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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, May 29, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Roland Wortman, Fort Kent Assembly of God.
National Anthem by Sharon Hood, Pittsfield.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Patrick Connolly, MD, Falmouth.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 785)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 18, 2025 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER DAY AGAINST BULLYING AND HATE
WHEREAS,May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, observed annually on May 18th, the birthday of Vincent Chin, who was brutally murdered in a hate crime, Asian American and Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying and Hate provides an opportunity for all Mainers to pursue empathy, promote civility and stand up against bigotry; and
WHEREAS, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in bullying, discrimination and hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community; and
WHEREAS, eighty percent of Asian American youth report being bullied, online or in school; 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, in memory of Vincent Chin, May 18, 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying and Hate; and be it further
RESOLVED: That We join all Mainers in denouncing violence, discrimination, bullying and hate in all forms and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every Mainer is safe, welcomed and empowered to stand proud in identity.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) 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)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on May 22, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Bill FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Increase the Sales Commission of Retailers Selling Lottery Tickets" (H.P. 136) (L.D. 213)
Majority (11) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-184) in the House on May 20, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (2) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts in Downeast Maine" (S.P. 63) (L.D. 16)
Majority (9) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on May 22, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYwas READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-81) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) Resolve, to Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Conduct a Study Regarding the Future of Electric Transmission Infrastructure in the State (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 84) (L.D. 197)
FAILED of FINAL PASSAGE in the House on May 27, 2025.
Comes from the Senate FINALLY PASSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 184)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 29, 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:"
L.D. 1001 An Act to Prohibit Medical Providers and Certain Others from Reporting Prescribed Medication-assisted Treatment of Parents to Child Protective Services L.D. 1442 Resolve, Regarding Personal Care Agency Licensing Rules L.D. 1509 Resolve, to Maintain Access to Home and Community-based Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Brain Injury (EMERGENCY) Housing and Economic Development L.D. 1907 An Act to Protect Consumers from Unfair Dynamic Pricing in Grocery Stores Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 1095 An Act to Restrict Removal of Common Loons for Relocation in Maine from Bodies of Water of 500 Acres or Less L.D. 1692 An Act Regarding Antlerless Deer Permits for Certain Agricultural Landowners (EMERGENCY) Labor L.D. 1839 An Act to Strengthen the So-called Maine Hire-a-Vet Program State and Local Government L.D. 914 An Act Regarding Employees in the Office of the State Auditor L.D. 1090 Resolve, to Form a Working Group to Address Vacancies in Municipal Government Management Positions (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1161 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Providing for the Popular Election of the Attorney General L.D. 1196 Resolve, to Require the Towns of Kittery and York to Develop a Boundary Description L.D. 1556 Resolve, Regarding Increasing the Number of Kennebec County Commissioners L.D. 1628 An Act to Allow Municipalities to Regulate Exterior Lights Taxation L.D. 1841 An Act to Modify the Process of Selling Tax-acquired Properties L.D. 1869 An Act to Lower Property Taxes by Allowing a Local Option Sales Tax on Recreational Cannabis Sales
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 490)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 28, 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 Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on State and Local Government on Bill “An Act to Establish the November General Election Day as a State Holiday” (H.P. 17) (L.D. 53) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1329) (Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, FARRIN of Jefferson, GIFFORD of Lincoln, GOLEK of Harpswell, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, STROUT of Harrington, THORNE of Carmel, Senator: MOORE of Washington)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE LEGISLATURE’S OPPOSITION TO THE REMOVAL OF NAVIGATIONAL BUOYS
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2025, the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources voted unanimously to send a letter expressing the committee’s concern about the proposed removal of dozens of United States Coast Guard navigational buoys along the Maine coast; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Coast Guard, most if not all buoys would be removed to modernize the system of navigational aids and limit vessel transit risk to an acceptable level at an acceptable cost; and
WHEREAS, buoys are essential tools along Maine’s highly irregular coast, where rocky outcroppings are common and tides can be strong, especially in eastern Maine, and are especially critical in areas prone to dense fog, strong currents or hidden hazards; and
WHEREAS, the buoys targeted for removal are used by mariners to navigate their vessels at harbor entrances and around ledges and other hazards; and
WHEREAS, in its letter, the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources expressed its strong opposition to the proposed removal of these buoys because of its concern that removing these physical aids will create hazards for the State’s fishing communities; and
WHEREAS, most commercial fishermen use physical aids, including the buoys, as well as newer technology, but current electronic navigation charts and charting systems and smartphone navigation apps are not always reliable and, if they were to fail and no alternative navigational tools are available, lives may be put at risk; and
WHEREAS, small boaters, including kayakers and recreational fishermen, do not always have the capacity to purchase these electronic systems and keep up with associated subscriptions and must rely on physical aids by necessity; and
WHEREAS, the people of our State are tied to the ocean through fishing and recreation and the proposal to remove the buoys is shortsighted and even dangerous; 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 express its strong opposition to the United States Coast Guard’s plan to remove the navigational buoys.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 30)
