1st Legislative Day

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

 

            This being the day designated in the proclamation of the Governor for meeting of the One Hundred and Thirty-Second Legislature in extra session, the members of the House of Representatives are to assemble in their hall at 10:00 in the morning and will be called to Order by the Speaker.

 

            Prayer by Marc Swartz, Calvary Chapel, Augusta.

 

            National Anthem by Abigail Gerrish, Mexico.

 

            Pledge of Allegiance.

 

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CALLING OF THE ROLL

 

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            The Following Proclamation: (H.C. 102)

 

STATE OF MAINE

PROCLAMATION

 

WHEREAS, there exists in the State of Maine an extraordinary occasion arising out of the need to resolve many legislative matters pending at the time of the adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine; and 

 

WHEREAS, the public health, safety and welfare requires that the Legislature resolve these pending matters as soon as possible, and in any event prior to the date of the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine, including but not limited to the state budget, pending legislation, pending nominations of state board and commission members, and pending nominations of judicial officers by the Governor requiring legislative confirmation; 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JANET T. MILLS, Governor of the State of Maine, by virtue of the constitutional power vested in me as Governor pursuant to Article V, Part I, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, do convene the Legislature of this State, and hereby request the Representatives and Senators to assemble at ten o'clock in the morning in their respective chambers at the Capitol in Augusta on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in order to receive communications, resolve pending legislation carried over from the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature and act upon pending nominations and whatever other business may come before the Legislature. 

 

In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this twenty-first day of March Two Thousand Twenty-Five.

 

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

 

S/Shenna Bellows

Secretary of State

 

 

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ORDERS

 

            On motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland, the following House Order:  (H.O. 18)

 

            ORDERED, that a Committee of ten be appointed to wait upon Her Excellency, Governor Janet T. Mills, and inform her that a quorum of the House of Representatives is assembled in the Hall of the House for the consideration of such business as may come before the House.

 

 

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            On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following House Order:  (H.O. 19)

 

            ORDERED, that a message be conveyed to the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present for the consideration of such business as may come before the House.

 

 

 

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 103)

 

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE  04333-0002

 

March 25, 2025

 

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine  04333

 

Dear Clerk Hunt:

 

Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:

 

on March 20, 2025

 

Gigi Guyton Thompson of Peaks Island, Deborah Neuman of Hampden and Daniel Piltch of Freeport for reappointment to the Maine Retirement Savings Board.

Pursuant to 5 MRSA §172, these reappointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

 

 

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

 

 

            (3-1)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Advisory Board"

(H.P. 827)  (L.D. 1252)

 

Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.

Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and Representatives: BUNKER of Farmington, COOPER of Windham, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, FROST of Belgrade, GUERRETTE of Caribou, JACKSON of Oxford, PLUECKER of Warren.

 

            (3-2)  Bill "An Act Regarding Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Products"

(H.P. 832)  (L.D. 1257)

 

Sponsored by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.

Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: EDER of Waterboro, GEIGER of Rockland, HENDERSON of Rumford, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, PLUECKER of Warren, STROUT of Harrington, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock.

 

            (3-3)  Resolve, Requiring the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Modify the Deed That Conveyed Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum in Thomaston, to the Friends of Montpelier

(H.P. 839)  (L.D. 1264)

 

Sponsored by Representative MATLACK of St. George.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.

 

            Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-4)  Bill "An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement"

(H.P. 834)  (L.D. 1259)

 

Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, SACHS of Freeport, SATO of Gorham, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland.

 

            (3-5)  Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Fentanyl Trafficking When That Trafficking Results in an Overdose Causing Serious Bodily Injury of a Person"

(H.P. 838)  (L.D. 1263)

 

Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, HAGGAN of Hampden, NUTTING of Oakland, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, WADSWORTH of Hiram, WHITE of Guilford, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot.

 

            Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-6)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program"

(H.P. 800)  (L.D. 1225)

 

Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.

Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CROCKETT of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, MURPHY of Scarborough, SARGENT of York, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.

