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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Sara Bartlett, Second Congregational Church of Norway.
National Anthem by The Bipartisan Choral Ensemble, Augusta.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(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) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 784)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS NATIONAL ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States, affecting nearly 60 million men, women and children, and nearly 26 million of those with arthritis are unable to perform everyday activities; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases and one in 4 adults and hundreds of thousands of children in the United States have been diagnosed with a form of arthritis or a related illness; and
WHEREAS, contrary to the common misconception, arthritis is not just an “old person’s disease,” as about 2/3 of those living with arthritis are aged 65 and under; and
WHEREAS, one in three adults with arthritis are not physically active, have fair to poor health and have severe joint pain and most people with arthritis have comorbidities, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity, that further jeopardize their health; and
WHEREAS, as our nation’s top cause of disability, arthritis costs the United States economy over $300 billion annually in medical bills, lost wages and associated expenses; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, President Richard Nixon and the United States Congress designated May as National Arthritis Month, a special time to emphasize research, service and education around arthritis and to raise funds to support the cause and every May since then has been marked by efforts to elevate the public’s awareness of arthritis; now; therefore; be it RESOLVED: That We, the members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, take this occasion to recognize May 2025 as National Arthritis Awareness Month and urge citizens of the State to learn more about arthritis, raise awareness of the serious public health and economic issues associated with arthritis and find ways to contribute to a cure for arthritis.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-5) 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)
Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYREAD and ACCEPTED in the House on May 22, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-243) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Businesses from Refusing to Accept Cash for In-person Payments" (H.P. 764) (L.D. 1159)
Report "A"(8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-222) in the House on May 22, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with Report "C" (2) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-223) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 182)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 28, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 1762 An Act to Protect Recreational Trails by Establishing the Trails for the Future Program
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 736 An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 1152 An Act to Expand the Right to Shop for Health Care Services L.D. 1197 An Act to Update the Maine Money Transmission Modernization Act by Removing Provisions of Law Regarding Unhosted Wallets (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1314 An Act to Protect Cannabis Industry Workers' Access to Personal Credit L.D. 1387 Resolve, to Increase the Emergency Medical Workforce by Allowing Military Medical Personnel to Become Eligible for Licensure as Emergency Medical Services Persons L.D. 1470 An Act to Create a Liaison Program to Self-insured Entities and Consumers L.D. 1512 An Act to Protect Patients from Health Care Discrimination and Guarantee Access to the Lowest Available Cost for Care L.D. 1589 An Act to Improve Parity in Insurance Coverage for Outpatient Counseling Services in Maine L.D. 1674 An Act to Require Insurers to Address Climate Risk in Their Business Activities L.D. 1688 An Act to Encourage Continuing Education Relating to Certain Infection-associated Chronic Conditions for Physicians and Nurses L.D. 1972 An Act to Enhance Transparency and Value in Substantial Health Care Transactions by Changing the Review and Approval Process for Those Transactions
Judiciary L.D. 194 An Act to Improve the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act L.D. 425 An Act to Establish a Conviction Integrity Unit in the Attorney General's Office L.D. 688 An Act to Authorize Department of the Secretary of State Law Enforcement Officers to Initiate a Libel Proceeding Regarding Catalytic Converters L.D. 1284 An Act to Repeal Provisions of Law Governing the Privacy of Broadband Internet Customer Personal Information L.D. 1408 An Act to Codify Judicial Deference to Agency Interpretations L.D. 1645 An Act to Improve Legislative Access to Public Information L.D. 1650 An Act to Allow Paralegals to Be Paid by the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services L.D. 1683 An Act to Make a Freedom of Access Act Request Free of Charge upon Petition L.D. 1742 An Act to Prohibit a State Social Media Platform Account from Restricting User Comments L.D. 1825 An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Regarding the Confidentiality of Attorney-Client Communications in Jails and Correctional Facilities L.D. 1842 An Act to Establish Stepparent Visitation Rights
Taxation L.D. 1047 An Act to Impose an Additional Tax on Certain Unearned Income L.D. 1499 An Act to Revoke the Tax-exempt Status of an Organization That Fails to Report Sexual Assaults Committed by Employees, Board Members, Volunteers or Affiliates L.D. 1617 An Act to Lower the Exclusion Amount for the Estate Tax and Create an Exclusion for Family Farms and Aquaculture, Fishing and Wood Harvesting Businesses L.D. 1622 An Act to Exempt Certain Income from State Income Tax L.D. 1795 An Act to Change the Calculation for Municipal Service Charges for Tax-exempt Organizations L.D. 1807 An Act to Expand the Sales Tax to Luxury Services and Adjust the Sales Tax on Rental Cars L.D. 1818 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Limit Taxes, Spending or Debt Without Approval by the Voters L.D. 1889 An Act to Expand Tax Incentives for Certain Barn Renovations L.D. 1924 An Act to Encourage New Residential Housing Through a Tax Exemption for the Sale or Rental of Such Housing
Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1831 An Act to Support Small Adult Use Cannabis Businesses by Establishing a Micro Cannabis Facility License
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 183)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 28, 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 Campbell of Orrington, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 230 An Act to Protect Minors from Harmful Depictions Generated by Artificial Intelligence
