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Second Regular Session
Advance Journal and Calendar
Troy D. Jackson |
https://legislature.maine.gov/senate |
Darek M. Grant |
42nd Legislative Day
In Senate Chamber, Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Senate called to Order by President Troy D. Jackson of Aroostook County.
Prayer by Pastor Glenn Peterson of Hope Baptist Church in Manchester.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Eric L. Brakey of Androscoggin County.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
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PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Joint Orders
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(1-1) Anne R. Stocco, of Belgrade, a senior at Messalonskee High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-2) the University of Maine Women's Basketball Team, of Orono, which won the 2024 America East Conference Women's Basketball Tournament Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-3) the First Congregational Church of Gray, United Church of Christ Maine, which is celebrating its 250th Anniversary this year. In 1774, the church was formed by the Congregational Society as the First Parish church in the settlement of New Boston, which was later incorporated as the Town of Gray in 1778. Throughout its history, the First Congregational Church of Gray has remained a vital part of the town center and activities. It has occupied five buildings in three locations in the village, with the current church in use since 1901. Known affectionately as "the church in the heart of the village," the First Congregational remains a constant, visible symbol of faith and a center of service to the community. The church offers its Parish House building as a meeting place for civic organizations and its own Christian education programs and outreach to the community, including public suppers and participation in community events such as the annual Blueberry Festival, as well as a preschool playground and free creative music and movement class. The church also sponsors and houses the Gray Community Food Pantry, serving families in Gray and surrounding communities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-4) the Orono High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the 2024 Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-5) Mya Austin, of Sumner, a senior at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-6) the Oxford Hills Middle School Cheering Team, of South Paris, which won first place at the Oxford Hills Cheer Invitational and reached the Superstar level of the Middle School Division. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-7) the Honorable Richard A. Evans, of Dover-Foxcroft, physician and former member of the Maine House of Representatives, who received the Outstanding Government Service Award from the American Medical Association for his tireless advocacy for and his positive impact on the lives of his and others' patients. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-8) John Bertolet, of Boothbay Harbor, on his retirement as a School Committee Member with the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District after 25 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-9) Deborah Bouchard, of Bradley, who received a 2024 Presidential Award from the University of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-10) the Lewiston High School Boys Hockey Team, which won the Class A State Championship, the hockey program's 25th state Class A title and first since 2020. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-11) Betty Calderwood, of Windham, who is celebrating her 95th birthday on April 20, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-12) Lorraine Esty, of Waterville, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 19, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-13) the Oceanside High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, of Rockland, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-14) Maddie Ripley, of Owls Head, a student at Oceanside High School, who was named the Varsity Maine Girls Wrestler of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-15) Maddie Ripley, of Owls Head, a student at Oceanside High School, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 113-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-16) Gavin Ripley, of Owls Head, a student at Oceanside High School, who was named the Varsity Maine Boys Wrestler of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-17) Emma Lacasse, of Jackman, a senior at Forest Hills Consolidated School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-18) Kayla MacClellan, of Danforth, a senior at East Grand School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-19) Seth Thomas Quint, of Hodgdon, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-20) Aubrey Jo Gifford, of Lee, a senior at Lee Academy, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-21) Dawn M. Stubbs, of Addison, on her retirement as Principal's Secretary for Narraguagus Jr./Sr. High School after 40 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-22) Denise S. Vose, of Columbia, on her retirement from School Administrative District 37 after 38 years of service, which included 30 years of service as the Resource Room Teacher at Harrington Elementary School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-23) Lorna N. Greene, of Addison, on her retirement as Principal of Daniel W. Merritt Elementary School after 41 years of service in Regional School Unit/School Administrative District 37. Ms. Greene also has served as the district's Professional Development, Title 1 and Gifted and Talented Coordinator. She began teaching as an Adult Education Instructor at Narraguagus Jr./Sr. High School and was principal of the Columbia Falls Elementary School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-24) Michael Philips, of Waterville, who has received the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-25) the Sheft Group | Duramag, of Waterville, which has received the Large Business of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-26) Sunrise Bagel, of Waterville, which has received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-27) Martha Wentworth, of Waterville, who has received the Elias A. Joseph Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-28) Lianne and Chris Gaunce, of Oakland, employees of Central Maine Motors Auto Group, who have received the Distinguished Community Service Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-29) David Dunlavey, of Mapleton, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-30) John Graham, of Smyrna, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-31) Sandra Wotton, of Littleton, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-32) Kassidy Blackstone, of Mars Hill, a senior at Central Aroostook High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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Come from the House, READ and PASSED.
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Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution in Memoriam:
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(1-33) Sharon Barker, of Bangor. Early in her career, Ms. Barker helped manage the Community House, an adult education program in Presque Isle. She went on to work for ten years as a counselor and clinical services coordinator for Family Planning in Bangor. In 1984, she cofounded the Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center, and she was the center's president for many years. She served as the first director of the Women's Resource Center at the University of Maine from 1991 until her retirement in 2014. Among the initiatives she oversaw there are the Safe Campus project against sexual assault, the United Sisters mentoring program, pairing college women with high school girls, the Maine Girls' Collaborative, $tart $mart salary negotiation workshops for women and the annual "Expanding Your Horizons" conference, which brings 500 middle school girls to campus from all over the State to explore career opportunities in the STEM fields. She received many honors recognizing her work as an advocate for women's rights, including the Mary Hatwood Futrell Award from the National Education Association in 1997, induction into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Mary Ann Hartman Award in 2020, among countless other recognitions. Ms. Barker will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
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Comes from the House READ and ADOPTED.
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ORDERS
Joint Orders
(4-1) On motion by President JACKSON of Aroostook, the following Joint Order:
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ORDERED, the House concurring, that all legislation not finally disposed of upon adjournment sine die of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature be carried over in the same posture to any special session of the 131st Legislature.
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Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(4-2) Isha Kasai, of Lewiston, who has received a 2023 Youth Food Champion Award from the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn for demonstrating leadership in making positive changes to food systems. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-3) Trip Marston, of Portland, a senior at Deering High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1903
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-4) Makenna Drouin, of Lewiston, a senior at Lewiston High School, who was named the Sun Journal All-Region Girls Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. This is the second year in a row Makenna has earned this honor. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1904
Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-5) Benjamin Drummey, of Biddeford, who was named the New England Champion at the NCAA Division III New England Indoor Track and Field Championships for the 2nd year in a row. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1905
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(4-6) Benjamin Drummey, of Biddeford, who was named the Little East Conference 2024 Field Athlete of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1906
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(4-7) The Store Next Door, of Lewiston, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1907
Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-8) Houda Aden, of Lewiston, who has received a 2023 Youth Food Champion Award from the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn for demonstrating leadership in making positive changes to food systems. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1908
Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-9) the University of Southern Maine Athletics Program, of Gorham, on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1909
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-10) Odivio Mariano, of Lewiston, who has received a 2023 Youth Food Champion Award from the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn for demonstrating leadership in making positive changes to food systems. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1910
Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-11) Pauline Fortier, of Lewiston, who received the Margaret Ross Award, recognizing her for her volunteer career with SeniorsPlus, a nonprofit organization enriching the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1911
Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-12) the Lewiston High School Mock Trial Team, which won the State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1912
Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-13) Shanna Cox, of Lewiston, President and CEO of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, who received the Lee Young Leadership Award from YWCA Central Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1913
Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-14) Christine Hastedt, of Freeport, on her retirement. Ms. Hastedt has been a tireless advocate, lobbyist and presence at the State House for 48 years. She is currently the Senior Policy Advisor at Maine Equal Justice, where she has worked since she cofounded the organization in 1996. Maine Equal Justice is a nonprofit civil legal aid and economic justice organization working to increase economic security, opportunity and equity for people in Maine. Ms. Hastedt previously worked on similar issues as a paralegal for Pine Tree Legal Services, where she started working in 1971. During her long career, she has been an effective advocate for persons with low income and has informed nearly every piece of public policy that has been developed to support people with low income in Maine over the last 40 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1914
Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative: SACHS of Freeport.
