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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend David Friedlander, Maranatha Ministerial Fellowship International, Gorham.
National Anthem by Sammie Angel, Dixfield.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Candace Davis, MSN, FNP-BC, Ellsworth.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Prohibition on the Sale of Beverages in Plastic Containers" (H.P. 1040) (L.D. 1582)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on June 2, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Move the Natural Areas Program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and to Amend the Law Governing Administration of the Bureau of Resource Management Within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" (H.P. 256) (L.D. 402)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-380) in the House on June 2, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-381) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine by Exempting Sales of Cannabis for Medical Use" (H.P. 363) (L.D. 544)
Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 2, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (6) 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-387) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act" (S.P. 272) (L.D. 588)
Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on LABOR READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 3, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on LABOR was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control to Evaluate the Impact of Neonicotinoids on Pollinators, Humans and the Environment (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 858) (L.D. 1323)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 3, 2025.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 510)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 2, 2025
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary: · The Honorable Patricia G. Worth of Belfast for reappointment, as an Active Retired Judge of the District Court, · The Honorable Michael P. Roberts of Bangor for appointment, as an Active Retired Judge of the District Court, · Taylor Sawyer Kilgore, Esq. of Turner for appointment, to the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services, · Randall J. Bates, Esq. of Yarmouth for reappointment, to the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services, · Anne H. Jordan, Esq. of South Portland for appointment, to the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 511)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 3, 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 Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Bill “An Act to Require Competitive Procurement of Electricity from Generators Fueled by Municipal Solid Waste in Conjunction with Recycling” (H.P. 692) (L.D. 1063) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 512)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 3, 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 Indefinitely Postponed Bill “An Act to Repeal the Law Prohibiting Places of Business from Being Open to the Public on Sunday” (H.P. 181) (L.D. 277) and all accompanying papers in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 513)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 3, 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 Finally Passed “Resolve, to Direct the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Nonresidential Law Enforcement Training Program” (H.P. 462) (L.D. 723) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 514)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 3, 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 to Pass Report and Passed to be Engrossed 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) 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) Cooper Flagg, of Newport, a player for the Duke University Men's Basketball Team, who has received the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year award, Associated Press Player of the Year award, USBWA Player of the Year award, CollegeInsider Player of the Year award, ACC Player of the Year award, ACC Rookie of the Year award, Wayman Tisdale Award, Julius Erving Award, Lute Olson Award and Gatorade National Men's Athlete of the Year award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 868)
(5-2) the Honorable Caldwell Jackson, of Oxford, to whom the Town of Oxford has dedicated its town report in recognition of his contributions to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 869)
(5-3) Justin and Sam Juray, of Sabattus, owners of Just In Time Recreation in Lewiston, who have received the Leading Through Change Award from the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 870)
(5-4) Susan Lonchamps, of Lewiston, owner of Webb's Market, who has received the Heart of the Community Award from the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 871)
(5-5) Greta K, of Portland, the Youth of the Year finalist from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine Portland Clubhouse. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 872)
(5-6) Jordan Anderson, of Jefferson, who won the 55-meter Dash Event at the Class B Indoor Track and Field State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 874)
(5-7) Wendy Dennis, of Winthrop, for her 50 years of service with the Cobbossee Watershed District supporting the district's mission of protecting, improving and conserving the many lakes and ponds of the Cobbossee Watershed. In her capacity as CWD Limnologist, she oversees the district's lake water quality monitoring program and has guided numerous lake and watershed restoration, protection and research projects. She also coordinates a complex program of lake water levels management in the 217-square mile watershed and coordinates citizen volunteers, including invasive plant surveyors and lake water quality monitors. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 268) Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-8) the Top Ten students of the 2025 graduating class of Marshwood High School, in South Berwick: Kaylee Gilbert, Madeline Getchell, Micaiah Perodin, James Foss, Lucy Parker, Elizabeth Barber, Max Curry, Zachary Ferioli, Mackie Bogh and Isaiah Perodin. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 349) Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative MEYER of Eliot.
(5-9) Irene P. Weld, of Dixfield, who is celebrating her 104th birthday on June 4, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 350) Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.