ORDERED, that Representative Victoria W. Doudera of Camden be excused May 6, 7, 13 and 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Marc G. Malon II of Biddeford be excused May 27 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 Penobscot Valley High School Girls Basketball Team, of Howland, which won the Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 769)
(5-2) Mary Tyler, of Danville, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on May 28, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 770)
(5-3) Julian Beale, of Belgrade, whose Capitol City Junior Rifle Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 771)
(5-4) Kytana Williamson, of Nobleboro, a student at Medomak Valley High School, who was named the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Girls Basketball Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 772)
(5-5) Cindy L. Griffin, of Whiting, who has received the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award from the Washington County Extension Association for her contributions as a volunteer to the lives of Washington County citizens. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 773)
(5-6) Matteo Hardy, of Hallowell, a student at Cony High School and a member of the Kennebec County Youth Advisory Board, who received the Youth Award from the Maine Children's Alliance as part of its 2024 Giraffe Awards recognitions. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 774)
(5-7) Bridget Wright, of Jefferson, a teacher at Lincoln Academy, who has been named the 2025 Lincoln County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 775)
(5-8) Tristan Goodwin, of Brownville, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Penquis Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 776)
(5-9) Rylee Heal, of Brownville, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Penquis Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 777)
(5-10) the Reverend Arthur W. Greeley, of Poland, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 778)
(5-11) Chase Paul Farnsworth, of Ripley, a senior at Dexter Regional 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 779)
(5-12) Violet Blum-Levine and Mya Landry, of Portland, who won the 2024/2025 Maine State Speech and Debate Championship in Varsity Public Forum. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 780)
(5-13) Paisley Haskell and Annabelle Price, of Portland, who placed second in the 2024/2025 Maine State Speech and Debate Championship in Novice Public Forum. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 781)
(5-14) the Deering High School Debate Team, of Portland, which won the 2024/2025 Maine State Speech and Debate Championship in Debate Overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 782)
(5-15) Noah Rasheed, of Portland, who placed second in the 2024/2025 Maine State Speech and Debate Championship in Congressional Debate. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 783)
(5-16) the Deering/Portland Girls Swim Team, which won the Class A State Championship for the 2nd consecutive year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 306) Presented by Representative ZAGER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative PUGH of Portland, Representative SKOLD of Portland, Representative YUSUF of Portland.
(5-17) Emma Byers, of Kenduskeag, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Central High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 307) Presented by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-18) William Huntoon, of South Paris, who is the recipient of a Certificate of Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Health Care Association's Remember ME project, which honors pioneering, innovative and interesting residents living in Maine's long-term care facilities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 308) Presented by Representative LANCE of Paris. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-19) the Ellsworth High School Cheerleading Squad, which won the Class B State Championship, the squad's third straight state title. Members of the squad include Calie Reece, Olivia Leighton, Noelle Towne, Kaylee Bockus, Whitney Jordan, Lily Alley, Molly Smith, Ally Brown, Katie Clark, Grace Robinson, Callie Clough, Keira Crawford, Logan Flewelling and Brooklyn Burke; and co-head coaches Melanie Fox and Kat Archer. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 309) Presented by Representative WHITE of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-20) Nataleigh M. Dorr, of Ellsworth, a senior at Bangor Christian Schools, 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 310) Presented by Representative WHITE of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-21) Nataleigh M. Dorr, of Ellsworth, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Bangor Christian Schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 311) Presented by Representative WHITE of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-22) Olivia Snow, of Ellsworth, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Ellsworth High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 312) Presented by Representative WHITE of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-23) Cady E. Gleason, of Ellsworth, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Ellsworth High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 313) Presented by Representative WHITE of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-24) Brianna Pinette, of Hermon, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Hermon High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 314) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-25) Ethan Pinette, of Hermon, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Hermon High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 315) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-26) Haley M. Ferland, of Greenville, a senior at Greenville Consolidated 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 316) Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-27) Khloe Kimball, of Parkman, a senior at Piscataquis Community Secondary 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 317) Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-28) Gabriella Ur, of Beaver Cove, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Greenville Consolidated School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes
(HLS 318) Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-29) Haley M. Ferland, of Greenville, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Greenville Consolidated School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 319) Presented by Representative WHITE of Guilford. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-30) Emma D. Schmidt, of Patten, a senior at Katahdin 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 320) Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-31) Ada Sinclair-Steele, of Holden, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of John Bapst Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 321) Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot.