 

            (3-7)  Bill "An Act to Ban Cellular Telephones from Public School Classrooms"

(H.P. 809)  (L.D. 1234)

 

Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.  (BY REQUEST)

 

            (3-8)  Bill "An Act Regarding Physical Escort and Restraint and Seclusion of Students in Schools"

(H.P. 823)  (L.D. 1248)

 

Sponsored by Representative SARGENT of York.

Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland and Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, FROST of Belgrade, HAGGAN of Hampden, HEPLER of Woolwich, RAY of Lincolnville, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SINCLAIR of Bath, TUELL of East Machias.

 

            (3-9)  Bill "An Act to Ensure In-state Tuition for Postsecondary Students Who Are Registered to Vote in the State and to Amend Eligibility Requirements for the Free Community College Tuition Program"

(H.P. 830)  (L.D. 1255)

 

Sponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, CIMINO of Bridgton, HAGGAN of Hampden, QUINT of Hodgdon, WHITE of Guilford.

 

            (3-10)  Bill "An Act to Support Healthy Meal Programs in Maine Schools by Allowing the School Revolving Renovation Fund to Make Loans to Repair and Renovate School Kitchens and Cafeterias"

(H.P. 831)  (L.D. 1256)

 

Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CARLOW of Buxton, CROCKETT of Portland, MURPHY of Scarborough.

 

            (3-11)  Bill "An Act to Make Permanent the Law Allowing School Boards to Accept the Volunteer Services of Immediate Family Members of Superintendents or School Board Members"

(H.P. 846)  (L.D. 1271)

 

Sponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton.

 

            Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-12)  Bill "An Act to Lower Electric Rates for Maine Ratepayers by Requiring the Payment of Certain Costs from the General Fund"

(H.P. 798)  (L.D. 1223)

 

Sponsored by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, PAUL of Winterport, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock.

 

            (3-13)  Bill "An Act to Align the Schedules for Climate Change Protection Plans and Grid-enhancing Technology Reviews with the Integrated Grid Planning Process"

(H.P. 815)  (L.D. 1240)

 

Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport.

Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

 

            (3-14)  Bill "An Act to Provide That Portfolio Requirements for Renewable Electricity Resources Apply Only to Actual Retail Sales"

(H.P. 825)  (L.D. 1250)

 

Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FOSTER of Dexter, MCINTYRE of Lowell, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, HARRINGTON of York.

 

            (3-15)  Resolve, to Reduce the Cost of Energy in Maine and Further Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Energy Contracts

(H.P. 826)  (L.D. 1251)

 

Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FOSTER of Dexter, FREDETTE of Newport, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MORRIS of Turner.

 

            (3-16)  Bill "An Act to Include Qualified Out-of-state Electric Vehicle Providers and Clarify Provisions Regarding Electric Bicycles Under the Electric Vehicle Fund"

(H.P. 833)  (L.D. 1258)

 

Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.

 

            (3-17)  Bill "An Act to Establish the Department of Energy Resources"

(H.P. 845)  (L.D. 1270)

 

Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York.

Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, KESSLER of South Portland, SACHS of Freeport, WARREN of Scarborough, WEBB of Durham, Senator: LAWRENCE of York.

 

            Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-18)  Bill "An Act to Modify Confidentiality Laws to Protect Children Being Placed into Custody by the Department of Health and Human Services"

(H.P. 808)  (L.D. 1233)

 

Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.

 

            (3-19)  Bill "An Act to Support Adult Family Care Homes and Residential Care Facilities That Are Small or Located in Rural and Isolated Areas of the State"

(H.P. 812)  (L.D. 1237)

 

Sponsored by Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: DAIGLE of Fort Kent, EATON of Deer Isle, FARRIN of Jefferson, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, HASENFUS of Readfield, MCCABE of Lewiston, Senator: MOORE of Washington.

 

            (3-20)  Bill "An Act to Require Data Collection on and Reporting of Psychiatric Hospital Resources and Transparency in Denials of Emergency Involuntary Admissions to Psychiatric Hospitals"

(H.P. 814)  (L.D. 1239)

 

Sponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MCCABE of Lewiston, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: DUSON of Cumberland.

