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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Shane Stoops, First United Pentecostal Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Gary Crocker, West Gardiner.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, April 30, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 713)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2025 AS PUREBRED DOG DAY
WHEREAS,purebred dogs are living legacies of the cultures that created them, and historically these dogs worked alongside their people and provided them companionship; and
WHEREAS, the service of these breeds continues today as they work alongside humans while serving as guide dogs, service dogs, conservation dogs, livestock guardians, search and rescue dogs, earthdogs, police dogs and canine soldiers serving alongside our military men and women; and
WHEREAS, purebred dogs also serve as avalanche dogs, trackers, trailers, herders, controllers of vermin, water rescuers, carting and sled dogs, retrievers, protectors, hunters and bird dogs; and
WHEREAS, purebred dogs have been of enormous help to medical science, serving as models for many heritable human diseases, playing a role in humanity’s understanding of the human and canine genomes and benefiting pharmaceutical research and development; and
WHEREAS, purebred dogs are guardians of family, home and hearth, and always they are companions near and dear to humans; and
WHEREAS, each purebred breed is indelibly etched in the history of the culture that created it just as surely as are that culture’s music, art and language; and
WHEREAS, all dogs should be valued, whatever their ancestry, but the purpose-bred dog and the predictability of its breed should be cherished and preserved; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no day set aside to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of the purebred dog; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize May 1, 2025 as Purebred Dog Day in celebration of purebred dogs and the many service and companion benefits they provide in Maine.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 726)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 308, subsection 1 to read:
1. Suggested Reference by Secretary and Clerk. At the direction of the presiding officers,
Each suggested reference appearing upon the Advance Journal and Calendar of each chamber must contain a recommendation for the printing of the document being referred and may contain a recommendation on the number of copies of that document to be printed.
Any member may move for reconsideration of a committee reference on the floor. Notwithstanding Joint Rule 103, a majority vote is necessary to overturn the original committee of reference.
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 308, subsection 2 to read:
2. Reference to Committee
Upon reference of a bill to a committee by the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House pursuant to
Comes from the Senate, READ and REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES.
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Pursuant to Joint Rule 205
(1-3) Report of the Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission and approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission Regarding Tier II Offenses" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 718) (L.D. 1836)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
Comes from the Senate, Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1273)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 1, 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Violation of the Law Governing Distracted Driving When the Violation Results in the Death or Significant Injury of Another Person"(H.P. 1257) (L.D. 1886) (Sponsored by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act to Ensure the Rights of Parents of Minor Children in Education" (H.P. 1252) (L.D. 1881) (Sponsored by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk) (Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: HENDERSON of Rumford, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, QUINT of Hodgdon, SMITH of Palermo, Senators: HAGGAN of Penobscot, LIBBY of Cumberland, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin)
Resolve, To Improve Air Quality and Ventilation in Newly Constructed Schools (H.P. 1258) (L.D. 1887) (Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester) (Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CARLOW of Buxton, FOSTER of Dexter, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, SARGENT of York, Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, RENY of Lincoln)
Bill "An Act to Address the Dental Professional Workforce Shortage by Establishing Scholarship and Loan Programs and Updating the Dental Care Access Tax Credit" (H.P. 1262) (L.D. 1891) (Sponsored by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent) (Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRIFFIN of Levant, LEMELIN of Chelsea, Senator: MOORE of Washington)
Bill "An Act to Establish Procedures for School Construction Projects" (H.P. 1263) (L.D. 1892) (Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MURPHY of Scarborough, Senator: RAFFERTY of York)
Environment and Natural Resources
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Conduct Rulemaking Regarding Significant Vernal Pools (H.P. 1253) (L.D. 1882) (Sponsored by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham) (Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BELL of Yarmouth, CAMPBELL of Orrington, DOUDERA of Camden, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act to Establish a Managed Care Program for MaineCare Services" (H.P. 1249) (L.D. 1878) (Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay) (Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DUCHARME of Madison, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, JAVNER of Chester, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, Senators: MOORE of Washington, RENY of Lincoln)
Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Development of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities by Exempting Certain Facilities from the Requirement to Obtain a Certificate of Need"(H.P. 1261) (L.D. 1890) (Sponsored by Representative FOLEY of Wells) (Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: FLYNN of Albion, OLSEN of Raymond, POIRIER of Skowhegan, POMERLEAU of Standish)
Bill "An Act to Establish an Independent Office of the Child Advocate" (H.P. 1264) (L.D. 1893) (Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach) (Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BRENNAN of Portland, LEE of Auburn, MATHIESON of Kittery, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, SAYRE of Kennebunk, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: RENY of Lincoln)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act to Enact the All Maine Health Act" (H.P. 1254) (L.D. 1883) (Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford)
