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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 19th Legislative Day Thursday, May 22, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Anne P. Graham, North Yarmouth.
National Anthem by Greely High School Madrigals, Cumberland.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, May 20, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 777)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten, resulting in damage to the small intestine; and
WHEREAS, celiac disease affects approximately one percent of people worldwide, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and can lead to long-term health complications if not properly managed; and
WHEREAS, awareness about celiac disease can lead to earlier diagnosis, improved understanding and increased support for those living with the condition; and
WHEREAS, early diagnosis and adherence to a strict gluten-free diet are crucial for individuals with celiac disease to maintain their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, organizations and individuals have worked tirelessly to raise awareness, provide education and support individuals affected by celiac disease; 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 Celiac Disease Awareness Month and to express our gratitude to the organizations and individuals who have dedicated their time and efforts to raising awareness about celiac disease, supporting affected individuals and advancing research to improve the lives of those living with the condition.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 779)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS MAINE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY COURT MONTH
WHEREAS, treatment and recovery courts nationwide are the cornerstone of justice reform and are recognized as the most successful justice system intervention in our Nation’s history; and
WHEREAS, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts have been restoring lives and families and increasing public health and safety for almost 3 decades; and
WHEREAS, Maine now has 14 treatment and recovery courts, including 8 adult drug treatment and recovery courts, 2 veterans treatment courts, 3 family recovery courts and one co-occurring disorder court;and
WHEREAS, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts have served more than 2,800 individuals, indirectly impacting thousands of Maine families, employers and communities; and
WHEREAS, the most recent statewide assessment has shown that Maine’s treatment and recovery courts have substantially lowered the conviction recidivism rate of graduates to 6% compared to 41% of people with comparable characteristics and criminal histories who did not participate in a treatment and recovery court program; and
WHEREAS, according to All Rise, treatment and recovery courts significantly improve substance use disorder treatment outcomes and substantially reduce addiction and related crime and do so at less expense than any other criminal justice strategy in Maine’s history; and
WHEREAS, according to the statewide assessment, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts save an average of $16,232 in incarceration and community corrections costs for every individual served, permitting Maine to boast savings significantly more than the national average of $6,000 per individual; and
WHEREAS, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts improve education, employment, housing and financial stability;promote family reunification; reduce foster care placements; and increase the rate of mothers delivering babies who are fully drug-free; and
WHEREAS, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts facilitate community-wide partnerships, bridging public safety and public health; and WHEREAS, the success of Maine’s treatment and recovery courts is the result of dedicated, collaborative efforts and partnerships with many state departments and organizations, including the Maine Judicial Branch, the Office of the Attorney General, the Governor’s office of opioid response, Maine Prosecutors’ Association, Maine Commission on Public Defense Services, the Department of Corrections, county sheriff’s offices, the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Health, Aroostook Mental Health Center, Wellspring, the Community Caring Collaborative, the Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine, Maine Pretrial Services and the Maine Reentry Network, as well as a multitude of recovery centers and residences, independent treatment providers and physicians and recovery support organizations; 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 designate May 2025 as Maine Treatment and Recovery Court Month in recognition of the efforts of all professionals and participants who make our treatment and recovery courts work and of the significant contribution our treatment and recovery courts have made and continue to make in the fight against substance use disorder, by helping our citizens in their recovery and in restoring hope.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-3) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 781)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, also commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the person’s muscles, slowly reducing the person’s ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe; and
WHEREAS, thousands of new ALS cases are reported every year and estimates show that every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS and someone passes away from ALS; and
WHEREAS, on average, patients diagnosed with ALS survive only 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, the exact causes of ALS are unknown and there is no known cure for ALS; and WHEREAS, people who have served in the military are more likely to develop ALS and die from the disease than those with no history of military service; and
WHEREAS, securing access to new therapies, durable medical equipment and communication technologies is of vital importance to people living with ALS; and
WHEREAS, clinical trials play a pivotal role in evaluating new treatments, enhancing quality of life and fostering assistive technologies for those living with ALS; and
WHEREAS, the ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research globally and has committed more than $154 million to support more than 550 projects across the United States and 18 other countries; and
WHEREAS, the ALS Association is committed to accelerating the pace of discovery, fueled by the hope that one day ALS will be a livable disease for everyone, everywhere, until a cure can be found; and
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the dire circumstances of people living with ALS, acknowledge the terrible impact this disease has on those individuals and their families and support research to eradicate this disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the members of the One Hundred Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, declare May 2025 to be Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month and call upon all citizens of the State to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Be Designated as School Health Advisors" (S.P. 352) (L.D. 828)
Majority (10) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSREAD and ACCEPTED in the House on May 14, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (3) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-74) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Protect Taxpayers by Requiring Referenda on Significant Municipal Debt" (S.P. 430) (L.D. 1013)
Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READand ACCEPTED in the House on May 14, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-72) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Improve Training Opportunities for Law Enforcement Officers" (H.P. 407) (L.D. 639)
Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on May 20, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-162) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 173)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON MARINE RESOURCES
May 19, 2025
Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House
132nd Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 305.6, we are writing to notify you that LD 1172, “An Act to Enact the Passamaquoddy Fisheries and Workforce Development Act” has been automatically withdrawn.