 

            (3-21)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Licensing of Assisted Living Facilities"(EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 818)  (L.D. 1243)

 

Sponsored by Representative STROUT of Harrington.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DRINKWATER of Milford, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, QUINT of Hodgdon, SMITH of Palermo, STOVER of Boothbay, ZAGER of Portland.

 

            (3-22)  Bill "An Act to Expand the Licensing of Outpatient Surgical Facilities"

(H.P. 829)  (L.D. 1254)

 

Sponsored by Representative COLLINS of Sidney.

Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: FLYNN of Albion, GRIFFIN of Levant, HAGGAN of Hampden, HENDERSON of Rumford, PAUL of Winterport.

 

            (3-23)  Bill "An Act to Support At-risk Families by Establishing the Community Navigator Pilot Program"

(H.P. 836)  (L.D. 1261)

 

Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MEYER of Eliot, MOONEN of Portland, SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.

 

            (3-24)  Bill "An Act to Cap State General Assistance Reimbursement to Municipalities"

(H.P. 849)  (L.D. 1274)

 

Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin and Representatives: COOPER of Windham, EDER of Waterboro, FOLEY of Wells, FREDERICKS of Sanford, LEMELIN of Chelsea, OLSEN of Raymond, WHITE of Ellsworth.

 

            (3-25)  Bill "An Act Regarding Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Activities"

(H.P. 852)  (L.D. 1277)

 

Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representative: MEYER of Eliot.

 

            (3-26)  Resolve, to Create Pilot Programs to Provide Tuition Assistance and Grants for Rural Child Care Providers

(H.P. 855)  (L.D. 1280)

 

Sponsored by Representative EATON of Deer Isle.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, HASENFUS of Readfield, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, OSHER of Orono, RAY of Lincolnville, Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, RENY of Lincoln.

 

            Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-27)  Resolve, to Study the Costs and Funding of a Universal Health Care Plan for Maine

(H.P. 844)  (L.D. 1269)

 

Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, INGWERSEN of York, PIERCE of Cumberland.

 

            (3-28)  Bill "An Act to Align Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance Requirements with Federal Standards"

(H.P. 851)  (L.D. 1276)

 

Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.

 

            Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-29)  Bill "An Act to Protect Consumers by Licensing Residential Building Contractors"

(H.P. 801)  (L.D. 1226)

 

Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.

Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, JULIA of Waterville, KESSLER of South Portland, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, CURRY of Waldo.

 

            (3-30)  Bill "An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data Access Platform"

(H.P. 802)  (L.D. 1227)

 

Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.

Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CROCKETT of Portland, GOLEK of Harpswell, MINGO of Calais, WALKER of Naples, Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, RAFFERTY of York.

 

            (3-31)  Bill "An Act to Clarify Certain Terms in the Automotive Right to Repair Laws"

(H.P. 803)  (L.D. 1228)

 

Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.

Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CROCKETT of Portland, GOLEK of Harpswell, MINGO of Calais, WALKER of Naples, Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, RAFFERTY of York.

 

            (3-32)  Bill "An Act to Require Radon Testing for Certain Commercial and Residential Construction"

(H.P. 807)  (L.D. 1232)

 

Sponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.  (BY REQUEST)

Cosponsored by Representatives: GUERRETTE of Caribou, MATLACK of St. George, SAYRE of Kennebunk, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock.

 

            (3-33)  Bill "An Act to Establish a Small-cap Loan Guarantee Program for Affordable Housing Investments"

(H.P. 813)  (L.D. 1238)

 

Sponsored by Representative ARCHER of Saco.

Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, JULIA of Waterville, MACIAS of Topsham.

 

            (3-34)  Bill "An Act to Create a Fund to Spread Awareness of Maine's Working Waterfronts"

(H.P. 820)  (L.D. 1245)

 

Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.

Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, STOVER of Boothbay, STROUT of Harrington, Senator: DUSON of Cumberland.

