One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature
Second Regular
Session
Advance Journal and
Calendar
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Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
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https://legislature.maine.gov/senate
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Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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22nd Legislative
Day
In Senate Chamber,
Monday, May 9, 2022.
Senate called to
Order by President Troy D. Jackson of Aroostook County.
Prayer by Vice Chief
Darrell J. Newell I, Wabanaki Elder.
Pledge of Allegiance
led by Senator Heather B. Sanborn of Cumberland County.
Reading of the
Journal of Monday, April 25, 2022.
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PAPERS FROM THE
HOUSE
Non-Concurrent
Matter
(1-1) An Act To Expand Maine's Clean Energy Economy
S.P. 432 L.D. 1350
In Senate, April 15, 2022, on motion by Senator LAWRENCE
of York, Report "A", OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE
AMENDMENT "A" (S-544), READ and ACCEPTED and the
Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A"
(S-544).
Comes from the House, Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1286
STATE OF
MAINE
HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER’S
OFFICE
AUGUSTA,
MAINE
May 5, 2022
Honorable Darek Grant
Secretary of the Senate
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Secretary Grant,
Pursuant to my authority under Public Law, Chapter 593, I am
pleased to appoint Representative Traci Gere of Kennebunkport to the State
Education and Employment Outcomes Task Force, effective immediately.
Representative Gere will serve as one of the two members of
the House of Representatives holding the largest number of seats in the
Legislature.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1285
STATE OF MAINE
OFFICE OF THE
STATE AUDITOR
AUGUSTA, MAINE
March 31, 2022
Honorable Members of the Legislative Council for the 130th
Legislature
Honorable Janet T. Mills
Governor of the State of Maine
I am pleased to submit the Single Audit of the State of
Maine for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The audit
was conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States; the requirements of the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996; and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200,
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements
for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Our audit complies with 5 MRSA §243 and
is also a prerequisite for the receipt of Federal financial assistance. During
fiscal year 2021, $6.4 billion in Federal financial assistance was expended by
the State of Maine.
This document contains the following reports and schedules:
• Independent Auditor’s Report
• Basic
Financial Statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Notes to the
Financial Statements, and Required Supplementary Information
• Independent
Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance
and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements performed in
accordance with Government Auditing Standards
• Independent
Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal Control
over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance
• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
• Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
• Financial Statement Findings
• Indexes to Federal Program Findings
• Federal Findings and Questioned Costs
• Corrective Action Plan
• Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
On behalf of the Office of the State Auditor, I thank
employees throughout Maine Government who assisted us during the audit.
Please contact me if you have questions or comments about
the 2021 Single Audit of the State of Maine.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Jacob Norton
State Auditor
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ORDERS
Joint Orders
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(4-1) Joshua Smith, of Farmington, a senior at Mt. Blue
High School, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding
academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals'
Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1002
Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative: LANDRY of Farmington.
(4-2) Ben Cobb, of Saco, who has earned the distinction of
being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Thornton Academy. We
extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1003
Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, COPELAND
of Saco, O'NEIL of Saco.
(4-3) Hailee Hartford, of Cambridge, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Piscataquis Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes;
SLS 1004
Sponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Senator: BLACK of Franklin, Representatives:
STEARNS of Guilford, STETKIS of Canaan.
(4-4) the Town of Kittery, which is celebrating its 375th
Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1005
Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: MATHIESON of Kittery, MEYER
of Eliot.
(4-5) Debbie Holt, of New Sharon, President of the Maine
State Association of Emblem Clubs and member of the Farmington Emblem Club
#460, on her over 33 years of service to the community through her club
activities. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
SLS 1006
Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative: LANDRY of Farmington.
(4-6) Taylor Dugay, of Mexico, who has earned the
distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Mountain Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1007
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: PICKETT of Dixfield.
(4-7) Alana Young, of Rumford, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Mountain Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1008
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: DOLLOFF of Milton Township.