Sincerely,
S/Sen. Denise A. Tepler Senate Chair
S/Rep. Allison Hepler House Chair
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 174)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 22, 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:"
Criminal Justice and Public Safety L.D. 306 An Act to Stabilize Rural Maine Emergency Medical Services Departments L.D. 1526 An Act to Change the Permissible Hours and Penalities Pertaining to the Use of Consumer Fireworks Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 71 An Act Regarding Special Education Funding L.D. 193 An Act to Fund Students in Maine Schools Who Are Experiencing Homelessness L.D. 282 An Act to Raise the Limit on the Total Number of Public Charter Schools L.D. 501 An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for Economically Disadvantaged Students L.D. 673 An Act to Better Support the Educational Attainment of Low-income and Moderate-income Communities by Providing Additional Funding to Certain School Administrative Units L.D. 933 An Act to Increase to 100 Percent the State Share of Funding for Special Education Costs of All School Administrative Units L.D. 1398 An Act Regarding Behavioral Health Support for Students in Public Schools L.D. 1518 An Act to Clarify the Amount and Use of Unallocated Balances in a School Administrative Unit Budget L.D. 1689 An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Study Expansion of Public Preschool and Early Care and Education Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 1096 An Act to Allow Municipalities That Have Financed Fiber-optic Broadband Infrastructure to Use Loans or Grants to Repay Associated Debt L.D. 1929 An Act to Improve Public Utility Service by Addressing Seasonal Property Hazards Health and Human Services L.D. 637 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Evaluate the Municipal General Assistance Program Database L.D. 831 An Act Regarding Abandoned Vehicles Due to Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization L.D. 1029 An Act to Ensure General Assistance for Housing Does Not Reduce Assistance for Other Basic Necessities and to Increase Presumptive Eligibility and State Reimbursement for General Assistance L.D. 1066 An Act Regarding Limits on Municipal General Assistance Programs L.D. 1799 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Review the Progressive Treatment Program and Processes by Which a Person May Be Involuntarily Admitted to a Psychiatric Hospital or Receive Court-ordered Community Treatment L.D. 1952 An Act Regarding Home Heating Fuel Assistance Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 459 An Act to Regulate the Use of Prior Authorization for Health Care Provider Services L.D. 675 An Act to Protect Consumers by Increasing Transparency and Accountability in the Pharmaceutical Industry L.D. 890 An Act to Permit the Dispensing of Ivermectin Pursuant to a Standing Order upon Request for COVID-19, Flu and Cancer Patients L.D. 1205 An Act to Set Limits on Virtual Currency Kiosks L.D. 1402 An Act to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Determine Methods of Ensuring the Long-term Solvency of the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association L.D. 1663 An Act Relating to Health Care Transparency and the Maine Health Data Organization Housing and Economic Development L.D. 1468 An Act to Establish Standards for Independent Motor Vehicle Repair Facilities in Maine (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1597 An Act to Prohibit the Use of Dynamic Pricing for Certain Consumer Goods L.D. 1845 An Act to Establish the Working Waterfront Advisory Council State and Local Government L.D. 148 An Act to Provide for the Statewide Popular Election of the State Auditor L.D. 236 An Act to Provide Legislative Oversight of the Rule-making Petition Process L.D. 452 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General by Ranked-choice Voting L.D. 774 An Act to Require Bleeding Control Kits in State-owned Buildings L.D. 789 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Legislative Approval of Any State of Emergency Lasting Longer than 60 Days L.D. 928 An Act to Maintain Public Access to Town Ways in Maine L.D. 944 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Improve Representation and Simplify Legislative Redistricting L.D. 1388 An Act to Replace the Participation Threshold in Votes to Adopt or Alter a Municipal Charter with a Lower Approval Threshold L.D. 1417 An Act to Strengthen the Authority of Local Officials to Enforce Provisions Regarding Dangerous and Nuisance Properties that Constitute a Threat to Public Health and Safety L.D. 1454 An Act to Redefine "Term" in the Law Governing Term Limits for Constitutional Offices L.D. 1524 An Act to Enhance Legislative Participation in the Governor's Exercise of Emergency Powers L.D. 1546 An Act to Require Recommendations from Study Commissions to Be Printed as Legislative Documents L.D. 1560 An Act to Address Conflicts of Interest with Municipal Contracts L.D. 1594 An Act to Change the Appropriation for the Governor's Expense Account and Create Transparency in Expenditures Made from That Account L.D. 1767 An Act to Amend the Waldo County Budget Adoption Process and Allow Residents Who Are Not Municipal Officers to Serve on the Waldo County Budget Committee Taxation L.D. 432 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Allow Municipalities to Apportion Real and Personal Property Taxes on the Basis of Property Classification L.D. 1291 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Apportionment of Service Revenue L.D. 1304 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Limit Property Tax Increases for Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older and Shift the Tax Burden to State Gaming Revenues L.D. 1464 An Act to Provide for an Alternative Municipal Property Tax Assessment Rate L.D. 1475 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Taxation of Digital Assets L.D. 1481 An Act to Amend the Law Governing Stabilization of Property Taxes on Homesteads of Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older L.D. 1537 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Lowering Property Taxes by Revising the State-Municipal Revenue Sharing Program L.D. 1541 An Act to Provide Property Tax Relief for Senior Residents L.D. 1591 An Act to Grant a Municipality Authority to Tax Property According to Use L.D. 1610 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Apportion Differentiated Tax Rates on Real Property According to Use L.D. 1729 An Act to Increase the Rate of Reimbursement to Municipalities for Revenue Lost as a Result of the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption L.D. 1798 An Act to Increase Revenue Sharing and to Control Property Taxes Transportation L.D. 304 An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation L.D. 947 An Act to Clarify Overnight Docking at Mainland Ports for Certain Island Ferry Vessels L.D. 1632 An Act to Provide Incentives and Amend Laws Regarding Access to Protect Rural Highway Capacity and Promote Long-term Economic Development L.D. 1680 An Act to Establish a Permanent Ferry Oversight Committee to Ensure Sustainable and Equitable Ferry Operations L.D. 1809 An Act to Further Stabilize Highway Fund Revenue L.D. 1875 An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Highway Funding by Imposing a Road Use Fee for Electric Vehicles Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 104 An Act to Protect the Health of Medical Cannabis Patients and Streamline the Mandatory Testing of Cannabis
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 175)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 22, 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 Criminal Justice and Public Safety has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Salisbury of Westbrook, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1599 An Act to Establish the Maine Emergency Medical Services Commission
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 176)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR 66 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0066
Letter of Transmittal
Honorable Members of the Legislative Council, 132nd Maine Legislature;
Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor of the State of Maine
I am pleased to submit the State of Maine Management Letter for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. During our audit of the State of Maine, we became aware of matters that offer opportunities for our government to improve its operations. Recommendations regarding these matters accompany this Management Letter as “management letter comments.”
This publication of our Management Letter includes two sections: management letter comments previously issued in relation to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) audit; and management letter comments newly issued in relation to the Single Audit. Management letter comments related to the ACFR audit were separately issued on January 28, 2025, and are included in this report to provide the reader with a comprehensive set of our recommendations.
