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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, March 20, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Chaplain Quinn Elleen Gormley, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Auburn.
National Anthem by Gabriela Gardner, Belfast.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 18, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 448)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2025 AS BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,bleeding disorders, which are distinguished by the inability to form a proper blood clot, are characterized by extended bleeding after injury, surgery, trauma or menstruation and can lead to significant morbidity and can be fatal if not treated effectively; and
WHEREAS, many individuals with hemophilia became infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products; and
WHEREAS, Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month will generate greater awareness and understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders, including von Willebrand disease, which alone affects an estimated one percent of the U.S. population, or more than 3.2 million individuals; and
WHEREAS, Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month will elevate awareness of and engagement in the inheritable bleeding disorders journey for the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures and disability; 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 recognize March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 476)
JOINT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 4, 2025 TO MAY 10, 2025 AS TARDIVE DYSKINESIA AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS,serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia often require treatment with antipsychotic medications for effective management, and antipsychotic prescribing rates continue to rise; and
WHEREAS, while prolonged antipsychotic use may be essential for the treatment of certain conditions, it is associated with tardive dyskinesia, or “TD,” a condition marked by uncontrollable, abnormal and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs or extremities; and
WHEREAS, people at higher risk of TD include those older than 55 years, Black individuals, women, individuals with mood or substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities or central nervous system injuries and those with high cumulative antipsychotic exposure; and
WHEREAS, approximately 60% of the estimated 800,000 adults in the United States living with TD remain undiagnosed, and even mild TD symptoms can be stigmatizing and impair physical, social and emotional well-being, underscoring the urgency of early screening, detection and intervention; and
WHEREAS, the American Psychiatric Association recommends routine TD screening in their clinical guidelines for antipsychotic treatment, and individuals treated with antipsychotics or experiencing abnormal movements should consult their healthcare providers to assess TD risk, receive TD screenings and determine appropriate treatment together; and
WHEREAS, United States Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for TD can provide options for symptom management and improved quality of life for many individuals living with TD; and
WHEREAS, the Maine Legislature can encourage TD screening education and awareness for health care providers, patients and care partners to help ensure patients prescribed antipsychotics receive care and support that aligns with clinical best practice, including regular TD screenings; 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 designate May 4, 2025 to May 10, 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; acknowledge the importance of early detection and intervention to improve outcomes for people living with mental health conditions and prescribed antipsychotics; and express our support for efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of TD and the importance of routine TD screening.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-3) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 478)
JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE ROLE OF IRISH IMMIGRANTS AND IRISH-AMERICANS IN THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
WHEREAS, in April 1775 at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, the American War of Independence began with “the shot heard round the world,” which continues to echo to this day. That war 250 years ago inspired Ireland and others in many nations to continue to struggle to be free and to choose their own destinies; and
WHEREAS, just a month later in May 1775, Maurice O’Brien of Cork in Ireland and his 5 sons struck the first blow against the British at sea. The O’Briens and a group of local fishermen in Machias Bay, Maine captured the HMS Margaretta in a bold boarding action. When 2 more British warships were sent to reclaim the prize, the O’Briens and their neighbors captured them as well; and
WHEREAS, if the fights at Lexington and Concord were where the American nation was born, it was on June 17, 1775 at the Battle of Bunker Hill that the young American nation came of age; and
WHEREAS, at the heart of this fierce clash were the Fighting Irish and the names of Casey, Collins, Flynn and McGrath were among the names of the fallen. Among the New England militia who rushed to defend Boston Harbor were 176 Irish-born patriots and hundreds more who were children of Irish immigrants, many of whom had arrived as indentured servants; and
WHEREAS, seven Irish officers and dozens of Irish-American officers at Bunker Hill, including Colonel John Stark of New Hampshire, were among the heroes of the day, and among those who paid the ultimate price was Major Andrew McClary, born in County Tyrone, Ireland, who fought valiantly until his tragic death at the very end of the battle. McClary, the highest-ranking American officer killed that day, was the last to leave the battlefield; and
WHEREAS, another figure of Irish descent who played a key role in the revolution was Captain Ebenezer Sullivan. His brothers James and John went on to leave their mark on American history as well: James became governor of Massachusetts and John was a general who forced British troops to evacuate Boston, Massachusetts on St. Patrick’s Day in 1776; and
WHEREAS, in December 1775, John Barry from County Wexford, Ireland, later known as the Father of the American Navy, was given command of the USS Lexington, the first commission issued by the Continental Congress. He would go on to receive Commodore Commission Number One from President George Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the shots fired at Lexington and Concord inspired Ireland to continue its struggle for independence, and its freedom and its peace were secured with the steadfast support of the United States of America; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, pause in our deliberations to honor the role of Irish immigrants and Irish-Americans in the American War of Independence.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.P. 754)
and accompanying initiated bill, item (2-2)
STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148
March 14, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Enclosed please find my official certification to the 132nd Legislature of the citizen initiative petition entitled "An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting".