(5-10) Kathy Littlefield, of Waldo, longtime first selectperson in the Town of Waldo, on her retirement from the Select Board after having served for 53 years, serving most of those years as Chair. Ms. Littlefield is believed to be the longest serving elected municipal official in Maine. She was the founding member of the Waldo County Selectmen's Association in 2003 and a member of the State Board of Environmental Protection for 8 years, member of the Waldo County Budget Committee for 12 years, member of the Waldo County Jail Committee and member of the Maine Municipal Association Advisory Committee. She was an active voice on the association's 70-member Legislative Policy Committee from the 1990s onward. She was a founding member of the group that played a key role in pushing for local control to be incorporated into Maine's Constitution. In 2017, she was awarded the Ethel N. Kelley Memorial Award by the Maine Municipal Association, which recognizes distinguished community service and is considered the association's most prestigious annual award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 351) Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-11) Shirley Caler, of Waldo, on her retirement from the Select Board of the Town of Waldo after 30 years of service. Ms. Caler was instrumental in the expansion of broadband in the town, with scholarship formation and administration and in regaining the land and the building where the current town office and community center are located. Ms. Caler was a member of the parent organization of the Rena Whitney Scholarship Fund, which was named for a longtime resident and land donor who enabled the town to place a sand shed in the back of the town office and have a high-quality ballfield. Ms. Caler was also a member of Here's Waldo Days, now the Waldo Boosters. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 352) Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-12) Scott K. Porter, of Marion Township, on his retirement as Superintendent of Schools for AOS 96 on June 30, 2025. Mr. Porter has served the schools in the greater Machias area since 2005, has been a frequent participant on the Maine school management executive committee during his tenure and has been a leading voice in the Maine small schools coalition. Prior to becoming superintendent of AOS 96, Mr. Porter served as superintendent of schools in Lubec. He began his career in school administration at Washington Academy in East Machias in the late 1990s. Mr. Porter also served as pastor of Head of the River Baptist Church in Cutler. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 353) Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-13) Delores Wyss, of Georgetown, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 354) Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.
In Memory of: (5-14) the Honorable Paul R. Dionne, of Lewiston. Mr. Dionne was a veteran of the Vietnam War, during which he earned two Bronze Stars, two Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry and the Combat Infantryman Badge. After his military service, he went on to be a lawyer, author and, in the 1980s, Mayor of Lewiston. As mayor, he oversaw the redevelopment of Lisbon Street into a thriving corridor of commerce. He was instrumental in bringing Lewiston-Auburn College to the city. He also served many years on the Maine Workers' Compensation Board, most of which he served as executive director. He found time for philanthropic work and for coaching the Lewiston High School mock trial team, and he published two well-regarded novels, The Priestess and the Pope and Madeleine's Inquisition. Mr. Dionne will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 873)
(5-15) Mary Porter Foster, of Hallowell. In 1965, Mrs. Foster and her husband Paul assumed ownership of the S.N. Foster Company, a local family business founded by Paul's father, Shirley Foster, Sr. They worked side by side for more than three decades, growing the company that sold and serviced industrial and commercial heating systems throughout Maine. Their efforts were recognized with a Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Award in 1984 for business excellence and community service. She was an active member of Penney Memorial Church. Mrs. Foster will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 875)
(5-16) Steve Michael Gaboury, of Winthrop. Mr. Gaboury worked 18 years with Mayfair Lace and then 22 years with FedEx. Mr. Gaboury will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 876)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-241) on Bill "An Act to Continue Funding for the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program" (S.P. 376) (L.D. 843) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-242) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-241).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Improve the Process for Mobile Home Owners to Purchase Their Mobile Home Park" (S.P. 451) (L.D. 1067) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-209) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-248) on Bill "An Act to Update Language on Setback Variances for Single-family Dwellings and Variances from Dimensional Standards" (S.P. 474) (L.D. 1143) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-248).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-205) on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Dirigo Business Incentives Program" (S.P. 658) (L.D. 1664) 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-205).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Create an Outfitter License for Owners and Operators of Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Businesses Who Are Not Maine Guides" (S.P. 204) (L.D. 552) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-237) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Add Political Affiliation as a Protected Class to the Maine Human Rights Act" (S.P. 23) (L.D. 10) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-260) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-255) on Bill "An Act to Remove Certain Cost-of-living Adjustment Restrictions for Retired Members of the Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit Who Are 65 Years of Age or Older" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 439) (L.D. 1021) 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-255).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-215) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Voting Requirement to Extend the Date for Adjournment of the Legislature" (S.P. 663) (L.D. 1668) 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-215).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-231) on Bill "An Act to Exempt Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco Products Containing Ingestible Hemp from the Tax Imposed on Tobacco Products" (S.P. 767) (L.D. 1960) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-231).