(4-15) Mark O'Brien, of Augusta, on his retirement as District Counsel for the United States Small Business Administration, Maine District Office after 37 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1915
Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
(4-16) Linda Scott, of Lewiston, who received the Tonie Ramsie Service Award from YWCA Central Maine for her work with the Lewiston Homeless Warming Shelter. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1916
Sponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LAJOIE of Lewiston.
(4-17) Caroline Tabor, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1917
Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(4-18) Maya Eichorn, of Kennebunk, who was named the 2024 York County Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1918
Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(4-19) Matthew Ewy, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1919
Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(4-20) Hana Garriepy, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1920
Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(4-21) the Kennebunk High School Band, which took first place in the Small High School Division and first place overall at the Music in the Parks Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1921
Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(4-22) Silver Lake Camp Owners Association, of Roxbury, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1922
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.
(4-23) Elliot Barron, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1923
Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(4-24) the Kennebunk High School Jazz Band, which won the Silver Medal at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1924
Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(4-25) Ian Morrison, of Kennebunk, who received a Solo Excellence Award at the Maine Music Educators Association State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1925
Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(4-26) Sylvia Gerry, of Scarborough, who received the Maine Health Care Association Lifetime Achievement Award for her years of service as a community leader in Alfred. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1926
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.
(4-27) Bob Wood, of Scarborough, who received the Maine Health Care Association Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service as a founding member of the Yarmouth Volunteer Rescue Unit. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1927
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.
(4-28) the Gorham High School/Falmouth High School Robotics Team, which won the New England District University of New Hampshire Robotics Competition. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1928
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: PIERCE of Cumberland, Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, CROCKETT of Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-29) the Scarborough High School Girls Indoor Track Team, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1929
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.
(4-30) Gabe Michaud, of Gorham, who was named Defensive Player of the Year in Class AA South Boys Basketball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1930
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-31) the Scarborough High School Boys Swim Team, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1931
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.
(4-32) Madeline Barrow, of Biddeford, a senior at Biddeford High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1932
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(4-33) Maggie Dallaire, of Biddeford, a member of the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, who placed second in the Pole Vault Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1933
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(4-34) Jaigan Boudreau, of Dayton, a member of the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, who won the Weight Throw Event and placed second in the Shot Put Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1934
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: PARRY of Arundel.
(4-35) Evan Trieu, of Portland, who won the Maine State Spelling Bee. This is Evan's second consecutive year winning the bee. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1935
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-36) the University of Southern Maine School of Business, of Portland, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1936
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-37) Brooklyn Thayer, of Westbrook, a senior at Westbrook High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1937
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, RIELLY of Westbrook, SALISBURY of Westbrook.
(4-38) Owen Pilsbury, of Westbrook, a senior at Westbrook High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1938
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, RIELLY of Westbrook, SALISBURY of Westbrook.
(4-39) Montgomery Elhanan Ford, of Belfast, a member of Troop No. 37, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1939
Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative: DODGE of Belfast.
(4-40) Izak Young, of Gorham, who has received the Gorham High School Boys Basketball Program's Henry O'Neill Spirit Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1940
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-41) the Biddeford Middle School/St. James School Girls Basketball Team, which won the New England Basketball Championship Tournament for the third consecutive year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1941
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(4-42) the University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track and Field Team, of Gorham, which won the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1942
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-43) Edward Flaherty, of Portland, on his retirement after 39 seasons as Head Coach of the University of Southern Maine Baseball Team. Mr. Flaherty, who is a member of the University of Southern Maine Hall of Fame, led the university's baseball team to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III National Championships in 1991 and 1997, the former making the team the first college team from Maine ever to win a national championship. Mr. Flaherty has over 1,100 career wins, making him one of the most successful college baseball coaches in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1943
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-44) the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, of Gorham, which won the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1944
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-45) Kiana Goldberg, of Gorham, a member of the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, who placed second in the 55 Meter Hurdles Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship, and who was named the Little East Conference 2024 Rookie Field Athlete of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1945
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-46) Janiah Young, of Gorham, a member of the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field Team, who won the 200 Meter Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1946
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-47) the University of Southern Maine Indoor Track and Field Coaching Staff, of Gorham, which was named the Little East Conference 2024 Coaching Staff of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1947
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-48) the University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track and Field 4x200 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members Nick Garey, Maddox Cahill, Chris Hatch and Nolan Winslow, which won the 4x200 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1948
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-49) the University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track and Field 4x400 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members Maddox Cahill, Jonathan Dalessandro, Albert Matrille and Nick Garey, which placed second in the 4x400 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1949
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-50) the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field 4x400 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members Alexis Karantza, Mackenzie Betty, Heaven Conley and Sam Fenley, which won the 4x400 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1950
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-51) the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field 4x200 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members Trinitee McCoy, Riley Reitchel, Mackenzie Betty and Janiah Young, which placed second in the 4x200 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1951
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-52) the University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track and Field 4x800 Relay Team, of Gorham, including members AnnMarie Limberger, Anabel Melanson, Whitney Davenport and Sam Fenley, which placed second in the 4x800 Relay Event at the 2024 Little East Conference Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1952
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-53) Sophie Hill, of Portland, a senior at Deering High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1953
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-54) Ainsley McCrum, of Portland, a senior at Portland High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1954
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-55) Ben Prestes, of Portland, a senior at Portland High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1955
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-56) Asa Tussing, of Portland, a junior at Deering High School, who placed second among juniors at the 2024 Maine State Math Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1956
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-57) Nathan Blades, of Portland, a student at Portland High School, who was named Distance Runner of the Year by the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1957
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-58) Jackson Forrest, of Portland, a senior at Deering High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1958
Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.
(4-59) Michael Delorge, of Biddeford, who has earned the distinction of being named Co-Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of the University of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1959
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(4-60) Ryan Berry, of Hollis, a senior at Bonny Eagle High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1960
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton.
(4-61) Sebastian Furr, of Scarborough, a senior at Scarborough High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1961
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.
(4-62) Caroline Hartley, of Scarborough, a senior at Scarborough High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1962
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.