(4-8) Olivia Buswell, of Buckfield, who has earned the distinction
of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Buckfield
Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1009
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: ANDREWS of Paris.
(4-9) Kayden Haylock, of Hartford, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes;
SLS 1010
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: PICKETT of Dixfield.
(4-10) Delaney Woods, of Peru, who has earned the
distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Dirigo
High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1011
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: PICKETT of Dixfield.
(4-11) Abbigail Thibodeau, of Dixfield, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Dirigo
High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1012
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative: PICKETT of Dixfield.
(4-12) Courtney Hogan, of Jay, who has earned the
distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Spruce
Mountain High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1013
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator: BLACK of Franklin, Representative:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
(4-13) Leah Gilbert, of Jay, who has earned the distinction
of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Spruce Mountain
High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1014
Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator: BLACK of Franklin, Representative:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
(4-14) Charlie Austin, of South Portland, who was named the
Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism Young Maine Volunteer of the
Year for his service volunteering with his local Unified Basketball Team and with
Special Olympics at the state and national levels. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1017
Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: KESSLER of South Portland,
MORALES of South Portland, RECKITT of South Portland.
(4-15) Tyler Sar, of Sanford, who has been named the York
County Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations
and best wishes;
SLS 1018
Sponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HARRINGTON of Sanford,
HYMANSON of York.
(4-16) Connor Eastman, of Sullivan, who is a recipient of
the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for
civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1019
Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
(4-17) Charlie Frizzle, of Brunswick, who has been named
the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism Maine Volunteer of the Year
for his extensive volunteer service, including service on the board of the
Independence Association, the Mid Coast Health Services Board and the Brunswick
Planning Board. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1020
Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick,
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TUCKER of Brunswick.
(4-18) Graca Muzela, of Auburn, who has been named the
Washington County Community College Student of the Year. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1021
Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, LIBBY of
Auburn, MELARAGNO of Auburn.
(4-19) Jeanne Gross, of Cape Elizabeth, who is retiring as
Director of the Portland Head Light Museum after 21 years of service. Director
Gross has been an ambassador for Portland Head Light and the State of Maine,
welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors to Maine from all 50 states and 70
countries, as well as educating thousands of Maine school children, civic
organizations and tourist and community organizations about the history of
Portland Head Light. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1022
Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: KESSLER of South Portland,
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
(4-20) Stacy Frizzle-Edgerton, of Brunswick, Executive
Director of People Plus, who has been recognized as an Outstanding Woman of
2022 by Coast 93.1 and Hannaford for her work providing support and
socialization for older adults. Ms. Frizzle-Edgerton has led People Plus for
10 years, increasing to over 1,600 the number of seniors served in the
communities of Brunswick, Topsham, Bath and Harpswell. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1023
Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc,
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TUCKER of
Brunswick.
(4-21) the Bath Area Family YMCA Excel Platinum Gymnastics
Team, which won First Place in its division at the 2022 Maine State Gymnastics
Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1025
Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative: PAULHUS of Bath.
(4-22) the Bath Area Family YMCA Excel Silver Gymnastics
Team, which won First Place in its division at the 2022 Maine State Gymnastics
Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1026
Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative: PAULHUS of Bath.
(4-23) the Bath Area Family YMCA Excel Gold Gymnastics
Team, which won First Place in its division at the 2022 Maine State Gymnastics
Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1027
Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative: PAULHUS of Bath.
(4-24) Amelia Rice, of South Bristol, an eighth grade
student at South Bristol Elementary School, who won the Maine State Spelling
Bee and will go on to represent Maine at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in
Washington, D.C. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1028
Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, STOVER
of Boothbay.