Sincerely,
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
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State of Maine Secretary of State
I, Shenna Bellows, Secretary of State, hereby certify that written petitions bearing valid signatures of 86,904 electors of this State were addressed to the Legislature of the State of Maine and were filed in the office of the Secretary of State on January 6, 2025, requesting that the Legislature consider an act entitled, "An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting".
I further certify that the number of signatures submitted is in excess of ten percent of the total votes cast in the last gubernatorial election preceding the filing of such petitions, as required by Article IV, Part Third, Section 18 of the Constitution of Maine, that number being 67,682.
I further certify this initiative petition to be valid and attach herewith the text of the legislation circulated on the petition’s behalf.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State of Maine to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at Augusta on the fourteenth day of March in the year Two Thousand and Twenty-five.
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
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(2-2) The accompanying Bill "An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting" (I.B. 1) (L.D. 1149)
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 98)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON MARINE RESOURCES
March 6, 2025
Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, Senate President Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House 132nd Maine State Legislature State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,
Pursuant to Joint Rule 305.6, we are writing to notify you that LD 687, "An Act to Assert State Ownership over Ocean Waters up to 12 Nautical Miles and Submerged Lands and Marine Resources up to 24 Nautical Miles off the State's Coast and to Direct the Attorney General to Study That Ownership" has been automatically withdrawn.
Sincerely,
S/Sen. Denise Tepler Senate Chair
S/Rep. Allison Hepler House Chair
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 99)
MAINE TURNPIKE AUTHORITY 2360 CONGRESS STREET PORTLAND, ME 04102
March 14, 2025
The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,
The Board of the Maine Turnpike Authority has voted to appoint Andre J. Briere as Executive Director. Pursuant to 23 MRSA 1964-A, the first appointment of an MTA Executive Director is subject to review by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation and confirmation by the full Senate.
Enclosed you will find Mr. Briere's Legislative Questionnaire and resume as required for the confirmation. Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
S/Michael J. Cianchette Chairman
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 100)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 20, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 498 Resolve, to Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 231 An Act to Update the Solid Waste Management Hierarchy L.D. 235 Resolve, Regarding the Operation and Future Capacity of State-owned Landfills (EMERGENCY) Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 381 An Act to Enable Mortgage Portability and Promote Housing Affordability in the State L.D. 409 An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Licensed Massage Therapists Across State Lines L.D. 416 An Act to Enact the Dietitian Licensure Compact L.D. 520 An Act to Ensure Choices in Health Insurance Markets by Modifying the Provisions of Law Governing Clear Choice Design Health Plans Housing and Economic Development L.D. 188 An Act to Permit the Sale of Motor Vehicles on Sundays L.D. 445 An Act to Stimulate Housing Production by Increasing the Threshold Before Participation in the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Is Mandatory Marine Resources L.D. 336 An Act to Change the Waiting List System for Commercial Lobster and Crab Fishing Licenses
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.P. 459)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 14, 2025
Hon. Matthea Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Hon. Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Dear Madam President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 14, 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 March 14, 2025, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Land for Maine's Future Program and to Authorize the Use of Options to Purchase at Agricultural Value" (S.P. 458) (L.D. 1072) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act to Require Personal Finance to Be Taught as a Separate Course in Order for a Student to Obtain a High School Diploma" (S.P. 454) (L.D. 1069) (Sponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland and Senators: RAFFERTY of York, BERNARD of Aroostook, NANGLE of Cumberland, Representatives: WOODSOME of Waterboro, CARLOW of Buxton, MURPHY of Scarborough)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Conduct a Review of the Implementation of Public Law 2021, Chapter 295 and Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Consult with School Administrators Regarding Developing a Plan for Community-based Crisis Receiving Centers (S.P. 456) (L.D. 1071) (Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Senators: TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, RENY of Lincoln, Representative: BOYER of Poland)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act Regarding Limits on Municipal General Assistance Programs" (S.P. 450) (L.D. 1066) (Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Palermo and Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, QUINT of Hodgdon)
Resolve, to Study a Medicaid Forward Plan for Maine (S.P. 455) (L.D. 1070) (Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick and Senators: TEPLER of Sagadahoc, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, RENY of Lincoln, Representative: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor)
Housing and Economic Development
Bill "An Act to Improve the Process for Mobile Home Owners to Purchase Their Mobile Home Park"(S.P. 451) (L.D. 1067) (Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, MARTIN of Oxford, Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, COLLINS of Sidney)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor" (S.P. 452) (L.D. 1068) (Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representatives: BOYER of Poland, HENDERSON of Rumford, CARUSO of Caratunk)
