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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Shane Stoops, First United Pentecostal Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Honorable Tammy Schmersal-Burgess, Mexico.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Amy Brown, MS, FNP-C, Brunswick.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Home Heating Fuel Assistance" (S.P. 760) (L.D. 1952)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Fund Medical Research and Cancer Prevention" (S.P. 355) (L.D. 792)
Majority (11) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on May 7, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Minority (2) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-35) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act" (H.P. 1313) (L.D. 1969)
REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in the House on May 13, 2025.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) 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)
REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in the House on May 6, 2025.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Modify Taxes Applying to Adult Use Cannabis, Hemp and Hemp Products" (H.P. 1301) (L.D. 1942)
REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATIONin the House on May 7, 2025.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-6) Joint Order to Amend Joint Rule 308 (S.P. 726)
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in the House on May 6, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Joint Order was REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 164)
STATE OF MAINE 132ND MAINE LEGISLATURE
May 12, 2025
Chief Edward Peter-Paul Mi’kmaq Nation
Chief Clarissa Sabattis Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians
Chief William J. Nicholas, Sr. Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkomikuk
Chief Pos Bassett Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik
Chief Kirk E. Francis Penobscot Nation
Dear Chiefs,
We are reaching out to inform you that the upcoming Joint Convention on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 for the State of the Tribes has been cancelled due to schedule changes that would not have allowed each of the tribes’ Chiefs to attend.
We look forward to rescheduling the State of the Tribes in the future.
Sincerely,
S/ Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry President of the Senate
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 165)
HOULTON BAND OF MALISEET INDIANS 88 Bell Road Littleton, Maine 04730
May 12, 2025
Maine House of Representatives Office of Clerk 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Clerk:
This is to certify that Brian P Reynolds was elected by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to serve as the Representative to the State Legislature representing the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians for the term of April 30, 2025 through October 2026.
Sincerely,
S/Crystal Tucker Tribal Clerk
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 166)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 14, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 168 An Act to Improve Safety in Public Schools by Requiring Silent Electronic Notification Systems in Classrooms L.D. 808 An Act to Require School Boards and Governing Bodies of Approved Private Schools to Implement Wearable Panic Alert Systems L.D. 1071 Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Conduct a Review of the Implementation of Public Law 2021, Chapter 295 and Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Consult with School Administrators Regarding Developing a Plan for Community-based Crisis Receiving Centers L.D. 1203 An Act to Provide Grants to Schools That Contract for Behavioral and Mental Health Services L.D. 1579 An Act to Abolish School Budget Referenda Health and Human Services L.D. 279 An Act to Address the Shortage of Direct Care Workers for Children with Disabilities in Maine (EMERGENCY) L.D. 563 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for a Waiver from the Federal Government for the Medicaid Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More than 16 Inpatient Beds for Psychiatric Treatment L.D. 791 An Act Regarding Children with Behavioral Health Needs Awaiting Placement in Residential Care Facilities (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1239 An Act to Require Data Collection on and Reporting of Psychiatric Hospital Resources and Transparency in Denials of Emergency Involuntary Admissions to Psychiatric Hospitals L.D. 1570 An Act to Prohibit Fluoridation of the Public Water Supply L.D. 1631 Resolve, to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group to Address Child Stay Times in Hospital Emergency Departments L.D. 1711 Resolve, to Allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits to Be Used to Purchase Ready-to-cook Meals L.D. 1758 An Act to Expedite Provider Enrollment in MaineCare Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 175 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Ensure That Only Citizens of the United States May Participate in Elections L.D. 397 An Act to Require a Voter to Show Photographic Identification L.D. 1149 An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting L.D. 1320 An Act to Prevent Illicit Cultivation and Trafficking Within Maine's Regulated Cannabis Industry L.D. 1422 An Act Regarding Open Primary Elections and Ranked-choice Voting L.D. 1446 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Lower the Voting Age to 16 Years of Age L.D. 1455 An Act to Prevent Illegal Cannabis Growing Operations in the State L.D. 1608 An Act to Counter Unlawful Cannabis Cultivation
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 28)
ORDERED, that Representative Mark C. Cooper of Windham be excused May 6 and 7 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Allison Hepler of Woolwich be excused May 6 and 7 for legislative business reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Caldwell Jackson of Oxford be excused Apr 22, 23, 24, 29, and May 6 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Melanie F. Sachs of Freeport be excused May 6 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Alexei Douhovnikoff, of Brunswick, a senior at Brunswick High School, who won the Maine State Quiz Bowl. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 582)
