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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, April 10, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Warren Heath, Crossroads to Calvary, Morrill.
National Anthem by Kendra Winson, Mexico.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Dr. Robert Rousseau, PA-C, EM-CAQ, Sidney.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 8, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Expand Reporting Requirements for Legislators and Lobbyists" (S.P. 558) (L.D. 1415)
Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Establish 'Welcome Home' as the Official State Anthem" (S.P. 165) (L.D. 373)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on April 1, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT was READ and ACCEPTEDin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act Regarding Dam Repair" (H.P. 904) (L.D. 1382)
REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES in the House on April 1, 2025.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 129)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 7, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves Chapter 126, I am pleased to appoint Elizabeth Bischof of Gorham to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, effective immediately.
Ms. Bischof will serve on this commission as a member representing a statewide humanities organization that uses humanities as a tool for positive change in the State’s communities.
If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 130)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 10, 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:"
L.D. 559 An Act to Provide Property Tax Stabilization for Older Maine Residents L.D. 652 An Act to Provide Qualifying Downtown Businesses and Developments with Assistance Paying Flood Insurance Premiums Transportation L.D. 348 Resolve, to Study the Effect of High-intensity Headlights on Drivers
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 131)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 10, 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 Committee on Taxation has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Cloutier of Lewiston, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 106 An Act Regarding the Taxation of Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 248)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 8, 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 Committeeon Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry: · Donald A. Tardie of Ashland for appointment, to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, · Jenny Lea Ward of Harfords Point for appointment, to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
Upon the recommendation of the Committeeon Education and Cultural Affairs: · Hailey Fardonof Standish for appointment, to the Maine MaritimeAcademy, Board of Trustees.
Upon the recommendation of the Committeeon Energy, Utilities and Technology: · Philip Bartlett II, Esq. of Portland for reappointment, to the Public Utilities Commission.
Upon the recommendation of the Committeeon Marine Resources: · Carl Wilson of Alna for appointment, as the Commissioner of the Department of Marine Resources.
Upon the recommendation of the Committeeon Transportation: · Andre J. Briere of New Hampshire for appointment, as the Executive Director of the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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 Ensure Uniformity in the Regulation of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Pesticides" (H.P. 1015) (L.D. 1557)
Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Representatives: COOPER of Windham, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HEPLER of Woolwich, JACKSON of Oxford, Senator: BERNARD of Aroostook. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Create Parity in Poultry Processing and Farming Licenses and Inspections" (H.P. 1059) (L.D. 1601)
Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Emergency Medical Services Commission" (H.P. 1057) (L.D. 1599)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, DUCHARME of Madison, Senator: CURRY of Waldo. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Provide Regional Support Funding for Municipal Police Departments to Support Special Response Teams" (H.P. 1058) (L.D. 1600)
Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MOONEN of Portland, MURPHY of Scarborough, ROEDER of Bangor, ROLLINS of Augusta. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education (H.P. 1016) (L.D. 1558)
Sponsored by Representative SARGENT of York. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, DODGE of Belfast, MITCHELL of Cumberland, MURPHY of Scarborough, Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Modify Certification Standards for Full-time Teachers in Public Charter Schools and for Educational Technicians" (H.P. 1029) (L.D. 1571)
Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Abolish School Budget Referenda" (H.P. 1037) (L.D. 1579)
Sponsored by Representative ABDI of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston, MCCABE of Lewiston, MURPHY of Scarborough, SALISBURY of Westbrook. (3-8) Bill "An Act to Amend the Regional School Unit Budget Validation Referendum Law" (H.P. 1044) (L.D. 1586)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: CIMINO of Bridgton, COLLINS of Sidney, GRIFFIN of Levant, QUINT of Hodgdon, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: MOORE of Washington. (3-9) Bill "An Act to Ensure Transparency in Student Transfer Requests" (H.P. 1046) (L.D. 1588)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, COLLINS of Sidney, GRIFFIN of Levant, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senators: HARRINGTON of York, LIBBY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Reduce Energy Costs by Permitting the Ownership of Generation by Investor-owned Transmission and Distribution Utilities" (H.P. 1050) (L.D. 1592)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: FOSTER of Dexter, MCINTYRE of Lowell. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act to Delay Implementation of Recent Changes to Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Law" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1022) (L.D. 1564)