Bill "An Act to Regulate Shared Appreciation Agreements Relating to Residential Property" (H.P. 1272) (L.D. 1901) (Sponsored by Representative BELL of Yarmouth) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BRIDGEO of Augusta, PUGH of Portland, SATO of Gorham, Senator: TEPLER of Sagadahoc)
Housing and Economic Development
Bill "An Act to Address Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness" (H.P. 1265) (L.D. 1894) (Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk) (Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Portland, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, MATLACK of St. George, MOONEN of Portland, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, GROHOSKI of Hancock, NANGLE of Cumberland)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act to Require Age Verification for Online Obscene Matter" (H.P. 1244) (L.D. 1873) (Sponsored by Representative SMITH of Palermo) (Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, OLSEN of Raymond, PAUL of Winterport)
Bill "An Act to Increase Penalties for Human Trafficking Offenses" (H.P. 1248) (L.D. 1877) (Sponsored by Representative PAUL of Winterport) (Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, COLLINS of Sidney, QUINT of Hodgdon, SMITH of Palermo, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senators: HAGGAN of Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York)
Bill "An Act to Combat Organized Criminal Enterprises in Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1259) (L.D. 1888) (Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester) (Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LEE of Auburn, MCINTYRE of Lowell, POIRIER of Skowhegan, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox)
Resolve, to Support Pro Se Litigants Regarding the Return Receipt of Service (H.P. 1267) (L.D. 1896) (Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough)
Bill "An Act to Correct Outdated References Regarding the Maine Human Rights Act" (H.P. 1269) (L.D. 1898) (Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland)
Bill "An Act to Bring Parity to the State's Recognition of the Wabanaki Nations' Authority to Provide Electric Power Districts and Child Support Enforcement" (H.P. 1271) (L.D. 1900) (Sponsored by Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe)
Labor
Bill "An Act to Reinvest in the Pension Funds of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System"(H.P. 1243) (L.D. 1872) (Sponsored by Representative SKOLD of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, HASENFUS of Readfield, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot)
Marine Resources
Bill "An Act to Enable the Maine Pilotage Commission to Oversee Pilots Operating in Portland Harbor" (H.P. 1245) (L.D. 1874) (Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, MONTELL of Gardiner, PARRY of Arundel, Senator: DUSON of Cumberland)
State and Local Government
Resolve, to Increase the Number of Kennebec County Commissioners (H.P. 1255) (L.D. 1884) (Sponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales) (Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, COLLINS of Sidney, HAGGAN of Hampden, HASENFUS of Readfield, NUTTING of Oakland, Senators: BRADSTREET of Kennebec, FARRIN of Somerset)
Taxation
Bill "An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Highway Funding by Imposing a Road Use Fee for Electric Vehicles" (H.P. 1246) (L.D. 1875) (Sponsored by Representative ARDELL of Monticello)
Bill "An Act to Increase Use of State Tax Credits" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1247) (L.D. 1876) (Sponsored by Representative DEBRITO of Waterville) (Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, GATTINE of Westbrook, LEE of Auburn, MATLACK of St. George, RANA of Bangor, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, BICKFORD of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Agricultural Economy by Increasing Revenue from the Corporate Income Tax and Providing Property Tax Exemptions" (H.P. 1250) (L.D. 1879) (Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren) (Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, WARREN of Scarborough, WEBB of Durham)
Bill "An Act to Create a State Property Tax Directed Toward 2nd Homes for the Purposes of Funding Education, Early Childhood Programs and the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund" (H.P. 1256) (L.D. 1885) (Sponsored by Representative GEIGER of Rockland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, DODGE of Belfast, MATLACK of St. George, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox)
Bill "An Act to Expand Tax Incentives for Certain Barn Renovations" (H.P. 1260) (L.D. 1889) (Sponsored by Representative BLIER of Buxton) (Cosponsored by Representative: ARATA of New Gloucester)
Bill "An Act to Require the Removal from a Property Tax Lien the Name of a Previous Owner Who Paid Prorated Property Taxes" (H.P. 1266) (L.D. 1895) (Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester) (Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, DRINKWATER of Milford, FARRIN of Jefferson, FROST of Belgrade, LEE of Auburn, MORRIS of Turner, ROEDER of Bangor, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot)
Bill "An Act to Eliminate Taxation on Health Care Spending" (H.P. 1270) (L.D. 1899) (Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act to Require Photographic Identification for Voting" (H.P. 1251) (L.D. 1880) (Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Lebanon, HYMES of Waldo)
Bill "An Act Regarding Sun-grown Cultivation in the Medical Use and Adult Use Cannabis Industries" (H.P. 1268) (L.D. 1897) (Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono) (Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CHAPMAN of Auburn, DILL of Old Town, PLUECKER of Warren, SUPICA of Bangor, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin)
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. 152)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 2, 2025
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am temporarily appointing Assistant Majority Leader, Lori Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach, to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, as House Chair replacing Representative Victoria Doudera of Camden, effective May 5, 2025 through May 16, 2025.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 156)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 2, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 26, Chapter 49, §3802, I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Flavia DeBrito of Waterville to the Essential Support Workforce Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
Representative DeBrito will serve on this committee as a member of the House of Representatives.