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-206) on Bill "An Act to Fund the Operations of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Laboratory" (S.P. 429) (L.D. 1012) 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 Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase the Acceptable Level of Alcohol in a Low-alcohol Spirits Product and to Increase Availability of Those Products" (S.P. 570) (L.D. 1376) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-207) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-207).
_________________________________ (6-12) Eight Members of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-217) on Bill "An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools" (S.P. 182) (L.D. 396)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-218) on same Bill.
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Representative:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-217) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-235) thereto.
_________________________________ (6-13) Eight Members of the Committee on LABOR report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave" (S.P. 383) (L.D. 894)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-200) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representative:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-397) on Bill "An Act to Integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History into the Statewide System of Learning Results" (H.P. 616) (L.D. 957) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase the State's Share of Major Capital School Construction Costs" (H.P. 709) (L.D. 1087) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-434) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-439) on Bill "An Act to Establish Net Neutrality" (H.P. 355) (L.D. 536) Signed: Senator: 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 ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-476) on Bill "An Act Related to the Work of the Public Advocate" (H.P. 547) (L.D. 861) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-477) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-438) on Bill "An Act to Enhance the Coordination and Effectiveness of Integrated Distribution Grid Planning" (H.P. 1153) (L.D. 1726) Signed: Senator: 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 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-422) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Lodging Establishments from Providing Single-use Plastic Containers" (H.P. 1289) (L.D. 1928) 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 AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-433) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Death with Dignity Act to Ensure Access by Qualified Patients" (H.P. 381) (L.D. 613) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require a Person to Be a United States Citizen to Receive State or Local Financial Assistance and to Ensure Municipal Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws" (H.P. 1142) (L.D. 1707) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-444) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-445) on Bill "An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs" (H.P. 1227) (L.D. 1843) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-456) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Mandatory Parking Space Minimums in State and Municipal Building Codes" (H.P. 281) (L.D. 427) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Recipients of Public Assistance from Housing Discrimination" (H.P. 665) (L.D. 1036) Signed: Senator: 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 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-455) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Designation of Short-term Rental Units as Commercial or Residential in Use" (H.P. 786) (L.D. 1181) Signed: Senators: 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 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Homeless Shelters by Imposing a Fee for Booking Hotels, Short-term Rentals and Recreational Vehicle Camping Reservations" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 968) (L.D. 1476) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-454) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Zoning and Land Use Restrictions to Limit Certain Requirements to Municipalities with Populations of More than 10,000" (H.P. 1103) (L.D. 1662) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-423) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-457) on Bill "An Act to Address Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness" (H.P. 1265) (L.D. 1894) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-402) on Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements" (H.P. 106) (L.D. 173) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow a Municipality or Locally Recognized Lake Association to Post Certain Information on the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Information Kiosks Located at State Boat Launch Facilities" (H.P. 944) (L.D. 1435) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-441) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Establish Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Gross Sexual Assaults Against Children and Aggravated Sex Trafficking of Children" (H.P. 232) (L.D. 332) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-461) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Remand Individuals with Pending State Probation Violations to the Department of Corrections Following Initial Proceedings" (H.P. 272) (L.D. 418) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-468) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-33) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Expand Use of Electronic Proceedings in the Judicial Branch" (H.P. 586) (L.D. 921) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-460) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Resolve, Directing the Judicial Branch to Authorize the Lease of a Courthouse That Meets Accessibility and Functional Needs in the Town of Newport (H.P. 589) (L.D. 924) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-459) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act Regarding Court Security" (H.P. 661) (L.D. 1032) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-467) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-467) Report. _________________________________ (6-36) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Bring Parity to the State's Recognition of the Wabanaki Nations' Authority to Provide Electric Power Districts and Child Support Enforcement" (H.P. 1271) (L.D. 1900) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-37) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-466) on Bill "An Act to Allow Teachers to Qualify for Overtime Pay" (H.P. 421) (L.D. 653) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-465) on Bill "An Act to Reinvest in the Pension Funds of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (H.P. 1243) (L.D. 1872) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-39) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase Penalties for Violations Related to Water Well Drilling" (H.P. 1296) (L.D. 1935) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-464) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-40) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, to Study Stakeholder Input Involving the Appointment of the Commissioner of Marine Resources (H.P. 628) (L.D. 968) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-462) on same Resolve.