(5-32) Riley Heal, of Brownville, a senior at Penquis 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 322) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-33) Grady Churchill, of Wade, 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;
(HLS 323) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
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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 the Laws Governing Bail" (S.P. 620) (L.D. 1536) 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 as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-154) on Bill "An Act to Extend the Maximum Time Period for Certain School Construction Bonds" (S.P. 108) (L.D. 242) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-154).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-155) on Bill "An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness" (S.P. 150) (L.D. 384) 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-155).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide Funds to Reduce the Debt of the Vassalboro Sanitary District" (S.P. 364) (L.D. 832) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-156) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-157) on Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Ensure a Just and Equitable Energy Transition for Maine's Workforce (S.P. 576) (L.D. 1420) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED .
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Consolidation of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission into a Single Combined Entity" (S.P. 149) (L.D. 383) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-170) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Compensation Fees and Related Conservation Efforts for Solar and Wind Energy Development and High-impact Electric Transmission Lines Under the Site Location of Development Laws" (S.P. 599) (L.D. 1458) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-171) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Tobacco Products Tax on Certain Products That Contain Nicotine" (S.P. 128) (L.D. 278) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-136) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Codify the Maine Turnpike Authority's Contributions to the Highway Fund with Regard to the Sensible Transportation Policy Act" (S.P. 522) (L.D. 1292) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-165) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-10) Eight Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Expand the List of Crimes That Do Not Qualify for Immunity Under Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-related Medical Assistance" (S.P. 442) (L.D. 1024)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-172) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT NOT TO PASS READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-327) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Membership of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission" (H.P. 556) (L.D. 870) 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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-316) on Resolve, to Provide Funds to the Maine Indian Education School District to Develop a Wabanaki-centered Curriculum (H.P. 239) (L.D. 339) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require the Approval of Superintendent Agreements Regarding Transfers of Students Between School Administrative Units" (H.P. 375) (L.D. 607) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-309) on Bill "An Act Regarding Eligibility to Apply for a Department of Education Diploma" (H.P. 396) (L.D. 628) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Parental Permission for Certain Surveys and Questionnaires Administered to Minors in Schools" (H.P. 584) (L.D. 919) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-311) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-313) on Bill "An Act to Provide De-escalation and Behavior Intervention Training for School Personnel" (H.P. 719) (L.D. 1097) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-317) on Bill "An Act to Ban Cellular Telephones from Public School Classrooms" (H.P. 809) (L.D. 1234) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Ensure In-state Tuition for Postsecondary Students Who Are Registered to Vote in the State and to Amend Eligibility Requirements for the Free Community College Tuition Program" (H.P. 830) (L.D. 1255) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-310) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Create Alternative Pathways for Certification or Endorsement of Industrial Arts Teachers" (H.P. 880) (L.D. 1357) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-312) on Bill "An Act to Improve Professional Development for Educational Technicians and School Support Staff" (H.P. 1080) (L.D. 1626) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-325) on Bill "An Act to Expand Access to Justice in Rural Maine by Incentivizing Attorneys to Practice in Underserved Areas" (H.P. 1126) (L.D. 1691) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Ensure the Rights of Parents of Minor Children in Education" (H.P. 1252) (L.D. 1881) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-315) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-318) on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's Authority to Establish Time-of-use Pricing for Standard-offer Service" (H.P. 119) (L.D. 186) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Include Qualified Out-of-state Electric Vehicle Providers and Clarify Provisions Regarding Electric Bicycles Under the Electric Vehicle Fund" (H.P. 833) (L.D. 1258) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-321) on Bill "An Act to Require Utilities to Monitor Meters for Natural Gas Leaks" (H.P. 965) (L.D. 1473) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-323) on