(4-63) Thomas Curtis, of Gorham, a senior at Gorham High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1963
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-64) Giselle Doucette, of Gorham, a senior at Gorham High School, who received a 2024 Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1964
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.
(4-65) the Scarborough High School Math Team, which placed second in Division A at the Maine State Math Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1965
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.
(4-66) Lucy Beaulieu, of Wallagrass, on her retirement from the University of Maine at Fort Kent after 44 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1966
Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative: THERIAULT of Fort Kent.
(4-67) Jeanette Hutchinson, of Weld, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1967
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: HALL of Wilton.
(4-68) the Woodstock Conservation Commission, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1968
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: ANDREWS of Paris.
(4-69) David Hutchinson, of Weld, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1969
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: HALL of Wilton.
(4-70) the St. Croix Masonic Lodge, of Calais, on its 200th Anniversary. The St. Croix Masonic Lodge was chartered on April 8, 1824 by the Grand Lodge of Maine, which itself had been organized in 1820. The lodge met in several different buildings in the Calais area for many years. In 1918, the members of the lodge purchased the American House, the first brick hotel east of Bangor, built in 1836. The building has been the home of the lodge continuously since 1918. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1970
Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative: PERRY of Calais.
(4-71) Noah Cunnington, of Bethel, who won the Silver Medal in the Meal Ready to Eat Challenge at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1971
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.
(4-72) Madi Touchette, of Rumford, who won the Silver Medal in the Meal Ready to Eat Challenge at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1972
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.
(4-73) Lucas Libby, of Dixfield, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 150-pound Weight Class and was named the Sun Journal All-Region Wrestler of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes
SLS 1973
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.
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Joint Resolutions
Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(4-74) Walter Anthony Laqualia, of Scarborough. Mr. Laqualia took his first job as a draftsman at Lincoln Pulp and Paper in Lincoln. He would later purchase Lane Supply Company in Brewer with his close friend and business partner, James Rawcliffe. They successfully operated Lane Supply Company together until they retired and sold the business in 2003. Mr. Laqualia, known for his love of sailing, sailed competitively and held a United States Coast Guard Captain's License. Mr. Laqualia will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of nearly 60 years, Nancy, his family and his friends;
SLS 1974
Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MURPHY of Scarborough, WARREN of Scarborough.
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(4-75) Marjorie Joan Thompson, of Hollis Center. Early in her working life, Mrs. Thompson was a private secretary to the Civilian Personnel Manager at Fort Belvoir, Virginia while her husband was stationed there. After returning to Maine, she began her career with the United States Postal Service. She worked in several local post offices and retired in 1992. She was a member of the Hollis Center Baptist Church for 72 years, from 1945 to 2017. Mrs. Thompson will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 69 years, Gene, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
SLS 1975
Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton.
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(4-76) Arthur Allen Hayes, of Belfast. Mr. Hayes was a veteran of the United States Navy. In 1960, he entered the Naval Officer Candidate School and, after being commissioned as an Ensign, served as Air Intelligence Officer with VA-86, deploying twice to the Mediterranean on the aircraft carrier USS Independence. In October 1962, he was sent to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he served on an admiral's staff during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Civilian life began soon after, with a long career in computers beginning in New York with IBM as a programmer. His career advanced through systems analysis and manufacturing systems in New Jersey with Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and Monroe Calculator and in Connecticut with Royal Business Machines, The Hartford Courant and Pratt and Whitney. He operated a small sign company, The Sign Stop, in Avon, Connecticut, until he returned to Belfast. He remained in the United States Navy Reserve, retiring as a commander. He was a member of the Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow and had perfect attendance for almost 40 years. He also served on a variety of boards and committees in the Morris Plains Presbyterian Church, the West Avon Congregational Church and the First Church in Belfast. Mr. Hayes will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 62 years, Sara, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
SLS 1976
Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative: DODGE of Belfast.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
House
Divided Report
(5-1) The Majority of the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Class D and Class E Crimes Relating to Marijuana Possession and Cultivation"
H.P. 1459 L.D. 2269
Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.
Signed:
Senator:
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
MOONEN of Portland
ANDREWS of Paris
HAGGAN of Hampden
HENDERSON of Rumford
KUHN of Falmouth
LEE of Auburn
MORIARTY of Cumberland
SHEEHAN of Biddeford
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-972).
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
BRAKEY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
BECK of South Portland
POIRIER of Skowhegan
(Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not To Pass Report.)
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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Senate
Divided Report
(5-2) Eight members of the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Promote Equity in the Forest Products Industry by Allowing Commercial Wood Haulers to Be Eligible for Certain Sales Tax Exemptions and Refunds"
S.P. 994 L.D. 2279
Reported in Report "A" that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-715).
Signed:
Senators:
GROHOSKI of Hancock
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
LIBBY of Cumberland
Representatives:
PERRY of Bangor
CROCKETT of Portland
MATLACK of St. George
QUINT of Hodgdon
RANA of Bangor
Four members of the same Committee on the same subject reported in Report "B" that the same Ought Not to Pass.
Signed:
Representatives:
HASENFUS of Readfield
LAVIGNE of Berwick
LIBBY of Auburn
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
One member of the same Committee on the same subject reported in Report "C" that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-716).
Signed:
Representative:
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
Unfinished Business
The following matters in the consideration of which the Senate 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 Senate Rule 516.
1.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Amend Maine's Tax Laws"
S.P.
211 L.D. 457
Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-643) (7 members)
Report "B" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-644) (3 members)
Report "C" - Ought Not to Pass (1 member)
Tabled - April 3, 2024 by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT
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2.
Tabled and Later Assigned
An Act Regarding Quality of Care and the Board of Trustees at the Maine Veterans' Homes
H.P.
1418 L.D. 2211
(C "A" H-882)
Tabled - April 9, 2024 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec
Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence
(In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)
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3.
Tabled and Later Assigned
An Act to Clarify Licensing Criteria and Criminal History Record Check and Notification Requirements for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments
H.P.
1379 L.D. 2155
(C "A" H-878)
Tabled - April 9, 2024 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec
Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence
(In Senate, April 9, 2024, on motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Senate RECONSIDERED whereby the bill PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)
(In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)
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4.
Tabled and Later Assigned
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Support Veterans' Organizations and Other Nonprofit Organizations and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes by Updating Electronic Gambling Laws"
S.P.
947 L.D. 2213
Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-707) (8 members)
Report "B" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-708) (2 members)
Report "C" - Ought Not to Pass (2 members)
Tabled - April 15, 2024 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec
Pending - motion by same Senator to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-707)
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SPECIAL STUDY TABLE
1.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Barriers to Achieving Behavioral Health Integration and Parity
H.P.
829 L.D. 1304
(C "A" H-220)
Tabled - June 6, 2023 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE
(CARRIED OVER, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847.)
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2.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Make Recommendations on the Continuum of Long-term Care Options
S.P.