 

            (3-35)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development to Convene a Working Group to Review the Process of Setting Impact Fees

(H.P. 821)  (L.D. 1246)

 

Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, JULIA of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, ROEDER of Bangor, SACHS of Freeport.

 

            (3-36)  Bill "An Act to Restrict Municipal Ordinance Requirements Regarding Housing Developments"

(H.P. 822)  (L.D. 1247)

 

Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, JULIA of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, ROEDER of Bangor.

 

            (3-37)  Bill "An Act to Address the Housing Crisis by Reducing Barriers to Building More Accessory Dwelling Units"

(H.P. 847)  (L.D. 1272)

 

Sponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford.

Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: JULIA of Waterville, KESSLER of South Portland, PUGH of Portland.

 

            Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-38)  Bill "An Act to Establish the Make Change for Wildlife Program to Support the Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund"

(H.P. 816)  (L.D. 1241)

 

Sponsored by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham.

Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, DILL of Old Town, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MATLACK of St. George, SAYRE of Kennebunk, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot.

 

            Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-39)  Bill "An Act to Comprehensively Protect Consumer Privacy"

(H.P. 799)  (L.D. 1224)

 

Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.

Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CROCKETT of Portland, DILL of Old Town, HENDERSON of Rumford, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington.

 

            (3-40)  Bill "An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase"

(H.P. 805)  (L.D. 1230)

 

Sponsored by Representative CHAPMAN of Auburn.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, HYMES of Waldo, MCINTYRE of Lowell, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, WHITE of Guilford.

 

            (3-41)  Bill "An Act to Establish Transparency in Opioid Settlement Funds Allocated to Municipalities or Counties"

(H.P. 810)  (L.D. 1235)

 

Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DRINKWATER of Milford, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, RANA of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BRADSTREET of Kennebec, TIPPING of Penobscot.

 

            (3-42)  Bill "An Act to Improve Government Transparency and Accountability by Establishing a Process to Allow a Person to Require the State to Enforce Certain Laws and Rules"

(H.P. 837)  (L.D. 1262)

 

Sponsored by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor.

Cosponsored by Representatives: MACIAS of Topsham, OSHER of Orono, PUGH of Portland, RAY of Lincolnville, SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

            (3-43)  Resolve, Directing the Attorney General to Convene a Working Group to Propose a Plan for Expanding the Reach of Treatment Courts

(H.P. 841)  (L.D. 1266)

 

Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.

Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: LEE of Auburn, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SINCLAIR of Bath.

 

            Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-44)  Bill "An Act to Address Employee Retention of State Employees Who Are Firefighters at Bangor International Airport"

(H.P. 811)  (L.D. 1236)

 

Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, RANA of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.

 

            (3-45)  Bill "An Act to Delay Payment of Benefits Under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 824)  (L.D. 1249)

 

Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, CHAPMAN of Auburn, HAGGAN of Hampden, HYMES of Waldo, LAVIGNE of Berwick, LEMELIN of Chelsea, POMERLEAU of Standish, WHITE of Ellsworth.

 

            (3-46)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor to Convene a Task Force to Examine and Study Issues Relating to the Gap Between the Economic Output and Wages of Workers in the State

(H.P. 842)  (L.D. 1267)

 

Sponsored by Representative PUGH of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, HENDERSON of Rumford, MACIAS of Topsham, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.

 

            (3-47)  Bill "An Act to Make Paid Family and Medical Leave Voluntary" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 848)  (L.D. 1273)

 

Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, CARUSO of Caratunk, CIMINO of Bridgton, COLLINS of Sidney, EDER of Waterboro, FOLEY of Wells, HENDERSON of Rumford, LANCE of Paris.

 

            Committee on LABORsuggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-48)  Bill "An Act to Authorize the Commissioner of Marine Resources to Add Limited-access Area Fishing Days During the Scallop Season" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 828)  (L.D. 1253)

 

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, STROUT of Harrington, TUELL of East Machias, WHITE of Guilford.

 

            (3-49)  Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Marine Resources to Conduct Biotoxin Testing of Cultured Scallops"

(H.P. 854)  (L.D. 1279)

 

Sponsored by Representative EATON of Deer Isle.

Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: HEPLER of Woolwich, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, STROUT of Harrington, WEBB of Durham, Senator: RENY of Lincoln.

 

            Committee on MARINE RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-50)  Bill "An Act to Establish Requirements for Warming Shelters"

(H.P. 819)  (L.D. 1244)

 

Sponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.

Cosponsored by Representative: SUPICA of Bangor.

 

            (3-51)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Public Employee Market Pay Studies and Comprehensive Reviews of the Classification Plan for State Service Positions"

(H.P. 840)  (L.D. 1265)

 

Sponsored by Representative DHALAC of South Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: BECK of South Portland, MACIAS of Topsham, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: BENNETT of Oxford.

 

            Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-52)  Bill "An Act to Revise the Tax Laws Regarding the Mi'kmaq Nation"

(H.P. 835)  (L.D. 1260)

 

Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor.

 

            (3-53)  Bill "An Act to Promote the Production of Natural Resources Bioproducts by Amending the Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit"

(H.P. 850)  (L.D. 1275)

 

Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk.

 

            (3-54)  Bill "An Act to Change the Property Tax Appeal Process"

(H.P. 853)  (L.D. 1278)

 

Sponsored by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, SWALLOW of Houlton, WOOD of Greene.

 

            Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-55)  Bill "An Act Requiring Ferries to Dock Overnight on Certain Islands for Emergency Purposes"

(H.P. 806)  (L.D. 1231)

 

Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BISHOP of Bucksport, MASON of Lisbon, PARRY of Arundel, RAY of Lincolnville, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock.

 

            (3-56)  Bill "An Act to Incentivize the Construction of Solar Carport Canopies and Solar Chargers at Highway Picnic Areas"

(H.P. 817)  (L.D. 1242)

 

Sponsored by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DODGE of Belfast, EATON of Deer Isle, MONTELL of Gardiner, RUNTE of York, WARREN of Scarborough, WEBB of Durham, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland.

 

            (3-57)  Bill "An Act to Address Employee Recruitment and Retention Issues Within the Maine State Ferry Service by Providing a Yearly Stipend"

(H.P. 843)  (L.D. 1268)

 

Sponsored by Representative RAY of Lincolnville.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BECK of South Portland, EATON of Deer Isle, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MACIAS of Topsham, WEBB of Durham.

 

            Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.

 

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            (3-58)  Bill "An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws Between Enrolled and Unenrolled Candidates"

(H.P. 804)  (L.D. 1229)

 

Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CHAPMAN of Auburn, EDER of Waterboro, FROST of Belgrade, SUPICA of Bangor.

 

            Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

 

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:

 

Recognizing:

 

            (5-1)  Paul Zimmerman, of Guilford, 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 146)

Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

 

 

            (5-2)  Larry Davis, of Cambridge, 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 147)

Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford.

Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

 

 

            (5-3)  Avery Bailey, of Warren, 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;

 

(HLS 148)

Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.

 

 

            (5-4)  Sam Schultz, of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 149)

Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

 

 

            (5-5)  Ava McGinnis, of Palmyra, who won the State Girls Wrestling Championship in the 152-pound Weight Class and placed second at the New England Wrestling Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 150)

Presented by Representative CRAY of Palmyra.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative FREDETTE of Newport.

 

 

            (5-6)  Maddie Provost, of Fairfield, a player on the Lawrence High School girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 151)

Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.

Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

 

 

            (5-7)  Colton Carter, of Fairfield, who won the Class A State Wrestling Championship in the 190-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 152)

Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.

Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, Representative FLYNN of Albion.