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-41) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-463) on Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Sea Farmers" (H.P. 1054) (L.D. 1596) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-42) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-435) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Public Employee Market Pay Studies and Comprehensive Reviews of the Classification Plan for State Service Positions" (H.P. 840) (L.D. 1265) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-43) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish the Interdisciplinary Advisory Board for the State House Complex" (H.P. 1187) (L.D. 1776) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-437) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-44) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Promote Equitable Property Taxation by Reducing Valuation Based on Nearby Clean Energy Projects" (H.P. 1236) (L.D. 1852) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-45) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-393) on Bill "An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming" (H.P. 769) (L.D. 1164) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-46) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-413) on Bill "An Act to Include Harness Racing with Other Sports for Purposes of Sports Wagering" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 793) (L.D. 1188) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-47) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-414) on Bill "An Act to Strengthen the Maine Clean Election Act" (H.P. 1198) (L.D. 1787) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-48) Eight Members of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing Mask Mandates" (H.P. 953) (L.D. 1461)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-404) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-405) on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ (6-49) Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-472) on Bill "An Act to Reimburse the City of Ellsworth for an Access Road to a New Court Facility in Hancock County" (H.P. 481) (L.D. 739)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-473) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ (6-50) Six Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-436) on Resolve, Directing the Office of Procurement Services to Study Adapting the Procurement Process to the State Climate Action Plan (H.P. 978) (L.D. 1494)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-51) Six Members of the Committee on TAXATION report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the State Tax Laws" (H.P. 32) (L.D. 68)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-426) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 327) (L.D. 769) Bill "An Act Regarding Access to Behavioral Health Supports for Adults with Certain Disabilities" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-234) (7-2) (S.P. 497) (L.D. 1208) Bill "An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance Authority of Maine's Loan Insurance Reserves for General Fund Transfers" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-244) (7-3) (S.P. 515) (L.D. 1286) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Fostering a Positive Economic Environment for Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-240) (7-4) (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1296) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-245) (7-5) (S.P. 592) (L.D. 1451) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Coordination of Community Transportation" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-262) (7-6) (S.P. 594) (L.D. 1453) Resolve, to Establish the Innovative Factory-made Housing Working Group Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-243) (7-7) (S.P. 646) (L.D. 1638) Bill "An Act Regarding Disability Retirement Benefits Under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" Committee on LABORreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-261) (7-8) (S.P. 700) (L.D. 1801) Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to the Laws Governing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-250) (7-9) (S.P. 701) (L.D. 1802) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify When an Indigent Criminal Defendant Is Entitled to Counsel at State Expense" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-249) (7-10) (S.P. 716) (L.D. 1834) Bill "An Act to Allow Dental Care Providers to Opt In to Receive Claim Reimbursement Payments Made by Virtual Credit Cards" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-239) (7-11) (S.P. 734) (L.D. 1864) Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Reconstruction of Storm-damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities and Infrastructure"(EMERGENCY) Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-246) (7-12) (S.P. 746) (L.D. 1905) Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Licensing Boards and Commissions Within That Office to Pursue Complaints" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-238) (7-13) (S.P. 768) (L.D. 1961) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Laws Relating to the Licensure of Certain Facilities by the Department of Health and Human Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-236)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan to Include Employees Who Work for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (S.P. 73) (L.D. 137) (10-2) An Act to Protect Residents of Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Real Estate Transfer Tax (S.P. 686) (L.D. 1768)
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. 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.