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 476)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 27, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report and Engrossed Bill “An Act to Improve Training Opportunities for Law Enforcement Officers” (H.P. 407) (L.D. 639) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Aurora Guzzetti, of Bath, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Morse High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 754)
(5-2) Monica Malcomson, of Cape Elizabeth, a teacher at Frank I. Brown Elementary School, who has been named the 2025 Cumberland County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 755)
(5-3) Shelby Howell, of Bangor, who won the Miss Maine USA 2025 Pageant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 756)
(5-4) Charles Willey, of Milbridge, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Narraguagus Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 757)
(5-5) Nichole Lemay, of Rangeley, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Rangeley Lakes Regional School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 758)
(5-6) Jacob Bottcher, of Rangeley, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Rangeley Lakes Regional School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 759)
(5-7) Gabrielle Thompson, of Bethel, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Telstar High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 760)
(5-8) Ella Akers, of Andover, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Telstar High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 761)
(5-9) the Bangor High School Girls Varsity Indoor Track Team, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 762)
(5-10) Bernard "Billy" Miller, of Bangor, on his induction into the Maine Jewish Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 763)
(5-11) the Oceanside High School Theatre Troupe, of Rockland, which won the State Class A One-Act Competition. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 764)
(5-12) the Husson University Men's Basketball Team, of Bangor, which won the Northern Atlantic Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 765)
(5-13) Meg Caron, of Bangor, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of the University of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 766)
(5-14) the Thornton Academy Boys Hockey Team, of Saco, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 767)
(5-15) the University of Maine Alumni Association, of Orono, on the celebration of the association's 150th Anniversary. On August 5, 1875, six alumni of the University of Maine, then called the Maine State College of Agriculture and the Mechanical Arts, met to officially form an independent alumni association "to promote the prosperity of the College and to foster among the graduates a sentiment of regard for each other and an attachment to their alma mater." This was just 10 years after Maine Governor Samuel Cony signed a legislative act creating the College itself in 1865. In 1897, the name of the college was changed to the University of Maine, and the association followed suit. Today, the University of Maine Alumni Association is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the best interests of the university and its former, current and future students by inspiring lifelong connection, passion and engagement among the alumni community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 278) Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin, Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock, Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Senator INGWERSEN of York, Senator MOORE of Washington, Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative ANKELES of Brunswick, Representative ARCHER of Saco, Representative ARFORD of Brunswick, Representative BECK of South Portland, Representative BOYER of Poland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta, Representative BUNKER of Farmington, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative DODGE of Belfast, Representative DRINKWATER of Milford, Representative DUCHARME of Madison, Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, Representative FOLEY of Wells, Representative FROST of Belgrade, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant, Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, Representative LANCE of Paris, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative MALON of Biddeford, Representative MATLACK of St. George, Representative MCCABE of Lewiston, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, Representative NUTTING of Oakland, Representative OSHER of Orono, Representative PARRY of Arundel, Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick, Representative ROLLINS of Augusta, Representative SACHS of Freeport, Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, Representative SARGENT of York, Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, Representative TERRY of Gorham, Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, Representative WARREN of Scarborough, Representative WHITE of Ellsworth, Representative WOOD of Greene, Representative ZAGER of Portland.
(5-16) Emma Schmidt, of Patten, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Katahdin Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 279) Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-17) Joshua Martin, of Patten, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Katahdin Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 280) Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-18) Kassidy Cote, of Lisbon, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of St. Dominic Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 281) Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative WEBB of Durham.
(5-19) Olivia Kuietauskas, of Lisbon, a senior at Lisbon 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 282) Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative WEBB of Durham.
(5-20) Grace Routhier, of Portage Lake, a senior at Ashland District 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 283) Presented by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-21) Quinn E. Michaud, of Fort Kent, a senior at Fort Kent Community 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 284) Presented by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-22) Kiara Krumbholz, of Searsport, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Searsport District Middle High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 285) Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-23) Bay Nadeau, of Searsport, a senior at Searsport District Middle 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 286) Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-24) Bay Nadeau, of Searsport, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Searsport District Middle High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 287) Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-25) Paidyn S. Cashman, of Cherryfield, a senior at John Bapst Memorial High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 288) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative MCINTYRE of Lowell.