Sponsored by Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Prohibition on the Sale of Beverages in Plastic Containers" (H.P. 1040) (L.D. 1582)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MOONEN of Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, Senators: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, BRENNER of Cumberland, MARTIN of Oxford, PIERCE of Cumberland. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Fluoridation of the Public Water Supply" (H.P. 1028) (L.D. 1570)
Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. (3-14) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Review Disruption to or Removal of Health Services" (H.P. 1036) (L.D. 1578)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, EATON of Deer Isle, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, TEPLER of Sagadahoc. (3-15) Bill "An Act Regarding Home Health Care and Hospice Services Ordered by a Health Care Provider Outside of Maine" (H.P. 1041) (L.D. 1583)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MATHIESON of Kittery, MCCABE of Lewiston, SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senators: LAWRENCE of York, LIBBY of Cumberland. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-16) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Pharmacy Benefits Managers from Imposing Certain Fees and Pricing" (H.P. 1038) (L.D. 1580)
Sponsored by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DUCHARME of Madison, FOLEY of Wells, HENDERSON of Rumford, MORRIS of Turner, OLSEN of Raymond. (3-17) Bill "An Act to Improve Parity in Insurance Coverage for Outpatient Counseling Services in Maine" (H.P. 1047) (L.D. 1589)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. (3-18) Bill "An Act to Reduce the Counselor and Social Worker Shortage by Amending Reciprocity Requirements for Those Professionals from Other Jurisdictions" (H.P. 1048) (L.D. 1590)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-19) Resolve, to Direct the Department of Economic and Community Development to Form a Stakeholder Group to Analyze and Improve Home Repair Funding Programs in the State (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1027) (L.D. 1569)
Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland. (3-20) Resolve, to Direct the Maine State Housing Authority to Amend Its Rules Governing the Fuel Assistance Program Regarding Benefit Payments for Wood Fuel (H.P. 1043) (L.D. 1585)
Sponsored by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Representative: ROEDER of Bangor. (3-21) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Use of Dynamic Pricing for Certain Consumer Goods" (H.P. 1055) (L.D. 1597)
Sponsored by Representative MALON of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Representatives: BUNKER of Farmington, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, EATON of Deer Isle, FARRIN of Jefferson, TERRY of Gorham, WEBB of Durham. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-22) Bill "An Act to Allow the Use of Certain All-terrain Vehicles on Snowmobile Trails" (H.P. 1023) (L.D. 1565)
Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Representative: GUERRETTE of Caribou. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-23) Bill "An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards for Nonfatal Strangulation or Suffocation in Domestic Violence Cases" (H.P. 1030) (L.D. 1572)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, MOONEN of Portland, PLUECKER of Warren, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. (3-24) Bill "An Act to Provide Relocation Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Sex Trafficking" (H.P. 1056) (L.D. 1598)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MEYER of Eliot, PLUECKER of Warren, RANA of Bangor, SATO of Gorham, Senator: RENY of Lincoln. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act to Require Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Restaurant Employees" (H.P. 1012) (L.D. 1554)
Sponsored by Representative SATO of Gorham. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and Representatives: BECK of South Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAYRE of Kennebunk, STOVER of Boothbay, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland. (3-26) Bill "An Act to Establish Greater Alignment of Penalties for Certain Labor Law Violations" (H.P. 1045) (L.D. 1587)
Sponsored by Representative BECK of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, MACIAS of Topsham, MALON of Biddeford, ROEDER of Bangor, SATO of Gorham. Committee on LABORsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-27) Resolve, Regarding the Percentage of a Lobster and Crab Fishing Licensee's Lobster Traps That May Be Fished in a Lobster Management Zone Listed on the License as a Secondary Zone (H.P. 1019) (L.D. 1561)
Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: TEPLER of Sagadahoc. (3-28) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Working Waterfronts Against Nuisance Complaints Regarding Aquaculture" (H.P. 1053) (L.D. 1595)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, HASENFUS of Readfield, LOOKNER of Portland, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, TERRY of Gorham. (3-29) Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Sea Farmers" (H.P. 1054) (L.D. 1596)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BELL of Yarmouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, PLUECKER of Warren, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, TEPLER of Sagadahoc. Committee on MARINE RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-30) Resolve, Regarding Increasing the Number of Kennebec County Commissioners (H.P. 1014) (L.D. 1556)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINS of Sidney. (3-31) Bill "An Act to Address Conflicts of Interest with Municipal Contracts" (H.P. 1018) (L.D. 1560)
Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo. (3-32) Bill "An Act to Establish Content Standards for Legislation" (H.P. 1021) (L.D. 1563)
Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. (3-33) Bill "An Act to Provide Compensation to Individuals with Lived Experience Serving on Advisory Boards, Commissions, Councils and Similar Groups" (H.P. 1024) (L.D. 1566)
Sponsored by Representative DEBRITO of Waterville. Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, MITCHELL of Cumberland, MURPHY of Scarborough, SARGENT of York. (3-34) Bill "An Act to Require Legislative Approval for Certain Emergency Powers of the Governor" (H.P. 1031) (L.D. 1573)
Sponsored by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, HYMES of Waldo, MORRIS of Turner, SMITH of Palermo, WHITE of Guilford, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senators: MARTIN of Oxford, STEWART of Aroostook. (3-35) Bill "An Act to Allow a Legislator to Choose to Be Paid on an Annual Basis" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1033) (L.D. 1575)
Sponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, GREENWOOD of Wales, SALISBURY of Westbrook. (3-36) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study and Recommend Solutions for Modernizing the Maine Legislature (H.P. 1035) (L.D. 1577)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CARLOW of Buxton, EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BRENNER of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-37) Bill "An Act to Require Certain Public Entities to Define Their Use of the Term 'Equity'" (H.P. 1051) (L.D. 1593)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, MINGO of Calais, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SMITH of Palermo, STROUT of Harrington, TUELL of East Machias, WADSWORTH of Hiram. (3-38) Bill "An Act to Change the Appropriation for the Governor's Expense Account and Create Transparency in Expenditures Made from That Account" (H.P. 1052) (L.D. 1594)
Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator: MOORE of Washington. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-39) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Supermajority of the Legislature to Approve Raising Taxes (H.P. 1011) (L.D. 1553)
Sponsored by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GREENWOOD of Wales, LAVIGNE of Berwick, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, QUINT of Hodgdon, RUDNICKI of Fairfield. (3-40) Bill "An Act to Establish an Employer Tax Credit for Qualifying Child Care Costs" (H.P. 1013) (L.D. 1555)
Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. (3-41) Bill "An Act to Amend the Credit for Educational Opportunity and Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit" (H.P. 1032) (L.D. 1574)
Sponsored by Representative JACKSON of Oxford. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, COOPER of Windham, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton. (3-42) Bill "An Act Regarding the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption for Certain Veterans" (H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1581)
Sponsored by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Cosponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales, Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, COLLINS of Sidney, PARRY of Arundel. (3-43) Bill "An Act to Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services to Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2025-26" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1042) (L.D. 1584)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. (3-44) Bill "An Act to Grant a Municipality Authority to Tax Property According to Use" (H.P. 1049) (L.D. 1591)
Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-45) Bill "An Act Regarding Municipal Road Standards" (H.P. 1020) (L.D. 1562)
Sponsored by Representative MCINTYRE of Lowell. Cosponsored by Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, DRINKWATER of Milford, LAJOIE of Lewiston. (3-46) Bill "An Act to Allow the Use of a Siren in a Vehicle Used by a Harbor Master or Deputy Harbor Master" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1026) (L.D. 1568)
Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and Representative: RIELLY of Westbrook. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-47) Bill "An Act to Authorize Medical Cannabis Farmers' Markets" (H.P. 1017) (L.D. 1559)
Sponsored by Representative CHAPMAN of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin and Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, BOYER of Poland, EDER of Waterboro, FREDERICKS of Sanford, LANCE of Paris, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec. (3-48) Bill "An Act to Require Labeling of Radiation Treatment and Ozonation of Adult Use Cannabis and Inspection and Registration of Associated Equipment" (H.P. 1025) (L.D. 1567)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Representatives: CHAPMAN of Auburn, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GEIGER of Rockland, MALON of Biddeford, MONTELL of Gardiner, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, WARREN of Scarborough. (3-49) Bill "An Act to Extend a One-year Lobbying Prohibition to Partisan and Nonpartisan Staff of the Legislature" (H.P. 1034) (L.D. 1576)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BOYER of Poland, CARLOW of Buxton, FROST of Belgrade, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, HYMES of Waldo, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec.