(4-25) the Honorable Holly Stover, of Boothbay, a member of
the Maine House of Representatives representing House District #89, who
received the 2022 Legislator Award from the Maine Coalition Against Sexual
Assault for her work to help Maine's Children's Advocacy Centers, improving the
State's response to children who have experience sexual violence, and for her
work to obtain the first additional state funding for the State's sexual
assault support centers in over twenty years. We extend our congratulations
and best wishes;
SLS 1029
Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representative: ARFORD of Brunswick.
(4-26) Rebecca Peters, of Lincoln, who has been named the
Eastern Maine Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations
and best wishes;
SLS 1030
Sponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative: GIFFORD of Lincoln.
(4-27) Elaine L. Babb, of Augusta, who is retiring from the
Department of Education after 34 years of dedicated public service for the
State of Maine. Ms. Babb's most recent achievements include the management of
an annual budget of nearly $2 billion and the coordination of human resource
needs for more than 170 employees, as well as the oversight of over 400
affiliated Child Development Services agency personnel. She has advised many
state agency commissioners and senior level department leaders and is highly
respected for her ability to manage special requests, formulate strategic and
long-range planning and provide fiscal estimates, relevant budget and fiscal
expertise and financial planning in support of the legislative process. We
extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1031
Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro,
LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MILLETT of Waterford.
(4-28) Doug Sanford, of Biddeford, a longtime developer and
community builder, who received the A. William Kany, Jr. Leadership Award from
the Heart of Biddeford, Saco Main Street and the Biddeford and Saco Chamber of
Commerce for his many contributions over the years to the success of
Biddeford's downtown mill district. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes;
SLS 1032
Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of
Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
(4-29) Ben Raymond, of Cape Elizabeth, coach of the Cape
Elizabeth High School boys lacrosse team, on coaching the team to its 300th
victory. Since 1998, Mr. Raymond has coached the team to 12 state titles, most
recently last season, when the team went undefeated and won its first Class A
championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1033
Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: KESSLER of South Portland,
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
(4-30) Nicholas Ryder, of Buxton, a member of Troop No.
349, 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 1034
Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland,
Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CARLOW of Buxton.
(4-31) Dana Kelley, of Old Orchard Beach, Chief of the Old
Orchard Beach Police Department, who is retiring after 49 years of public
service, including 30 years of service as chief. We extend our congratulations
and best wishes;
SLS 1035
Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard
Beach.
(4-32) Huot's Seafood at Camp Ellis Beach, in Saco, on its
87 years in business. Huot's Seafood has been operated by three generations of
the Huot Family, including the latest family owners, Denise Huot Gelinas and
Gerry Gelinas. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 1036
Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.
Cosponsored by Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York,
Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, COPELAND of Saco, Speaker FECTEAU of
Biddeford, O'NEIL of Saco.
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Joint Resolutions
Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the
death of:
(4-33) Hillary Beth Griffin, of Presque Isle. Ms. Griffin
was employed at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and Governor's
Restaurant, where she worked for many years. She did extensive volunteer work
in the community, including at the Turner Memorial Library, Catholic Charities
and Second Chances. She also enjoyed visiting local nursing homes, where she
and other adult program participants would assist with games for the
residents. She played every sport available at the Presque Isle Recreation
Center, including ballet and gymnastics, and she earned many medals and ribbons
over the years in Special Olympics events, including both downhill and
cross-country skiing, track and field and swimming. She also enjoyed playing
basketball for many seasons with the Aroostook Snowdogs and playing soccer with
the Aroostook Grasshoppers. Ms. Griffin will be long remembered and sadly
missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
SLS 1015
Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: McCREA of Fort Fairfield,
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the
death of:
(4-34) Martin Charles Mackey, of Brunswick, a beloved
educator. Mr. Mackey had a 13-year career with the REAL School, beginning in
2006, serving as a teacher, vice principal and principal. He went on to serve
as principal of Nobleboro Central School from 2018 to 2020 before becoming
director of the Maine Department of Education's Rethinking Responsive Education
Ventures program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the program served as an
invaluable resource for educators across the State who were developing
high-quality remote and hybrid learning options. He also was a co-founder of
the Collaborative for Perpetual Innovation and, from 2015 to 2019, served as
the president of the Alternative Education Association of Maine. Mr. Mackey
will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all
those whose lives he touched;
SLS 1016
Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick,
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TUCKER of Brunswick.