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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(2-7) The Following Communication: (S.P. 468)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 14, 2025
Hon. Matthea Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Hon. Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Dear Madam President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 14, 2025, 4 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 March 14, 2025, as follows:
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act Regarding Unallocated Balances in a School Administrative Unit School Budget" (S.P. 466) (L.D. 1103) (Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York) (Cosponsored by Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland and Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, SARGENT of York, HAGGAN of Hampden)
Health and Human Services
Resolve, to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Brain Health and Reducing the Risk of Dementia (S.P. 465) (L.D. 1102) (Sponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act to Clarify the Requirements for Accessing Nonformulary Drugs and Drugs Used to Treat Serious Mental Illness" (S.P. 460) (L.D. 1100) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act to Address the Limited Availability of Counsel in Courts to Represent Indigent Parties in Matters Affecting Their Fundamental Rights" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 462) (L.D. 1101) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth)
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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(2-8) The Following Communication: (S.C. 149)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 18, 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 Housing and Economic Development: · Simon Ferland of Bangor for appointment, to the Finance Authority of Maine, · Michael J. Foley, Jr. of Cape Elizabeth for appointment, to the Finance Authority of Maine, · William C. Tracy of Wales for reappointment, to the Finance Authority of Maine.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary: · Edward S. David, Esq. of Farmington for reappointment, to the Maine Human Rights Commission.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Labor: · Paul H. Gendreau of Waterville for reappointment, to the Workers’ Compensation Board, · Ronald P. Green, Jr. of Plymouth for reappointment, to the Workers’ Compensation Board.
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 Require Reporting of Sheltering or Aiding Missing Children" (H.P. 755) (L.D. 1150)
Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Allow Gun Shops to Hold Firearms for Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and First Responders" (H.P. 779) (L.D. 1174)
Sponsored by Representative WOOD of Greene. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot, Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, GREENWOOD of Wales, LAJOIE of Lewiston, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, POMERLEAU of Standish, WHITE of Guilford. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Require Certain Mental Health Data to Be Included in Uniform Crime Reports" (H.P. 792) (L.D. 1187)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, MCCABE of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, SACHS of Freeport, ZAGER of Portland. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Resolve, to Establish a Hybrid Juris Doctor Program at the University of Maine School of Law to Address Access to Justice in Rural Maine (H.P. 767) (L.D. 1162)
Sponsored by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Foster Career and Technical Education in Maine Schools by Creating an Additional Pathway to Certify Industrial Arts Teachers" (H.P. 768) (L.D. 1163)
Sponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MURPHY of Scarborough, SARGENT of York, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, LIBBY of Cumberland. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Ownership of 6 Percent or More or Control of a Public Utility by an Entity Providing Aid to a Foreign Terrorist Organization"(EMERGENCY) (H.P. 765) (L.D. 1160)
Sponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act to Expand Appliance Energy and Water Standards" (H.P. 763) (L.D. 1158)
Sponsored by Representative BELL of Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, DOUDERA of Camden, OSHER of Orono, PLUECKER of Warren, Senator: TEPLER of Sagadahoc. (3-8) Bill "An Act to Create a Fund for Safe Disposal of Hazardous Fluids from Salvage Yards" (H.P. 770) (L.D. 1165)
Sponsored by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BRIDGEO of Augusta, DOUDERA of Camden. (3-9) Resolve, Establishing a 3-year Moratorium on the Installation or Reinstallation of Synthetic Turf and Requiring a Study of the Public Health and Environmental Risks of Synthetic Turf (H.P. 782) (L.D. 1177)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DHALAC of South Portland, DOUDERA of Camden, KESSLER of South Portland, OSHER of Orono, RIELLY of Westbrook, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, INGWERSEN of York. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Protect Access to Health Insurance Under the MaineCare Program" (H.P. 756) (L.D. 1151)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the State's Background Check Center" (H.P. 762) (L.D. 1157)
Sponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Expedite the Process Involving Municipalities That Illegally Move a Person to Avoid Responsibility for General Assistance Support" (H.P. 783) (L.D. 1178)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, MOONEN of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act to Expand the Right to Shop for Health Care Services" (H.P. 757) (L.D. 1152)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. (3-14) Bill "An Act to Change the Professional Title and Identification of Physician Assistants to Physician Associates" (H.P. 771) (L.D. 1166)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, MORRIS of Turner, Senators: BAILEY of York, President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, RENY of Lincoln. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids" (H.P. 795) (L.D. 1220)