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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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 153)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 6, 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. 1601 An Act to Create Parity in Poultry Processing and Farming Licenses and Inspections Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 217 An Act to Require Schools to Provide Access to Free Condoms for Students in Grades 9 to 12 in the School Nurse's Office L.D. 776 An Act to Provide Free School Lunches to Special Purpose Private Schools That Receive Students from the Public School System L.D. 1118 An Act to Establish a Permanent Free Community College Program for Maine L.D. 1225 An Act to Amend the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program L.D. 1256 An Act to Support Healthy Meal Programs in Maine Schools by Allowing the School Revolving Renovation Fund to Make Loans to Repair and Renovate School Kitchens and Cafeterias L.D. 1271 An Act to Make Permanent the Law Allowing School Boards to Accept the Volunteer Services of Immediate Family Members of Superintendents or School Board Members L.D. 1285 An Act to Prohibit the Consideration of Legacy Preferences or Donor Preferences in Postsecondary Educational Institution Admissions Health and Human Services L.D. 763 An Act to Improve Long-term Care by Providing Funding for Nursing Facilities L.D. 1274 An Act to Cap State General Assistance Reimbursement to Municipalities L.D. 1345 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Timely Provide Interim Settlement Payments to Long-term Care Facilities L.D. 1447 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Expedite Reimbursement of All Vendors Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 1374 An Act to Establish Additional Requirements for Dentists to Administer Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers Housing and Economic Development L.D. 659 An Act to Reduce Housing Costs by Not Requiring Fire Sprinkler Systems for Single-family Homes and Duplexes Judiciary L.D. 1399 An Act to Allow Action Against a Person Violating the Confidentiality of an Executive Session of a Public Body or Agency Labor L.D. 1267 Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor to Convene a Task Force to Examine and Study Issues Relating to the Gap Between the Economic Output and Wages of Workers in the State Taxation L.D. 203 An Act to Provide an Income Tax Credit for Employer-supported Child Care L.D. 1363 An Act to Exempt Resident Minors' Income from Income Tax L.D. 1491 An Act to Provide a Tax Credit for New Attorneys Practicing in Underserved Areas L.D. 1520 An Act to Reduce the Income Tax Paid by Volunteers for Mileage Reimbursements L.D. 1602 An Act to Remove the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Automobiles Purchased for Use as Rentals
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 154)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 6, 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 Foster of Dexter, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 614 An Act to Modify Current Property Tax Assessment Methods to Make Property Taxes Affordable for Longtime Property Owners
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Taxation has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Rana of Bangor, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1260 An Act to Revise the Tax Laws Regarding the Mi'kmaq Nation
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Chapman of Auburn, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1559 An Act to Authorize Medical Cannabis Farmers' Markets
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 155)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 6, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on April 30, 2025
Christian Bartholomew of Augusta, Jason Judd of Lewiston, Peter J. Parizo of Bangor, Michelle Anderson of Westbrook, Catherine P. MacLaren of Portland and Janet Kelle of Newport for appointment to the State Workforce Board. Pursuant to Title 26 MRSA §2006, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.
James I. Cohen of Portland and Carol Ann Murray of Sanford for reappointment to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority. Pursuant to Title 23, MRSA §8112, these reappointments are contingent on the Confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (S.C. 325)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 30, 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 nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary, Kelly O’Connor of Camden for appointment to the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services.
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 Prohibit the Sale of Potentially Intoxicating Hemp Products to a Person Under 21 Years of Age" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1281) (L.D. 1920)
Sponsored by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: FROST of Belgrade, OSHER of Orono. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Grant Funding for the Maine Farms for the Future Program" (H.P. 1286) (L.D. 1925)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland and Representatives: FLYNN of Albion, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, HALL of Wilton, PLUECKER of Warren, RANA of Bangor, WHITE of Guilford, Senator: TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Repurpose Long Creek Youth Development Center and Build a Community System of Support" (H.P. 1284) (L.D. 1923)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York and Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Require Law Enforcement Officers Employed by Tribal Governments to Complete the Same Training Required for Other Law Enforcement Officers" (H.P. 1294) (L.D. 1933)
Sponsored by Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FLYNN of Albion, HENDERSON of Rumford, LEE of Auburn, OSHER of Orono, PLUECKER of Warren, SAYRE of Kennebunk. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act to Allow Matinicus Isle Plantation to Issue a Revenue Bond for Urgently Needed Repairs to the Plantation's Electric Power Generating Facility" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1274) (L.D. 1913)
Sponsored by Representative GEIGER of Rockland. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representative: MATLACK of St. George. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Improve Public Utility Service by Addressing Seasonal Property Hazards" (H.P. 1290) (L.D. 1929)