5. 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.
6. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-295) - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on 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.
7. 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.
8. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-202) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Resolve, to Honor Margaret Chase Smith and Joshua Chamberlain in the National Statuary Hall (S.P. 656) (L.D. 1648)
- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-202). TABLED - June 2, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Change the State's Method of Allocating Electoral Votes from a Congressional District Method to a Winner-take-all Method Contingent on the State of Nebraska Changing its Method of Allocating Electoral Votes" (H.P. 879) (L.D. 1356)
TABLED - June 2, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-59) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations from Insurance Requirements" (S.P. 381) (L.D. 893)
- In House, House RECONSIDEREDits former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) on June 2, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) in NON-CONCURRENCE. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED. (Roll Call Ordered)
11. 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)
- In House, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-323) on May 29, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
12. Bill "An Act to Make Student Transfer Agreements Renew Automatically Except in Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 141) (L.D. 218)
- In House, Majority (9) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSREAD and ACCEPTED on May 22, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
13. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Patrick Paradis, of Augusta (HLS 339)
TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROLLINS of Augusta. PENDING - PASSAGE.
14. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-220) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry" (S.P. 689) (L.D. 1771)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-220). TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
15. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-158) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEon Bill "An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife" (S.P. 559) (L.D. 1343)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-158) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-184) thereto. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
16. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-442) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Establish the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Prevention and Support Program" (H.P. 1112) (L.D. 1677)
TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
17. Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development to Convene a Working Group to Review the Process of Setting Impact Fees (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 821) (L.D. 1246)
TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
18. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-160)- Report "B" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-161) - Report "C" (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics" (S.P. 347) (L.D. 787)
- In Senate, Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-160) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-226)thereto. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder (H.P. 10) (L.D. 46)
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 Require Reporting on the Uses of Prisoner Segregation (H.P. 259) (L.D. 405) (10-3) An Act Requiring That Certain Fees Charged by the Courts for Court-ordered Payments Be Capped and Paid by the Defendant (H.P. 408) (L.D. 640) (10-4) An Act to Increase the Maximum Small Claim Limit (H.P. 422) (L.D. 654) (10-5) An Act to Report Gender Wage Gaps (H.P. 506) (L.D. 799) (10-6) An Act to Support Affordable Housing Development (H.P. 630) (L.D. 970) (10-7) An Act Establishing the Retirement Benefit Improvement Fund (H.P. 650) (L.D. 1003) (10-8) An Act to Decriminalize Personal Possession of Therapeutic Amounts of Psilocybin for Adults (H.P. 663) (L.D. 1034) (10-9) An Act Concerning Displaced Civilian Federal Firefighters in Maine (H.P. 724) (L.D. 1105) (10-10) An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce Through Certified Preapprenticeship Training Programs (H.P. 736) (L.D. 1117) (10-11) An Act to Ensure Equitable Access for All Caregivers to Diaper Changing Stations in State Buildings Open to the Public (H.P. 740) (L.D. 1121) (10-12) An Act to Make the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority Responsible for the Transfer and Development of State-owned Surplus Land (H.P. 775) (L.D. 1170) (10-13) An Act to Require Municipal Reporting on Residential Building Permits, Dwelling Units Permitted and Demolished and Certificates of Occupancy Issued (H.P. 789) (L.D. 1184) (10-14) An Act to Establish a Fund and Council to Support Working Waterfronts (H.P. 820) (L.D. 1245) (10-15) An Act to Establish the Maine Community Development Financial Institution Fund to Support Small Businesses, Rural Economic Development