Please feel free to contact me with questions you may have. Like you, we are committed to improving our State government for the benefit of our citizens. Healthy discussion of the problems found and solutions considered are part of a dialogue that aims at improvement. I welcome your thoughts and inquiries about these matters.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Matthew Dunlap, CIA State Auditor
May 9, 2025
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 429)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 20, 2025
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Housing and Economic Development: · Nancy Y. Harrison of Veazie for reappointment, as a Commissioner of the Maine State Housing Authority, · Noel Bonam of Portland for reappointment, as a Commissioner of the Maine State Housing Authority, · Robert C. Bryant of Hartland for reappointment, to the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority, · Ian Houseal of Portland for reappointment, to the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Transportation: · Carol Murray of Sanford for reappointment, to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.C. 443)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 21, 2025
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Housing and Economic Development: · Janice de Lima of Falmouth for reappointment, to the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (S.C. 454)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 21, 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 Transportation: · James Cohen, Esq. of Portland for reappointment, to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative THORNE of Carmel, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1327)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS,Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, began in the aftermath of the Civil War and has grown into a solemn national observance honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to the nation; and
WHEREAS, thousands of Maine citizens have proudly served in the United States military throughout the nation’s history, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms and democratic ideals;and
WHEREAS, Memorial Day is observed each year on the last Monday in May and provides a time for all Mainers and Americans to reflect, remember and honor the service members who died in defense of our country;and
WHEREAS, it is fitting for the State to recognize the courage, dedication and selflessness of these fallen heroes and to express gratitude to the families and communities who have borne this profound loss; and
WHEREAS, the people of Maine continue to uphold the enduring tradition of Memorial Day through local ceremonies, parades and flags placed on graves; 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 Memorial Day as a day of solemn reflection and heartfelt gratitude for those who gave their lives in defense of our country; and be it further
RESOLVED: That We encourage all citizens of the State to observe Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies and acts of remembrance in honor of our fallen service members and their enduring legacy.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 29)
ORDERED, that Representative Ann Fredericks of Sanford be excused May 13 and 14 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Randall C. Hall of Wilton be excused May 7 and 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Nathan J. Wadsworth of Hiram be excused May 13 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Mark Walker of Naples be excused Apr 29, 30, May 6 and 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Peter Conley Wood of Norway be excused May 13 and 14 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the Saint Dominic Academy Boys Basketball Team, of Auburn, which won the Class D State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 488)
(5-2) Jacob C, of Waterville, the Youth of the Year finalist from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Waterville. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 670)
(5-3) Carmen H, of Brewer, the Youth of the Year finalist from the Boys and Girls Club of Bangor. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 671)
(5-4) Ka'lel M, of Augusta, the Youth of the Year finalist from the Augusta Boys and Girls Clubs. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 672)
(5-5) Patricio L, of Lewiston, the Youth of the Year finalist from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 673)
(5-6) Judy Holmquist, of Caribou, for her 50 years of service at the Aroostook Mental Health Center. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 674)
(5-7) Damien DuMont, of Washburn, a member of Troop No. 177, 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 675)
(5-8) Landyn Waldermarson, of Perham, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Caribou High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 676)
(5-9) Amelia Godin, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Caribou High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 677)
(5-10) Grace Routhier, of Portage Lake, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Ashland District School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 678)
(5-11) Cole Eastman, of Ashland, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Ashland District School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 679)
(5-12) Sophia Gaudiano, of Buxton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Bonny Eagle High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 680)
(5-13) Samone Gallagher, of Acton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Sanford High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 681)
(5-14) Benjamin Descoteaux, of Biddeford, a senior at Biddeford 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 682)
(5-15) Joseph Levesque, of Newcastle, a senior at Lincoln 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 683)
(5-16) Lucie Hollon, of Southport, who won the Telling Room's Lincoln County Creative Writing Contest for her poem "Patterns: An Abecedarian." We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 684)
(5-17) Ella Fick, of Cape Elizabeth, a student at Cape Elizabeth High School, who won first prize in the high school division of the Maine Startup Challenge for her idea of Fanmi, an app that would help connect young families who cannot afford their own homes with older couples who have extra space to rent. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 685)
(5-18) Ray Shevenell, of Cape Elizabeth, on his induction into the Maine Running Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to the sport of running in Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 686) (5-19) Arnaud Sioho, of South Portland, a member of the South Portland High School Track and Field Team, who won the Boys Long Jump event and the Boys Triple Jump event, setting a new meet record, at the 2025 Class A Indoor Track and Field State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 687)
(5-20) Tyler Bryant, of South Portland, a member of the South Portland High School Track and Field Team, who placed 2nd in the Boys High Jump event at the 2025 Class A Indoor Track and Field State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 688)
(5-21) Jenna Dean, of Perry, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Shead High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 689)
(5-22) Jadah Newell, of Sipayik, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Shead High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 690)
(5-23) Khloeana Morris, of Robbinston, a senior at Shead 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 691)
(5-24) the Rotary Club of Farmington, whose members are celebrating the club's 100th anniversary of serving their local and global communities. Chartered on March 26, 1925, at the Odd Fellows Hall on Broadway, the club was established with 19 charter members, including Myron C. Hamer, then principal of Farmington High School, and Wilbert G. Mallett, head of the institution now known as the University of Maine at Farmington. Another founding member was Sumner P. Mills, grandfather of Paul H. Mills. Over the past century, the Farmington Rotary Club has exemplified the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self,"through numerous community initiatives. Early projects included constructing road signs, organizing safety campaigns, and supporting the establishment of Franklin Memorial Hospital. In the 1960s, the club led fundraising efforts to build the Hippach Field wading pool, providing recreational opportunities for local youth. Today, with approximately 55 active members, the club continues its commitment to community service. Recent endeavors include organizing the annual Independence Day parade, partnering with local organizations to distribute holiday pajamas to children, awarding scholarships to area students, and contributing over $40,000 annually to charitable causes. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 692)
(5-25) Kathy LeVasseur and Bob Giroux, of Belgrade, recipients 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 693)
(5-26) Peter Rushton, of Belgrade, 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 694)
(5-27) Charles Meader, of Mount Vernon, 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 695) (5-28) Carol Boynton and Thomas Bilodeau, of China, recipients 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 696)
(5-29) the China Community Forest Committee, 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 697)
