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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Scott Taylor, Hermon Baptist Church.
National Anthem by Marshwood Middle School Choir, Eliot.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Marco Cornelio, MD, Kennebunk.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 10, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 638)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, May is Jewish American Heritage Month, established by the United States Congress to recognize the more than 365-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture; and
WHEREAS, Jewish Americans, in the face of unspeakable discrimination and adversity, have fought tirelessly to realize the promise of the nation’s founding and their achievements have enriched the country, stirred our conscience and challenged us to extend the miracles of freedom and security; and
WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have worked to strengthen the promise of religious freedom because their ancestors were tested from the moment they came together and professed their faith, and Jewish Americans continue to teach us empathy and compassion, inspired by their parents and grandparents, who know how it felt to be a stranger, and to stand up for a more perfect union for all; and
WHEREAS, Jewish communities continue to confront hostility and bigotry, including in America; and
WHEREAS, our nation shares an obligation to condemn and combat anti-Semitism and hatred wherever it exists and we remain committed to standing against the ugly tide of anti-Semitism in all its forms, including the denial or trivialization of the Holocaust; and
WHEREAS, during Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the hard-fought progress won through struggle and sacrifice and we rededicate ourselves to building a world where diversity is cherished and faith is protected; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, recognize May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month and take this opportunity to urge the citizens of the State to observe Jewish American Heritage Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act" (S.P. 509) (L.D. 1281)
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR and ordered printed.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1090)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 11, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Honorable Matthea Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Madam President:
On April 11, 2025, 30 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on April 11, 2025, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act to Require Law Enforcement Agencies to Adopt Written Policies Regarding Compliance with Certain Constitutional Obligations Related to Disclosure of Evidence"(H.P. 1061) (L.D. 1607) (Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Resolve, to Facilitate the Ability of the Maine State Museum to Acquire and Preserve Special Collections (H.P. 1068) (L.D. 1614) (Sponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell) (Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, SARGENT of York)
Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for Summer School Programming" (H.P. 1078) (L.D. 1624) (Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough) (Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Portland, MCCABE of Lewiston, RIELLY of Westbrook, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot)
Bill "An Act to Improve Professional Development for Educational Technicians and School Support Staff" (H.P. 1080) (L.D. 1626) (Sponsored by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough) (Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, KUHN of Falmouth, MACIAS of Topsham, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, TERRY of Gorham)
Bill "An Act Regarding Workforce Development, Education Reform and Talent Retention" (H.P. 1081) (L.D. 1627) (Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Ellsworth) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, FREDERICKS of Sanford, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SIMMONS of Waldoboro)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Study Pathways for Creating a Thermal Energy Networks Program in Maine (H.P. 1073) (L.D. 1619) (Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York) (Cosponsored by Representative: MCINTYRE of Lowell)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act to Promote the Recycling and Reuse of Construction Materials" (H.P. 1087) (L.D. 1633) (Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Ellsworth) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, FREDERICKS of Sanford, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SIMMONS of Waldoboro)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act to Require Data Collection and Major Substantive Rulemaking for the Lifespan Waiver Providing Home and Community-based Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Other Related Conditions" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1060) (L.D. 1606) (Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Cape Elizabeth) (Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, HEPLER of Woolwich, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senators: MOORE of Washington, TEPLER of Sagadahoc)
Bill "An Act to Establish Maine's Care Force to Address the State's Health Care Crisis"(EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1067) (L.D. 1613) (Sponsored by Representative MACIAS of Topsham) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BECK of South Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, HASENFUS of Readfield, MALON of Biddeford, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, RAY of Lincolnville, ROEDER of Bangor, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock)
Resolve, to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group to Address Child Stay Times in Hospital Emergency Departments (H.P. 1085) (L.D. 1631) (Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DEBRITO of Waterville, DUCHARME of Madison, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, JAVNER of Chester, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: RENY of Lincoln)
Bill "An Act Regarding MaineCare Waiting Lists" (H.P. 1088) (L.D. 1634) (Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono) (Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, MCCABE of Lewiston, SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Creating a New Path for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry" (H.P. 1069) (L.D. 1615) (Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor) (Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DUCHARME of Madison, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, FOLEY of Wells, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws Related to Landowner Representation Regarding Abandoned Property" (H.P. 1077) (L.D. 1623) (Sponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CRAY of Palmyra, MASON of Lisbon, ROBERTS of South Berwick, THORNE of Carmel)