Sponsored by Representative FOLEY of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: FLYNN of Albion, MASON of Lisbon, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MORRIS of Turner, OLSEN of Raymond, POMERLEAU of Standish. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-16) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Businesses from Refusing to Accept Cash for In-person Payments" (H.P. 764) (L.D. 1159)
Sponsored by Representative ROLLINS of Augusta. Cosponsored by Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, SINCLAIR of Bath, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: DUSON of Cumberland. (3-17) Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program to Assist Nonprofit Housing Developers in Rehabilitating Existing Aging Housing Stock for First-time Home Buyers (H.P. 772) (L.D. 1167)
Sponsored by Representative MCCABE of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, BELL of Yarmouth, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DEBRITO of Waterville, GEIGER of Rockland, SHAGOURY of Hallowell. (3-18) Bill "An Act to Make the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority Responsible for the Transfer and Development of State-owned Surplus Land" (H.P. 775) (L.D. 1170)
Sponsored by Representative JULIA of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, EDER of Waterboro, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, MALON of Biddeford, ROBERTS of South Berwick, SACHS of Freeport, YUSUF of Portland. (3-19) Bill "An Act to Establish Minimum Safety Standards for the Construction and Use of Temporary Emergency Shelters" (H.P. 784) (L.D. 1179)
Sponsored by Representative MACIAS of Topsham. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARCHER of Saco, ARFORD of Brunswick, WEBB of Durham. (3-20) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Persons from Providing Incentives to Customers for Opting Out of Paper Billing" (H.P. 785) (L.D. 1180)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. (3-21) Bill "An Act Regarding the Designation of Short-term Rental Units as Commercial or Residential in Use" (H.P. 786) (L.D. 1181)
Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. Cosponsored by Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, MALON of Biddeford, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, CURRY of Waldo. (3-22) Bill "An Act to Ensure Rent-to-own Protections Apply to Mobile Home Park Tenants" (H.P. 788) (L.D. 1183)
Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, GOLEK of Harpswell, JULIA of Waterville, RANA of Bangor, ROBERTS of South Berwick. (3-23) Bill "An Act to Require Municipal Reporting on Residential Building Permits, Dwelling Units Permitted and Demolished and Certificates of Occupancy Issued" (H.P. 789) (L.D. 1184)
Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DOUDERA of Camden, EDER of Waterboro, GEIGER of Rockland, MALON of Biddeford, MINGO of Calais, YUSUF of Portland, Senator: CURRY of Waldo. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act to Restore Complimentary Licenses to Hunt, Trap and Fish for Residents 70 Years of Age and Older" (H.P. 776) (L.D. 1171)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, BRIDGEO of Augusta, DILL of Old Town, DRINKWATER of Milford, MASON of Lisbon, THORNE of Carmel, WOOD of Greene, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act to Require That Informed Consent for Abortion Include Information on Perinatal Hospice" (H.P. 759) (L.D. 1154)
Sponsored by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, QUINT of Hodgdon, SMITH of Palermo, Senators: HARRINGTON of York, MARTIN of Oxford, STEWART of Aroostook. (3-26) Bill "An Act to Enact the Passamaquoddy Fisheries and Workforce Development Act" (H.P. 777) (L.D. 1172)
Sponsored by Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. (3-27) Resolve, to Establish a Group to Study the Laws Governing the Guardianship of Adults and Ongoing Parental Rights of Parents of Disabled Adults (H.P. 778) (L.D. 1173)
Sponsored by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta. Cosponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo and Representatives: GUERRETTE of Caribou, ROLLINS of Augusta, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SHAGOURY of Hallowell. (3-28) Bill "An Act Regarding the Appointment and Payment of Counsel for Indigent Parents and Minors" (H.P. 780) (L.D. 1175)
Sponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth. Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-29) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Persons Under 18 Years of Age from Marrying" (H.P. 790) (L.D. 1185)
Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, JULIA of Waterville, MEYER of Eliot, MURPHY of Scarborough, PUGH of Portland, RANA of Bangor, Senator: INGWERSEN of York. (3-30) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Arrest and Detention for Civil Violations and Require an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge a Class E Offense as a Civil Violation" (H.P. 794) (L.D. 1189)
Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: CARUSO of Caratunk, HENDERSON of Rumford, KUHN of Falmouth, LEE of Auburn, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SINCLAIR of Bath, Senator: TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland. (3-31) Bill "An Act to Limit Sovereign Immunity for Schools and School Superintendents" (H.P. 797) (L.D. 1222)
Sponsored by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, HAGGAN of Hampden, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MORRIS of Turner, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-32) Bill "An Act Regarding Employer Payments for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program" (H.P. 774) (L.D. 1169)
Sponsored by Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford and Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, DRINKWATER of Milford, GREENWOOD of Wales, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, QUINT of Hodgdon, SMITH of Palermo, WHITE of Guilford, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot. (3-33) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Prohibit the Legislature from Using Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Funds for Any Other Purpose (H.P. 796) (L.D. 1221)
Sponsored by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: DAIGLE of Fort Kent, DUCHARME of Madison, GRIFFIN of Levant, LEMELIN of Chelsea, MORRIS of Turner, SOBOLESKI of Phillips. Committee on LABORsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-34) Bill "An Act to Provide for the Sustainable Management of Marine Resources and Create a Noncommercial Northern Shrimp License" (H.P. 781) (L.D. 1176)