and Affordable Housing (H.P. 984) (L.D. 1500) (10-16) An Act to Decrease the Retirement Contributions Required for Teachers and State Employees (H.P. 1065) (L.D. 1611) (10-17) An Act to Amend Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws Related to Landowner Representation Regarding Abandoned Property (H.P. 1077) (L.D. 1623) (10-18) An Act to Improve Professional Development for Educational Technicians and School Support Staff (H.P. 1080) (L.D. 1626) (10-19) An Act to Streamline Municipal Referenda Recount Initiation (H.P. 1089) (L.D. 1635) (10-20) An Act Regarding Notification of Appointment of Legal Representation for Indigent Clients in Custody (H.P. 1141) (L.D. 1706) (10-21) An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers (H.P. 1172) (L.D. 1754) (10-22) An Act to Establish the Loans for Trade Tools Program (H.P. 1213) (L.D. 1812) (10-23) An Act to Correct Outdated References Regarding the Maine Human Rights Act (H.P. 1269) (L.D. 1898)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-24) Resolve, Directing the State Court Administrator to Perform an Inspection and Study of the Rumford Courthouse Building (H.P. 707) (L.D. 1085) (10-25) Resolve, to Develop MaineCare Coverage for Doula Services (H.P. 1008) (L.D. 1523) (10-26) Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor to Report on Sexual Harassment (H.P. 1012) (L.D. 1554)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 295) (L.D. 441) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Fish and Wildlife" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-478) (7-2) (H.P. 636) (L.D. 976) Resolve, to Restore Accessible Public Transportation to Swan Island in Perkins Township Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-479) (7-3) (H.P. 646) (L.D. 999) Bill "An Act to Include Employees of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission in the State's Group Health Plan" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-482) (7-4) (H.P. 816) (L.D. 1241) Bill "An Act to Establish the Make Change for Wildlife Program to Support the Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-480) (7-5) (H.P. 939) (L.D. 1430) Bill "An Act to Promote the Welfare of Disabled Veterans Through the Transfer of Moose Permits" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-481)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 144) (L.D. 221) Bill "An Act to Address the Effect of Changes to Federal Income Tax Laws on Maine Income Tax Laws" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-483) (7-2) (H.P. 614) (L.D. 949) Bill "An Act to Clarify Licensing Jurisdiction for Manufactured Housing Communities" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-491) (7-3) (H.P. 700) (L.D. 1078) Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Public Health Objectives by Increasing Access to Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-485) (7-4) (H.P. 772) (L.D. 1167) Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program to Assist Nonprofit Housing Developers in Rehabilitating Existing Aging Housing Stock for First-time Home Buyers Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-492) (7-5) (H.P. 806) (L.D. 1231) Bill "An Act Requiring Ferries to Dock Overnight on Certain Islands for Emergency Purposes" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-493) (7-6) (H.P. 1156) (L.D. 1738) Bill "An Act to Establish the Biohazard Waste Disposal Grant Program to Support Public Health Efforts in the State" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-484)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Remove Certain Cost-of-living Adjustment Restrictions for Retired Members of the Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit Who Are 65 Years of Age or Older (S.P. 439) (L.D. 1021)
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 Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act (S.P. 272) (L.D. 588) (10-3) An Act to Continue Funding for the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program (S.P. 376) (L.D. 843) (10-4) An Act to Update Language on Setback Variances for Single-family Dwellings (S.P. 474) (L.D. 1143) (10-5) An Act to Amend the Dirigo Business Incentives Program (S.P. 658) (L.D. 1664)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma and Active Duty Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life (H.P. 430) (L.D. 662)
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 Directing the Department of Education to Develop Pilot Programs to Place Child Care Facilities in Selected School Administrative Units (H.P. 291) (L.D. 437) (10-3) An Act to Prohibit a Person from Obtaining an Elver Dealer's License for a Minimum of 5 Years in Cases of Repeat Violations of License Conditions (H.P. 716) (L.D. 1094) (10-4) An Act Regarding Physical Escort and Restraint and Seclusion of Students in Schools (H.P. 823) (L.D. 1248) (10-5) An Act to Provide Funding for Summer School Programming (H.P. 1078) (L.D. 1624)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-6) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Improve High School Graduation Rates and Review Policies Related to Graduation Rate Data (H.P. 634) (L.D. 974) (10-7) Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System to Study Student Teacher Compensation (H.P. 862) (L.D. 1327) (10-8) Resolve, to Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Solicit Information Regarding the Creation of a Thermal Energy Networks Program in Maine (H.P. 1073) (L.D. 1619) (10-9) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish a Working Group to Study the Maine Learning Results (H.P. 1136) (L.D. 1701) (10-10) Resolve, to Expand the Recipients of the Report on the Public Safety Health and Wellness Grant Pilot Program and Authorize Legislation to Be Submitted in Response to the Report (H.P. 1225) (L.D. 1830)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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BILLS IN THE SECOND READING