(5-2) Indigo Selinger, of Brunswick, a junior at Brunswick High School, who tied for best overall with a perfect score at the State Math Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 583)
(5-3) the Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program, of Brunswick, which has received the Governor's Service Award for Outstanding Non-Profit Volunteer Program 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 584)
(5-4) Robert Breen, of Brunswick, an internationally published poet and former Boston firefighter, who received the 2025 Irish Echo News Hero Honoree Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 585)
(5-5) Robert Ashby, of Brunswick, who won the Men's 55 to 59 Division of the 129th Boston Marathon with a time of 2 hours and 43 minutes. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 586)
(5-6) Kate Bryant, of Wiscasset, who won the 2024 #LCNme365 Photo Contest. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 587)
(5-7) Hannah Jewett, of Jay, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 588)
(5-8) Alex Grimaldi, of Jay, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 589)
(5-9) Tessah LeClerc, of Peru, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Dirigo High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 590)
(5-10) Alyssa Ellis, of Carthage, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Dirigo High School and has received 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 591)
(5-11) Noah Smith, of Buckfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 592)
(5-12) Brittany Carrier, of Buckfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Buckfield Junior-Senior School and has received 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 593)
(5-13) Michael Chase, of Rumford, a senior at Mountain Valley 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 594)
(5-14) Eugene Frost III, of Rumford, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Mountain Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 595)
(5-15) Layce Boucher, of Rumford, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Mountain Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 596)
(5-16) Lillian Eubanks, of Brewer, a senior at Brewer 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 597)
(5-17) Jackson Day, of Brewer, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Brewer High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 598)
(5-18) Natalie Ann Moon Simpson, of Bucksport, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Bucksport High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 599)
(5-19) Emily Baxter West, of Orland, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Bucksport High School and has received 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 600)
(5-20) Maryssa LeBlanc, of Hampden, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Hampden Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 601)
(5-21) Tessa Castrucci, of Hampden, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Hampden Academy and has received 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 602)
(5-22) Kate McPhee, of Calais, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Calais High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 603)
(5-23) Leilani Welsh, of Robbinston, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Calais High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 604)
(5-24) Kayleigh Scott, of Calais, a senior at Calais 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 605)
(5-25) Brenna Alley, of Jonesport, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Jonesport-Beals High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 606)
(5-26) Karli Alley, of Jonesport, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Jonesport-Beals High School and has received 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 607)
(5-27) Ashlyn Napoli, of Danforth, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of East Grand School and has received 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 608)
(5-28) Nora Hanscom, of Portland, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 609)
(5-29) Aiden McEwen, of Danforth, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of East Grand School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 610)
(5-30) Isabelle Roos, of Jonesboro, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Washington Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 611)
(5-31) Ethan Cates, of Cutler, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Washington Academy and has received 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 612)
(5-32) Susan St. Mary, of Yarmouth, who is the recipient of a Certificate of Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Health Care Association's Remember ME project, which honors pioneering, innovative and interesting residents living in Maine's long-term care facilities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 613)
(5-33) Winnie L. Johnson, of Robbinston, who is retiring as General Office Clerk at Eastern Maine Electric Co-Operative after 41 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 614)
(5-34) Colby John Folsom, of Old Town, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Husson University. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 615)
(5-35) Ruth White, of Orono, a University of New Hampshire track athlete, who won the 10,000 Meter event with a time of 32:57:83 at the America East conference championship, winning the gold medal and setting an individual meet record. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 616)
(5-36) Linwood "Woody" Carville, of Orono, who is the recipient of a Certificate of Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Health Care Association's Remember ME project, which honors pioneering, innovative and interesting residents living in Maine's long-term care facilities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 617)