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the
death of:
(4-35) Mary Jeanne Alice Bertrand, of Biddeford. Mrs.
Bertrand graduated from St. Joseph Hill High School and received degrees in
music from the University of Laval in Quebec. She was a bookkeeper for Trull
Hospital for 8 years and later taught elementary school for over 20 years at
St. Joseph School and St. Augustine in Andover, Massachusetts. She also served
as substitute organist for St. Joseph Church and was the accompanist for many
plays performed by the St. Joseph Choir at the City Theater. Mrs. Bertrand
will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and all those
whose lives she touched;
SLS 1024
Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of
Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, SHEEHAN of Biddeford.
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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
An Act To
Update the Regulation of Public Utility Monopolies
H.P.
764 L.D. 1026
(C "C" H-1027; H "A" H-1041 to C "C" H-1027)
Tabled -
April 25, 2022 by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Pending - ENACTMENT
in concurrence
(In House, PASSED
TO BE ENACTED.)
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SPECIAL STUDY
TABLE
1.
Resolve,
Establishing the Commission To Study Strategies To Assist Working-class
Families in Building Wealth and Achieving Upward Mobility
H.P.
743 L.D. 1005
(C "A" H-396)
Tabled -
June 10, 2021 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL
PASSAGE in concurrence
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2.
Resolve, To
Study Best Practices and Different Area Needs for Development of Affordable
Homes and Expanding Home Ownership in Maine Communities
H.P.
912 L.D. 1246
(C "A" H-475)
Tabled -
June 14, 2021 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL
PASSAGE in concurrence
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3.
Emergency
Resolve,
Establishing the Commission To Research Effective Strategies and Efficiencies
of Legislatures
S.P.
341 L.D. 1073
(C "A" S-199; S "A" S-333 to C "A" S-199)
Tabled -
June 30, 2021 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL
PASSAGE in concurrence
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4.
Resolve,
Establishing the Working Group To Review and Recommend Improvements to the Seed
Capital Investment Tax Credit
S.P.
682 L.D. 1941
(C "A" S-430)
Tabled -
March 24, 2022 by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Pending - FINAL
PASSAGE in concurrence
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5.
Resolve, To
Reestablish and Continue the Work of the Criminal Records Review Committee
H.P.
1351 L.D. 1818
(C "A" H-782; H "A" H-872 to C "A" H-782)
Tabled -
April 5, 2022 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL
PASSAGE in concurrence
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6.
JOINT ORDER
- Establishing the Task Force on Early Childhood in Maine
H.P.
1521
Tabled -
April 7, 2022 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - PASSAGE
in concurrence
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7.
Emergency
Resolve, To
Reestablish the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits
Program
S.P.
688 L.D. 1952
(C "A" S-491)
Tabled -
April 11, 2022 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL
PASSAGE in concurrence
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8.
Resolve, To
Study Training in Racial Issues, Racial Justice and Social Issues at the Maine
Criminal Justice Academy and Additional Requirements for Law Enforcement
Officers and Candidates
H.P.
1063 L.D. 1447
(C "A" H-893)
Tabled -
April 11, 2022 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL
PASSAGE in concurrence
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9.
Resolve, To
Implement Certain Recommendations of the Committee To Study the Feasibility of
Creating Basic Income Security
H.P. 1484 L.D. 1997
(C "A" H-877; H "A" H-951 to C "A" H-877)
Tabled -
April 12, 2022 by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Pending - FINAL
PASSAGE in concurrence
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SPECIAL
APPROPRIATIONS TABLE
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 1
ORDERS
Senate Order
(4-1) On motion by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, the
following Senate Order:
S.O. 29
Ordered, that a message be sent to Governor Janet T. Mills
informing her that the Senate is ready to Adjourn Without Day, and invite her
to attend and make such communications as pleases her.