743 L.D. 1827
(C "A" S-521)
Tabled - February 27, 2024 by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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3.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish a Task Force to Study Sharing the Costs of Training First Responders Among Governmental Entities
H.P.
905 L.D. 1409
(C "A" H-814)
Tabled - March 20, 2024 by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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4.
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Improve Tenant-Landlord Relationships and Maximize the Use of Housing Vouchers
H.P.
1099 L.D. 1710
(C "A" H-821)
Tabled - March 20, 2024 by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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5.
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Evaluate the Requirements for Licensing of Social Workers
H.P.
1273 L.D. 1990
(C "A" H-822)
Tabled - March 26, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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6.
Emergency
Resolve, to Reestablish the Task Force on Accessibility to Appropriate Communication Methods for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Patients
H.P.
1446 L.D. 2255
(C "A" H-886)
Tabled - April 3, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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7.
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Pathways for Creating a Psilocybin Services Program in Maine
S.P.
774 L.D. 1914
(C "A" S-658)
Tabled - April 10, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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8.
Resolve, to Study the Role of Natural Gas in an Equitable Clean Energy Transition for Maine
H.P.
1336 L.D. 2077
(C "A" H-890)
Tabled - April 10, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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9.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Changes to the Legal Status of Scheduled Drugs
H.P.
1266 L.D. 1975
(C "A" H-931)
Tabled - April 11, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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10.
Emergency
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State
S.P.
960 L.D. 2240
(C "A" S-672)
Tabled - April 11, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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11.
Emergency
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish the Commission to Study School Construction Policy and Funding
H.P. 1476 L.D. 2285
Tabled - April 11, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE
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12.
Resolve, to Establish the Commission on Predictability of Mandated Overtime for Pulp or Paper Manufacturing Facility Employees
S.P.
719 L.D. 1794
(C "A" S-670)
Tabled - April 12, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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13.
Emergency
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission
S.P.
990 L.D. 2274
(C "A" S-660)
Tabled - April 12, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence
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14.
Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a System to Allow for the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights
Tabled - April 15, 2024 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
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SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE
L.D. 25 - S.P. 17 (C "A" S-513)
L.D. 56 - H.P. 31 (C "A"
H-9)
L.D. 70 - H.P. 45 (C "A"
H-24)
L.D. 93 - H.P. 61 (C "A"
H-701)
L.D. 111 - H.P. 79 (C
"A" H-671)
L.D. 113 - H.P. 81 (C
"A" H-26)
L.D. 132 - S.P. 71 (C
"A" S-654)
L.D. 142 - H.P. 88 (C
"A" H-51)
L.D. 143 - H.P. 89 (C
"A" H-6)
L.D. 154 - H.P. 95 (C
"A" H-153)
L.D. 185 - S.P. 89 (C
"A" S-201)
L.D. 186 - S.P. 90 (C
"A" S-89)
L.D. 208 - H.P. 129 (C
"A" H-427)
L.D. 210 - H.P. 131 (C
"A" H-10)
L.D. 220 - H.P. 141 (C
"A" H-224)
L.D. 223 - H.P. 144 (C
"A" H-253)
L.D. 225 - H.P. 146 (C
"A" H-118)
L.D. 226 - H.P. 147 (C
"A" H-673)
L.D. 254 - S.P. 120 (C
"A" S-537)
L.D. 262 - H.P. 167 (C
"A" H-796)
L.D. 265 - H.P. 170 (C
"A" H-23)
L.D. 273 - H.P. 171 (C
"A" H-329)
L.D. 280 - H.P. 178 (C "A"
H-109)
L.D. 284 - H.P. 182 (C
"A" H-783)
L.D. 287 - H.P. 185 (C
"A" H-47; H "A" H-64 to C "A" H-47)
L.D. 288 - H.P. 186 (C
"A" H-804)
L.D. 332 - S.P. 153 (C
"A" S-628)
L.D. 335 - S.P. 156 (C
"A" S-101)
L.D. 345 - H.P. 219 (C
"A" H-944)
L.D. 348 - H.P. 222 (C
"A" H-449)
L.D. 355 - S.P. 162 (C
"A" S-47)
L.D. 361 - S.P. 168 (C
"A" S-254)
L.D. 426 - H.P. 259 (C
"A" H-507)
L.D. 444 - S.P. 199 (C
"A" S-636; H "A" H-959 to C "A" S-636)
L.D. 445 - S.P. 200 (C
"A" S-94)
L.D. 447 - S.P. 202 (C
"A" S-58)
L.D. 471 - H.P. 288 (C
"A" H-872)
L.D. 472 - H.P. 289 (C
"A" H-302)
L.D. 473 - H.P. 290 (C
"A" H-501)
L.D. 504 - S.P. 221 (C
"A" S-96)
L.D. 505 - S.P. 222 (C
"A" S-22)
L.D. 512 - S.P. 229 (C
"A" S-167)
L.D. 513 - S.P. 230 (C
"A" S-665)
L.D. 539 - H.P. 344 (C
"A" H-138)
L.D. 540 - H.P. 345 (C
"A" H-137)
L.D. 566 - S.P. 237 (C
"A" S-56)
L.D. 568 - S.P. 239 (C
"A" S-11)