(5-30) Jeanette Smith, of China, 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 698)
(5-31) Thomas Maraggio, of China, 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 699)
(5-32) Eric Handley, of Sidney, 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 700) (5-33) Thomas Richard, of Presque Isle, on the occasion of his retirement from Northern Maine Community College after nearly 40 years of service to the college. Mr. Richard earned degrees in Computer Programming and Business Administration after enrolling at the school in the autumn of 1981. His career at the college began in Residential Life, which then led to various roles, including Director of Housing and Residential Life, Director of Human Resources and Assistant to the President. Mr. Richard has been the Director of the Smith Wellness Center for the past 12 years. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 701)
(5-34) Rishi Patel, of Sanford, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Sanford High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 702)
(5-35) Hannah Perro, of Lebanon, who won the Girls Wrestling State Championship and the New England Girls Wrestling Championship in the 100-pound weight class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 703)
(5-36) Delaney Frost, of Lebanon, who won the Girls Wrestling State Championship and the New England Girls Wrestling Championship in the 120-pound weight class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 704)
(5-37) Sean Leach, of Lebanon, who won the Co-Ed Wrestling State Championship in the 285-pound weight class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 705)
(5-38) Brady Ouellette, of Lebanon, who won the Co-Ed Wrestling State Championship in the 150-pound weight class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 706) (5-39) Kaden Dustin, of Lebanon, who won the Co-Ed Wrestling State Championship in the 138-pound weight class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 707)
(5-40) Janessa Fiske-Smith, of Medway, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Schenck 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 708)
(5-41) Dylan McDunnah, of East Millinocket, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Schenck High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 709)
(5-42) Sophia Boutot, of Houlton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Houlton High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 710)
(5-43) Jazlynn McNinch, of Littleton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Houlton 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 711)
(5-44) Ava Whited, of Bridgewater, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Central Aroostook High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 712) (5-45) Julia Pierce, of Mars Hill, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Central Aroostook 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 713)
(5-46) Gracie Little, of Hodgdon, a senior at Hodgdon 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 714)
(5-47) Abigail Duff, of Hodgdon, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Greater Houlton Christian Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 715)
(5-48) Addison Watson, of Smyrna Mills, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Greater Houlton Christian 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 716)
(5-49) Jackie Nooney, of Kittery, who has been named the 2024 Kittery Volunteer of the Year by the York Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 717)
(5-50) Alan Robinson, of Kittery, who has been named the 2024 Kittery Citizen of the Year by the York Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 718) (5-51) the Kittery Land Trust, led by Executive Director Lisa Linehan, which has been named the 2024 Kittery Business of the Year by the York Region Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 719)
(5-52) the Marshwood High School Boys Ski Team, which won the Class A Good Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 720)
(5-53) Andre Clark, of South Berwick, a student at Marshwood High School, who won the 55-meter Dash Event at the 2025 New England Indoor Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 721)
(5-54) Hannah West, of Gray, a teacher at Gorham Middle School, who has been named the 2025 Maine Middle School Art Teacher of the Year by the Maine Education Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 722)
(5-55) Zander Steele, of Richmond, a senior at Richmond 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 723)
(5-56) Priscilla Miles, of Lyman, 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 724)
(5-57) Madison Capella, of Woolwich, who has earned the distinction of being named Second Honor Essayist of the 2025 graduating class of Morse High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 725)
(5-58) Lisa Griffin, of East Machias, 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 736)
(5-59) Jim Corbett, of Bremen, who received the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers recognition from the Department of Labor. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 737)
(5-60) Eric Teele, of Bremen, who received the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers recognition from the Department of Labor. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 738)
(5-61) Brady Brooker, of Smith Pond, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Stearns 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 745)
(5-62) Olivia Hallet, of Millinocket, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Stearns High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 746) (5-63) Karl Hatlemark, of Readfield, who received a 2025 EMS Excellence Award from Maine EMS. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 747)
(5-64) Don Sheets, of Cape Elizabeth, who has received the 2025 Governor's Award from Maine EMS. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 748)
(5-65) Robert Ham, of Boothbay, who has received a 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from Maine EMS. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 749)
(5-66) Tessa K. Castrucci, of Hampden, a senior at Hampden 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;
(HLS 249) Presented by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot.
(5-67) Ethan W. Cates, of Cutler, a senior at Washington 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;
(HLS 250) Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-68) Beckett P. Cote, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee 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 251) Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
(5-69) Beckett Cote, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School, who has been named Varsity Maine Boys Skier of the Year. Beckett's senior season included Class A titles in both the classical and freestyle races. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 252) Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
(5-70) Owen Kirk, of Sidney, a senior at Messalonskee High School, who has been named the 2024-2025 Varsity Boys Hockey Player of the Year. Owen completed the year with 44 goals and 24 assists in 20 games and led the Eagles to the Class B North title game. He finishes his high school hockey career with 108 goals and 81 assists in 74 games. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 253) Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Representative COLLINS of Sidney.
(5-71) Ella M. Pelletier, of Paris, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive 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 254) Presented by Representative LANCE of Paris. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-72) Ella S. Haynie, of Embden, a senior at Madison Junior Senior 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 255) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.
(5-73) Isabelle C. Allen, of Wade, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Washburn District High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 256) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-74) Isabelle C. Allen, of Wade, a senior at Washburn District 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 257) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-75) Madelyn E. Cote, of Caribou, a senior at Caribou 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 258) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-76) Ethan Chen, of Windham, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Windham High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 259) Presented by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative COOPER of Windham, Representative OLSEN of Raymond.
(5-77) Bella Bragdon, of Windham, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Windham High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 260) Presented by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative COOPER of Windham, Representative OLSEN of Raymond.
(5-78) Bridget G. Landry, of Hiram, a senior at Sacopee 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;
(HLS 261) Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.
(5-79) Isabel G. Bartlett, of Carmel, a senior at Hermon 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 262) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot.
(5-80) Julia Pendleton, of Buxton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Bonny Eagle High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 263) Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative OLSEN of Raymond, Representative POMERLEAU of Standish, Representative WALKER of Naples.