Sponsored by Representative EATON of Deer Isle. Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on MARINE RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-35) Bill "An Act to Change in Statute the Areas Represented by the Members of the Board of Trustees of the Cross Insurance Arena from Sets of Municipalities to the County Commissioner Districts of Cumberland County" (H.P. 758) (L.D. 1153)
Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. (3-36) Bill "An Act to Ensure Appropriate County Government Operations Relating to the Position of Dedimus Justice" (H.P. 760) (L.D. 1155)
Sponsored by Representative FLYNN of Albion. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: CIMINO of Bridgton, COLLINS of Sidney, GRIFFIN of Levant, POMERLEAU of Standish. (3-37) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Providing for the Popular Election of the Attorney General (H.P. 766) (L.D. 1161)
Sponsored by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-38) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Regarding the Current Use Valuation of Certain Working Waterfront Land with Respect to Commercial Boat Yards" (H.P. 773) (L.D. 1168)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, FOLEY of Wells, PARRY of Arundel, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: MARTIN of Oxford. Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-39) Bill "An Act to Allow Military Surplus Vehicles to Be Collected and Used in Patriotic Exhibitions and Parades" (H.P. 761) (L.D. 1156)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, LAJOIE of Lewiston, MCINTYRE of Lowell, NUTTING of Oakland, Senators: BERNARD of Aroostook, CYRWAY of Kennebec, FARRIN of Somerset, HAGGAN of Penobscot. (3-40) Bill "An Act to Grant the Rockland Port District an Increase in Its Borrowing Capacity and Include Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Industries in Its Charter" (H.P. 787) (L.D. 1182)
Sponsored by Representative GEIGER of Rockland. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox. (3-41) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Study the Feasibility of Ferry Service to Monhegan Island (H.P. 791) (L.D. 1186)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-42) Bill "An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming" (H.P. 769) (L.D. 1164)
Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, MACIAS of Topsham, MINGO of Calais, ROEDER of Bangor, SATO of Gorham, Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland. (3-43) Bill "An Act to Include Harness Racing with Other Sports for Purposes of Sports Wagering" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 793) (L.D. 1188)
Sponsored by Representative COOPER of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, FROST of Belgrade, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
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. 17)
ORDERED, that Representative Holly Rae Eaton of Deer Isle be excused Mar 11 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Ann Fredericks of Sanford be excused Mar 18 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Valli D. Geiger of Rockland be excused Mar 4 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Caldwell Jackson of Oxford be excused Feb 25 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lucas John Lanigan of Sanford be excused Mar 4 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michael Soboleski of Phillips be excused Mar 11 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Feb 4 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) Alexa Knox, of Saco, who won the Lincoln Douglas Novice Debates Championship at the 2025 Maine State Speech and Debate Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 82)
(5-2) Sophia Farago-Dumsch, of Saco, who placed second in the Original Works Championship at the 2025 Maine State Speech and Debate Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 83)
(5-3) Sam Drummey, of Saco, who won the Extemporaneous Speaking Championship at the 2025 Maine State Speech and Debate Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 84)
(5-4) Abby Lizotte, of Saco, who won the Original Oratory Championship at the 2025 Maine State Speech and Debate Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 85)
(5-5) Dwight and Kay Gagnon, of Benton, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 199)
(5-6) the Falmouth High School Girls Basketball Team, which won the Class A Good Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 268)
(5-7) Ian Christie, of Falmouth, a student at Falmouth High School, who won the Class A State Championship in the Slalom Event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 269)
(5-8) the Windham High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class AA North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 270)
(5-9) Sam Drummey, of Biddeford, who has been named a delegate to the 2025 United States Senate Youth Program, one of only two delegates from Maine. The United States Senate Youth Program was developed to provide a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 271)
(5-10) Nelson Feero, of Alton, who is retiring as Sexton for the Town of Alton after 38 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 272)
(5-11) Gabriel Nathan Lash, of Waldoboro, a senior at Medomak Valley High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 274)
(5-12) Kelsey Michaela Payson, of Waldoboro, a student at Medomak Valley High School, who was named Citizen of the Year by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 275)
(5-13) John Curtis, of Surry, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 276)
(5-14) Sarah Theriault, of South Berwick, a member of the Marshwood High School Girls Basketball Team, who was named the 2024-25 Seacoast Girls Basketball Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 277)
(5-15) the Orr's Island Library, of Harpswell, which is celebrating its 125th Anniversary. The Orr's Island Library features 10,000 books on site and free library cards for Harpswell residents and visitors. It offers free public computers, printers, 24/7 Wi-Fi, Notary Public services, a winter warming center and year-round programming for people of all ages. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 278)