Bill "An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries and Hatcheries Division by Increasing the Inland Fishing License Fees and Establishing the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund" (H.P. 41) (L.D. 77) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage and Enhance Sporting Opportunities for Maine's Youth by Allowing Maine's Youth to Hunt on Sunday" (H.P. 293) (L.D. 439) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-322) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-324) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish the Right to Hunt and Fish (H.P. 527) (L.D. 820) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide for a 5-year Automatic Repeal of Agency Rules" (H.P. 319) (L.D. 490) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-320) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require the Automatic Repealing of Agency Rules" (H.P. 624) (L.D. 965) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-319) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, to Increase the Number of Kennebec County Commissioners (H.P. 1255) (L.D. 1884) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
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. 36) (L.D. 120) Bill "An Act to Expand the Membership of the Homeland Security Advisory Council" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-167) (7-2) (S.P. 50) (L.D. 124) Bill "An Act to Protect the Right to Food" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-162) (7-3) (S.P. 211) (L.D. 554) Bill "An Act to Encourage Resident-owned Communities and Cooperatives and Preserve Affordable Housing Through Tax Credits" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-163) (7-4) (S.P. 237) (L.D. 558) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Consumer Protections by Prohibiting the Report of Medical Debt on Consumer Reports" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-151) (7-5) (S.P. 294) (L.D. 679) Bill "An Act to Increase the Funding to the Live Fire Service Training Facilities Fund" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-168) (7-6) (S.P. 346) (L.D. 786) Bill "An Act to Promote Public Safety and Retain Essential First Responders by Funding the Maine Length of Service Award Program" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-169) (7-7) (S.P. 460) (L.D. 1100) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Requirements for Accessing Nonformulary Drugs and Drugs Used to Treat Serious Mental Illness" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-166) (7-8) (S.P. 520) (L.D. 1290) Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Athletic Trainers" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-152) (7-9) (S.P. 572) (L.D. 1377) Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Evaluate Potential Regulation of the Vehicle Towing Industry and the Impact on State Agencies and Industries Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-164) (7-10) (S.P. 635) (L.D. 1551) Bill "An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-153) (7-11) (H.P. 1151) (L.D. 1724) Resolve, Authorizing the Baxter State Park Authority to Convey Certain Land in Cumberland County Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-326)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding the Licensing of Assisted Living Facilities (H.P. 818) (L.D. 1243)
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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(10-2) An Act to Validate Certain Referendum Proceedings Conducted by the City of South Portland (S.P. 601) (L.D. 1483)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act to Allow the Use of a Siren in a Vehicle Used by a Harbor Master or Deputy Harbor Master (H.P. 1026) (L.D. 1568)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) An Act to Allow Matinicus Isle Plantation to Issue a Revenue Bond for Urgently Needed Repairs to the Plantation's Electric Power Generating Facility (H.P. 1274) (L.D. 1913)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-5) Resolve, to Support the Full Implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in the State (H.P. 460) (L.D. 721)
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
(10-6) Resolve, to Support Rural Health Care Workforce Recruitment (S.P. 387) (L.D. 898)
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
(10-7) 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 (H.P. 1320) (L.D. 1976)
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 (10-8) An Act Regarding Temperature Standards for School Buildings (S.P. 24) (L.D. 11) (10-9) An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules (H.P. 24) (L.D. 60) (10-10) An Act to Regulate Employer Surveillance to Protect Workers (H.P. 25) (L.D. 61) (10-11) An Act to Expand Access to the Maine Wage Assurance Fund (H.P. 30) (L.D. 66) (10-12) An Act Regarding Penalties for Violating the Maine Weights and Measures Law (H.P. 52) (L.D. 88) (10-13) 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 (S.P. 31) (L.D. 119) (10-14) An Act Regarding Coverage for Step Therapy for Metastatic Cancer (H.P. 111) (L.D. 178) (10-15) An Act to Expand Opportunities to Invest Municipal Tax Increment Financing Revenues (H.P. 118) (L.D. 185) (10-16) An Act to Exempt from State Sales Tax Utility Vehicles Purchased for Use in Commercial Fishing, Agricultural Production, Aquacultural Production and Wood Harvesting (H.P. 125) (L.D. 192) (10-17) An Act Regarding the Rates of Speed at Which School Buses Travel (H.P. 212) (L.D. 312) (10-18) An Act to Support the Francis Malcolm Science Center (S.P. 152) (L.D. 361) (10-19) An Act to Allow Unaccompanied and Emancipated Minors to Access Their Vital Records At No Cost (H.P. 262) (L.D. 408) (10-20) An Act to Prohibit Deceptive Pricing in the Rental of Short-term Lodging and in the Sale of Tickets (H.P. 268) (L.D. 414) (10-21) An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains (H.P. 359) (L.D. 540) (10-22) An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission to Commemorate the United States of America's 250th Birthday in 2026 (H.P. 384) (L.D. 616) (10-23) An Act to Certify Chiropractic Assistants Who Perform X-rays as Chiropractic Radiographers (H.P. 417) (L.D. 649) (10-24) An Act to Fund the Provision of Advocacy Services to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (H.P. 507) (L.D. 800) (10-25) An Act Regarding Pre-need Funeral Insurance (H.P. 553) (L.D. 867) (10-26) An Act to Protect State Retiree Pensions from Inflation (S.P. 389) (L.D. 900) (10-27) An Act to Increase the Maximum Cash Prize for the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby (H.P. 605) (L.D. 940) (10-28) An Act to Amend the Law Regarding the Checking of Baitfish Traps (H.P. 631) (L.D. 971) (10-29) An Act to Include Food Provided or Served at Emergency Shelters in General Assistance Reimbursement (S.P. 434) (L.D. 1017) (10-30) An Act to Allow Federal Civil Service to Count for Purposes of Maine Public Employees Retirement System Benefits (S.P. 443) (L.D. 1025) (10-31) An Act to Regulate Alcoholic Beverage Competitions (H.P. 662) (L.D. 1033) (10-32) An Act to Provide Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites for the Immediate Family Members of Veterans and Active Military Personnel (H.P. 672) (L.D. 1043) (10-33) An Act to Remove the Limit on the Length of Probation That May Be Served for Aggravated Attempted Murder (H.P. 696) (L.D. 1074) (10-34) An Act to Provide Comprehensive Perimenopause and Menopause Education (H.P. 701) (L.D. 1079) (10-35) An Act Regarding Unallocated Balances in a School Administrative Unit School Budget (S.P. 466) (L.D. 1103) (10-36) An Act to Prohibit Governmental Entities That Charge a Fee for In-person Credit Card Purchases from Refusing to Accept Cash (H.P. 764) (L.D. 1159) (10-37) An Act Regarding the Number of Voters of a Municipality Required to Petition for Consideration of Deorganization of That Municipality (S.P. 532) (L.D. 1302) (10-38) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Insurance Coverage of Preventive and Primary Health Services (S.P. 540) (L.D. 1310) (10-39) An Act to Require Continuing Education for Licensed Architects (H.P. 915) (L.D. 1393) (10-40) An Act to Improve Access to Sustainable and Low-barrier Trauma Recovery Services (S.P. 581) (L.D. 1425) (10-41) An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults (S.P. 586) (L.D. 1445) (10-42) An Act to Promote Artisans and the Creative Economy (H.P. 954) (L.D. 1462) (10-43) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Primary Care Reporting by the Maine Quality Forum and to Establish the Primary Care Advisory Council (H.P. 981) (L.D. 1497) (10-44) An Act to Establish the Maine Charter School Commission as a Public Instrumentality of the State (S.P. 671) (L.D. 1718) (10-45) An Act to Repeal and Replace the Charter of the Yarmouth Water District (H.P. 1165) (L.D. 1747) (10-46) An Act to Update the Laws Governing Osteopathic Physician Licensing (H.P. 1175) (L.D. 1757) (10-47) 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 (H.P. 1197) (L.D. 1786) (10-48) An Act to Repeal the Low-alcohol Spirits Product Tax (H.P. 1239) (L.D. 1855) (10-49) An Act to Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (H.P. 1306) (L.D. 1947)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-50) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Communicate to School Administrative Units and Private Schools the Importance of Adopting Seizure Action Plans (H.P. 134) (L.D. 211) (10-51) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Reduction of Unfunded and Outdated Municipal and County Mandates (H.P. 402) (L.D. 634) (10-52) Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Report Progress Made Toward Implementing Recommendations Based on the 2025 Public Transit Advisory Council Report (H.P. 882) (L.D. 1359) (10-53) Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State to Develop Recommendations for a Multiyear Registration System for National Car Rental Companies (H.P. 912) (L.D. 1390) (10-54) Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor to Report the Findings of the Indoor Air Quality Advisory Group (H.P. 929) (L.D. 1407) (10-55) Resolve, To Improve Air Quality and Ventilation in Newly Constructed Schools (H.P. 1258) (L.D. 1887)
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. 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.
3. 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)
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of Municipalities to Regulate Timber Harvesting" (H.P. 164) (L.D. 261)
TABLED - May 28, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the University of Maine Alumni Association, of Orono (HLS 278)
TABLED - May 28, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILL of Old Town. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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1. 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)
- In House, Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYREAD and ACCEPTED on May 22, 2025. - In Senate, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-243). - In House, House RECEDEDand CONCURRED. HELD at the Request of Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 787)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Monday, June 2, 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
(4-1) On motion of Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1330)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act to Create the Building Opportunity Through Out-of-school Time Program," H.P. 911, L.D. 1389, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the House.
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