(5-26) John B. Crowley, of Addison, on his retirement as a Washington County Commissioner after 62 years of public service. We extend our utmost appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 289) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-27) Taylor C. Varney, of Greene, a senior at Saint Dominic 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 290) Presented by Representative WOOD of Greene. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-28) Charlotte Jane Merrill, of Greene, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Leavitt Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 291) Presented by Representative WOOD of Greene. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-29) Chloe Madsen, of Wells, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Wells High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 292) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative RUNTE of York.
(5-30) Brandon Wallingford, of Wells, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Wells High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 293) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative RUNTE of York.
(5-31) Cooper Bourque, of Wells, a senior at Wells 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 294) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative RUNTE of York.
(5-32) Anthony Betancourth, of Fort Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Fort Fairfield Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 295) Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-33) Emma Bragg, of Fort Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Fort Fairfield Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 296) Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-34) Mathew Hunter, of Woodland, a senior at Fort Fairfield Middle 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 297) Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-35) Chloe Lento, of Easton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Easton Jr./Sr. High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 298) Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-36) Chase L. Flewelling, of Easton, a senior at Easton Jr./Sr. 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 299) Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-37) Blake King, of Easton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Easton Jr./Sr. High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 300) Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-38) Myrick Cross, of Freedom, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 301) Presented by Representative FLYNN of Albion. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-39) Ethan A. McCaslin, of Winslow, a senior at Winslow 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 302) Presented by Representative FLYNN of Albion. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative DEBRITO of Waterville.
(5-40) Graves Service Station, of Brownville, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 303) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-41) Cameron G. Pratt, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Foxcroft 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;
(HLS 304) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-42) Khang Nguyen, of Vietnam, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Foxcroft Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 305) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
In Memory of: (5-43) David J. Greenier, of Hampden, a beloved educator. In 1968, Mr. Greenier began a career in education at Hampden Academy, where he served for 55 years. He retired as Assistant Principal in 2012 and then worked as Facilities Director until 2022. He was known for the great love he had for the academy and the academy's community, faculty and students. He left them a legacy of fairness, compassion and kindness. Mr. Greenier will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 291)
(5-44) Robert A.G. Monks, of Cape Elizabeth, a visionary shareholder activist, corporate governance pioneer and public servant. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Mr. Monks became one of the youngest partners at a prominent Boston law firm. He later served as vice president of Gardner Associates and as president and chief executive officer of C.H. Sprague and Son, a coal and oil company. He was chairman of the board for both The Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company and The Boston Company. In 1975, he was appointed the first director of the Maine Office of Energy Resources. Under President Ronald Reagan, Mr. Monks served as director of the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation and as one of the founding trustees of the Federal Employees' Retirement System. From 1983 to 1985, he was the Administrator of the Office of Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs at the United States Department of Labor, overseeing the nation's pension system. From 1987 to 1988 and 1993 to 1994, he led the Commission to Study the Retirement System for the State of Maine. He ran for the United States Senate from Maine three times: challenging incumbent Margaret Chase Smith in the 1972 Republican primary, securing the Republican nomination in 1976 and competing in the 1996 Republican primary. He served as chairman of the Maine Republican Party from 1977 to 1978. He was a trailblazing advocate for corporate accountability and a transformative figure in the field of corporate governance, challenging entrenched corporate power structures, championing the rights of shareholders and leaving an indelible mark on both the business world and public policy. He co-founded several influential organizations aimed at reforming corporate governance, including Institutional Shareholder Services, The Corporate Library, Lens Investment Management, Lens Governance Advisors, and ValueEdge Advisors. Through these ventures, Mr. Monks pioneered the concept of "institutional activism," advocating for shareholders to actively engage in corporate oversight. His work laid the foundation for ongoing efforts to align corporate practices with the broader interests of society. Mr. Monks will be long remembered and sadly missed by family, friends and community;