Judiciary
Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Dedicated Family Court in Maine (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1072) (L.D. 1618) (Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach) (Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: CARUSO of Caratunk, HENDERSON of Rumford, KUHN of Falmouth, LEE of Auburn, MOONEN of Portland, O'HALLORAN of Brewer, PUGH of Portland, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot)
Labor
Bill "An Act to Decrease the Retirement Contributions Required for Teachers and State Employees"(H.P. 1065) (L.D. 1611) (Sponsored by Representative MCCABE of Lewiston) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: INGWERSEN of York)
Marine Resources
Bill "An Act Regarding the Preservation of Working Waterfronts" (H.P. 1079) (L.D. 1625) (Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery) (Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representative: MEYER of Eliot, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act to Allow Municipalities to Regulate Exterior Lights" (H.P. 1082) (L.D. 1628) (Sponsored by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Lebanon, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DOUDERA of Camden, GEIGER of Rockland, MATLACK of St. George, WHITE of Guilford, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senator: GROHOSKI of Hancock)
Bill "An Act to Require Legislative Committees to Provide Equal Time to Each Member of the Public Who Testifies" (H.P. 1083) (L.D. 1629) (Sponsored by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon) (Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, HASENFUS of Readfield, Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, TEPLER of Sagadahoc)
Bill "An Act to Streamline Municipal Referenda Recount Initiation" (H.P. 1089) (L.D. 1635) (Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester) (Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, JACKSON of Oxford, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin)
Taxation
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Apportion Differentiated Tax Rates on Real Property According to Use (H.P. 1064) (L.D. 1610) (Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, GEIGER of Rockland, MALON of Biddeford, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SHAGOURY of Hallowell)
Bill "An Act to Lower the Exclusion Amount for the Estate Tax and Create an Exclusion for Family Farms and Aquaculture, Fishing and Wood Harvesting Businesses" (H.P. 1071) (L.D. 1617) (Sponsored by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, MACIAS of Topsham, RANA of Bangor, SATO of Gorham)
Bill "An Act to Allow Municipalities to Use Tax Increment Financing Revenues to Support Lake Restoration and Protection Activities" (H.P. 1075) (L.D. 1621) (Sponsored by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta) (Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: DAIGLE of Fort Kent, DUCHARME of Madison, GEIGER of Rockland, LEE of Auburn, ROLLINS of Augusta)
Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Income from State Income Tax" (H.P. 1076) (L.D. 1622) (Sponsored by Representative ADAMS of Lebanon)
Bill "An Act to Amend the Open Space Tax Law" (H.P. 1084) (L.D. 1630) (Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk) (Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, INGWERSEN of York, TIPPING of Penobscot)
Transportation
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Solicit Proposals for the Utilization of Unused State-owned Railroad Lines (H.P. 1066) (L.D. 1612) (Sponsored by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, EATON of Deer Isle, HYMES of Waldo, MONTELL of Gardiner, SARGENT of York, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senators: CURRY of Waldo, LIBBY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act to Eliminate Requirements for Drivers to Surrender Their Physical Driver's Licenses During a Temporary Suspension" (H.P. 1070) (L.D. 1616) (Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle) (Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act to Provide Incentives and Amend Laws Regarding Access to Protect Rural Highway Capacity and Promote Long-term Economic Development" (H.P. 1086) (L.D. 1632) (Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport) (Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DOUDERA of Camden, EATON of Deer Isle, MONTELL of Gardiner, Senator: CURRY of Waldo)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act to Counter Unlawful Cannabis Cultivation" (H.P. 1062) (L.D. 1608) (Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft) (Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: ADAMS of Lebanon, ARDELL of Monticello, EDER of Waterboro, FOSTER of Dexter, FREDERICKS of Sanford, MCINTYRE of Lowell, WHITE of Guilford, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec)
Bill "An Act to Prevent the Participation of Individuals and Companies Linked to Federally Recognized Criminal Organizations in the Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Programs"(H.P. 1063) (L.D. 1609) (Sponsored by Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford) (Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BOYER of Poland, HENDERSON of Rumford, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SOBOLESKI of Phillips)
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regulating the Testing of Adult Use Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Products" (H.P. 1074) (L.D. 1620) (Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: CHAPMAN of Auburn, FREDERICKS of Sanford, MONTELL of Gardiner, RIELLY of Westbrook, SUPICA of Bangor)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 132)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR 66 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0066
Letter of Transmittal
Honorable Members of the Legislative Council, 132nd Legislature;
Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor of the State of Maine
I am pleased to submit the Single Audit of the State of Maine for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The audit was conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States;the requirements of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Our audit complies with 5 MRSA §243 and is also a prerequisite for the receipt of Federal financial assistance. During fiscal year 2024, $5.5 billion in Federal financial assistance was expended by the State of Maine.