Sponsored by Representative EATON of Deer Isle. Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, DODGE of Belfast, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, LOOKNER of Portland, MATLACK of St. George, RAY of Lincolnville, Senator: MOORE of Washington. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Lodging Establishments from Providing Single-use Plastic Containers" (H.P. 1289) (L.D. 1928)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, HEPLER of Woolwich, RIELLY of Westbrook, SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Support Workforce Development for Families That Were Involved in Child Protective Activities by Requiring the Sealing of Certain Records" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1283) (L.D. 1922)
Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot. (3-9) Bill "An Act to Support Essential Support Workers and Enhance Workforce Development" (H.P. 1293) (L.D. 1932)
Sponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, POIRIER of Skowhegan, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, DUSON of Cumberland. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Regulate Earned Wage Access Services Providers" (H.P. 1276) (L.D. 1915)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLD of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: ARCHER of Saco, CROCKETT of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act to Create a Statewide Housing Resolution Board" (H.P. 1282) (L.D. 1921)
Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Require Increased Housing Density or Lower Minimum Lot Sizes for Workforce Housing" (H.P. 1287) (L.D. 1926)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, COPELAND of Saco, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Protect Housing Quality by Enacting Mold Inspection, Notification and Remediation Requirements" (H.P. 1288) (L.D. 1927)
Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland and Representatives: MONTELL of Gardiner, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, WOODSOME of Waterboro. (3-14) Bill "An Act to Increase Penalties for Violations Related to Water Well Drilling" (H.P. 1296) (L.D. 1935)
Sponsored by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Bill "An Act Regarding Acts of Violence Committed Against a Pregnant Woman" (H.P. 1291) (L.D. 1930)
Sponsored by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, COLLINS of Sidney, GRIFFIN of Levant, SMITH of Palermo, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-16) Bill "An Act to Address Housing Density Requirements in Sole Source Aquifer Island and Peninsular Communities" (H.P. 1275) (L.D. 1914)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, GEIGER of Rockland, HEPLER of Woolwich, MATLACK of St. George, MITCHELL of Cumberland, STROUT of Harrington, Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, RENY of Lincoln. (3-17) Bill "An Act to Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting" (H.P. 1295) (L.D. 1934)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, JULIA of Waterville, RIELLY of Westbrook, WOODSOME of Waterboro, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, BENNETT of Oxford, GROHOSKI of Hancock, TIPPING of Penobscot. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-18) Bill "An Act to Encourage New Residential Housing Through a Tax Exemption for the Sale or Rental of Such Housing" (H.P. 1285) (L.D. 1924)
Sponsored by Representative WALKER of Naples. (3-19) Bill "An Act to Annually Reimburse the Town of Charleston for 43 Percent of Property Tax Revenue Lost Due to the Mountain View Correctional Facility's Tax-exempt Status" (H.P. 1292) (L.D. 1931)
Sponsored by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representative: PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1241) (Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: ARCHER of Saco, ARFORD of Brunswick, BRENNAN of Portland, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DHALAC of South Portland, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MEYER of Eliot, SACHS of Freeport)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,the mental health and well-being of all children, youth, adults and families in the State are of fundamental importance to the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, since 1999, the national suicide rate has increased more than 36%, with more than 13.2 million individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and 1.6 million individuals attempting suicide annually in the United States; and
WHEREAS, over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2022, which is about one death every 11 minutes; and
WHEREAS, suicide, opioid misuse and addiction and children’s mental health issues are areas of concern in the State;and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 61,000 adults in the State who are living with a serious mental illness, including, but not limited to, bipolar disorder, severe depression and schizophrenia, and 14,000 children 12 to 17 years of age in the State have depression; and
WHEREAS, over 260,000 people in the State live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals; and
WHEREAS, the effective treatment of mental health conditions is critical to reducing the number of individuals and families who find themselves in mental health crises, to breaking individual and generational cycles of mental illness and to promoting healing; and
WHEREAS, recovery from a mental illness requires access to professional services and involves families and caregivers as allies in recovery and as critical members of the care delivery team; and
