he was appointed Chief Justice of that Court and, in 1986, was appointed to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. He served on that Court for 23 years until he retired in 2009 but remained in active-retired status until 2024. Justice Clifford was widely known for the quality of his judicial temperament and his procedural fairness. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 21)
(5-4) the Hermon High School Football Team, which won the Class C North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 21) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-5) Julie Jones, of Hallowell, a Senior Legislative Analyst with the Office of Fiscal and Program Review, on her retirement from the Maine State Legislature after over four decades of public service. During her tenure with the Legislature, Ms. Jones worked in the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis and the Office of the Revisor of Statutes as well as the Office of Fiscal and Program Review, holding the positions of Legislative Analyst, Principal Analyst and Senior Attorney as well as Senior Legislative Analyst. At the beginning of her career, she worked at the Bureau of Maine's Elderly, Legal Services for the Elderly from 1977 to 1981, when she joined the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Ms. Jones has worked in every production office in the Legislature and has produced a body of work that is without parallel among the nonpartisan staff. Her dedication to the job, her skill and the breadth and depth of her knowledge will be greatly missed. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 22) Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-6) the Wells High School Football Team, which won the Class D State Championship. Members of the team include Darion Lemont, Noah McDonough, Dominic Carbonneau, Cooper Bourque, Garrett Hemly, Nate DeMauro, Sabin Piatek, Riley Murphy, Cal Moody, Carson Kuderer, Quinn Finemore, Kevin Bolduc, Cameron Kirby, Colin Moody, Alex Albright, Chase Lunetta, Josh Corbett, Dylan Hudnall, Dom Buxton, Rhys Sullivan, Mason Miles, Robert Stevens, Daniel Bell, Brady Godin and Jacob Barry; assistant coaches Kevin Fox, Mark Lewia and Carmen Perri; and head coach Tim Roche. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 23) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative RUNTE of York.
In Memory of: (5-7) Jacob Wolterbeek, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a sergeant with the Biddeford Police Department. Sergeant Wolterbeek was a dedicated officer, husband and father known for his positive impact on the community. Sergeant Wolterbeek will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and the citizens of Biddeford;
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Change of Committee (6-1) Representative MEYER from the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act Concerning the Filing of Marriage Licenses and the Recording of Intentions as Part of the Electronic Vital Records System" (H.P. 47) (L.D. 83)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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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. 119)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, January 28, 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
(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.P. 114)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 16, 2025
Hon. Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Hon. Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Dear Madam President and Mr. Speaker:
On January 16, 2025, 7 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 16, 2025, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 111) (L.D. 245) (Sponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act to Extend the Maximum Time Period for Certain School Construction Bonds" (S.P. 108) (L.D. 242) (Sponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland and Representative: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act to Authorize the Public Utilities Commission to Approve Rate Adjustments for Low-income Water Utility Ratepayers" (S.P. 107) (L.D. 241) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act to Allow Retail Pharmacies to Operate Remote Dispensing Sites in Rural Areas" (S.P. 105) (L.D. 239) (Sponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset) (Cosponsored by Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, SALISBURY of Westbrook, ARFORD of Brunswick)
Labor
Bill "An Act to Create Consistency in Retirement Service Benefits Deferral Under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (S.P. 106) (L.D. 240) (Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)
Taxation
Bill "An Act to Increase the Percentage of Funds Provided to Municipalities Through State-Municipal Revenue Sharing" (S.P. 103) (L.D. 237) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock)
Transportation
Resolve, to Name a Railroad Crossing in Wiscasset the James Weldon Johnson Crossing (S.P. 109) (L.D. 243) (Sponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Provide Safe, Short-term Housing to Indigent Individuals Recently Released from Correctional Facilities" (S.P. 110) (L.D. 244)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Protect Emergency Medical Services Persons' Right to Work in Multiple Health Care Settings" (S.P. 104) (L.D. 238)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Establish the Option of Sentencing Alternatives for Primary Caregivers" (S.P. 112) (L.D. 246)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act Regarding Recommendations for Changing Place Names in the State" (S.P. 113) (L.D. 247)
Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Rename the Administrator of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner the Director of Medical Examiner Operations" (S.P. 115) (L.D. 248) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Update Certain Medical Examiner Fees" (S.P. 116) (L.D. 249) (1-7) Bill "An Act Regarding the Disposal of Abandoned Human Remains" (S.P. 117) (L.D. 250) (1-8) Bill "An Act to Protect the Confidentiality of Information of Individual Customers of a Public Utility" (S.P. 118) (L.D. 251)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act to Designate November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" (S.P. 120) (L.D. 254)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 121)
JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
WHEREAS,January 20, 2025 marks the national and state holiday in honor of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorating his birth on January 15, 1929; and
WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister who advocated the furtherance of civil and human rights for all Americans through nonviolence; and
WHEREAS, this man of great moral conviction and spirit showed this country a dream of “an oasis of freedom and justice”; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King, a model of an American patriot, provided the nation with one of the most prophetic and influential voices in our history; and
WHEREAS, for his tireless work to ensure equality and justice through nonviolence, Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a high and honorable distinction, in 1964; and
WHEREAS, his eloquence, his perseverance and his faith moved mountains and brought about systemic legal and social changes; and
WHEREAS, the life of Dr. King, which ended so tragically on April 4, 1968, is a shining example to Americans and citizens of the world of uncompromising dedication to the highest ideals of freedom, justice and equality; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King was the first African American to be honored with a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in West Potomac Park in 2011; and
WHEREAS, in Maine, the Honorable Gerald E. Talbot of Portland submitted legislation in 1975 to create a day commemorating Dr. King prior to the federal legislation creating the holiday; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary life and works of this teacher, reformer and humanitarian, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and pause in our deliberations to recognize and commemorate the occasion of his birth.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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