This document contains the following reports and schedules:
· Independent Auditor’s Report
· Basic Financial Statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Notes to the Financial Statements, and Required Supplementary Information
· Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
· Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal Control over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance
· Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
· Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
· Financial Statement Findings
· Federal Findings Indexes and Federal Award Identification Numbers
· Federal Findings and Questioned Costs
· Corrective Action Plan
· Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
On behalf of the Office of the State Auditor, I thank employees throughout Maine Government who assisted us during the audit.
Please contact me if you have questions or comments about the 2024 Single Audit of the State of Maine.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Matthew Dunlap, CIA State Auditor
March 27, 2025
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 133)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 15, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 1019 An Act to Provide Funding for Fort McClary Criminal Justice and Public Safety L.D. 330 Resolve, to Create an Advisory Council to Oversee the Review and Technical Revision of the Maine Criminal Code and Other Statutes Establishing Criminal Offenses L.D. 962 An Act to Establish the Offense of Aggravated Operating Under the Influence Resulting in the Death of a Pet Health and Human Services L.D. 1233 An Act to Modify Confidentiality Laws to Protect Children Being Placed into Custody by the Department of Health and Human Services Taxation L.D. 908 An Act to Eliminate the Sales Tax on Prepared Foods and Support the State's Hospitality Industry Transportation L.D. 557 An Act to Allow All-terrain Vehicles to Be Used on a Public Way L.D. 864 An Act to Allow the Use of Transporter Plates for Transporting Campers or Motor Homes L.D. 925 Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the Semiquincentennial of the United States of America (EMERGENCY) L.D. 989 An Act to Recognize Amateur Radio License Holders by Waiving Fees for License Plates Displaying Call Signs Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1092 An Act to Ensure That Dual Distribution Prohibitions Are Not Violated by Direct Shippers of Wine
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 134)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 15, 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 Education and Cultural Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Crockett of Portland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 315 An Act to Add a Personal Finance Course to the State Graduation Requirements in High Schools
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Allow the Keeping of Chickens on Private Residential Property" (H.P. 1096) (L.D. 1655)
Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, MORRIS of Turner, WADSWORTH of Hiram. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Develop Maine's Credentialed Workforce" (H.P. 1094) (L.D. 1653)
Sponsored by Representative SARGENT of York. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, HEPLER of Woolwich, MITCHELL of Cumberland, MURPHY of Scarborough, OSHER of Orono, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Preserve and Strengthen the Fund for a Healthy Maine" (H.P. 1099) (L.D. 1658)
Sponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: MEYER of Eliot, MOONEN of Portland, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay, ZAGER of Portland. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act Relating to Health Care Transparency and the Maine Health Data Organization" (H.P. 1104) (L.D. 1663)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Representative: LIBBY of Auburn. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act to Expand the Use of Tax Increment Revenue for Affordable Housing by Adding Authorized Project Costs" (H.P. 1098) (L.D. 1657)
Sponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GERE of Kennebunkport, LEE of Auburn, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MURPHY of Scarborough, O'HALLORAN of Brewer, SACHS of Freeport. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Raise Revenue to Fund Firefighting Equipment Purchases and Training Related to Electric Vehicle Fires Through a Fee on Electric Vehicles" (H.P. 1100) (L.D. 1659)
Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: GUERRETTE of Caribou, LANCE of Paris, LEMELIN of Chelsea. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Zoning and Land Use Restrictions to Limit Certain Requirements to Municipalities with Populations of More than 10,000" (H.P. 1103) (L.D. 1662)
Sponsored by Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, COLLINS of Sidney, PAUL of Winterport, SMITH of Palermo, Senator: BRADSTREET of Kennebec. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Establish a Comprehensive and Interagency Approach to Invasive Species Management" (H.P. 1102) (L.D. 1661)
Sponsored by Representative FROST of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HASENFUS of Readfield, HEPLER of Woolwich, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: BLACK of Franklin. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Allow Paralegals to Be Paid by the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services" (H.P. 1091) (L.D. 1650)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINS of Sidney. Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, DRINKWATER of Milford, HAGGAN of Hampden, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Remove the Term 'Alleged' When Referring to Victims of Sexual Assault in the Maine Revised Statutes" (H.P. 1092) (L.D. 1651)
Sponsored by Representative PUGH of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, KUHN of Falmouth, MACIAS of Topsham, O'HALLORAN of Brewer, SATO of Gorham. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Facilitate Compliance with Federal Immigration Law by State and Local Government Entities" (H.P. 1097) (L.D. 1656)
Sponsored by Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: ADAMS of Lebanon, CAMPBELL of Orrington, DRINKWATER of Milford, GRIFFIN of Levant, PAUL of Winterport, SMITH of Palermo, THORNE of Carmel, Senator: BRADSTREET of Kennebec. (3-12) Bill "An Act Creating a Private Right of Action Against a Government Employer" (H.P. 1101) (L.D. 1660)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: BABIN of Fort Fairfield, CHAPMAN of Auburn, HASENFUS of Readfield, LEE of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SMITH of Palermo, WHITE of Guilford. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act to Create a Tax Credit for Providers of Dental Care for MaineCare Recipients" (H.P. 1093) (L.D. 1652)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent, Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, GRIFFIN of Levant, LEMELIN of Chelsea, Senator: RENY of Lincoln. (3-14) Bill "An Act to Allow a Grace Period for the Payment of Excise Tax for Adult Use Cannabis Cultivation Facilities" (H.P. 1095) (L.D. 1654)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin and Representatives: CHAPMAN of Auburn, CROCKETT of Portland, FREDERICKS of Sanford, LAVIGNE of Berwick, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot.
Committee on TAXATIONsuggested 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) Sam Goddard, of Old Town, a senior at Old Town 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 417)
(5-2) Shealyn Brochu, of Bath, who won the Class B Indoor Track and Field State Championship in the 1-mile Run event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 418)
(5-3) the Scarborough Public Library on the occasion of its 125th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 419)
(5-4) the University of Maine Women's Soccer Team, of Orono, which won the America East Championship, the team's second straight title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 185) Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, Representative OSHER of Orono.
(5-5) the University of Maine Men's Ice Hockey Team, of Orono, which won the Hockey East Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 186) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, Representative OSHER of Orono.
(5-6) Michael Andreasen, of North Yarmouth, Boys Varsity Soccer Coach at Greely High School, who received the National Coach of the Year for Large Schools Award from United Soccer Coaches. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 187) Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland.