WHEREAS, maintaining an open dialogue regarding mental health conditions encourages individuals struggling with mental illness to seek help and is an essential component to fighting the stigma associated with mental illness; 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, take this opportunity to recognize May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in order to raise awareness of mental health conditions and services and to break the stigma surrounding mental illness in the State.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative THORNE of Carmel, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1242) (Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, ARFORD of Brunswick, BECK of South Portland, BUNKER of Farmington, CARLOW of Buxton, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DEBRITO of Waterville, DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, DUCHARME of Madison, EATON of Deer Isle, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, FREDETTE of Newport, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, FROST of Belgrade, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HASENFUS of Readfield, HEPLER of Woolwich, KUHN of Falmouth, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LEMELIN of Chelsea, LOOKNER of Portland, MALON of Biddeford, MASON of Lisbon, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATLACK of St. George, MCCABE of Lewiston, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MEYER of Eliot, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MOONEN of Portland, MURPHY of Scarborough, O'HALLORAN of Brewer, PLUECKER of Warren, RIELLY of Westbrook, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROEDER of Bangor, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SARGENT of York, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SINCLAIR of Bath, STOVER of Boothbay, TERRY of Gorham, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, WARREN of Scarborough, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, FARRIN of Somerset, GUERIN of Penobscot, HAGGAN of Penobscot, LIBBY of Cumberland, MARTIN of Oxford, MOORE of Washington, STEWART of Aroostook)
JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF POPE FRANCIS
WHEREAS,the members of the 132nd Maine State Legislature were greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, 2025; and
WHEREAS, born on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis entered the Society of Jesus at age 21 and was ordained as a Jesuit priest in 1969. He was appointed auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires in 1992 by Saint John Paul II, became archbishop of the Argentine capital in 1998 and was created cardinal in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Pope Francis ascended to the papacy on March 13, 2013, upon the retirement of his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI, becoming the first pontiff from Latin America; and
WHEREAS, Pope Francis dedicated his entire life to the service of God and His Church and teaching the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized; and
WHEREAS, during his almost 13-year pontificate, Pope Francis focused on mercy, care for creation and attention to those on the “peripheries of both the Church and society”; and
WHEREAS, Pope Francis canonized 942 saints during his papacy; and
WHEREAS, Pope Francis published 4 encylicals, Dilexit Nos (“He Loved Us”), Fratelli Tutti (“All Brothers”), Laudato Si (“Praise be to You”) and Lumen Fidei (“The Light of Faith”), as well as 7 apostolic exhortations and 75 motu proprio documents; and
WHEREAS, just hours before his death, Pope Francis reminded the faithful of the dignity of all persons, but most especially the vulnerable, the marginalized and migrants, and encouraged all of us “to hope anew and revive our trust in others, including those who are different from ourselves, or who come from distant lands, bringing unfamiliar customs, ways of life and ideas”; and
WHEREAS, Pope Francis led a holy life focused on humility, simplicity, poverty of spirit and a radical devotion to Christ’s call of charity to the least among us; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should remember the abundant life of this human being and successor to Saint Peter;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, take this opportunity to honor the memory of Pope Francis, reflecting fondly upon his immense holiness and his legacy of service to those most in need.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the Lewiston High School Cheering Team, which won the Class A State Championship, the team's 13th championship overall and third in four years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 106)
(5-2) Joe Dube, of Lewiston, a student and football player at Lewiston High School, who has received the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Defensive Lineman Award as the State's top defensive lineman. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 190)
(5-3) the Caribou High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 509)
(5-4) the Caribou High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 510)
(5-5) Madelynn Deprey, of Caribou, who received the Owen Osborne Most Valuable Player Award in Class B Girls Basketball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 511)
(5-6) Madelynn Deprey, of Caribou, who was named the Max Preps Maine Basketball Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 512)
(5-7) Madelynn Deprey, of Caribou, who was named Miss Maine Basketball at the Maine McDonalds All-Star Banquet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 513)
(5-8) Tristen Robbins, of Caribou, who was named the Class B Most Valuable Player in boys varsity basketball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 514)
(5-9) Marina Bassett, of South Portland, a player on the Portland Beacons hockey team, who received the 2025 Becky Schaffer Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 515)
(5-10) the South Portland High School Girls Basketball Team, which won the Class AA South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 516)
(5-11) the South Portland High School Girls Basketball Team, which won the Class AA State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 517)
(5-12) Timothy Hazeltine, of Etna, 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 518)
(5-13) Riley Crowley, of Prospect Harbor, a member of the University of New England Cheer Team, who was named Rookie of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 226) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-14) Hannah Meneses, of Whitefield, whose quick actions helped to save a man trapped in a sinking car in Davis Stream in Jefferson. Ms. Meneses swam to the partially submerged vehicle and, working with another passerby, was able to smash the car windows, freeing the driver and helping him to the shore. We extend to Ms. Meneses our appreciation for her heroic, life-saving actions and offer her our best wishes;
(HLS 227) Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln, Representative FARRIN of Jefferson.