Senate as Amended (9-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the Voting Requirement to Extend the Date for Adjournment of the Legislature" (S.P. 663) (L.D. 1668)
Reported by the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
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. 626) (L.D. 1542) Bill "An Act to Amend the Membership of the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-266) (7-2) (S.P. 681) (L.D. 1735) Bill "An Act to Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Certain Contributions to a Qualified Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Account" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-263) (7-3) (H.P. 144) (L.D. 221) Bill "An Act to Address the Effect of Changes to Federal Income Tax Laws on Maine Income Tax Laws" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-483) (7-4) (H.P. 458) (L.D. 719) Bill "An Act to Amend the Share of State Funding for the County Jail Operations Fund" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-494) (7-5) (H.P. 614) (L.D. 949) Bill "An Act to Clarify Licensing Jurisdiction for Manufactured Housing Communities" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-491) (7-6) (H.P. 713) (L.D. 1091) Bill "An Act to Reinforce Free Speech at Town Meetings by Allowing Persons a Minimum Amount of Time in Which to Speak" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-509) (7-7) (H.P. 772) (L.D. 1167) Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program to Assist Nonprofit Housing Developers in Rehabilitating Existing Aging Housing Stock for First-time Home Buyers Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-492) (7-8) (H.P. 806) (L.D. 1231) Bill "An Act Requiring Ferries to Dock Overnight on Certain Islands for Emergency Purposes" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-493) (7-9) (H.P. 937) (L.D. 1428) Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Child Care for Maine Families" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-508) (7-10) (H.P. 1130) (L.D. 1695) Bill "An Act to Provide Law Enforcement Agencies with an Anti-sex-trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Protocol" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-495)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1296)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Facilitate the Reconstruction of Storm-damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities and Infrastructure (S.P. 734) (L.D. 1864)
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) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers (S.P. 515) (L.D. 1286)
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) Resolve, to Establish the Housing Production Innovation Working Group (S.P. 594) (L.D. 1453)
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 (10-5) An Act Regarding Access to Behavioral Health Supports for Adults with Certain Disabilities (S.P. 327) (L.D. 769) (10-6) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave (S.P. 383) (L.D. 894) (10-7) An Act to Fund the Operations of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Laboratory (S.P. 429) (L.D. 1012) (10-8) An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance Authority of Maine's Loan Insurance Reserves for General Fund Transfers (S.P. 497) (L.D. 1208) (10-9) An Act Regarding Disability Retirement Benefits Under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (S.P. 646) (L.D. 1638) (10-10) An Act to Make Technical Changes to the Laws Governing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services (S.P. 700) (L.D. 1801) (10-11) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify When an Indigent Criminal Defendant Is Entitled to Counsel at State Expense (S.P. 701) (L.D. 1802) (10-12) An Act to Clarify the Availability of Alternative Claims Payment Methods to Dental Care Providers (S.P. 716) (L.D. 1834) (10-13) An Act Regarding the Authority of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Licensing Boards and Commissions Within That Office to Pursue Complaints (S.P. 746) (L.D. 1905) (10-14) An Act to Clarify the Laws Relating to the Licensure of Certain Facilities by the Department of Health and Human Services (S.P. 768) (L.D. 1961)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-15) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Develop a Grant Program to Encourage Secondary Schools to Adopt Later Start Times (S.P. 182) (L.D. 396) (10-16) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Establish the Maine Coordinating Working Group on Access and Mobility (S.P. 592) (L.D. 1451)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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