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Change of Committee (6-1) Representative KUHN from the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act Regarding Retirement Benefits and Salary Adjustments for Judicial Employees" (H.P. 743) (L.D. 1124)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Use Certain Regional Transmission Organization Payments for Beneficial Electrification to Reduce Electricity Rates" (S.P. 268) (L.D. 585) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase the Maximum Permissible Size of Recreational Campfires" (H.P. 604) (L.D. 939) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-48) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Criminal Code Governing Restitution to Include the Costs of All Analyses of Suspected Illegal Drugs" (H.P. 456) (L.D. 717) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Sand Dunes on Sears Island and to Establish Criteria for Legislation Regarding Land Development" (H.P. 477) (L.D. 735) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Limit Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs to a One-for-one Exchange" (H.P. 142) (L.D. 219) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase Emergency Medical Services Provider Training Opportunities" (H.P. 629) (L.D. 969) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Persons Under 18 Years of Age from Marrying" (H.P. 790) (L.D. 1185) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) on Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study the Extent of Workforce Gender Segregation in the State (H.P. 341) (L.D. 522) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 362) (L.D. 796) Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Windham and Gorham the Little Falls Veterans Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 237) (L.D. 337) Bill "An Act to Repeal the Sunday Amateur Sports Law, the Law Allowing Municipalities to Permit the Operation of Movie Theaters on Sundays and the Law Imposing a Fine or Imprisonment for Playing Games and Sports with Admission Charges on Memorial Day" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (H.P. 371) (L.D. 603) Bill "An Act to Ensure That the Exemption of Certain Agricultural Buildings from the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Includes Maple Sugarhouses" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTreporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (H.P. 11) (L.D. 47) Bill "An Act to Provide an Exception to a Fishing Prohibition near the Crooked Brook Dam" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-46) (7-5) (H.P. 255) (L.D. 401) Bill "An Act to Support Removal of Overboard Discharge Systems" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-51) (7-6) (H.P. 446) (L.D. 707) Bill "An Act to Amend the Membership of the State Employee Health Commission and Make Referential Changes to the Office of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-50)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Increase Storm Preparedness for Maine's Communities, Homes and Infrastructure (S.P. 29) (L.D. 1)
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 Clarify the Law Regarding Prior Authorization for Air Ambulances (S.P. 14) (L.D. 5)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 6: Delegation of Nursing Activities and Tasks to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel by Registered Professional Nurses, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, State Board of Nursing (H.P. 54) (L.D. 90)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 12: Fees for Kickboxing Contests and Authorized Participants, a Major Substantive Rule of the Combat Sports Authority of Maine (H.P. 174) (L.D. 271)
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
(10-5) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Fees for Muay Thai Contests and Authorized Participants, a Major Substantive Rule of the Combat Sports Authority of Maine (H.P. 175) (L.D. 272)
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 (10-6) An Act to Increase the Debt Limit of the Boothbay Region Water District (H.P. 193) (L.D. 293) (10-7) An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food (S.P. 206) (L.D. 468) (10-8) 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) (10-9) An Act Concerning the Restoration of Electricity During Emergencies for Certain Medically Vulnerable Individuals Who Rely on Electronic Medical Apparatuses (H.P. 401) (L.D. 633) (10-10) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program (H.P. 495) (L.D. 765) (10-11) An Act to Expand Municipal Authority over Utility Pole Permits (H.P. 559) (L.D. 873) (10-12) An Act to Update the Solar Energy Development Reporting Date Deadline (S.P. 395) (L.D. 906)
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.
8. Bill "An Act to Establish 'Welcome Home' as the Official State Anthem" (S.P. 165) (L.D. 373)
TABLED - April 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing 49 Franklin, of Rumford (HLS 178)
TABLED - April 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Glenn Martin, of Rumford (HLS 179)
TABLED - April 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Shannon Glover, of Mexico (HLS 180)
TABLED - April 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Amend Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Regarding Suspected Drug-related Overdoses" (S.P. 643) (L.D. 1646)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Resolve, to Honor Margaret Chase Smith and Joshua Chamberlain in the National Statuary Hall (S.P. 656) (L.D. 1648)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Repeal the Dirigo Business Incentives Program" (S.P. 658) (L.D. 1664)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act to Provide Additional Remedies for Educational Discrimination" (S.P. 655) (L.D. 1647)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study the Operations of the Legislature (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 657) (L.D. 1649)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTand ordered printed.
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