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(4-2) On motion by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland,
the following Senate Order:
S.O. 30
Ordered, that a message be sent to the House of
Representatives informing that Body that the Senate is ready to Adjourn Without
Day.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
PAPERS FROM THE
HOUSE
Joint Resolutions
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution:
H.P. 1542
JOINT RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING
MAY 2022 AS MENTAL
HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the mental health and
well-being of all children, youth, adults and families in the State are of fundamental
importance to the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, since 1999, the national
suicide rate has increased more than 30%, with more than 10 million individuals
experiencing suicidal thoughts and 1.4 million individuals attempting suicide annually in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, approximately 129 individuals
die by suicide in the United States each day; and
WHEREAS, suicide, opioid misuse and
addiction and children's mental health issues are areas of concern in the State;
and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 65,000
adults in the State who are living with a serious mental illness,
including, but not limited to, bipolar disorder, severe depression and schizophrenia, and 27.2% of the
children in the State have a mental illness, the highest rate of any state in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the effective treatment of
mental health conditions is critical to reducing the number of individuals and
families who find themselves in mental health crises, to breaking individual and generational
cycles of mental illness and to promoting healing; and
WHEREAS, recovery from a mental illness
requires access to professional services and involves families and
caregivers as allies in recovery and as critical members of the care delivery team; and
WHEREAS, maintaining an open dialogue
regarding mental health conditions encourages individuals struggling with
mental illness to seek help and is an essential component to fighting the stigma associated with
mental illness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One
Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular
Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize May
2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month in order to raise awareness of mental health
conditions and services and to break the stigma surrounding mental illness in the State.
Comes from the House, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Resolution:
H.P. 1543
JOINT RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING MAY 5, 2022 AS
MISSING AND
MURDERED INDIGENOUS PERSONS AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, there are thousands of
unsolved cases of missing and murdered Native Americans, including high case
rates involving women and girls, including transgender women and girls; and
WHEREAS, the number of these cases is
disproportionately high compared to cases among the population of the
United States as a whole; and
WHEREAS, failure to demonstrate the
necessary commitment to addressing and preventing this ongoing tragedy
fails to honor the dignity and humanity of each person who goes missing or is murdered;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to work with
tribal nations to increase coordination among state and tribal entities to
investigate and resolve these cases and ensure accountability; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary to
address the underlying causes of these cases, including sexual violence, human
trafficking, domestic violence, violent crime, systemic racism, economic disparities and
substance use and addiction, as well as to put in place a support system to bridge the gap for families
in crisis and provide opportunities for healing through community-driven approaches;
and
WHEREAS, the challenges in tribal
communities are best met by solutions that are informed and shaped by tribal
leaders and tribal governments; and
WHEREAS, an effective community
response plan requires critical partnerships within and timely response from the
community, tribal law enforcement and local, state and federal law enforcement; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One
Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular
Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize May 5,
2022 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in order to remember the
indigenous people we have lost and commit to working to ensure that any incident of a missing
or murdered person is met with swift and effective action.