(5-37) Dominic Needham, of Veazie, who has earned the distinction of being named Co-Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of the University of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 618)
(5-38) Jeff Sennett, of Veazie, on his retirement as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Bangor Fire Department after over 25 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 619)
(5-39) Kaiden Plourde, of Old Town, who received the Most Valuable Scholar Award from Old Town Elks Lodge No. 1287 for being one of the top 500 scholars in the country. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 620)
(5-40) the Leavitt Theatre, of Ogunquit, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 621)
(5-41) Gianna DeVivo, of Bethel, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 622)
(5-42) Madelyn McDougall, of Bridgton, a senior at Lake Region 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 623)
(5-43) Sage Cormier, of Bridgton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Lake Region High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 624)
(5-44) Ella Pelletier, of South Paris, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 625)
(5-45) Cressey W. Brazier, of Calais, who is retiring after 50 years of public service as a physician. Dr. Brazier worked for Eastern Maine Medical Center, Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Massachusetts and several medical facilities in the Calais area. He served as National Emergency Services Regional Director for hospitals in Presque Isle, Fort Kent and Calais for more than 30 years, receiving the EMS Excellence Award from the State in 2017. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 626)
(5-46) the Mt. Blue High School Boys Ski Team, of Farmington, which won the Class A State Nordic Skiing Championship and received the Sportsmanship Banner. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 627)
(5-47) the Mt. Blue High School Girls Ski Team, of Farmington, which won the Class A State Nordic Skiing Championship and received the Sportsmanship Banner. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 628)
(5-48) Eleanor McCourt, of Farmington, a senior at Mt. Blue 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 629)
(5-49) Elayna VanOrmer, of Edmunds Township and Machiasport, a senior at Machias Memorial 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 631)
(5-50) Elayna VanOrmer, of Machiasport and Edmunds Township, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Machias Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 632)
(5-51) William Good, of Machias, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Machias Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 633)
(5-52) Brynn Young, of Surry, a student at Surry Elementary School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 634)
(5-53) Mount Desert Elementary School, of Northeast Harbor, which has been selected as the 2026 School Garden of the Year by the Maine School Garden Network. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 635)
(5-54) Hewes & Company, of Blue Hill, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 636)
(5-55) Asa R. Honey, of Holden, who has been named the Air National Guard Outstanding Title 5 Civilian of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 637)
(5-56) Aaron L. Pinkham, of Old Town, a Captain with the Air National Guard, who has been named Outstanding Company Grade Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 638)
(5-57) Michael J. York, of Madison, a Master Sergeant with the Air National Guard, who has been named Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 639)
(5-58) Zachary J. Poulin, of Milford, a Senior Master Sergeant with the Air National Guard, who has been named Outstanding Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 640)
(5-59) Shannon F. O'Halloran, of Jefferson, a Technical Sergeant with the Air National Guard, who has been named Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 641)
(5-60) Joseph McNamara, of Levant, a Senior Airman with the Air National Guard, who has been named Outstanding Airman of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 642)
(5-61) Zechariah Musselman, of Thorndike, a Staff Sergeant with the Army National Guard, who has been named Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 643)
(5-62) Kaitlyn Kiernan, of Anson, a Civil Air Patrol Cadet Captain, who earned the Amelia Earhart Award. The Amelia Earhart Award marks completion of Phase III of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 644)
(5-63) Grace Kiernan, of Anson, a Civil Air Patrol Cadet Captain, who earned the Amelia Earhart Award. The Amelia Earhart Award marks completion of Phase III of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 645)
(5-64) Eric C. Castonguay, of Lewiston, an Airman First Class with the Air National Guard, who has been named Outstanding Honor Guard Member of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 646)
(5-65) Robert Johnson, of Portland, a Private First Class with the Army National Guard, who has been named Soldier of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 647)
(5-66) Mya B. Schildroth, of Blue Hill, a senior at George Stevens Academy, 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 648)
(5-67) the Conners Emerson Science Olympiad Team, of Bar Harbor, which won first and second overall at the 2025 Maine State Science Olympiad Competition. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 649)
(5-68) Aidan Arthur Howard, of Swanville, a member of Troop No. 37, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 650)
(5-69) Owen Benjamin Mailloux, of Belfast, a member of Troop No. 37, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 651)
(5-70) Perley Beane, of Waterville, who is the recipient of a Certificate of Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Health Care Association's Remember ME project, which honors pioneering, innovative and interesting residents living in Maine's long-term care facilities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 237) Presented by Representative JULIA of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative DEBRITO of Waterville.