(5-16) Grace Derosier, of Saco, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 279)
(5-17) Tatum Sovetsky, of Saco, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 280)
(5-18) Richard M. Meserve, of Harrington, who is celebrating his 100th Birthday on March 31, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 139) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-19) Albert Veneziano, of Madison, who received the Wooden Legacy Award at the 2025 Maine McDonald's All-Star Banquet for his years of coaching the Madison Area Memorial High School girls basketball team. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 140) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-20) George "Skip" Smith, of Lamoine, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 141) Presented by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-21) Jerry Miller, of Mount Desert, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 142) Presented by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-22) Durlin Lunt, of Mount Desert, on his retirement as the Town Manager for the Town of Mount Desert. Mr. Lunt began serving as Interim Town Manager in 2009 and as Town Manager in 2010 after many years of public service, including long service as a selectman. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 143) Presented by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
In Memory of: (5-23) Michael Tingley Richman, of Great Cranberry Island. A specialist in late nineteenth and early twentieth century public sculpture and monuments, Dr. Richman was one of the world's leading experts on the life and works of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of some of America's most iconic monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial and the Minuteman Statue. He curated a retrospective of French's sculpture, "Daniel Chester French: An American Sculptor," which opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1976 and traveled across the country. During his 40-plus year career, Dr. Richman taught and lectured at American University, George Washington University and George Mason University;worked at the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and served as a historical consultant for the Korean War and World War II Memorials on the National Mall and for the Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Commission. He edited the French Papers, a project completed by Dan Preston, and conducted an inventory of public sculpture in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the National Park Service. Dr. Richman will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 281)
(5-24) Ernol Ray Huntley, of Ellsworth. Mr. Huntley was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. He worked as a vice president in banking for 33 years. He served his community as director of School Administrative District 37 and a member and past president of the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce. He was the director of Washington Hancock Community Agency and a member and past president of the Ellsworth Rotary and the Elks Club. He was an Elder at Ellsworth Community of Christ. Mr. Huntley will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 282)
(5-25) Alice "Betty" Russell Higgins, of Ellsworth. Ms. Higgins had been a research assistant in biochemistry at Jackson Laboratory, co-owner of TopSpot DriveIn, special education teacher in Ellsworth schools and tourism organizer at Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce. She also volunteered at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. Ms. Higgins will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 283)
(5-26) Thomas Moser, of Harpswell. Mr. Moser founded Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers company in 1972 out of a garage in New Gloucester. Today, Thos. Moser employs more than 60 craftspeople in its Auburn workshop and headquarters. Its work, which has included a lectern desk for former President Bill Clinton and ceremonial seating for Pope Benedict XVI's 2008 White House visit, fills showrooms as near as Freeport and as far as San Francisco. Before coming to Maine, Mr. Moser worked as a military policeman in Greenland and tuned organs and repaired antiques to support his young family. The Mosers settled in Maine in 1966, at which time he joined Bates College as a professor, preached at a local church and coached speech and debate. He and his wife Mary founded the furniture company together. As American furniture manufacturing was increasingly outsourced overseas, Mr. Moser remained committed to keeping his production in Maine and supporting the local economy. He helped shape the taste of American craftsman and consumers. When he was first getting started in the 1970s, cherry wood was thought to be cheap, but making it his signature wood he helped bring its rich color and durability into the spotlight. It eventually surpassed white oak as the number one furniture wood in the United States. Mr. Moser will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 284)
(5-27) the Honorable Linda Rogers McKee, of Wayne. In 1972, Mrs. McKee settled in Wayne on a 102-acre homestead she and her husband Robert named "Plumgood Farm." Passionate about organic gardening, she was one of the first members of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. She also served on her local and regional school boards and restored the historic schoolhouse in North Wayne, where she ran living history days. In 1980, she returned to her earlier career in teaching, first in Gardiner and finally at Winthrop High School. Mrs. McKee ran for the Maine Legislature in 1997 and won, going on to serve four terms representing Wayne, Winthrop and Fayette. She served as co-chair of the agriculture committee and was a prime sponsor of a "first in the country, first in the world," cross contamination bill, which aimed to hold corporations accountable for cross contamination of non-genetically engineered crops. She also introduced legislation that created a new citizens' center at the State House, a resource for empowering citizens with tools to lobby effectively and stand on a level playing field with paid industry lobbyists. A pianist and organist, she filled her home, church and community centers with music. Mrs. McKee will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 127) Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative MORRIS of Turner.