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. 23)
ORDERED, that Representative Randall C. Hall of Wilton be excused Apr 3 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Benjamin C. Hymes of Waldo be excused Apr 3 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sheila A. Lyman of Livermore Falls be excused Apr 1 and 3 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Apr 8 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Mark Walker of Naples be excused Mar 25 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) Woody Moore, of Pittsfield, 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 198)
(5-2) the Penobscot Valley High School Girls Basketball Team, of Howland, which won the Class C North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 249)
(5-3) Diane Steward, of Augusta, on her retirement after many years of public service. Ms. Steward has served in a variety of roles at the Legislature since 1993, after having previously worked in the Maine State Development Office and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She served as a Legislative Aide in the Senate Majority Office and was briefly a Special Assistant in the President's Office and in the Senate Majority Office. She continued her service as a Legislative Aide for a number of years and also worked as a Committee Clerk, a Special Assistant and the Senate Board Operator. Ms. Steward served as the Fiscal Administrator of the Department of Audit for a time before she returned to the Legislature, where she worked as a Committee Clerk for various committees from 2013 to 2020 and with the Senate Chamber staff from 2022 to the present. We extend our appreciation to Ms. Steward for her service and offer her our best wishes;
(SLS 358)
(5-4) Glenn Holt, of Leeds, for his 50 years of service as an active Fireman for the Town of Leeds, including 30 years of service as Fire Chief and 44 years of service as Emergency Management Director, and on his retirement from law enforcement after 30 years of service. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 359)
(5-5) Tracey Morrison, of Harmony, to whom the Town of Harmony has dedicated its Town Report in recognition of his many contributions to the community;
(SLS 360)
(5-6) Cassidy M. Strange, of Sweden, a Cadet Second Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, who received the prestigious Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. This award recognizes the recipient's sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 361)
(5-7) Pauline L. Chasse, of Hartford, 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 362)
(5-8) Flora Sands, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 363)
(5-9) Christine Pratt, of Sanford, on the occasion of her retirement from the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management after 25 years of service. Ms. Pratt worked for the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, first working at the Springvale Field Office connecting veterans and their families with state and federal services and benefits. She most recently assisted our most honored citizens as they were laid to rest in the Southern Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Springvale. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 364)
(5-10) Kase Walston, of Orono, who won the Gold Medal in the Electrical Construction Wiring Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 365)
(5-11) Ian Bryant, of Milford, who won the Silver Medal in the Heavy Equipment Operation Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 366)
(5-12) Austin Speck, of Orono, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 367)
(5-13) Aja Marzilli, of Orono, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 368)
(5-14) Anna Parsons, of Old Town, who won the Gold Medal in the Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 369)
(5-15) Nick Wilder Luuring, of Old Town, who won the Gold Medal in the Cabinetmaking Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 370)
(5-16) Calum Bryant, of Orono, who won the Gold Medal in the Digital Cinema Production Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 371)
(5-17) Jay Tweedie, of Orono, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 372)
(5-18) Karli Spinney, of Lincoln, who won the Silver Medal in the Pin Design Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 373)
(5-19) Makenna Johnson, of Lincoln, who won the Silver Medal in the Audio Production Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 374)
(5-20) Michael Oliver, of Lee, who won the Silver Medal in the Welding Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 375)
(5-21) Rowan Jackson Sanborn, of Orono, who won the Silver Medal in the Medical Terminology Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 376)
(5-22) Josh Langworthy, of Topsham, who won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A Championship in the 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle events and was named the Swimmer of the Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 377)
(5-23) Beaupre Fuels, of Biddeford, which has received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 378)
(5-24) Griffin Gammon, of Gorham, who won the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Indoor Track and Field Championships in the the Senior High Jump EventWe extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 379)
(5-25) Ashley Connolly, of Gorham, who won the Class A Indoor Track and Field State Championship in the 55-meter Dash event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 380)
(5-26) Jackson Lavertu, of Gorham, who won the Gold Medal in the Cabinetmaking Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 381)
(5-27) the Lincoln Recreation Grades 5-6 Girls Basketball Team, which won the 2025 Millinocket Invitational Tournament Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 382)
(5-28) the Upper Kennebec Valley High School Girls Basketball Team, of Bingham, which won the Class D State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 387)