(5-71) Benjamin Terril, of Sanford, a senior at Sanford 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;
(HLS 238) Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
(5-72) Mathiew Duross, of Lyman, on his retirement from Goodwins Mills Fire-Rescue after 25 years of service, including over 5 years as Chief. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 239) Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York, Representative EDER of Waterboro.
(5-73) James Roberts, of Dayton, who is retiring after 35 years of public service to the citizens of the Town of Dayton as code enforcement officer and in various other roles over the years, including building inspector, plumbing inspector, constable, animal control officer and member of the town's fire commission and budget committee. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 240) Presented by Representative PARRY of Arundel. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
(5-74) Greg Palm, of Presque Isle, who has achieved his second Grand Slam in hunting, having bagged a turkey, a bear, a moose and a deer in the same season. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 241) Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
In Memory of: (5-75) Charles Kazuto Tashima, of Scarborough. Dr. Tashima served two years in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Korea. He had completed his medical residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City and, after his military service, returned to work as a fellow and chief resident. Dr. Tashima specialized in oncology and hematology and had a medical career that spanned seven decades. He served as Chief of the Division of Medical Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Grant Hospital in Chicago. In the 1970s, Dr. Tashima was Director of Medical Education at St. Francis Hospital in Honolulu. He later joined M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute and establishing a private practice in Houston in the 1990s. After moving to Maine in 2000, Dr. Tashima cared for patients at Parkview Adventist Medical Center in Brunswick and Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. He also practiced in several under-served communities as locum tenens in Pennsylvania and Hawaii before retiring. Mr. Tashima will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 579)
(5-76) Catherine Ellen (Talasco) Pride, of South Portland. Mrs. Pride was a nurse who spent the majority of her career as an emergency room nurse at Osteopathic Hospital of Maine in Portland. She volunteered weekly at the Ronald McDonald House for years. She was a member of the Cumberland Investment Association, the Salvation Army Corps in Bath and the Congregational Church in Cumberland. Mrs. Pride will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 580)
(5-77) Daniel A. Pinkham, of Damariscotta. Mr. Pinkham had a long career as an educator and taught general science, biology and forestry at Lincoln Academy for almost 30 years. He also coached the school's girls basketball team for 17 years, including a Class B state championship in 1982, and he was inducted into the Lincoln Academy Sport Hall of Fame. He served his country in the United States Navy, building bases in Okinawa, Japan and Da Nang, Vietnam. After retirement he worked with his son Jon in construction and also operated the family business, Lakehurst Properties. His community service included serving as a Damariscotta representative to the Great Salt Bay School Board, and in his 60s he joined the Massasoit Engine Company. Mr. Pinkham will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Ann, and his family, friends and community;
(SLS 581)
(5-78) Mark Stuart Kierstead, of Waterville. Mr. Kierstead had a 47-year career in the practice of law and business. He represented many Maine people with low incomes on a pro bono basis. He also volunteered with a local committee to prevent the further spreading of sludge on Canaan farmland decades before PFAS contamination became a prominent issue. In the late 1990s, Mr. Kierstead started a company, Global Protein Products, that produces a nontoxic corn protein film to prevent seed rot in potatoes and maintain fresh produce when shipped. He traveled to farms and food processors across the United States for several years selling this innovative product, which is used to this day. In May 2024, he was one of 30 people in Maine honored at the annual Remember Me ceremony organized by the Maine Health Care Association. Mr. Kierstead will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 630)
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Change of Committee (6-1) Representative GRAMLICH from the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Address Climate Change" (H.P. 964) (L.D. 1472)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-71) on Bill "An Act to Provide Support for Certain Maine Discovery Museum Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Educational Programming Throughout the State" (S.P. 131) (L.D. 281) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-71).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-70) on Bill "An Act to Fund the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program" (S.P. 264) (L.D. 581) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: 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-70).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-60) on Bill "An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Awarding Waivers of Tuition and Fees to Eligible Students" (S.P. 317) (L.D. 700) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-60).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Be Designated as School Health Advisors" (S.P. 352) (L.D. 828) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-74) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-74).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-67) on Bill "An Act to Address the Use of Electricity by Data Centers" (S.P. 402) (L.D. 912) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: 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-67).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Geoengineering, Including the Use of Cloud Seeding, Weather Modification, Excessive Radio Waves and Microwave Radiation" (S.P. 345) (L.D. 825) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-66) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-63) on Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" (S.P. 265) (L.D. 582) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-63).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Create a History Education and Learning Mobile Unit Within the Maine State Archives" (S.P. 287) (L.D. 674) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-73) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-72) on Bill "An Act to Protect Taxpayers by Requiring Referenda on Significant Municipal Debt" (S.P. 430) (L.D. 1013) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-72).