(5-81) Lori Krupke, of Lamoine, who has served the people of the State for 32 years with Kids' Corner, which provides community-based child care for the Mount Desert Island area. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 264) Presented by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-82) the Winthrop/Maranacook Field Hockey Team, of Winthrop, which won the Class C State Championship, the team's fourth state title in a row. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 265) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
(5-83) Gabrielle Daggett, of Chelsea, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Erskine Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 266) Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-84) Myles Littlefield, of Raymond, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Lake Region High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 267) Presented by Representative OLSEN of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
(5-85) Dave Poulin, of Readfield, a 2025 Maine Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Mr. Poulin coached Winthrop High School teams for 22 seasons, reaching the state tournament 21 times, earning 324 wins and coaching the Ramblers to back-to-back Class C state championships in 1992 and 1993. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 269) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
In Memory of: (5-86) James Joseph LaBossiere, of Old Town. Mr. LaBossiere started a teaching and coaching career at Higgins Classical Institute in Charleston, where he taught mathematics and physics and served as the assistant football coach and baseball coach. He later dedicated 26 years to teaching mathematics at Old Town High School, where he also coached the baseball team to an undefeated season, winning the Penobscot Valley Conference. For his outstanding achievements, Mr. LaBossiere was named Maine State Baseball Coach of the Year and John Bapst Quarterback Club Outstanding Baseball Coach in Eastern Maine. After retiring from Old Town High School, he continued to teach as an adjunct professor at Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute and University College in Bangor, eventually returning to full-time teaching at University College in 1993 until his retirement in 2013. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Old Town. Mr. LaBossiere will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 726)
(5-87) Mary E. Blen, of West Gardiner. Mrs. Blen worked at the Dresden Post Office, in the shoe shops of Hallowell, Richmond and Gardiner and for many years as a private housecleaner. Over the years, she was a member of the Dresden Fire Auxiliary, PTA, Extension Club, American Legion Auxiliary of Litchfield, Senior Citizens Club, Maine Obsolete Auto Club, Litchfield Baptist Church and Mystic Chapter 69 Order of the Eastern Star of Litchfield. She was a past Matron of the Olive Branch Order of the Eastern Star of Dresden and was a teacher with the 4H Club in Dresden. In recent years, she played the wooden spoons and sang in the choir, Carol Bailey String Band and West Gardiner Dinner Program, and she knit hundreds of mittens for schools and the hospital at Togus. Mrs. Blen will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 727)
(5-88) John W. Bliss, of Bath. Mr. Bliss developed innovative ideas, products and potential tech startup companies. His most successful venture was the development and launch of the 33rd Floor Corporation in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in the 1980s, the 33rd Floor provided office space, tech support and consultative services to more than 40 new businesses. In retirement he remained passionately interested in start-up culture and entrepreneurship. Mr. Bliss will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 728)
(5-89) Terry Alan Nordmann, of Bath. Mr. Nordmann served in the United States Navy, the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve and Maine Army National Guard, primarily as a corpsman, medic and licensed practical nurse. He also served in VISTA in rural Arkansas, was a member of the Portland Police Department, worked as a licensed private investigator, was a truck driver for a household moving company and worked with patients in a psychiatric ward. His extensive community service included work with the Council of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Bath City Council and the Phippsburg American Legion, where he was honored as Legionnaire of the Year in 2019. Mr. Nordmann will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 729)
(5-90) Patricia C. Leach, of Hallowell. Mrs. Leach started her own business, Pat's Custom-Made Draperies, and successfully ran that enterprise for over 30 years, furnishing some of the finer homes in the greater Augusta area, several Maine courthouses and the Maine State Senate chamber. She was a 67-year member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallowell, serving on the parish council and as a longtime participant in the ladies guild charitable organization. She also belonged to the Augusta Garden Club and helped decorate the Blaine House Mansion for Christmas each year. Mrs. Leach will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 730)
(5-91) Janet Ritzi, of Readfield. Mrs. Ritzi and her husband Chuck briefly lived in Orono, where she worked for the University of Maine's Alumni Association. They later lived in Rangeley and Wilton before settling in Readfield. Mrs. Ritzi, a pioneering career woman, entered the real estate field in 1971, first as an agent with Winthrop Real Estate and then several years later as the owner of Red Barn Real Estate. Always the professional, she was highly respected by her clients and her industry peers. She would go on to serve a term as President of the Kennebec Valley Board of REALTORS. In the early 1980's, she traded her real estate practice for handling the operations of her husband's consulting business. They both retired in the mid-1990s. Mrs. Ritzi will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 731)
(5-92) Christopher Rodriguez, of Gardiner. Mr. Rodriguez was employed in the shipping industry. After residing in Florida for a few years, he relocated in the San Diego, California area to work as an estimator for Navy ship repairs. He had recently relocated to Maine. Mr. Rodriguez will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 732)
(5-93) Eloise B. Simard, of Winthrop. Mrs. Simard worked as a computer programmer analyst for the State of Maine. Her 25-year career ended with her retirement in 2012. She was a member of several area quilting groups, including the Pine Tree Quilters Guild. Mrs. Simard will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 733)
(5-94) Constance Elnora Chaney Barnard, of West Gardiner. Mrs. Barnard was a steadfast pillar of the West Gardiner community. Her work at the Hamlin School, where she worked in the very first special education class, marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to inclusivity and the betterment of others. She played an instrumental role in launching Kennebec County's first Special Olympics, fostering an environment where athleticism and determination were celebrated in all their diverse forms. She was a member of the West Gardiner Garden Club. She published "The Campbells of the Northeast," a work that chronicled her grandmother's Scottish lineage and the enduring legacy of the Campbell Clan. Mrs. Barnard will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 734)
(5-95) Bruce M. Lutsk, of Newcastle. Mr. Lutsk served as a Signal Corps Officer in the United States Army for two years and was stationed in Korea and at the Pentagon. In 1970, he moved to Connecticut, where he taught at the University of Hartford for four years and served as assistant director of the university's National Teacher Corps Program. He began a law career in 1974. He practiced with the Hartford, Connecticut firm of Reid and Riege for over 30 years before retiring to Newcastle in 2005. He served many organizations through the years, including Bowdoin College, Curtis Island Partners, Damariscotta River Association, Hurricane Island Outward Bound, Lincoln Academy, Miles Memorial Hospital League, Skidompha Library, MaineHealth, Lincoln Health and Allied Printing. Mr. Lutsk will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 735)
(5-96) Donald Lee Williams, Sr., of Winthrop. Mr. Williams worked in many capacities throughout his life. After high school, he worked in the woods in Readfield for the Mace family before being employed for a short while with Nichols Pontiac in Augusta. He then went out on his own, running his own body shop on Wayne Road in Winthrop. In 1971, he and and his wife Gail bought the old Coopers Market, which became Gail's Market. They operated the market for 30 years. After selling Gail's Market, Mr. Williams was employed by the Town of Winthrop, working at the Transfer Station until his retirement. Mr. Williams will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 739)