L.D. 577 - S.P. 245 (C
"A" S-252)
L.D. 579 - S.P. 247 (C
"A" S-519)
L.D. 580 - S.P. 248 (C
"A" S-84)
L.D. 587 - S.P. 255 (C
"A" S-131)
L.D. 591 - S.P. 259 (C
"A" S-374)
L.D. 599 - H.P. 376 (C
"A" H-301)
L.D. 602 - H.P. 379 (C
"A" H-789)
L.D. 610 - H.P. 387 (C
"A" H-379)
L.D. 632 - H.P. 409 (C
"A" H-156)
L.D. 659 - H.P. 428 (C
"A" H-558)
L.D. 666 - H.P. 435 (C
"A" H-151)
L.D. 669 - H.P. 438 (C
"A" H-247)
L.D. 695 - H.P. 464 (C
"A" H-234)
L.D. 741 - S.P. 299 (C
"A" S-200)
L.D. 780 - S.P. 339 (C
"A" S-617)
L.D. 787 - S.P. 346 (C
"A" S-287)
L.D. 791 - S.P. 350 (C
"A" S-26)
L.D. 796 - H.P. 485 (C
"A" H-954)
L.D. 808 - H.P. 497 (C
"A" H-860)
L.D. 816 - H.P. 505 (C
"A" H-81)
L.D. 827 - H.P. 516 (C
"A" H-322)
L.D. 829 - H.P. 518 (C
"A" H-287)
L.D. 838 - H.P. 527 (C
"A" H-807)
L.D. 840 - H.P. 529 (C
"A" H-344)
L.D. 857 - S.P. 354 (C
"A" S-632)
L.D. 871 - S.P. 368 (C
"A" S-172)
L.D. 877 - S.P. 374 (C
"A" S-621)
L.D. 904 - H.P. 560 (C
"A" H-343)
L.D. 907 - H.P. 563 (C
"A" H-496)
L.D. 936 - H.P. 583 (C
"A" H-255)
L.D. 938 - H.P. 585 (C
"A" H-181)
L.D. 949 - H.P. 596 (C
"A" H-173; H "A" H-575 to C "A" H-173)
L.D. 974 - H.P. 621 (C
"C" H-927)
L.D. 988 - S.P. 407 (C
"A" S-62)
L.D. 993 - H.P. 628 (C
"A" H-143)
L.D. 997 - H.P. 633 (C
"A" H-342)
L.D. 999 - H.P. 635 (C
"A" H-481)
L.D. 1006 - H.P. 642 (C
"A" H-358)
L.D. 1009 - H.P. 645 (C
"A" H-775)
L.D. 1021 - H.P. 657 (C
"A" H-74)
L.D. 1028 - H.P. 664 (C
"A" H-269)
L.D. 1064 - S.P. 433 (C
"A" S-176)
L.D. 1096 - H.P. 691 (C
"A" H-313)
L.D. 1100 - H.P. 695 (C
"A" H-448; S "A" S-337 to C "A" H-448)
L.D. 1107 - H.P. 703 (C
"A" H-134)
L.D. 1128 - S.P. 465 (C
"A" S-236)
L.D. 1139 - S.P. 466 (C
"A" S-406)
L.D. 1152 - S.P. 479 (C
"A" S-592)
L.D. 1153 - H.P. 725 (C
"A" H-855)
L.D. 1161 - H.P. 733 (C
"A" H-440)
L.D. 1162 - H.P. 734 (C
"A" H-78)
L.D. 1177 - H.P. 749 (C
"A" H-472)
L.D. 1178 - H.P. 750 (C
"A" H-136)
L.D. 1184 - S.P. 480 (C
"A" S-593)
L.D. 1190 - S.P. 486 (C
"A" S-377)
L.D. 1227 - H.P. 775 (C
"A" H-437)
L.D. 1234 - H.P. 782 (C
"A" H-454)
L.D. 1236 - H.P. 784 (C
"A" H-495)
L.D. 1258 - H.P. 806 (C
"A" H-215)
L.D. 1276 - S.P. 513 (C
"A" S-370)
L.D. 1285 - S.P. 522 (C
"A" S-141)
L.D. 1301 - H.P. 826 (C
"A" H-551)
L.D. 1303 - H.P. 828 (C
"A" H-524; S "A" S-334 to C "A" H-524)
L.D. 1305 - H.P. 830 (C
"A" H-457)
L.D. 1333 - H.P. 847 (C
"A" H-325)
L.D. 1349 - H.P. 863 (C
"A" H-928)
L.D. 1375 - H.P. 889 (C
"A" H-308)
L.D. 1376 - H.P. 890 (C
"A" H-178)
L.D. 1384 - S.P. 549 (C
"A" S-402)
L.D. 1402 - H.P. 897 (C
"A" H-859)
L.D. 1405 - H.P. 901 (C
"A" H-834; S "B" S-694 to C "A" H-834)
L.D. 1412 - H.P. 908 (C
"A" H-560)
L.D. 1421 - H.P. 917 (C
"A" H-756)
L.D. 1422 - H.P. 918 (C
"A" H-239)
L.D. 1424 - H.P. 920 (C
"A" H-769)
L.D. 1432 - H.P. 928 (C
"A" H-889)
L.D. 1441 - H.P. 937 (C
"A" H-175)
L.D. 1442 - H.P. 938 (C
"A" H-662)
L.D. 1450 - S.P. 568 (C
"A" S-289)
L.D. 1475 - S.P. 595 (C
"A" S-401)
L.D. 1478 - S.P. 598 (C
"A" S-122)
L.D. 1488 - H.P. 943 (C
"A" H-583)
L.D. 1491 - H.P. 946 (C
"A" H-351)
L.D. 1492 - H.P. 947 (C
"A" H-587)
L.D. 1493 - H.P. 948 (C
"A" H-646)
L.D. 1506 - H.P. 961 (C
"A" H-209)
L.D. 1510 - H.P. 965 (C
"A" H-413)
L.D. 1514 - H.P. 969 (C
"A" H-824)
L.D. 1515 - H.P. 970 (C
"A" H-903)
L.D. 1520 - H.P. 975 (C
"A" H-330)
L.D. 1527 - H.P. 982 (C
"A" H-268)
L.D. 1529 - H.P. 984 (C
"A" H-569)
L.D. 1535 - H.P. 990 (C
"A" H-600)
L.D. 1540 - H.P. 992 (C
"A" H-579)
L.D. 1558 - H.P. 1003 (C
"A" H-425)
L.D. 1573 - H.P. 1018 (C
"A" H-584)
L.D. 1577 - H.P. 1022 (C
"A" H-915)
L.D. 1584 - H.P. 1029 (C
"A" H-649)
L.D. 1621 - H.P. 1046 (C
"A" H-318)
L.D. 1648 - H.P. 1060 (C
"A" H-945)
L.D. 1664 - S.P. 669 (C
"A" S-209; H "A" H-535 to C "A" S-209)
L.D. 1666 - S.P. 671 (C
"A" S-363)
L.D. 1667 - H.P. 1065 (C
"A" H-875)
L.D. 1668 - H.P. 1066 (C "A"
H-361)
L.D. 1682 - H.P. 1081 (C
"A" H-314)
L.D. 1684 - H.P. 1083 (C
"A" H-206)
L.D. 1691 - S.P. 678 (C
"A" S-422)
L.D. 1712 - H.P. 1101 (C
"A" H-619)
L.D. 1714 - H.P. 1103 (C
"A" H-620)
L.D. 1718 - H.P. 1107 (C
"A" H-450)
L.D. 1720 - S.P. 683 (C
"A" S-316)
L.D. 1737 - H.P. 1116 (C
"A" H-897)
L.D. 1742 - H.P. 1121 (C
"A" H-898)
L.D. 1751 - S.P. 696 (C
"A" S-573)
L.D. 1752 - S.P. 697 (C
"A" S-578)
L.D. 1755 - S.P. 701 (C
"A" S-315)
L.D. 1760 - S.P. 707 (C
"A" S-199)
L.D. 1761 - S.P. 708 (C
"A" S-198)
L.D. 1769 - H.P. 1133 (C
"A" H-332)
L.D. 1771 - H.P. 1135 (C
"A" H-967)
L.D. 1773 - H.P. 1136 (C
"A" H-762)
L.D. 1779 - H.P. 1142 (C
"A" H-869)
L.D. 1787 - H.P. 1150 (C
"A" H-786)
L.D. 1792 - S.P. 717 (C
"A" S-364)
L.D. 1797 - S.P. 722 (C
"A" S-417)
L.D. 1810 - H.P. 1155 (C
"A" H-965)
L.D. 1817 - S.P. 732 (C
"A" S-192; S "A" S-261 to C "A" S-192)
L.D. 1823 - S.P. 739 (C
"A" S-673)
L.D. 1829 - S.P. 745 (C
"A" S-613)
L.D. 1834 - H.P. 1166 (C
"A" H-809)
L.D. 1837 - H.P. 1169 (C
"A" H-486)
L.D. 1857 - H.P. 1187 (C "A" H-539; H "A" H-571 to C
"A" H-539)
L.D. 1858 - H.P. 1188 (C
"A" H-405)
L.D. 1867 - H.P. 1197 (C
"A" H-751)
L.D. 1886 - S.P. 759 (C
"A" S-517)
L.D. 1903 - H.P. 1218 (C
"A" H-778)
L.D. 1908 - H.P. 1224 (C
"A" H-781; H "A" H-818 to C "A" H-781)
L.D. 1929 - H.P. 1237 (C
"A" H-929; H "A" H-941 to C "A" H-929)
L.D. 1935 - H.P. 1243 (C
"A" H-375)
L.D. 1942 - S.P. 791 (C
"A" S-393)