(SLS 768)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Provisions of Maine's Drug Laws Regarding Heroin, Fentanyl and Cocaine" (S.P. 517) (L.D. 1288) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Unallocated Balances in a School Administrative Unit School Budget" (S.P. 466) (L.D. 1103) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-140) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Charter School Commission as a Public Instrumentality of the State" (S.P. 671) (L.D. 1718) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-140).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-149) on Bill "An Act to Include Food Provided or Served at Emergency Shelters in General Assistance Reimbursement" (S.P. 434) (L.D. 1017) Signed: Senator: 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-149).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-146) on Bill "An Act to Protect State Retiree Pensions from Inflation" (S.P. 389) (L.D. 900) 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-146).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Designate the Second Congressional District 'Acadia'" (S.P. 503) (L.D. 1214) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-138) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-7) Six Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-141) on Bill "An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers" (S.P. 203) (L.D. 551)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives:
Comes from the Senate with Report "B" OUGHT NOT TO PASS READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-305) on Bill "An Act Requiring the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to Develop a Nonresidential Basic Law Enforcement Training Program" (H.P. 462) (L.D. 723) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Municipalities' Investment in Law Enforcement Officers" (H.P. 465) (L.D. 726) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-306) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Law Enforcement Agencies to Adopt Written Policies Regarding Compliance with Certain Constitutional Obligations Related to Disclosure of Evidence" (H.P. 1061) (L.D. 1607) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-289) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Behavioral and Mental Health Services Are Available to Students by Providing Grants to Schools That Contract for Those Services" (H.P. 544) (L.D. 858) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Human Trafficking Prevention Instruction and Dissemination of and Access to Obscene Material in Schools" (H.P. 917) (L.D. 1395) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-284) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Include Nuclear Power in the State's Renewable Portfolio Standard" (H.P. 242) (L.D. 342) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-285) on Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State" (H.P. 243) (L.D. 343) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-291) on Resolve, to Increase Access to Energy Efficiency Programs by Low-income and Moderate-income Residents (H.P. 611) (L.D. 946) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reduce Electricity Rates by Removing Limitations on the Ownership of Generation by an Affiliate of an Investor-owned Transmission and Distribution Utility" (H.P. 881) (L.D. 1358) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-282) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-286) on Bill "An Act to Increase Contingency Reserves for Maine's Consumer-owned Electric Transmission and Distribution Utilities" (H.P. 934) (L.D. 1412) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-287) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) on Bill "An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells" (H.P. 322) (L.D. 493) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-288) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Access to Safe Drinking Water from Household Wells in Rural Areas by Expanding Testing" (H.P. 329) (L.D. 500) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-281) on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission Regarding Foreign-trained Physicians Living in Maine to Establish a Sponsorship Program for Internationally Trained Physicians" (H.P. 70) (L.D. 105) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-304) on Bill "An Act to Change the Professional Title and Identification of Physician Assistants to Physician Associates" (H.P. 771) (L.D. 1166) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Abolish the Maine Income Tax and Establish a Zero-based Budget" (H.P. 439) (L.D. 671) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-299) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Identify United States Citizenship Status on Driver's Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards" (H.P. 864) (L.D. 1329) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-292) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow a Political Party to Determine How That Party's Nominee Is Selected in a Primary Election" (H.P. 209) (L.D. 309) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-283) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-298) on Bill "An Act to Allow a Home Distiller to Distill and Share Homemade Spirituous Liquor" (H.P. 399) (L.D. 631) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors in State and Local Elections (H.P. 946) (L.D. 1437) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-290) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 31) (L.D. 119) Bill "An Act to Include the Declaration of an Emergency by the President of the United States as a Basis to Allow the Governor to Provide Disaster Relief to Local Governments" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 532) (L.D. 1302) Bill "An Act Regarding the Number of Voters of a Municipality Required to Petition for Consideration of Deorganization of That Municipality" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (S.P. 24) (L.D. 11) Bill "An Act Regarding Temperature Standards for School Buildings" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-142) (7-4) (S.P. 152) (L.D. 361) Bill "An Act to Support the Francis Malcolm Science Center" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-143) (7-5) (S.P. 387) (L.D. 898) Bill "An Act to Support Rural Workforce Recruitment by Allowing Pay Differentials Based on Work Site Location and Employee Experience and Credentials Under the Maine Equal Pay Law" Committee on LABORreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-144) (7-6) (S.P. 443) (L.D. 1025) Bill "An Act to Allow Federal Civil Service to Count for Purposes of Maine Public Employees Retirement System Benefits" Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-145) (7-7) (S.P. 540) (L.D. 1310) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Insurance Coverage of Preventive and Primary Health Services" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-148) (7-8) (S.P. 581) (L.D. 1425) Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Sustainable