(5-28) Theresa B. Cormier, of Sanford. Mrs. Cormier worked in area shoe mills before working as a beloved lunch lady at Sanford Junior High School, a role she held for nearly 30 years until her retirement. She was a parishioner of St. Ignatius, Martyr, Roman Catholic Church until its closing. She was actively involved in her faith community, serving as a Eucharistic minister and always lending a helping hand. Mrs. Cormier will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 144) Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
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Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 (6-1) Representative HEPLER from the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Require a Person Operating a Watercraft for Recreational Purposes to Ensure All Passengers Under 13 Years of Age Wear Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices" (H.P. 671) (L.D. 1042)
Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITTEE.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Change the Limits on Candidates' Communications with Voters at the Polls" (S.P. 86) (L.D. 199) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-13) on Bill "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (H.P. 377) (L.D. 609) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Eliminate Ranked-choice Voting" (H.P. 157) (L.D. 234) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 106) (L.D. 240) Bill "An Act to Create Consistency in Retirement Service Benefits Deferral Under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 178) (L.D. 274) Bill "An Act Making Unified Allocations from the Highway 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) Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-14)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway 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 (H.P. 179) (L.D. 275)
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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Resolves (10-2) Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Newfield the Dam's Mills Veterans Memorial Bridge (S.P. 193) (L.D. 460) (10-3) Resolve, to Rename the New Ten Mile River Bridge on Pequawket Trail in Brownfield the Brownfield Veterans Memorial Bridge (S.P. 197) (L.D. 463) (10-4) Resolve, to Rename the Brackett Mill Bridge in Denmark the Brackett Mill Veterans Memorial Bridge (S.P. 198) (L.D. 464) (10-5) Resolve, to Name the Bridge Between Milford and Old Town the Alton L. Drinkwater Memorial Bridge (H.P. 334) (L.D. 516)
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. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Diana Allen, of Ogunquit (HLS 28)
TABLED - February 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Andrea Quaid, of Lewiston (HLS 87)
TABLED - February 25, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston. PENDING - ADOPTION.
3. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Maryalice Crofton, of Augusta (SLS 267)
TABLED - March 18, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 18, 2025
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Assess Its Current Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs (S.P. 487) (L.D. 1198) (1-2) Bill "An Act to Allow the Premiums and Gratuities Paid for Any Agricultural Events Approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Be Considered in Apportionment of Stipends to Agricultural Fairs" (S.P. 502) (L.D. 1213)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Items Intended to Be Used to Inhale Nitrous Oxide for Recreational Purposes" (S.P. 489) (L.D. 1200) (1-4) Bill "An Act Regarding Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders" (S.P. 504) (L.D. 1215)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Establish the African American Studies Advisory Council and Provide Funding to Support African American Studies" (S.P. 491) (L.D. 1202) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Provide Grants to Schools That Contract for Behavioral and Mental Health Services" (S.P. 492) (L.D. 1203) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise the Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees of the System" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 508) (L.D. 1219)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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(1-8) Resolve, to Study Opportunities for the Efficiency Maine Trust to Support the Promotion and Use of Modern Wood Heating (S.P. 501) (L.D. 1212)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYand ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Environmental Protection to Monitor Air and Water Temperatures Around Commercial Solar Energy Developments" (S.P. 496) (L.D. 1207) (1-10) Bill "An Act to Regarding Renewable Electricity Generation by Hydropower Projects" (S.P. 499) (L.D. 1210)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-11) Bill "An Act to Ensure Timely Reimbursement for Providers of Child Care Services for Children in Foster Care" (S.P. 480) (L.D. 1191) (1-12) Resolve, Regarding the Development of a Medication Administration Training Program for Maine Youth Camps (S.P. 488) (L.D. 1199) (1-13) Bill "An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Crisis Services and Suicide Prevention Services" (S.P. 505) (L.D. 1216)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-14) Bill "An Act to Increase the Commercial Insurance Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Services" (S.P. 481) (L.D. 1192) (1-15) Bill "An Act to Update the Maine Money Transmission Modernization Act by Removing Provisions of Law Regarding Unhosted Wallets" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 486) (L.D. 1197) (1-16) Bill "An Act to Support Direct Access Worker Employment by Removing Certain Employment Disqualifications" (S.P. 493) (L.D. 1204) (1-17) Bill "An Act to Set Limits on Virtual Currency Kiosks" (S.P. 494) (L.D. 1205)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-18) Bill "An Act to Increase State Funding for Emergency Shelters" (S.P. 479) (L.D. 1190) (1-19) Bill "An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance Authority of Maine's Loan Insurance Reserves for General Fund Transfers" (S.P. 497) (L.D. 1208)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-20) Bill "An Act to Amend the Provisions of the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 Governing Requirements for Self-insurers" (S.P. 484) (L.D. 1195)
Committee on LABORsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-21) Bill "An Act to Allow Certain County Commissioners Who Are Maine Public Employees Retirement System Members to Switch to the Legislative Retirement Program" (S.P. 507) (L.D. 1218)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR and ordered printed.