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-76) on Bill "An Act to Increase the Maximum Amount of the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit That May be Taken in a Year" (S.P. 82) (L.D. 146) 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-76).
_________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Track Certain Information Regarding and Seek Federal Reimbursement for Medical Care Provided to Asylum Seekers" (H.P. 283) (L.D. 429) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for Parental Rights (H.P. 321) (L.D. 492) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-146) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-147) on Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to Maine's Tax Laws" (H.P. 188) (L.D. 288) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-148) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 257) (L.D. 576) Bill "An Act Regarding Reciprocal Licensure for Professional Engineers" Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 27) (L.D. 14) Bill "An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-55) (7-3) (S.P. 41) (L.D. 26) Bill "An Act to Add an Inflation Adjustment to the Maximum Amount of Funding Disbursed from the Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund for Certain Personal Services of the Department of Environmental Protection" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-64) (7-4) (S.P. 38) (L.D. 121) Bill "An Act to Include Brush and Yard Debris in the Definition of 'Litter'" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-68) (7-5) (S.P. 71) (L.D. 135) Bill "An Act to Provide Compensation to Members of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Enhance Equitable Commission Participation from Across the State" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-53) (7-6) (S.P. 75) (L.D. 139) Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Establish a Pilot Program for the Electronic Tagging of Deer Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-52) (7-7) (S.P. 169) (L.D. 388) Bill "An Act to Provide Access to Quality Family Child Care for Military Personnel by Exempting Certain Military Child Care Providers from State Licensing Requirements" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-62) (7-8) (S.P. 247) (L.D. 567) Bill "An Act to Designate the 2nd Week of May as Dark Sky Week" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-54) (7-9) (S.P. 320) (L.D. 761) Bill "An Act to Support the Maintenance, Preservation and Promotion of State Historic Sites" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-56) (7-10) (S.P. 384) (L.D. 895) Bill "An Act to Support Immersive Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program"(EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-61) (7-11) (S.P. 388) (L.D. 899) Bill "An Act to Strengthen the Requirements for Medical Payments Coverage" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-58) (7-12) (S.P. 410) (L.D. 954) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Membership of the Government Oversight Committee" (EMERGENCY) Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-69) (7-13) (S.P. 413) (L.D. 983) Bill "An Act Regarding Service of Notice of Restricted Person Status to Hospitalized Patients" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-57) (7-14) (S.P. 496) (L.D. 1207) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Environmental Protection to Monitor Air and Water Temperatures Around Commercial Solar Energy Developments" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-65) (7-15) (H.P. 359) (L.D. 540) Bill "An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-144) (7-16) (H.P. 368) (L.D. 600) Bill "An Act to Initiate Recounts in Tied Elections" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-145) (7-17) (H.P. 689) (L.D. 1060) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to Reduce Stigma for Parents Seeking Support" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-149)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Include Judicial Marshals in the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement (S.P. 359) (L.D. 794)
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.
10. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABORon Bill "An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act" (S.P. 272) (L.D. 588)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. TABLED - May 6, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-88) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY 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)
TABLED - May 6, 2025 by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of Representative KESSLER of South Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-87) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY 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)
TABLED - May 6, 2025 by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of Representative KESSLER of South Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-86) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act Prohibiting Public Utilities from Requiring Deposits Based Solely on a Residential Customer's Income" (H.P. 702) (L.D. 1080)
TABLED - May 6, 2025 by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of Representative KESSLER of South Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
14. 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)
- In Senate, REFERREDto the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. TABLED - May 6, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
15. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-44) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Resolve, to Require the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Lower Road Rail Use Advisory Council (S.P. 46) (L.D. 29)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-44). TABLED - May 7, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
16. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-45) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council Regarding the Rail Line from Portland to Yarmouth (S.P. 47) (L.D. 30)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-45). TABLED - May 7, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-117) - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 316) (L.D. 487)
TABLED - May 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 774)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Emergency Medical Services' Board and the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State" (S.P. 776) (L.D. 1981)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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