and Low-barrier Trauma Recovery Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-150) (7-9) (S.P. 586) (L.D. 1445) Bill "An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Maine Residents 62 Years of Age or Older" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-147) (7-10) (S.P. 601) (L.D. 1483) Bill "An Act to Validate Certain Referendum Proceedings Conducted by the City of South Portland" (EMERGENCY) Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-137) (7-11) (H.P. 1320) (L.D. 1976) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 379: Compensation for Impacts to High-Value Agricultural Land from Solar Energy Development, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass (7-12) (H.P. 52) (L.D. 88) Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Violating the Laws Governing Agriculture and Animals and the Maine Weights and Measures Law" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-296) (7-13) (H.P. 164) (L.D. 261) Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of Municipalities to Regulate Timber Harvesting" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-295) (7-14) (H.P. 672) (L.D. 1043) Bill "An Act to Provide Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites for the Immediate Family Members of Veterans and Active Military Personnel" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-294) (7-15) (H.P. 696) (L.D. 1074) Bill "An Act to Remove the Limit on the Length of Probation That May Be Served for Aggravated Attempted Murder" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-307) (7-16) (H.P. 701) (L.D. 1079) Bill "An Act to Provide Comprehensive Perimenopause and Menopause Education" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-301) (7-17) (H.P. 882) (L.D. 1359) Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Develop Practices Regarding Public Transit Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-302) (7-18) (H.P. 1026) (L.D. 1568) Bill "An Act to Allow the Use of a Siren in a Vehicle Used by a Harbor Master or Deputy Harbor Master" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-303) (7-19) (H.P. 1197) (L.D. 1786) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Environmental Protection to Provide Certain Information Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to the Public and Private Drinking Water Well Owners" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-308) (7-20) (H.P. 1239) (L.D. 1855) Bill "An Act to Impose an Excise Tax on Spirits-based Cocktails Containing No More than 12 Percent Alcohol" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-297)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Provide Funds for the Redevelopment of the Island Nursing Home in Hancock County into Affordable Senior Housing (H.P. 725) (L.D. 1106)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act Regarding the State Workforce Board (H.P. 51) (L.D. 87) (10-3) An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing (H.P. 72) (L.D. 107) (10-4) 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) (10-5) An Act to Fund Staff Support for the State Board of Education (H.P. 223) (L.D. 323) (10-6) An Act to Support Diversion Efforts to Prevent Homelessness in Maine (H.P. 409) (L.D. 641) (10-7) An Act to Provide Funds to Reduce Student Homelessness (H.P. 489) (L.D. 747) (10-8) 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) (10-9) An Act to Create a Rebuttable Presumption Related to Specialized Risk Screening for First Responders (S.P. 343) (L.D. 784) (10-10) An Act to Allow a Person or Organization Conducting a Raffle to Use an Approved Payment Management System (H.P. 549) (L.D. 863) (10-11) An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System (S.P. 508) (L.D. 1219) (10-12) An Act to Address Employee Retention of State Employees Who Are Firefighters at Bangor International Airport (H.P. 811) (L.D. 1236) (10-13) An Act to Create a Direct Investment Pilot Project Under the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator (H.P. 1135) (L.D. 1700)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-14) Resolve, to Require the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Lower Road Rail Use Advisory Council and the Calais Branch Rail Use Advisory Council (S.P. 46) (L.D. 29) (10-15) Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council (S.P. 47) (L.D. 30) (10-16) Resolve, to Create a Working Group on the Status of School Libraries and on Public Libraries in Maine (H.P. 926) (L.D. 1404)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Maryalice Crofton, of Augusta (SLS 267)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. - CARRIED OVER to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 519 on March 21, 2025. TABLED - March 18, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents" (H.P. 525) (L.D. 818)
TABLED - March 25, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
3. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn (HLS 160)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SMITH of Palermo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
4. 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 (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.
9. 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.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Winthrop/Maranacook Field Hockey Team, of Winthrop (HLS 265)
TABLED - May 22, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1258) (L.D. 1887) Resolve, To Improve Air Quality and Ventilation in Newly Constructed Schools Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-314)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State (S.P. 139) (L.D. 353)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act to Authorize the Use of Funds Resulting from the Issuance of Securities by the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority for the Purpose of Developing or Improving New or Existing Court Facilities in Penobscot County (S.P. 251) (L.D. 753) (10-3) An Act to Increase Access to Protection from Abuse Orders by Allowing Children to File Protection from Abuse Orders on Their Own Behalf (S.P. 405) (L.D. 950) (10-4) An Act Regarding Apportionment of Stipends to Agricultural Fairs (S.P. 502) (L.D. 1213)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-5) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Maine Tort Claims Act (S.P. 564) (L.D. 1347)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
Pursuant to Statute
(3-1) Representative KUHN for the Revisor of Statutes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1328) (L.D. 1984)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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