 

 

In Memory of:

 

            (5-8)  William E. Haggett, of West Bath.  Mr. Haggett served three years in the United States Air Force as a radar controller before working for Brown Wales Steel Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  He was then recruited by Bath Iron Works to be an assistant buyer in the purchasing department.  This began a 28-year career with BIW, where he held many roles before becoming President and Chairman of the Board.  During his time at BIW, 75 ships were delivered to the United States Navy.  For his exemplary leadership in the maritime defense industry, he was awarded the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award, and he served on a presidential commission on the merchant marine and defense under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.  He also was for a time President of Irving Shipbuilding LTD.  After his shipbuilding career, he managed several Libra Foundation businesses and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for both Pineland Farms Natural Meats and Pineland Farms Potato Company.  He served on the Bath City Council and the boards of Colby College, Maine Maritime Academy, Associated Industries of Maine, Maine Sports Hall of Fame, Maine Maritime Museum, Reed and Reed Construction and Shipbuilders' Council of America.  He helped establish Hyde School in Bath, serving on the school's first board, and helped raise funds to construct a new 55,000 square foot YMCA.  Years later he helped the Y raise funds to expand child care facilities in the Bath area.  He was an active member of the Phippsburg Congregational Church, United Church of Christ.  Mr. Haggett will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

 

(HLS 145)

Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.

Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc, Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

 

            (6-1)  Representative SACHS from the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act to Clarify the Tax Treatment of Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service in Maine"

(H.P. 685)  (L.D. 1056)

 

            Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITTEE.

 

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Change of Committee

 

            (6-2)  Representative GERE from the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTon Bill "An Act to Fund the Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program"

(H.P. 419)  (L.D. 651)

 

            Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.

 

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Divided Report

 

            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Update the System of Learning Results Review Timeline"

(H.P. 38)  (L.D. 74)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    MITCHELL of Cumberland
                                    SARGENT of York

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Lower Energy Costs by Repealing the Law Setting Out the State's Goals for Consumption of Electricity from Renewable Resources"

(H.P. 298)  (L.D. 444)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    SACHS of Freeport
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough
                                    WEBB of Durham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    MCINTYRE of Lowell
                                    PAUL of Winterport
                                    WADSWORTH of Hiram

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            (6-5)  Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Designate the Spring Peeper as the Official State Amphibian"

(H.P. 36)  (L.D. 72)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
                                    MARTIN of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    COPELAND of Saco
                                    FARRIN of Jefferson
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    ROLLINS of Augusta

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    ADAMS of Lebanon
                                    GREENWOOD of Wales
                                    POMERLEAU of Standish
                                    TUELL of East Machias
                                    UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle

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            (6-6)  Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Designate the Wood Turtle as the Official State Reptile"

(H.P. 37)  (L.D. 73)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    COPELAND of Saco
                                    FARRIN of Jefferson
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    ROLLINS of Augusta

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    MARTIN of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    ADAMS of Lebanon
                                    GREENWOOD of Wales
                                    POMERLEAU of Standish
                                    TUELL of East Machias
                                    UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle

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            (6-7)  Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase the Expenditure Limit for the Informal Bidding Process for the Selection of Professional, Architect and Engineer Services"

(H.P. 65)  (L.D. 100)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    COPELAND of Saco
                                    FARRIN of Jefferson
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    ROLLINS of Augusta

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    MARTIN of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    ADAMS of Lebanon
                                    GREENWOOD of Wales
                                    POMERLEAU of Standish
                                    TUELL of East Machias
                                    UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle

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            (6-8)  Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents"

(H.P. 525)  (L.D. 818)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec
                                    DUSON of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor
                                    FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
                                    FROST of Belgrade
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    TERRY of Gorham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    BOYER of Poland
                                    CHAPMAN of Auburn
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    HYMES of Waldo

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CONSENT CALENDAR

 

First Day

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:

 

            (7-1)  (H.P. 79)  (L.D. 114) Bill "An Act to Amend the Charter of the Lewiston-Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority"  Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass

 

            (7-2)  (H.P. 310)  (L.D. 481) Bill "An Act to Allow a Water District Created by Special Act of the Legislature to Borrow Money and Issue a Warrant Prior to a Default"  Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass

 

            (7-3)  (H.P. 587)  (L.D. 922) Bill "An Act to Amend the Procedure for Filing a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and Responsibilities"  Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

            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 in Memory of Andrea Quaid, of Lewiston

(HLS 87)

 

- CARRIED OVER to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 519 on March 21, 2025.