(5-29) Michael Pomerleau, of Portland, on his retirement from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office after over 30 years of service to the citizens of Cumberland County. Officer Pomerleau served as a Corrections Officer, assisted with Background investigations for 2 years and served as a Court Officer before serving the majority of his career as a Transport Officer, the role from which he is retiring. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 388)
(5-30) Jolene and Bruce Jean, of Jackson, who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 23, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 389)
(5-31) Tammy Higgins, of Winterport, 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 390)
(5-32) Chris Phillips, of Troy, 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 391)
(5-33) Laurie Lee Gray, of Stockton Springs, 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 392)
(5-34) Richard Desmarais, of Searsport, 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 393)
(5-35) Corelyn Senn, of Lincolnville, 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 394)
(5-36) Tinsley Morrison, of Northport, 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 395)
(5-37) Richard Harriman, of Prospect, 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 396)
(5-38) Darryl McKenney, of Palermo, 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 397)
(5-39) Royce Place, of Morrill, 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 398)
(5-40) Bea Thompson, of Morrill, 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 399)
(5-41) Cathy Roberts, of Montville, 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 400)
(5-42) Amelia Vandongen, of Mount Desert, a senior at Mount Desert Island High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 401)
(5-43) lindayurveda, of Houlton, owned and operated by Linda Rowe, on the celebration of the business's 25th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 402)
(5-44) Jeff Anderson, of Frankfort, 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 404)
(5-45) Cady Gleason, of Ellsworth, a senior at Ellsworth High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 405)
(5-46) Hancock County Technical Center, of Ellsworth, which has received the 2025 Director's Award from the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 406)
(5-47) the Greater Bay Area Ministerium Food Cupboard of Belfast, 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 407)
(5-48) Fairwind Farm, of Topsham, which has received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 408)
(5-49) the Honorable Alan Casavant, of Biddeford, who has received the A. William Kany Jr. Leadership Award from the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 409)
(5-50) Mike Gobeil, of Biddeford, on his retirement as Division Chief of the Biddeford Fire Department after 35 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 410)
(5-51) Ethan Keller, of Scarborough, who won the Boys 1-mile event at the 2025 Class A Indoor Track and Field State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 411)
(5-52) Liana Edwards, of Gorham, a student at Gorham High School and a player on the volleyball team, who was named the 2024 Gatorade Maine Volleyball Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 412)
(5-53) the Gorham High School Girls Volleyball Team, which won the 2024 Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 413)
(5-54) Kevin Millington, of South Portland, the South Portland High School boys basketball coach, who has earned his 300th career victory. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 414)
(5-55) Tom Wallace, 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 172) Presented by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-56) Margaret "Micki" Sumpter, of Mount Desert, who has received the 2025 President's Award from the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 173) Presented by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-57) Daniel Paul, of North Yarmouth, a co-coach of the Falmouth High School Girls Cross Country Team, who was named a 2024 Girls High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for the State of Maine by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 174) Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
(5-58) Jorma Kurry, of Falmouth, a co-coach of the Falmouth High School Girls Cross Country Team, who was named a 2024 Girls High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for the State of Maine by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 175) Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
(5-59) James Schoenmann, of Jackman, 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 176) Presented by Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-60) Kathy Fearon, of Eustis, 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 177) Presented by Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.
(5-61) 49 Franklin, of Rumford, which has been named Business of the Year by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 178) Presented by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.
(5-62) Glenn Martin, of Rumford, an employee of Black Mountain of Maine, who has been named Employee of the Year by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 179) Presented by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.
(5-63) Shannon Glover, of Mexico, who has been named Volunteer of the Year by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 180) Presented by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford, Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.
(5-64) the Central High School Drama Club, which won the Class B Maine Principals' Association Drama Festival and State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 181) Presented by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-65) Jean Hubbard, of Hollis, on the celebration of her 90th Birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 182) Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York, Representative BLIER of Buxton.