In Memory of: (5-15) Raymond B. Small, of Parkman. After high school, Mr. Small began his own cement business with a crew of friends and family, but he spent most of his life behind the wheel of a big rig. He spent years working for Hartt Transportation, PTS across the country and locally with Estes. He also served as Road Commissioner and Fire Chief for the Town of Canaan for many years. But when he went back to the family farm in Parkman, he would still jump in a plow truck and help with the local roads. He was a member of the Masons since 1996. Mr. Small will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 519)
(5-16) Gail Worthen, of Chebeague Island. Ms. Worthen worked as Head Chef and Nutritional Educator at Maine Coastal Studies for Girls, steering many young adults to better understand the importance of lifelong proper nutrition. She also attended Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa for formal pastry training and ran a lobster business and a catering business that was known for its wedding cakes. Ms. Worthen will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 520)
(5-17) Faith Hanley Bailey, of Brunswick. After working at Lamont Library at Harvard University, Mrs. Bailey spent 20 years travelling the country and the world with her husband, Richard, as a Marine wife. Later she worked for over 10 years as the Executive Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs at Saint Joseph's College in Standish, where she met and was loved by several generations of students. Mrs. Bailey will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 521)
(5-18) James Glenwood Gordon, of Norridgewock. Mr. Gordon had a career as an Operating Engineer for Local 4 in Boston. He went on to be a devoted member of the Norridgewock Fire Department for which, in addition to his regular duties, he dedicated 35 years to serving as "Santa," spreading Christmas cheer. Mr. Gordon will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 522)
(5-19) the Honorable Glenys Berry, of Madison. In 1953, Mrs. Berry and her husband Ronald moved to Madison, where they owned Berry Orchards for many years. She was also very active in the Maine Farm Bureau, the Madison Baptist Church and the Republican Party, and she worked for over 15 years in the kitchen at the Skowhegan Art School. In 1970, Mrs. Berry was elected to Maine's House of Representatives and went on to serve for 3 terms. In the Legislature, she served on the Health and Institutional Services, Transportation and Local and County Government committees. She then served as the Somerset County Registrar of Probate for 4 years. She and her husband later managed sporting camps at King and Bartlett in Eustis and Kennebago Camps in Rangeley. They were both also very involved in the inception and fellowship of Crossroads Bible Church. Mrs. Berry will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 523)
(5-20) G. Clifton Eames, of Bangor. Mr. Eames was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was associated with his family's business, N. H. Bragg & Sons of Bangor, for 42 years, retiring in 1992. For the last 11 of those years, he served as its president, as a member of the fifth generation of his family to do so. He also was president of the Bangor Jaycees, chairman of the Bangor Planning Board, president of the Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation, president of The Counseling Center, chairman of the Pine Tree Chapter of American Red Cross, campaign chairman and later chairman of the Board of the United Way, chairman of the Board of Eastern Maine Medical Center and of Eastern Maine Healthcare and a founding director of Eastern Maine Healthcare System. He was a member of the original Steering Committee of the Bangor Region Leadership Institute, the first lay member of the Maine Bar Association Grievance Committee and later a member of the Grievance Commission of the Board of Overseers of the Bar. He was a director and past president of Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He also served on the board of trustees of Acadia Hospital, the boards of directors of the Bangor YMCA, The Home for Aged Men and Phillips-Strickland House. He was a past president of City Club and of the Rotary Club of Bangor, a president of the Sunbury Foundation and a trustee of the Good Samaritan Agency. He led and provided extensive guidance for many capital campaigns and fund-raising efforts over the years. He had been chairman of the board of Bangor Savings Bank, a director of Bangor Hydro Electric Company, president of Ban-Air Corporation, director and president of the Action Committee of 50 and a Director of Target Area Development Corporation. He was honored by the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce with the Norbert X. Dowd Achievement Award in 1993, by the Katahdin Area Council of Boy Scouts with the Distinguished Citizen Award in 1999 and by Eastern Maine Medical Center with the Distinguished Service Award. He also held an honorary degree from Husson College. He was a lifelong member of All Souls Congregational Church, where he served terms as moderator, trustee, deacon and treasurer, and he was a member of the choir there for more than 70 years. He also was a founding member of "The Landlords," a local male choral group, which he was associated with for over 65 years. Mr. Eames will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 524)
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Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 (6-1) Representative MEYER from the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Development of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities by Exempting Certain Facilities from the Requirement to Obtain a Certificate of Need" (H.P. 1261) (L.D. 1890)
Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITTEE.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-2) Representative KUHN for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Class D and Class E Crimes Relating to Marijuana Possession and Cultivation" (H.P. 1277) (L.D. 1916)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103, section 8.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-3) Representative KUHN for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Allow the Sealing of Criminal History Record Information Related to Convictions for Conduct That Is No Longer a Crime in the State" (H.P. 1278) (L.D. 1917)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103, section 8.
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(6-4) Representative KUHN for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Criminal History Record Information Act with Respect to Criminal Charges Dismissed as the Result of a Plea Agreement" (H.P. 1279) (L.D. 1918)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103, section 8.
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(6-5) Representative KUHN for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Expand the Types of Convictions Eligible for Sealing Through a Post-judgment Motion to Seal Criminal History Record Information" (H.P. 1280) (L.D. 1919)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103, section 8.
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Divided Report (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-32) on Bill "An Act to Fund Rural Patrol Services in Washington County"(EMERGENCY) (S.P. 194) (L.D. 461) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-32).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Expand Landowner Liability Protections to Include Sport Shooting Ranges" (S.P. 467) (L.D. 1137) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act" (S.P. 272) (L.D. 588) 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.