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(1-22) Bill "An Act to Require the Legislature to Elect Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor in Convention with an Open Ballot System" (S.P. 482) (L.D. 1193) (1-23) Resolve, to Require the Towns of Kittery and York to Develop a Boundary Description (S.P. 485) (L.D. 1196) (1-24) Bill "An Act to Designate the Second Congressional District 'Acadia'" (S.P. 503) (L.D. 1214)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-25) Bill "An Act to Phase Out Vehicle Excise Taxes and Implement a Fee for Infrastructure Funding Based on a Vehicle's Annual Mileage" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 483) (L.D. 1194)
Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-26) Bill "An Act to Control Property Taxes by Increasing the Percentage of the Business Equipment Tax Exemption That Municipalities May Recover" (S.P. 495) (L.D. 1206) (1-27) Bill "An Act Regarding Certain Definitions in the Sales and Use Tax Laws Affecting Rental Equipment and Automobiles Used in Transporting Goods" (S.P. 500) (L.D. 1211)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-28) Resolve, to Create a Working Group to Study the Safety and Use of Small Lightweight Vehicles on Maine's Roads and Highways, the Systems and Laws Governing Antique Vehicles and the General Improvement of Road Safety (S.P. 498) (L.D. 1209)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Taste Testing of Wine and Malt Liquor to Facilitate Marketing by Wholesalers (H.P. 165) (L.D. 262)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act Making Unified Allocations from the Highway 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 (H.P. 178) (L.D. 274)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (H.P. 210) (L.D. 310)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 800: Uniform Reporting of Wholesale Acquisition Costs for Insulin, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (H.P. 468) (L.D. 729)
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 (10-5) An Act to Create Consistency in Retirement Service Benefits Deferral Under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (S.P. 106) (L.D. 240) (10-6) An Act to Update the Laws Governing the Administration of the Animal Welfare Advisory Council (H.P. 208) (L.D. 308) (10-7) An Act to Change the Size and Composition of the Board of Directors of the Maine Health Data Organization (H.P. 413) (L.D. 645) (10-8) An Act to Protect Federal Home Loan Banks That Lend Money to Insurer Members That Become Delinquent (H.P. 459) (L.D. 720)
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. 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 115) (L.D. 248) Bill "An Act to Rename the Administrator of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner the Director of Medical Examiner Operations" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass
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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 JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Disposal of Abandoned Human Remains" (S.P. 117) (L.D. 250) 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 Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
Change of Committee (6-1) Representative ROEDER from the Committee on LABOR on Bill "An Act Regarding Occupational Licensing Reform" (H.P. 349) (L.D. 530)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 101)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 20, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 81 An Act to Foster Innovation in Maine Schools by Updating the Requirements of School Innovation Waivers L.D. 360 An Act Supporting the Dirigo Reads Literacy Program L.D. 543 An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools
Health and Human Services L.D. 480 An Act to Support Healthy Weight by Providing MaineCare Coverage for Certain Weight Loss Medications
Judiciary L.D. 196 An Act Regarding Documents Obtained by Subpoena by the Government Oversight Committee L.D. 410 An Act to Require Parental Consent to Withhold Life-sustaining Measures for a Minor or to Comply with a Do-not-resuscitate Order for a Minor
Taxation L.D. 237 An Act to Increase the Percentage of Funds Provided to Municipalities Through State-Municipal Revenue Sharing L.D. 256 An Act to Establish a Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases of Certain School Supplies for the Month of August L.D. 283 An Act to Expand Local Revenues by Including Meals and Lodging Sales Tax Revenue Under the State-Municipal Revenue Sharing Program L.D. 440 Resolve, to Study the Economic Effects of Instituting a Seasonal Sales Tax Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 811 An Act to Require a Municipal Public Hearing and Vote Before a Sports Wagering Facility May Be Established
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 162)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 20, 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 Judiciary · The Honorable Darcie N. McElwee of Scarborough for appointment, as a Superior Court Justice, · The Honorable Julia M. Lipez of Cape Elizabeth for appointment, as an Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
Acts (10-1) An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government (H.P. 377) (L.D. 609)
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. 8
Acts (10-1) 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) (10-2) An Act Regarding the Disposal of Abandoned Human Remains (S.P. 117) (L.D. 250)
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. 9
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 519)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that all matters not finally disposed of at the time of adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature in the possession of the Legislature, including working papers and drafts in the possession of nonpartisan staff offices, gubernatorial nominations and all determinations of the Legislative Council regarding after-deadline bill requests and policies, be held over to the next special or regular session, whichever occurs first, of the 132nd Legislature in the posture in which they were at the time of adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature;and be it further
ORDERED, that any public hearing, work session, confirmation hearing or other meeting to conduct the business of the Legislature that is scheduled or authorized at the time this order is passed is hereby authorized to occur.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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