L.D. 1955 - H.P. 1257 (C
"A" H-946)
L.D. 1958 - H.P. 1260 (C
"A" H-610)
L.D. 1966 - H.P. 1263 (C
"A" H-753)
L.D. 1976 - H.P. 1267 (C
"A" H-960)
L.D. 1978 - H.P. 1271 (C
"A" H-777)
L.D. 1981 - S.P. 810 (C
"A" S-544; S "A" S-557 to C "A" S-544)
L.D. 1997 - S.P. 822 (C
"A" S-594)
L.D. 2001 - H.P. 1279 (C
"A" H-763)
L.D. 2002 - H.P. 1280 (C
"A" H-856)
L.D. 2042 - H.P. 1304 (C
"A" H-861)
L.D. 2061 - H.P. 1323 (C
"A" H-733)
L.D. 2078 - H.P. 1337 (C
"A" H-893)
L.D. 2084 - S.P. 877 (C
"A" S-539)
L.D. 2090 - S.P. 883 (C
"A" S-605)
L.D. 2092 - S.P. 885 (C
"A" S-626)
L.D. 2093 - S.P. 886 (C
"A" S-516)
L.D. 2097 - S.P. 890 (C
"A" S-609)
L.D. 2103 - S.P. 896 (C
"A" S-527)
L.D. 2105 - S.P. 898 (C
"A" S-614)
L.D. 2106 - S.P. 899 (C
"A" S-567)
L.D. 2109 - S.P. 902 (C
"A" S-564)
L.D. 2112 - S.P. 905 (C
"A" S-580)
L.D. 2118 - S.P. 914 (C
"A" S-608)
L.D. 2120 - H.P. 1344 (C
"A" H-863)
L.D. 2121 - H.P. 1345 (C
"A" H-913; S "A" S-676)
L.D. 2125 - H.P. 1349 (C
"A" H-782)
L.D. 2129 - H.P. 1353 (C
"A" H-904)
L.D. 2136 - H.P. 1360 (C
"A" H-862)
L.D. 2141 - H.P. 1365 (C
"A" H-773)
L.D. 2142 - H.P. 1366 (C
"A" H-765)
L.D. 2143 - H.P. 1367 (C
"A" H-866)
L.D. 2144 - H.P. 1368 (C
"A" H-839)
L.D. 2145 - H.P. 1369 (C
"A" H-864)
L.D. 2152 - H.P. 1376 (C
"A" H-808)
L.D. 2166 - H.P. 1386 (C
"A" H-874)
L.D. 2175 - S.P. 926 (C
"A" S-692)
L.D. 2176 - S.P. 927 (C
"A" S-575)
L.D. 2180 - H.P. 1395 (C
"A" H-858)
L.D. 2188 - H.P. 1402 (C
"A" H-810)
L.D. 2191 - S.P. 930 (C
"A" S-661)
L.D. 2197 - H.P. 1408 (C
"A" H-888)
L.D. 2199 - S.P. 935 (C
"A" S-666)
L.D. 2202 - S.P. 939 (C
"A" S-675)
L.D. 2203 - H.P. 1411 (C
"A" H-958)
L.D. 2205 - H.P. 1413 (C
"A" H-909)
L.D. 2210 - H.P. 1417 (C
"A" H-877)
L.D. 2212 - H.P. 1419 (C
"A" H-876)
L.D. 2217 - S.P. 948 (C
"A" S-571; S "A" S-585 to C "A" S-571)
L.D. 2224 - S.P. 953 (C
"A" S-687; S "A" S-695)
L.D. 2237 - H.P. 1437 (C
"A" H-840)
L.D. 2243 - S.P. 965 (C
"A" S-631)
L.D. 2256 - H.P. 1447 (C "A"
H-845)
L.D. 2263 - H.P. 1453
L.D. 2268 - H.P. 1458 (C
"A" H-926)
L.D. 2280 - S.P. 995 (C
"A" S-657)
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L.D. 1640 - S.P.
657 (C "A" S-546)
L.D. 2276 - H.P. 1463
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 1
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
House
Divided Report
(5-1) The Majority of the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Create the Data Privacy and Protection Act"
H.P. 1270 L.D. 1977
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-975).
Signed:
Senators:
CARNEY of Cumberland
BAILEY of York
Representatives:
MOONEN of Portland
BECK of South Portland
KUHN of Falmouth
LEE of Auburn
MORIARTY of Cumberland
SHEEHAN of Biddeford
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To Pass.
Signed:
Senator:
BRAKEY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
HAGGAN of Hampden
HENDERSON of Rumford
POIRIER of Skowhegan
(Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not To Pass Report.)
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-975) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-975) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-984) thereto.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Provide Funding to Rebuild Infrastructure Affected by Extreme Inland and Coastal Weather Events (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 1426 L.D. 2225
In Senate, April 15, 2024, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-894) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-710) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-894) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-980) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-2) An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming
H.P. 1140 L.D. 1777
In Senate, April 16, 2024, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-932) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report was READ and ACCEPTED.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 3
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, Approving the 2024 Draft and Arrangement of the Constitution of Maine Incorporating Amendments Approved at Referendum in 2023 and Providing for Its Publication and Distribution (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 1480 L.D. 2291
In Senate, April 12, 2024, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in concurrence.
Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-983) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-2) An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025 (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 1431 L.D. 2229
(C "A" H-971)
In Senate, April 15, 2024, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-971) in concurrence.
Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-971) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-981) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 4
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
House
Ought to Pass As Amended
(5-1) The Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 1478 L.D. 2290
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-982).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-982).