Comes from the House, READ and ADOPTED.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 3
PAPERS FROM THE
HOUSE
Joint Orders
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(1-1) Gavin White, of Newport, a member of Troop No. 63,
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;
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(1-2) the Top Ten Percent of students of the 2022
graduating class of Hermon High School: Carly Verrill, Anna Bateman, Emily
Treat, Bethany Levesque, Hailey Ronco, Aniah Moore, Maclaren Davis, Michaela Carrow,
Aliah Coltart, Sydney Gallop, Nevada Swartzbaugh, Ian Meserve, Cassidy DePuy,
Charlotte Caron and Jack Mailloux. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes;
HLS 815
(1-3) Ryan Ashby, of Mapleton, who has been named the
Northern Maine Community College Student of the Year. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 816
(1-4) Ruth Griffith, of Parkman, who has earned the
distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Piscataquis Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes;
HLS 817
(1-5) Meadow Rohde, of Perry, a student at Perry Elementary
School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship
Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and
community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 818
(1-6) Deirdre Berube, of Monmouth, who won the Miss Maine
for America Strong 2022 Pageant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 819
(1-7) Izabella Lyn Martin, of Auburn, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Poland
Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 820
(1-8) Wyatt Fessler, of New Gloucester, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Gray-New Gloucester High School. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes;
HLS 822
(1-9) Michael W. Sweeney, of Gray, who has earned the
distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Gray-New Gloucester High School. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes;
HLS 823
(1-10) Elena Ardell, of Monticello, who has earned the
distinction of being named Second Honor Essayist of the 2022 graduating class
of Houlton Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 825
(1-11) Isabella Ardell, of Monticello, who has earned the
distinction of being named First Honor Essayist of the 2022 graduating class of
Houlton Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 826
(1-12) Collin Moody, of New Limerick, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Houlton
Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 827
(1-13) Breanne Barton, of Houlton, who has earned the
distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Houlton Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 828
(1-14) Julia Noel, of Sabattus, who has been named the
Central Maine Community College Student of the Year. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 829
(1-15) Kelly Bruns, of Buxton, a student at Westbrook
Regional Vocational Center, who won the Gold Medal in the Nail Care Knowledge
Test at the SkillsUSA Championships. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes;
HLS 830
(1-16) Randy Mitchell, of Westbrook, on his retirement from
the Westbrook Fire Department after 30 years of public service. Initially a
volunteer with Edwards Hook and Ladder One, Mr. Mitchell became a per-diem
employee and went on to serve as a Captain of Engine 2 and Squad 1. We extend
our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 831
(1-17) Anne Davis, of Dresden, to whom the City of Gardiner
dedicated its 2021 Annual Report for her significant public service, including
many years of service as Library Director and service as Acting City Manager.
We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-18) George D. Richardson, Jr., of Westport Island, who
is retiring from the Select Board of the Town of Westport Island after serving
a total of 32 years. The longest-serving Select Board member in the town's
history, Mr. Richardson first served the town starting in 1964 and has served
continuously for 27 years, the last 24 years as Chair of the Select Board. He
led the efforts to acquire the land for and construct the town's boat launch
facility, the town's office building and, most recently, the town's sand and
salt shed, helping the town save money and conserve resources. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 834
(1-19) Leah G. Cravin, of Hermon, who has earned the
distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Bangor
Christian Schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 835
(1-20) Patricia Arnaudin, of Cape Neddick in York, Chief of
the Ogunquit Police Department, who is retiring after over 41 years of public
service. Except for a brief stint in a Maine State Police special unit, Chief
Arnaudin has served with the Ogunquit Police Department, including nineteen
years as a patrol officer and six years as a sergeant and service as Chief
since November 2005. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-21) Kaden Arnett, of Easton, who has earned the
distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Easton
Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-22) Emma Lamoreau, of Easton, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Easton
Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 838
(1-23) Jan Cerabona, of Eliot, who has been named the 2022
Volunteer of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 839
(1-24) Kathy Kittridge, of Orono, Food Service Director for
Regional School Unit 22, who has been named the Maine School Nutrition Director
of the Year by the Maine School Nutrition Association. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-25) the Cornville Fire Department, 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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(1-26) Willa Galipeau-Eldridge, of Otisfield, who has earned
the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of
Poland Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(1-27) Jeremiah J. Vadas, of Orrington, who has earned the
distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Bangor
Christian Schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 843
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:
(1-28) Libby Joy Grass, of Blaine. Ms. Grass was a 2021
graduate of Central Aroostook High School and attending her freshman year at
the University of Maine, studying to earn a degree in business management,
which she intended to use at the family farm. A competitive athlete who loved
playing both basketball and soccer, she received many awards, including the
Butch Shaw Award in 2020, and was named a member of the All-Aroostook Soccer
and Basketball teams from 2017 to 2021, a three-year Class D Regional Soccer
All Star, a McDonald's All Star in 2021 and an Aroostook League Senior Scholar
Athlete. She was a member of the 2018 Northern Maine Class D Regional Girls
Soccer Championship team and the 2019 Northern Maine Class D Regional runners
up, and she helped lead the Central Aroostook Girls basketball team to a Class
C State Championship in 2020. Ms. Grass will be long remembered and sadly
missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
HLS 833
Comes from the House READ and ADOPTED.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 4
PAPERS FROM THE
HOUSE
Pursuant to
Statute
Revisor of Statutes
(1-1) Report of the Revisor of Statutes, pursuant to
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94 asks leave to report that the
accompanying Bill "An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted
Legislation"
H.P. 1544 L.D. 2041
Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
Comes from the House, Report READ and ACCEPTED,
and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by HOUSE AMENDMENT “A”
(H-1051).