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-97) on Bill "An Act to Expand the Definition of 'Terrorism' in the Laws Governing the Maine Emergency Management Agency" (H.P. 147) (L.D. 224) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-94) on Bill "An Act to Employ Mental Health Personnel Within the Maine State Police" (H.P. 198) (L.D. 298) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon Demand" (H.P. 315) (L.D. 486) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Education" (H.P. 50) (L.D. 86) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Restore Religious Exemptions to Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 107) (L.D. 174) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Repeal Certain Immunization Requirements for Schools" (H.P. 466) (L.D. 727) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Testing of Solar and Wind Energy Developments for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination" (H.P. 305) (L.D. 451) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-88) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G and Other Non-ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation-emitting Technology on Bird, Bee, Insect and Other Wildlife Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children (H.P. 564) (L.D. 878) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-87) on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-86) on Bill "An Act Prohibiting Public Utilities from Requiring Deposits Based Solely on a Residential Customer's Income" (H.P. 702) (L.D. 1080) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on 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) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase Availability and Affordability of Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Services by Removing the Certificate of Need Requirement" (H.P. 122) (L.D. 189) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-95) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase the Availability and Affordability of Health Care by Eliminating Certificate of Need Requirements" (H.P. 485) (L.D. 743) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-96) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Nondiscrimination in Financial Services" (H.P. 566) (L.D. 880) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-99) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Provisions of Law Requiring Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies to Cover the Cost of Towing and Storing Certain Vehicles" (H.P. 923) (L.D. 1401) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Provide State Recognition of the Kineo St. John Tribe" (H.P. 519) (L.D. 812) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act Regarding State Recognition of Native American Tribes" (H.P. 520) (L.D. 813) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-90) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Resolve, Requiring the Judicial Branch to Report on the Implementation and Operation of Its Electronic Filing System (H.P. 893) (L.D. 1370) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-91) on Bill "An Act to Establish the November General Election Day as a State Holiday" (H.P. 17) (L.D. 53) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: 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. 77) (L.D. 141) Bill "An Act to Provide Limited Immunity to Maine Human Rights Commission Mediators" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 629) (L.D. 1545) 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" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (S.P. 45) (L.D. 28) Resolve, to Rename the Twin Rivers Fire Academy in Fairfield the Duane Bickford Fire Academy Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-31) (7-4) (S.P. 167) (L.D. 386) Bill "An Act Regarding Information That May Be Shared by Law Enforcement Entities with a School Superintendent or a Principal" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-33) (7-5) (H.P. 75) (L.D. 110) Bill "An Act to Require Reporting on the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds by Certain Municipalities and County Governments" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-93) (7-6) (H.P. 258) (L.D. 404) Bill "An Act Regarding the Confidentiality of Certain Lottery Winner Identities" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-89) (7-7) (H.P. 302) (L.D. 448) Bill "An Act Regarding the Establishment of Fees and Fee Caps for Dental Provider Licensing and Permits" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-82) (7-8) (H.P. 414) (L.D. 646) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study Unregulated Storm Water Pollution (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-98) (7-9) (H.P. 418) (L.D. 650) Bill "An Act to Support Municipal Public Health" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-92) (7-10) (H.P. 536) (L.D. 850) Bill "An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-85) (7-11) (H.P. 610) (L.D. 945) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Powers and Responsibilities of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-83) (7-12) (H.P. 627) (L.D. 967) Bill "An Act to Reinvigorate Maine's Workforce and Ensure Student Job Readiness by Providing Funds for the Career Exploration Program" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-84)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Provide for a Vessel Breakdown License Exception for Commercial Halibut Fishing License Holders (H.P. 318) (L.D. 489)
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 (10-2) An Act to Allow Persons to Label Their Wild Animal Traps with Their Online Identification Number Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (S.P. 18) (L.D. 6) (10-3) An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services (S.P. 16) (L.D. 117) (10-4) An Act to Establish the PFAS Response Program and to Modify the Fund To Address PFAS Contamination (S.P. 66) (L.D. 130) (10-5) An Act to Amend the Transportation Laws (H.P. 87) (L.D. 154) (10-6) An Act to Make May Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month (H.P. 221) (L.D. 321) (10-7) An Act to Require Positions Taken by the Public Advocate to Be Consistent with the Cost-effective Implementation of the State's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Obligations (S.P. 370) (L.D. 837) (10-8) An Act Clarifying Exemptions from the Law Regulating Products Containing PFAS (S.P. 419) (L.D. 987) (10-9) An Act to Change in Statute the Areas Represented by the Members of the Board of Trustees of the Cross Insurance Arena from Sets of Municipalities to the County Commissioner Districts of Cumberland County (H.P. 758) (L.D. 1153)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-10) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 201: Employer Reporting and Payments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (H.P. 53) (L.D. 89) (10-11) Resolve, Directing the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission to Examine Restoring Passenger Rail from Boston to Montreal (S.P. 212) (L.D. 472)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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)
- In Senate, REFERREDto the Committee on LABOR. TABLED - April 15, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE. (Roll Call Ordered)