(5-66) Esme Filippo, of Orland, a seventh-grade student at The Bay School, who won the State of Maine Spelling Bee. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 183) Presented by Representative BISHOP of Bucksport. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
In Memory of: (5-67) Myrtle Edna Clark Reed, of Howland. Mrs. Reed was a member of the Howland Baptist Church and an Awana Cubbies leader for 28 years. She was chosen Woman of the Year for the Town of Howland. Mrs. Reed will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 294)
(5-68) Paul Steven Graziano, of Augusta. Mr. Graziano spent many years working as a computer analyst, using punch cards on machines that took up entire rooms. He had a brilliant mind for systems and spatial relationships, had a passion for golf and was devoted to his family. Mr. Graziano will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 383)
(5-69) Shirley E. Letarte, of Gorham. Mrs. Letarte worked with her husband Ray for many years at Ray Letarte's Ski Shop in Westbrook. She also worked at The Chalet Ski Shop, The Shed and Blueberries & Granite. Mrs. Letarte will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 384)
(5-70) David Ernest Sellers, of Woolwich. Mr. Sellers was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving as a sergeant during the Vietnam War era. He had a career with Boston Edison and Maine Yankee, and he volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and CHIPS. Mr. Sellers will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 385)
(5-71) Philip E. McPhail, of Lowell. Mr. McPhail served as a United States Navy corpsman with the 1st Marine Division in the Korean War. During his service, he earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star (V). He worked in the accounting office of Great Northern Paper from 1960 to 1970 before creating his own businesses. After trying a number of businesses, he opened a real estate office in his home in 1974. He built that business for 37 years, and it now spans three generations. Outside his work career, Mr. McPhail leaves behind a legacy of service, learning and perseverance. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for many years and served as commander of the American Legion post in Howland. He was also one of the founding members of the Howland Federal Credit Union. Mr. McPhail will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 386)
(5-72) the Honorable Francis C. Marsano, of Belfast. Mr. Marsano served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve, went on active duty and attained the rank of Captain. He practiced law with Lorrimer K. Eaton and Richard W. Glass in Belfast and remained in practice until 1993. He served as chair of the Maine Bar Association's Committee on Real Estate and Title Standards and on the Board of Governors of the Maine State Bar Association. He was elected president of the Maine State Bar Association in 1988 and received a Life Member Award from the association in 2012. He was also a longtime member of the American Bar Association. He was a member of the National Council of School Board Attorneys and a member of the Executive Committee of the Maine Council of School Board Attorneys. He became a life member of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation in 1997. He became a justice of the Maine Superior Court in 1993 and served until 2001. He was also active on the Court's Advisory Committee on Court Administration and was a member of the original Board of Overseers of the Bar of Maine. As a justice, he served on the original Family Law Advisory Committee. He was elected 3 times to the Maine House of Representatives beginning in 1986. He was also active in his community. He served for more than 20 years on the boards of the Waldo County YMCA, of which he was president, and the Penobscot Marine Museum. He was a founding incorporator of the Waldo County Commission for Social Action. He served on the boards of the Mid Coast Mental Health Association and the Waldo County General Hospital. He was chairman of the Waldo County March of Dimes for several years. Mr. Marsano will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 403)
(5-73) Mary Elizabeth (Lasselle) Lewis, of Boothbay Harbor. Mrs. Lewis worked for a time for the Secretary of State before dedicating herself to raising her family. Later re-entering the workforce, she worked for the Maine Workers' Compensation Board, where she continued to work until she retired. She was a member of the United Church of Christ, Congregational Church and Eastern Star, volunteered at church suppers and created many crafts for donation to church and school Christmas fairs. Mrs. Lewis will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 415)
(5-74) Donna J. Frost, of Monmouth. Mrs. Frost was a beautician for many years, serving a large clientele in the Monmouth area. She was an active community volunteer and contributor and a member of the East Monmouth Auxiliary and the Monmouth Lions Club. Mrs. Frost will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 416)
(5-75) Michael Francis Thompson, of Kittery. Mr. Thompson was a cabinetmaker, designing and building fine furniture and unique pieces. He also volunteered weekly with the Kittery food pantry. Mr. Thompson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 184) Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative MEYER of Eliot.
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Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 (6-1) Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Fund the Operations of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Laboratory" (S.P. 429) (L.D. 1012)
Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITTEE.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill and accompanying papers were REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.