(5-97) Albert J. Belz, Jr., of Winthrop. Mr. Belz had a 34-year career at the Department of Transportation, from which he retired in 2000. He was a longtime member of the Winthrop Lions Club. Mr. Belz will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 740)
(5-98) John Lyman Gacombe, of Waldoboro. Mr. Gacombe began his teaching career at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln, where he was also a Patrolman for the Lincoln Police Department. In 1967 he started teaching Automotive and Industrial Arts at Waldoboro High School and later Medomak Valley High School, where he served as Department Head for 30 years. He also coached the Ski Team. His community service included starting the Waldoboro Ambulance Service and serving as Firefighter, Waldoboro Police Officer, Lincoln and Knox County Deputy Sheriff, Town Code Enforcement Officer, Selectman and member of the Shellfish Committee. The 2009-2010 Annual Town Report was dedicated to him, and he served as Marshall in the Waldoboro Day Parade. Mr. Gacombe will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 741)
(5-99) Thomas C. Boudin, of Edgecomb. Mr. Boudin had a 51-year career at a variety of businesses and agencies, finishing at Midcoast Maine Community Action in Bath. He was an active member and treasurer of the Edgecomb Community Church and the Wiscasset Alumni, and also served as treasurer of the Wiscasset Public Library. Mr. Boudin will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Gail, and his family, friends and community;
(SLS 742)
(5-100) Anthony Dickinson, of Damariscotta. Mr. Dickinson lived for many years in Newcastle with the support of the staff at Mobius, Inc., and spent his last years as a resident of Cove's Edge in Damariscotta. He was a decorated Special Olympian, competing and traveling across the State and the United States as both a child and an adult. He worked for many years at Yellowfront Grocery in Damariscotta. Mr. Dickinson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 743)
(5-101) Andrew Shattuck Marvin, of Boothbay Harbor. Mr. Marvin served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962, based at Fort Lee, Virginia. He worked at Bath Iron Works in the purchasing and procurement departments for nearly 20 years. During his time at BIW, he was involved in purchasing for the Perry, Ticonderoga and Burke Classes. He traveled extensively and created lasting business and personal friendships throughout the country. Mr. Marvin then had a career in purchasing at Hodgdon Yachts in East Boothbay during the years that sailing yachts Antonisa, Scheherazade and Windcrest were built. In addition, he spent many hours volunteering at various organizations, including the Boothbay Harbor Port Committee, YMCA and Boothbay Harbor One Design Association, and served as president of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Foundation. Mr. Marvin will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 744)
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Change of Committee (6-1) Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Provide a Source of Revenue for School Construction and for the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund" (S.P. 542) (L.D. 1312)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.
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(6-2) Report of the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Use a Portion of the Sales Tax on Snowmobiles to Fund Maine's Snowmobile Trail Programs" (S.P. 631) (L.D. 1547)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-97) on Bill "An Act to Support Informed Community Self-determination in Emergency Medical Services Planning" (S.P. 266) (L.D. 583) 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-97).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or Substances Containing a Detectable Amount of Certain Scheduled Drugs to Prove the Offense of Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs" (S.P. 329) (L.D. 771) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill FAILING OF PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Update the Provision of Law Concerning Student Codes of Conduct in Order to Reflect Best Practices Regarding Behavioral Threat Assessment and Response" (S.P. 34) (L.D. 21) 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.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-111) on Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Governing Education in the Unorganized Territory" (S.P. 35) (L.D. 22) 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-111).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-107) on Bill "An Act to Increase Support for Statewide Emergency Broadcast Messaging" (S.P. 309) (L.D. 692) 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-107).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-112) on Bill "An Act to Bolster the Maine Teacher Residency Program" (S.P. 313) (L.D. 696) 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-112).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-96) on Bill "An Act Regarding Eligibility for Historic Preservation Bond Proceeds" (S.P. 510) (L.D. 1282) 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-96).
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-82) on Bill "An Act to Authorize the Public Utilities Commission to Approve Rate Adjustments for Low-income Water Utility Ratepayers" (S.P. 107) (L.D. 241) 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-82).
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Regarding Renewable Electricity Generation by Hydropower Projects" (S.P. 499) (L.D. 1210) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-127) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-128) on Bill "An Act to Protect Groundwater and Surface Waters from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Landfill Leachate" (S.P. 641) (L.D. 1604) 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-128).
_________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-95) on Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Specialized Risk Screening for First Responders" (S.P. 343) (L.D. 784) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Refer to the Committee on Labor 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-95).
_________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-94) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Charging Multiple Fees for Attempted Withdrawals Involving Insufficient Funds" (S.P. 78) (L.D. 142) 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-94).
_________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-121) on Bill "An Act to Support Mobile Home Residents in Purchasing Their Mobile Home Parks" (S.P. 122) (L.D. 255) 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-121).
_________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-124) on Bill "An Act to Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine" (S.P. 315) (L.D. 698) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-125) 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-124).
_________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) on Bill "An Act Establishing the Maine Common Interest Ownership Act" (S.P. 301) (L.D. 760) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-123) 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-122).
_________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Consumers from Hidden Fees and Ensure Transparent Pricing for Live Event Tickets and Short-term Lodging" (S.P. 426) (L.D. 992) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts in Downeast Maine" (S.P. 63) (L.D. 16) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-81) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-81) Report. Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-81).
_________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-98) on Bill "An Act to Update Certain Medical Examiner Fees" (S.P. 116) (L.D. 249) 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-98).
_________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-99) on Bill "An Act to Protect and Increase Access to Justice in Civil Legal Matters for Persons with Low Incomes" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 440) (L.D. 1022) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-99) Report. 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-99).
_________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Businesses by Eliminating the Automatic Cost-of-living Adjustment to the Minimum Hourly Wage" (S.P. 93) (L.D. 206) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-48) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-113) on Bill "An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Part B Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees" (S.P. 205) (L.D. 467) 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-113).
_________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-114) on Bill "An Act to Codify the Federal Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay" (S.P. 283) (L.D. 599) 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-114).