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 5
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:
Acts
(7-1) An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Disposition of Forfeited Firearms
S.P. 879 L.D. 2086
(C "A" S-679)
(7-2) An Act to Provide Relief to Federal or State Employees Affected by a Federal Government or State Government Shutdown
S.P. 906 L.D. 2113
(H "A" H-970 to C "A" S-647)
(7-3) An Act to Amend the Mining Excise Tax Laws
H.P. 1445 L.D. 2251
(C "A" H-969)
(7-4) An Act to Establish the Criminal Records Review Commission
H.P. 1444 L.D. 2252
(C "A" H-973)
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 6
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:
Acts
(7-1) An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases
S.P. 958 L.D. 2238
(C "A" S-684)
(7-2) An Act to Create an Income Tax Credit for Investments in a Team's Qualified Minor League Baseball Facility to Keep the Team in the State
S.P. 975 L.D. 2258
(C "A" S-704)
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 7
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Joint Orders
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(1-1) Noah Hurd, of Waldo, a student at Mount View High School and a member of the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 900
(1-2) Rick Raynes, of Berwick, who has been named Berwick's 2024 Citizen of the Year for his selfless contributions to the youth of his community and to the advancement and success of Scouting. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 906
(1-3) John Scott Davis, of West Bath, on his retirement from the City of Bath after many years of public service. From October 1985 to April 2024, Mr. Davis served the city in a number of roles, including as Assistant Codes Enforcement Officer, Codes Enforcement Officer, City Fire Inspector, Local Health Officer, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Assistant Welfare Director and ADA Coordinator. He has been a member of the Maine Building Officials and Inspectors Association for over 30 years, serving the association in a number of capacities, and was named 2020 Member of the Year. He served on a task force for developing the State's first codes enforcement certification tests and taught codes enforcement certification classes for the State. He received an honorary lifetime state certification as a codes enforcement officer. He also served on the Bath Regional Vocational Center committee for the building trades. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1017
(1-4) the Oak Hill High School Academic Decathlon Team, of Wales, which won the State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1047
(1-5) the Oak Hill High School Future Business Leaders of America, of Wales, which won the State Championship, the chapter's 26th consecutive state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1048
(1-6) Ezekiel R. Delorme, of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1049
(1-7) Paul Castonguay, of Waterville, who has received the Municipal Employee of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1050
(1-8) Emalee Hall, of Winslow, who has received the Rising Star Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1051
(1-9) Sarah M. Chase, of Bethel, a senior at Telstar Regional High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1052
(1-10) Carla Caron, of Winslow, who works for the Waterville Soup Kitchen, and who has received the Exceptional Volunteer Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1053
(1-11) the Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland Boys Swim Team, of Auburn, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1054
(1-12) Joshua Placides, of Rockland, who was named one of three Grand Award winners at the 2024 Maine State Science Fair and will represent Maine at the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair to be held in Los Angeles, California. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1055
(1-13) Eli Farias, of Gardiner, a student at Gardiner Area High School, who won both the Class A North and Class A State Boys Wrestling Championships in the 132-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1056
(1-14) Douglas Clark, of Farmingdale, on his retirement as Wastewater Director for the City of Gardiner after 27 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 1057
Come from the House, READ and PASSED.
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Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution in Memoriam:
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(1-15) Michele Ann MacLean, of Freeport. Ms. MacLean began her professional career as a real estate paralegal with the Augusta law firm of Sanborn, Moreshead, Schade and Gifford. She next joined attorney Linda Gifford at her firm, where she became an integral part of the firm's real estate practice. During this period, she first became acquainted with government affairs, working on behalf of the Maine Association of Realtors. She went on to establish her own government affairs consulting practice, known as Capitol Strategies, which she ran successfully for more than 20 years, serving clients in a number of industries, including paper and forest products, telecommunications and electric utilities, pharmaceuticals and electronic gaming. Ms. MacLean will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
HLS 1058
Comes from the House READ and ADOPTED.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 8
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
House
Divided Report
(5-1) The Majority of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Create Equity in the State's Cannabis Industry"
H.P. 972 L.D. 1517
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-979).
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
BRENNER of Cumberland
TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin
Representatives:
SUPICA of Bangor
BOYER of Poland
COLLINGS of Portland
MALON of Biddeford
MONTELL of Gardiner
RIELLY of Westbrook
WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To Pass.
Signed:
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
HYMES of Waldo
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-979) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-979).
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 9
ORDERS
Joint Order
(4-1) On motion by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, the following Joint Order:
S.P. 1007
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively, when there is a need to conduct business or consider objections of the Governor.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 10
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act
S.P. 812 L.D. 1983
In Senate, April 12, 2024, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-677) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-697) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report was READ and ACCEPTED.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-2) An Act to Legalize Historical Horse Racing and Electronic Beano to Allow Maine Gaming Licensees and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to Compete with Other Gaming States
H.P. 1275 L.D. 1992
In Senate, April 15, 2024, the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-968).
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 11
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1093
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
30 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
16 Unanimous Reports
2 Ought Not To Pass
2 Ought To Pass
12 Ought To Pass As Amended
5 Divided Reports
2 Leave to Withdraw
6 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Henry Ingwersen
Senate Chair
S/Bill Pluecker
House Chair
_________________________________
(2-2) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1094
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
32 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
11 Unanimous Reports
3 Ought Not To Pass
4 Ought To Pass
3 Ought To Pass As Amended
1 Referred to Another Committee
21 Divided Reports
Sincerely,
S/Pinny Beebe-Center
Senate Chair
S/Suzanne M. Salisbury
House Chair
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(2-3) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1095
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
April 10, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
43 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
19 Unanimous Reports
4 Ought Not To Pass
4 Ought To Pass
11 Ought To Pass As Amended
9 Divided Reports
15 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Joseph Rafferty
Senate Chair
S/Michael F. Brennan
House Chair
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(2-4) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1096
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
28 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
18 Unanimous Reports
1 Ought Not To Pass
6 Ought To Pass
11 Ought To Pass As Amended
5 Divided Reports
2 Leave to Withdraw
3 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Stacy Fielding Brenner
Senate Chair
S/Lori K. Gramlich
House Chair
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(2-5) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1097
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
34 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
19 Unanimous Reports
8 Ought Not To Pass
2 Ought To Pass
9 Ought To Pass As Amended
15 Divided Reports
Sincerely,
S/Mark W. Lawrence
Senate Chair
S/Stanley Paige Zeigler, Jr.
House Chair
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(2-6) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1098
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services during the Second Regular Session the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
62 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
52 Unanimous Reports
23 Ought Not To Pass
6 Ought To Pass
23 Ought To Pass As Amended
8 Divided Reports
1 Leave to Withdraw
Sincerely,
S/Joseph M. Baldacci
Senate Chair
S/Michele Meyer
House Chair
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(2-7) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1099
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
51 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
26 Unanimous Reports
7 Ought Not To Pass
2 Ought To Pass
16 Ought To Pass As Amended
1 Referred to Another Committee
22 Divided Reports
3 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Donna Bailey
Senate Chair
S/Anne C. Perry
House Chair
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(2-8) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1100
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Housing during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
28 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
18 Unanimous Reports
7 Ought Not To Pass
11 Ought To Pass As Amended
7 Divided Reports
3 Leave to Withdraw
Sincerely,
S/Teresa Pierce
Senate Chair
S/Traci Gere
House Chair
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(2-9) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1101
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
12 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
7 Unanimous Reports
4 Ought Not To Pass
1 Ought To Pass
2 Ought To Pass As Amended
3 Divided Reports
1 Leave to Withdraw
Sincerely,
S/David LaFountain
Senate Chair
S/H. Scott Landry, Jr.