TABLED - February 25, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Maryalice Crofton, of Augusta

(SLS 267)

 

- In Senate, READ and PASSED.

- CARRIED OVER to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 519 on March 21, 2025.

TABLED - March 18, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

House Supplement No. 1

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

            (1-1)  Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Provisions of Maine's Drug Laws Regarding Heroin, Fentanyl and Cocaine"

(S.P. 517)  (L.D. 1288)

 

            (1-2)  Bill "An Act to Waive Basic Law Enforcement Training Requirements for Full-time Law Enforcement Officers Who Have Successfully Completed Equivalent Courses in Other Jurisdictions"

(S.P. 525)  (L.D. 1295)

 

            Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.

 

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            (1-3)  Bill "An Act Regarding Eligibility for Historic Preservation Bond Proceeds"

(S.P. 510)  (L.D. 1282)

 

            (1-4)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Consideration of Legacy Preferences or Donor Preferences in Postsecondary Educational Institution Admissions"

(S.P. 513)  (L.D. 1285)

 

            Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.

 

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            (1-5)  Bill "An Act to Allow Employees Covered Under the Maine Retirement Savings Program to Elect to Enroll and Unenroll in a Payroll Deduction for an Individual Retirement Account"

(S.P. 511)  (L.D. 1283)

 

            (1-6)  Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Fostering a Positive Economic Environment for Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency

(S.P. 515)  (L.D. 1286)

 

            (1-7)  Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Athletic Trainers"

(S.P. 520)  (L.D. 1290)

 

            (1-8)  Bill "An Act Establishing Alternative Pathways to Social Worker Licensing"

(S.P. 528)  (L.D. 1298)

 

            (1-9)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Denial of Health Insurance Claims"

(S.P. 531)  (L.D. 1301)

 

            Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.

 

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            (1-10)  Bill "An Act to Support Workforce Development by Establishing the Housing Stability Fund"

(S.P. 516)  (L.D. 1287)

 

            (1-11)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements"

(S.P. 526)  (L.D. 1296)

 

            Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand ordered printed.

 

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            (1-12)  Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Implied Warranty Laws"

(S.P. 530)  (L.D. 1300)

 

            Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested 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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            (1-13)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit Coyote-killing Contests in Maine"

(S.P. 523)  (L.D. 1293)

 

            Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEand ordered printed.

 

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            (1-14)  Bill "An Act to Repeal Provisions of Law Governing the Privacy of Broadband Internet Customer Personal Information"

(S.P. 512)  (L.D. 1284)

 

            (1-15)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Unsecured Storage of Handguns in Motor Vehicles"

(S.P. 529)  (L.D. 1299)

 

            Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.

 

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            (1-16)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Number of Voters of a Municipality Required to Petition for Consideration of Deorganization of That Municipality"

(S.P. 532)  (L.D. 1302)

 

            (1-17)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Qualifications for the State Auditor"

(S.P. 533)  (L.D. 1303)

 

            Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.

 

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            (1-18)  Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Apportionment of Service Revenue

(S.P. 521)  (L.D. 1291)

 

            (1-19)  Bill "An Act to Expand the Dependent Exemption Tax Credit"

(S.P. 524)  (L.D. 1294)

 

            (1-20)  RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Limit Property Tax Increases for Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older and Shift the Tax Burden to State Gaming Revenues

(S.P. 534)  (L.D. 1304)

 

            Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.

 

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            (1-21)  Bill "An Act to Codify the Maine Turnpike Authority's Contributions to the Highway Fund with Regard to the Sensible Transportation Policy Act"

(S.P. 522)  (L.D. 1292)

 

            (1-22)  Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Transportation to Work for Forestry Workers and Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers"

(S.P. 535)  (L.D. 1305)

 

            Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.

 

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            (1-23)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Election Recount Process"

(S.P. 518)  (L.D. 1289)

 

            Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

House Supplement No. 2

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Change of Committee

 

            (6-1)  Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Fund the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program"

(S.P. 264)  (L.D. 581)

 

            Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.

 

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