_________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Children to Participate in Beano Games Conducted by Nonprofit Charitable Organizations" (S.P. 368) (L.D. 835) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-93) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Make Student Transfer Agreements Renew Automatically Except in Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 141) (L.D. 218) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-209) on Bill "An Act to Fund Staff Support for the State Board of Education" (H.P. 223) (L.D. 323) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Expand Educational Opportunities and Broaden Educational Services for Students Enrolled in Equivalent Instruction Programs" (H.P. 311) (L.D. 482) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-205) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 344) (L.D. 525) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Certain Persons with a Permit to Carry Concealed Handguns to Possess or Discharge a Firearm on School Property" (H.P. 571) (L.D. 885) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-210) on Resolve, to Create a Working Group on the Status of School Libraries and on Public Libraries in Maine (H.P. 926) (L.D. 1404) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Regional School Unit Budget Validation Referendum Law" (H.P. 1044) (L.D. 1586) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-33) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-243) on Bill "An Act to Allow the Public Utilities Commission to Establish Performance-based Metrics and Rate-adjustment Mechanisms for a Public Utility in Any Proceeding" (H.P. 201) (L.D. 301) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Competitive Procurement of Electricity from Generators Fueled by Municipal Solid Waste in Conjunction with Recycling" (H.P. 692) (L.D. 1063) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-238) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Ownership of 6 Percent or More or Control of a Public Utility by an Entity Providing Aid to a Foreign Terrorist Organization" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 765) (L.D. 1160) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-247) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-36) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend Laws Governing the Public Utilities Commission Concerning Participant Funding" (H.P. 927) (L.D. 1405) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-242) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-37) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-241) on Bill "An Act to Create a Direct Investment Pilot Project Under the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator" (H.P. 1135) (L.D. 1700) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-237) on Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing" (H.P. 72) (L.D. 107) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-39) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-227) on Bill "An Act to Support Diversion Efforts to Address Homelessness in Maine" (H.P. 409) (L.D. 641) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-40) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-228) on Bill "An Act to Provide Funds to Reduce Student Homelessness" (H.P. 489) (L.D. 747) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-41) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-229) on Bill "An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges" (H.P. 490) (L.D. 748) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-42) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-230) on Bill "An Act to Provide Funds for the Redevelopment of the Island Nursing Home in Hancock County into Affordable Senior Housing" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 725) (L.D. 1106) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-43) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-213) on Bill "An Act to Regulate Employer Surveillance to Protect Workers" (H.P. 25) (L.D. 61) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-44) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-220) on Bill "An Act Regarding the State Workforce Board" (H.P. 51) (L.D. 87) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-45) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-217) on Bill "An Act to Address Employee Retention of State Employees Who Are Firefighters at Bangor International Airport" (H.P. 811) (L.D. 1236) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-46) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-218) on Bill "An Act to Require Continuing Education for Licensed Architects" (H.P. 915) (L.D. 1393) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-47) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-214) on Bill "An Act to Create a For-hire Charter Boat Operator License and to Require Individuals Recreationally Fishing for Halibut in Coastal Waters to Register with the Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry" (H.P. 137) (L.D. 214) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-215) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-48) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Eliminate REAL ID Requirements in Maine" (H.P. 93) (L.D. 160) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-224) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-49) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Limit Eligibility Under the Maine Clean Election Act" (H.P. 541) (L.D. 855) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-225) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-50) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-226) on Bill "An Act to Exempt Internet Raffles Conducted by Certain Organizations with Prizes of $2,500 or Less from Registration and Licensing Requirements" (H.P. 549) (L.D. 863) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-51) Eight Members of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-222) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Businesses from Refusing to Accept Cash for In-person Payments" (H.P. 764) (L.D. 1159)
Signed:
Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-223) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: _________________________________ (6-52) Six Members of the Committee on LABOR report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-212) on Bill "An Act to Replace the Minimum Hourly Wage with a Regionally Based Living Wage" (H.P. 539) (L.D. 853)
Signed:
Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" 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. 718) (L.D. 1836) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission Regarding Tier II Offenses" (EMERGENCY) Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 20) (L.D. 8) Bill "An Act Regarding the Term of Appointment of Judicial Officers" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-106) (7-3) (S.P. 33) (L.D. 20) Bill "An Act Regarding the First Judicial District and the District Court Locations in the Judicial Divisions of Androscoggin and Western Aroostook" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-105) (7-4) (S.P. 37) (L.D. 23) Bill "An Act to Extend the Period of Time a Dentist May Operate the Practice of a Deceased or Incapacitated Dentist" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-87) (7-5) (S.P. 42) (L.D. 27) Bill "An Act to Amend and Simplify Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Licensing and Permitting Laws" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-108) (7-6) (S.P. 84) (L.D. 197) Resolve, to Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Conduct a Study Regarding the Future of Electric Transmission Infrastructure in the State (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-126) (7-7) (S.P. 89) (L.D. 202) Bill "An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Family Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-101) (7-8) (S.P. 105) (L.D. 239) Bill "An Act to Allow Retail Pharmacies to Operate Remote Dispensing Sites in Rural Areas" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-85) (7-9) (S.P. 142) (L.D. 356) Bill "An Act to Require Notification of Certain Outdoor Pesticide Applications" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-88) (7-10) (S.P. 162) (L.D. 370) Bill "An Act to Raise the Minimum State Standard for Mathematics Education for a High School Diploma" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-109) (7-11) (S.P. 176) (L.D. 390) Bill "An Act to Raise the Contribution Cap for Unenrolled Candidates" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-117) (7-12) (S.P. 191) (L.D. 458) Bill "An Act to Improve Court Procedure and Update Family Law" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-104) (7-13) (S.P. 221) (L.D. 503) Bill "An Act Regarding the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-110) (7-14) (S.P. 202) (L.D. 550) Bill "An Act to Support Outdoor, Agricultural-based and Hands-on Experiential Learning in Public Schools" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-91) (7-15) (S.P. 241) (L.D. 562) Bill "An Act to Update Reimbursement Rates for Transportation of Deceased Persons by Funeral Homes When the Transport is at the Request of the Chief Medical Examiner" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-103) (7-16) (S.P. 277) (L.D. 593) Bill "An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-83) (7-17) (S.P. 291) (L.D. 758) Resolve, to Update Flood Mapping in the Sandy River Watershed to Federal Emergency Management Agency Standards Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-89) (7-18) (S.P. 348) (L.D. 788) Bill "An Act to Promote an Innovation-driven Economy by Increasing Research and Development Spending" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-120) (7-19) (S.P. 487) (L.D. 1198) Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Assess Its Current Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-90) (7-20) (S.P. 536) (L.D. 1306) Bill "An Act to Continue the Exemption for Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Containers Prepackaged at Wholesale"(EMERGENCY) Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-92) (7-21) (S.P. 555) (L.D. 1340) Bill "An Act to Establish the Municipal Stream Crossing Fund" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-116) (7-22) (S.P. 556) (L.D. 1341) Resolve, Directing the Department of Marine Resources to Evaluate How to Effectively Allow 2 Licensed Individuals to Fish for Lobsters or Scallops from a Single Vessel Committee on MARINE RESOURCESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-115) (7-23) (S.P. 552) (L.D. 1413) Bill "An Act to Amend Laws Governing Hearing Aid Dealers and Health Insurance to Allow an Exception to Certain Hearing Examination Requirements" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-86) (7-24) (S.P. 612) (L.D. 1528) Bill "An Act to Support Farmland Conservation" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-84) (7-25) (S.P. 634) (L.D. 1550) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its Rules to Protect Water Quality by Reducing Nutrient Pollution from Septic Systems Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-102) (7-26) (H.P. 15) (L.D. 51) Bill "An Act to Increase Oversight of Fatalities of and Serious Injuries to Adults Subject to Public Guardianship" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-208) (7-27) (H.P. 66) (L.D. 101) Bill "An Act Regarding Public Records and Fees for Requesting Public Records from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-231) (7-28) (H.P. 90) (L.D. 157) Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-232) (7-29) (H.P. 200) (L.D. 300) Resolve, to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Study Expanding the Use of Hydroelectric Power and the Development of a Geothermal Power Plant in the State Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-201) (7-30) (H.P. 266) (L.D. 412) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale or Provision of Self-administered Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Collection Kits" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-246) (7-31) (H.P. 347) (L.D. 528) Bill "An Act to Address the Rise in Rabies in Animals by Appointing Certified Rabies Vaccine Administrators" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-250) (7-32) (H.P. 365) (L.D. 546) Resolve, to Require the Preparation of Preapproved Building Types Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-235) (7-33) (H.P. 372) (L.D. 604) Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to Concurrent Methadone Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Programs" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-239) (7-34) (H.P. 449) (L.D. 710) Bill "An Act to Expand Access and Reduce Barriers to Access to Naloxone Hydrochloride and Other Opioid Overdose-reversing Medications" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-207) (7-35) (H.P. 475) (L.D. 733) Bill "An Act to Make Changes to the Law Based on a Pilot Project Conducted by the Maine State Housing Authority Regarding Efforts to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Renters" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-236) (7-36) (H.P. 534) (L.D. 848) Bill "An Act Regarding the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program" Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-216) (7-37) (H.P. 546) (L.D. 860) Bill "An Act to Require Competitive Electricity Providers to Provide Certain Information to the Public Advocate" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-204) (7-38) (H.P. 671) (L.D. 1042) Bill "An Act to Require a Person Operating a Watercraft for Recreational Purposes to Ensure All Passengers Under 13 Years of Age Wear Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-233) (7-39) (H.P. 748) (L.D. 1129) Bill "An Act to Clarify Standards for Defendants' Post-judgment Motions for Relief from Protection from Abuse Orders" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-245) (7-40) (H.P. 782) (L.D. 1177) Resolve, Establishing a 3-year Moratorium on the Installation or Reinstallation of Synthetic Turf and Requiring a Study of the Public Health and Environmental Risks of Synthetic Turf Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-240) (7-41) (H.P. 827) (L.D. 1252) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Advisory Board" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-249) (7-42) (H.P. 828) (L.D. 1253) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Commissioner of Marine Resources to Add Limited-access Area Fishing Days During the Scallop Season" (EMERGENCY) Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-219) (7-43) (H.P. 857) (L.D. 1322) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Enhance Youth Hunting Participation Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-202) (7-44) (H.P. 871) (L.D. 1336) Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine-Aomori Sister-state Advisory Council" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-234) (7-45) (H.P. 935) (L.D. 1426) Resolve, to Expand Child Assertive Community Treatment (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-206) (7-46) (H.P. 945) (L.D. 1436) Bill "An Act to Update and Clarify Provisions Related to 9-1-1 Services" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-203) (7-47) (H.P. 987) (L.D. 1503) Bill "An Act to Create a Green Crab Only Wholesale Dealer License" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-221) (7-48) (H.P. 1010) (L.D. 1525) Bill "An Act to Promote Firewood Banks in Maine" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-248) (7-49) (H.P. 1222) (L.D. 1827) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Requests" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-244)
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(10-1) An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes (S.P. 470) (L.D. 1139)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Expand the Number of On-premises Retail Liquor Licenses a Liquor Manufacturer May Be Issued (S.P. 597) (L.D. 1456)
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 (10-3) An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Education (H.P. 50) (L.D. 86) (10-4) An Act to Make Technical Changes to Maine's Tax Laws (H.P. 188) (L.D. 288) (10-5) An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure (S.P. 222) (L.D. 504) (10-6) An Act to Initiate Recounts in Tied Elections (H.P. 368) (L.D. 600) (10-7) An Act to Provide Funding to Reduce Stigma for Parents Seeking Support (H.P. 689) (L.D. 1060) (10-8) An Act Prohibiting Public Utilities from Requiring Deposits Based Solely on a Residential Customer's Income (H.P. 702) (L.D. 1080)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-9) Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Distance Learning Programs at the University of Maine School of Law (S.P. 170) (L.D. 375)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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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. 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)
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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. 8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-144) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains" (H.P. 359) (L.D. 540)
TABLED - May 14, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative BOYER of Poland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
12. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-75) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Increase the Total Amount of Credits Authorized Under the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program" (S.P. 52) (L.D. 125)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-75). TABLED - May 20, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH (H.P. 1323)
TABLED - May 20, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SATO of Gorham. PENDING - ADOPTION.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 782)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, May 27, 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 Protect Minors from Intoxicating Hemp-derived Products by Regulating Those Products Under the Adult Use Cannabis Laws" (S.P. 783) (L.D. 1983)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
Change of Committee (6-1) Report of the Committee on TAXATION on Resolve, to Create a Tax Incentive Pilot Project to Encourage Businesses to Adopt a 4-day Workweek (S.P. 735) (L.D. 1865)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve REFERREDto the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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