House Chair
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(2-10) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1102
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT,
ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
35 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
16 Unanimous Reports
3 Ought Not To Pass
3 Ought To Pass
10 Ought To Pass As Amended
5 Divided Reports
4 Leave to Withdraw
10 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Glenn “Chip” Curry
Senate Chair
S/Tiffany Roberts
House Chair
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(2-11) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1103
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
69 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
23 Unanimous Reports
10 Ought Not To Pass
13 Ought To Pass As Amended
30 Divided Reports
1 Leave to Withdraw
15 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Anne M. Carney
Senate Chair
S/Matthew W. Moonen
House Chair
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(2-12) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1104
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND HOUSING
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
56 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
6 Unanimous Reports
3 Ought Not To Pass
1 Ought To Pass
2 Ought To Pass As Amended
14 Divided Reports
5 Leave to Withdraw
31 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Michael Tipping
Senate Chair
S/Amy J. Roeder
House Chair
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(2-13) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1105
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON MARINE RESOURCES
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
12 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
8 Unanimous Reports
3 Ought Not To Pass
1 Ought to Pass
4 Ought To Pass As Amended
1 Divided Reports
3 Leave to Withdraw
Sincerely,
S/Cameron Reny
Senate Chair
S/Allison Hepler
House Chair
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(2-14) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1106
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
33 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
10 Unanimous Reports
3 Ought Not To Pass
1 Ought To Pass
6 Ought To Pass As Amended
19 Divided Reports
1 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Tim Nangle
Senate Chair
S/Holly B. Stover
House Chair
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(2-15) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1107
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON TAXATION
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
57 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
24 Unanimous Reports
12 Ought Not To Pass
2 Ought To Pass
9 Ought To Pass As Amended
1 Referred to Another Committee
28 Divided Reports
5 Leave to Withdraw
Sincerely,
S/Nicole Grohoski
Senate Chair
S/Joseph C. Perry, Sr.
House Chair
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(2-16) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1108
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
24 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
19 Unanimous Reports
9 Ought Not To Pass
2 Ought To Pass
8 Ought To Pass As Amended
3 Divided Reports
2 Leave to Withdraw
Sincerely,
S/Benjamin M. Chipman
Senate Chair
S/Lydia Crafts
House Chair
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(2-17) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1109
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIRST LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
April 15, 2024
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House
131st Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross,
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
47 Total Numbers of Bills and Papers
26 Unanimous Reports
9 Ought Not To Pass
17 Ought To Pass As Amended
15 Divided Reports
3 Leave to Withdraw
3 Gubernatorial Nominations
Sincerely,
S/Craig V. Hickman
Senate Chair
S/Laura D. Supica
House Chair
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 12
ORDERS
Joint Order
An Expression of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(4-1) Rosemarie Smith, of Augusta, who is retiring as Executive Assistant to the President of the Maine State Senate after 39 years of public service. Over her career, Ms. Smith has worked for Governor John McKernan, Governor Angus King, Governor John Baldacci and Attorney General Janet T. Mills. At the State House, as well as working for Senate President Troy Jackson, she has worked for Senate President Kevin Raye and Senate President Mike Thibodeau. Her experience, diligence, bipartisanship and integrity will be greatly missed by her colleagues. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1978
Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, LaROCHELLE of Augusta.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 13
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:
Acts
(7-1) An Act to Protect Liberty and Advance Justice in the Administration and Enforcement of the Cannabis Legalization Act and the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act
S.P. 32 L.D. 40
(S "A" S-717 to C "A" S-709)
(7-2) An Act to Increase Enforcement and Accountability for Wage Violations
S.P. 179 L.D. 372
(C "A" S-688)
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Resolve
(7-3) Resolve, to Rename Bridges in the Towns of Limerick, Hiram and Limington
S.P. 183 L.D. 402
(S "A" S-705 to C "A" S-698)
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 14
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Create the Data Privacy and Protection Act
H.P. 1270 L.D. 1977
In Senate, April 17, 2024, the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-975) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-984) thereto.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 15
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
House
Divided Report
(5-1) The Majority of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025" (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 1420 L.D. 2214
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-985).
Signed:
Senators:
ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
DUSON of Cumberland
Representatives:
SACHS of Freeport
ANKELES of Brunswick
COLLINGS of Portland
FAY of Raymond
GATTINE of Westbrook
MATLACK of St. George
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-986).
Signed:
Senator:
BENNETT of Oxford
Representatives:
BLIER of Buxton
CARLOW of Buxton
DUCHARME of Madison
MILLETT of Waterford
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "B" (H-989) thereto.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 16
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:
Emergency Measure
(7-1) An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
H.P. 1431 L.D. 2229
(H "A" H-981 to C "A" H-971)
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Emergency Measure
(7-2) An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine
H.P. 1478 L.D. 2290
(C "A" H-982)
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Emergency Resolve
(7-3) Resolve, Approving the 2024 Draft and Arrangement of the Constitution of Maine Incorporating Amendments Approved at Referendum in 2023 and Providing for Its Publication and Distribution
H.P. 1480 L.D. 2291
(H "A" H-983)
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 17
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:
Acts
(7-1) An Act to Establish the Social Equity Program
H.P. 972 L.D. 1517
(C "A" H-979)
(7-2) An Act Regarding Restoration and Protection of Coastal Sand Dune Systems and Permitting of an Offshore Wind Terminal on Sears Island
H.P. 1456 L.D. 2266
(C "A" H-887)
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 18
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1111
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER’S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE
April 17, 2024
Honorable Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Secretary Grant,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 22, MRSA, Subtitle 22, Part 4, Ch. 401, §1726.2, I am pleased to appoint Sabrina Abbott of Auburn to the Maine Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council, effective immediately.
Ms. Abbott will serve on this council as a representative of health insurers.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross
Speaker of the House
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 19
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
H.P. 1420 L.D. 2214
In Senate, April 17, 2024, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "B" (H-989) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "F" (S-730) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-985) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENTS "B" (H-989) AND "C" (H-990) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 20
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:
Act
(7-1) An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
H.P. 1420 L.D. 2214
(H "B" H-989; H "C" H-990 to C "A" H-985)
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 21
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Joint Order
(1-1) The following Joint Order:
H.P. 1482
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that all legislation not finally disposed of upon adjournment sine die of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature be carried over in the same posture to any special session of the 131st Legislature.
Comes from the House, READ and PASSED.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 22
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) An Act to Clarify Licensing Criteria and Criminal History Record Check and Notification Requirements for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments
H.P. 1379 L.D. 2155
In Senate, April 17, 2024, Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENT NO. 23
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:
Act
(7-1) An Act to Create a Sustainable Funding Source for Recovery Community Centers Using a Percentage of the Adult Use Cannabis Tax Revenue
H.P. 1103 L.D. 1714
(S "A" S-731 to C "A" H-620)
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