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 5
PAPERS FROM THE
HOUSE
Non-Concurrent
Matter
(1-1) An Act Concerning Nondisclosure Agreements in
Employment
H.P. 711 L.D. 965
(S "A" S-610 to C "B" H-906)
In Senate, April 25, 2022, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in
concurrence.
In House, RECALLED from the Governor's Desk, pursuant
to Joint Order H.P. 1541.
Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED
BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-1050) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 6
PAPERS FROM THE
HOUSE
Joint Order
An Expression of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(1-1) Shelley Connolly, of Pittsfield, who has received the
Kennebec Valley District Award of Merit for her outstanding volunteer service
to scouting. Ms. Connolly has served as Scoutmaster, Venture Crew adviser,
Unit Committee chair, den leader, Webelos leader, Chartered Organization
representative and District Merit Badge Counselor coordinator. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 821
Comes from the House, READ and PASSED.
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Joint Resolutions
Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the
death of:
(1-2) Kimberly Alice Neptune, of Pleasant Point. Ms.
Neptune's favorite pastime was working seasonally as a housekeeper in Bar
Harbor. In addition to her seasonal work, she looked forward to yearly fishing
and dipping for elvers, wrinkling and also working at Whitney Wreath, all of
which required dedication, commitment and hard physical labor. Devoted to her
family, friends and community, she was always available in the time of need to
help the Sipayik Tribal Government. Ms. Neptune will be long remembered and
sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
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WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the
death of:
(1-3) the Honorable James Gilchrest Skoglund, of St.
George. Mr. Skoglund had a long and distinguished teaching career in the
Whitefield school system, later teaching junior high courses in the Thomaston
Academy Building until his retirement in 1996. He served in the Maine House of
Representatives from the 114th to the 116th and from the 118th to the 120th
Legislatures. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church at Wiley's Corner in
St. George and an active and longtime member of the St. George Grange. He was
also a custodian of the records of the North Parish Association and served many
years as the sexton, caring for two cemeteries. An authority on the history of
St. George and the surrounding towns, he was one of the principal architects
and founders of the St. George Historical Society. One of his many
accomplishments was to help to forge an agreement to renovate the Marshall
Point Lighthouse, making it the showplace it is today. Mr. Skoglund will be
long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose
lives he touched;
HLS 845
Come from the House READ and ADOPTED.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 7
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication:
H.C. 434
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE
STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE
04333-0002
May 9, 2022
Honorable Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
130th Maine Legislature
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Secretary Grant:
House Paper 123, Legislative Document 170, "An Act
Pertaining to Transmission Lines Not Needed for Reliability or Local
Generation," having been returned by the Governor, together with
objections to the same, pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the
Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the House proceeded
to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding
the objections of the Governor?"