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Change of Committee (6-2) Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 470) (L.D. 1139)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Law Regarding Prior Authorization for Air Ambulances" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 14) (L.D. 5) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-7) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-8) on Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by Prohibiting Fees Charged for Receiving Paper Statements from Financial Institutions and Credit Card Issuers" (S.P. 261) (L.D. 580) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-8).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit State Agencies from Promoting the COVID-19 Vaccination to Children" (H.P. 290) (L.D. 436) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
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First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 395) (L.D. 906) Bill "An Act to Update the Solar Energy Development Reporting Date Deadline" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 29) (L.D. 1) Bill "An Act to Increase Storm Preparedness for Maine's Communities, Homes and Infrastructure" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-9) (7-3) (S.P. 206) (L.D. 468) Bill "An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-10) (7-4) (S.P. 462) (L.D. 1101) Bill "An Act to Address the Limited Availability of Counsel in Courts to Represent Indigent Parties in Matters Affecting Their Fundamental Rights" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-11) (7-5) (H.P. 59) (L.D. 94) Bill "An Act to Eliminate Miscarriage Reporting Requirements" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-6) (H.P. 269) (L.D. 415) Bill "An Act to Support Hunger Prevention in Maine" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-42) (7-7) (H.P. 388) (L.D. 620) Bill "An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-43) (7-8) (H.P. 522) (L.D. 815) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for Respite Care and Supplemental Services Provided by the Family Caregiver Support Program" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-45) (7-9) (H.P. 561) (L.D. 875) Bill "An Act to Fund Essential Services for Victims of Domestic Violence" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-44)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes (H.P. 12) (L.D. 48)
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 to Amend the Hunting Laws Related to the Training of Dogs and Open Training Seasons (H.P. 493) (L.D. 751)
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) An Act Regarding the Emptying of Elver Fyke Nets (H.P. 523) (L.D. 816)
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 (10-4) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Commercial Large Game Shooting Area License Transfer Process (H.P. 4) (L.D. 40) (10-5) An Act to Designate the Seppala Siberian Sleddog as the Maine State Dog (H.P. 44) (L.D. 80) (10-6) An Act to Establish the Respite for ME Program (H.P. 448) (L.D. 709) (10-7) An Act Regarding Charges to Uninsured Patients for COVID-19 Vaccines (H.P. 582) (L.D. 917)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-8) Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Waterboro the Waterboro Veterans Memorial Bridge (H.P. 385) (L.D. 617) (10-9) Resolve, to Honor Scarborough Veterans by Renaming the Pine Point Crossing Bridge the Scarborough Veterans Memorial Bridge (H.P. 548) (L.D. 862)
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 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.
3. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 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)
TABLED - March 25, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Brian Cummings, of Freeport (HLS 159)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SACHS of Freeport. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn (HLS 160)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SMITH of Palermo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Marcia Ellen Noyes, of Portland (HLS 168)
TABLED - April 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ADOPTION.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-40) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under the Law (H.P. 163) (L.D. 260)
TABLED - April 8, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative KUHN of Falmouth. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 637)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network" (S.P. 627) (L.D. 1543)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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(1-2) Resolve, to Direct the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services to Create the Complex Care Assistant Training Program (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 624) (L.D. 1540) (1-3) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its Rules to Protect Water Quality by Reducing Nutrient Pollution from Septic Systems (S.P. 634) (L.D. 1550)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Prevent the Introduction or Transfer of Invasive Fish Species in Inland Waters of the State" (S.P. 632) (L.D. 1548)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Support Families by Improving the Court Process for Child Protection Cases" (S.P. 628) (L.D. 1544) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Maximum Value That a Small Estate May Be Under the Maine Uniform Probate Code to Permit Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit" (S.P. 629) (L.D. 1545) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Landlords from Setting Rents Through the Use of Artificial Intelligence" (S.P. 636) (L.D. 1552)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Amend the Membership of the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee" (S.P. 626) (L.D. 1542) (1-9) Bill "An Act to Require Recommendations from Study Commissions to Be Printed as Legislative Documents" (S.P. 630) (L.D. 1546)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-10) Bill "An Act to Provide Property Tax Relief for Senior Residents" (S.P. 625) (L.D. 1541) (1-11) Bill "An Act to Use a Portion of the Sales Tax on Snowmobiles to Fund Maine's Snowmobile Trail Programs" (S.P. 631) (L.D. 1547)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-12) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Use and Oversight of Transportation-related Revenues (S.P. 633) (L.D. 1549)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License" (S.P. 635) (L.D. 1551)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Protect Groundwater and Surface Waters from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Landfill Leachate" (S.P. 641) (L.D. 1604)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Remove the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Automobiles Purchased for Use as Rentals" (S.P. 639) (L.D. 1602) (1-3) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment With a Value of No More Than $50,000" (S.P. 640) (L.D. 1603)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Address the Limited Availability of Counsel in Courts to Represent Indigent Parties in Matters Affecting Their Fundamental Rights (S.P. 462) (L.D. 1101)
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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