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Old School Pantry, of Mexico (HLS 210)
TABLED - April 24, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Island Indulgence Spa, of Rumford (HLS 211)
TABLED - April 24, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Address Maine's Housing Shortage" (S.P. 753) (L.D. 1912)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Resolve, to Provide a Comprehensive Analysis of Criminal Legal System Data (S.P. 750) (L.D. 1909)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Conform the State's Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Laws to Federal Standards" (S.P. 744) (L.D. 1903) (1-4) Bill "An Act to Establish the Municipal Shoreline Protection Legal Fund" (S.P. 745) (L.D. 1904)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Licensing Boards and Commissions Within That Office to Pursue Complaints" (S.P. 746) (L.D. 1905) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Improve Accountability and Understanding of Data in Insurance Transactions" (S.P. 747) (L.D. 1906)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act to Protect Consumers from Unfair Dynamic Pricing in Grocery Stores" (S.P. 748) (L.D. 1907)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers" (S.P. 749) (L.D. 1908)
Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Housing Stability Services by Increasing Support and Outreach" (S.P. 751) (L.D. 1910)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand ordered printed.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.P. 743)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 1, 2025
Hon. Matthea Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Hon. Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Dear Madam President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 1, 2025, 16 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on May 1, 2025, as follows:
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act to Promote Local Seafood in Schools" (S.P. 728) (L.D. 1858) (Sponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook and Senators: TEPLER of Sagadahoc, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, INGWERSEN of York, DUSON of Cumberland, LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, MURPHY of Scarborough)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act to Allow Certain Distributed Energy Resources to Participate in the State's Net Energy Billing Program" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 730) (L.D. 1860) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York) (Cosponsored by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou and Representative: BABIN of Fort Fairfield)
Bill "An Act to Advance a Clean Energy Economy by Updating Renewable and Clean Resource Procurement Laws" (S.P. 738) (L.D. 1868) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act to Establish a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program to Impose Penalties on Climate Polluters" (S.P. 740) (L.D. 1870) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: KUHN of Falmouth, SATO of Gorham)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Child Care and Early Childhood Education by Establishing Regional Resource Hubs" (S.P. 729) (L.D. 1859) (Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York) (Cosponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth and Senators: PIERCE of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, DUSON of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the State-designated Agency Advocating for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness" (S.P. 736) (L.D. 1866) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot and Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, STEWART of Aroostook, MOORE of Washington, Representatives: ZAGER of Portland, HENDERSON of Rumford, DEBRITO of Waterville, MCCABE of Lewiston, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth)
Housing and Economic Development
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Space Corporation" (S.P. 733) (L.D. 1863) (Sponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick and Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook, CURRY of Waldo, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, ARFORD of Brunswick)
Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Reconstruction of Storm-damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities and Infrastructure" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 734) (L.D. 1864) (Sponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records" (S.P. 737) (L.D. 1867) (Sponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York) (Cosponsored by Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, HAGGAN of Penobscot, STEWART of Aroostook)
Bill "An Act to Permit Sealing Criminal History Record Information of Victims of Sex Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation" (S.P. 741) (L.D. 1871) (Sponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative SATO of Gorham and Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BAILEY of York, CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: STOVER of Boothbay, MATHIESON of Kittery, LEE of Auburn, BOYER of Poland, SINCLAIR of Bath)
Labor
Bill "An Act to Require Training on Textured Hair for Aestheticians, Barber Hair Stylists, Cosmetologists and Hair Designers" (S.P. 731) (L.D. 1861) (Sponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative DHALAC of South Portland and Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, BAILEY of York, HAGGAN of Penobscot, Representatives: MATHIESON of Kittery, RANA of Bangor, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, HENDERSON of Rumford, SATO of Gorham)
Taxation
Bill "An Act to Expand Property Tax Relief for Veterans and Their Survivors and to Modify Certain Corporate Tax Expenditures" (S.P. 727) (L.D. 1857) (Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot)
Resolve, to Create a Tax Incentive Pilot Project to Encourage Businesses to Adopt a 4-day Workweek (S.P. 735) (L.D. 1865) (Sponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford)
Bill "An Act to Lower Property Taxes by Allowing a Local Option Sales Tax on Recreational Cannabis Sales" (S.P. 739) (L.D. 1869) (Sponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act to Provide That Authority over In-person Sports Betting Resides Solely with the Gambling Control Board" (S.P. 732) (L.D. 1862) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot)
Bill "An Act to Support Nonprofit Organizations by Authorizing the Operation of Electronic Lucky Seven Devices and Similar Sealed Ticket Games" (S.P. 742) (L.D. 1902) (Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Representative CHAPMAN of Auburn and Senator: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, SUPICA of Bangor)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the Regulation of Tobacco" (H.P. 1297) (L.D. 1938)
Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, KUHN of Falmouth, MEYER of Eliot. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Close Maine's Tax Loophole for Offshore Profit Shifting" (H.P. 1298) (L.D. 1939)
Sponsored by Representative MATLACK of St. George. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representative: SAYRE of Kennebunk.
Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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