47 voted in favor and 73 against, and accordingly it was the
vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained.
House Paper 1353, Legislative Document 1820, "An Act To
Strengthen the Governance of the University of Maine System," having been
returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same, pursuant to
Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine,
after reconsideration, the House proceeded to vote on the question:
"Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the
Governor?"
46 voted in favor and 67 against, and accordingly it was the
vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained.
House Paper 989, Legislative Document 1338, "An Act To
Prohibit Employers from Retaliating against the Use of Earned Paid Leave,"
having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same,
pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State
of Maine, after reconsideration, the House proceeded to vote on the question:
"Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the
Governor?"
58 voted in favor and 59 against, and accordingly it was the
vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained.
House Paper 612, Legislative Document 844, "An Act To
Examine and Amend the Conditions of Release and Probation," having been
returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same, pursuant to
Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine,
after reconsideration, the House proceeded to vote on the question:
"Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the
Governor?"
54 voted in favor and 64 against, and accordingly it was the
vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained.
House Paper 1425, Legislative Document 1919, "An Act To
Encourage Job Growth in the Forest Products Sector through Tax
Incentives," having been returned by the Governor, together with
objections to the same, pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the
Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the House proceeded
to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding
the objections of the Governor?"
60 voted in favor and 62 against, and accordingly it was the
vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained.
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 8
PAPERS FROM THE
HOUSE
Joint Order
An Expression of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(1-1) Jennifer McGowan, of Hallowell, who is retiring as
the Maine House of Representatives Assistant Clerk of the House after many
years of public service. Ms. McGowan was first hired on January 30, 2001 and
was elected Assistant Clerk of the House in 2014. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes;
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Comes from the House, READ and PASSED.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 9
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication:
S.C. 1287
STATE OF
MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER’S
OFFICE
AUGUSTA,
MAINE
May 9, 2022
Honorable Darek Grant
Secretary of the Senate
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Secretary Grant,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves 2022, Ch. 174, I am
pleased to appoint the following to the Task Force To Study the Creation of
a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System, effective
immediately:
Honorable David McCrea of Fort
Fairfield as the first-named member of the House of Representatives;
Honorable Lester Ordway of Standish
as a member of the House of Representatives;
Amanda Peterson as the member who
is a current career and technical education high school administrator;
Paulette Bonneau of Biddeford as
the member who is on the State Board of Education;
George Howe of Blue Hill as a
member of a skilled trade union or representative of a skilled trades business
or industry;
Ben Greenlaw of Presque Isle as a
member who is a superintendent of a school administrative unit.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments,
please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 10
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly
and strictly engrossed the following:
Act
(7-1) An Act Concerning Nondisclosure Agreements in
Employment
H.P. 711 L.D. 965
(H "A" H-1050)
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 11
PAPERS FROM THE
HOUSE
Non-Concurrent
Matter
(1-1) An Act To Improve the Laws Governing Hemp by Bringing
Them into Compliance with Federal Law
S.P. 683 L.D. 1942
(S "A" S-582 to C "A" S-557)
In Senate, April 19, 2022, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS
AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-557) Report READ and
ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE
AMENDMENT "A" (S-557) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"
(S-582) thereto.
Comes from the House, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS
AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-557) Report READ and
ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE
AMENDMENT "A" (S-557) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 12
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly
and strictly engrossed the following:
Emergency Measure
(7-1) An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted
Legislation
H.P. 1544 L.D. 2041
(S "A" S-653; S "B" S-654 to H "A" H-1051; S
"A" S-655 to S "A" S-651)
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STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
Monday, May 9, 2022
SUPPLEMENT NO. 13
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly
and strictly engrossed the following:
Act
(7-1) An Act To Improve the Laws Governing Hemp by Bringing
Them into Compliance with Federal Law
S.P. 683 L.D. 1942
(C "A" S-557)
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