Update 2-28-19



 

One Hundred and Thirty-Second Legislature

First Special Session

 

Advance Journal and Calendar

 

Matthea E. L. Daughtry
President of the Senate

 

 

 

http://legislature.maine.gov/senate

Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate

 

 

36th Legislative Day

 

In Senate Chamber, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

 

Senate called to Order by President Matthea E. Larsen Daughtry of Cumberland County.

 

Prayer by Senator Jill C. Duson of Cumberland County.

 

Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Glenn Curry of Waldo County.

 

Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

 

 

 

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

(2-1)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 567

 

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

 

June 23, 2025

 

Honorable Matthea E.L. Daughtry

President of the Senate

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry:

 

I am notifying you that, pursuant to 12 MRSA §683-A, I have forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the following nomination made to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by the Washington County Commissioners on June 12th, 2025:

 

Christopher Gardner of Edmunds Township

 

The County asks that this nomination be considered to fill a four-year term that begins July 8, 2025, which is scheduled to be filled by Washington County.

 

Pursuant to 12 MRSA 683-A, this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the committee having jurisdiction over conservation matters.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Suzanne M. Gresser

Executive Director

 

 

 

 

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(2-2)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 566

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

 

June 20, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

 

Dear Madam President:

 

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has had under consideration the nomination of Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Machiasport, for appointment to the Board of Environmental Protection.

 

After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result:

 

YEAS       Senators                    1         Tepler, D. of Sagadahoc                    

 

                  Representatives         5         Doudera, V. of Camden, Ankeles, D. of Brunswick, Bell, A. of Yarmouth, Bridgeo, W. of Augusta, Campbell, D. of Orrington                       

 

NAYS       Senators                    1         Martin, J. of Oxford              

 

                  Representatives         1         Soboleski, M. of Phillips                    

                                                     

ABSENT                                     5         Sen. Brenner, S. of Cumberland, Rep. Osher, L. of Orono, Rep. Rielly, M. of Westbrook, Rep. Schmersal-Burgess, T. of Mexico, Rep. Woodsome, D. of Waterboro                

 

Six members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and two in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Machiasport, for appointment to the Board of Environmental Protection be confirmed.

 

Signed,

 

S/Denise A. Tepler                                                                                       S/Victoria W. Doudera

Senate Chair                                                                                                 House Chair

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(2-3)  The Following Communication:

H.C. 205

 

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

 

June 17, 2025

 

Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine  04333

 

Dear Secretary Grant:

 

The House voted today to insist on its former action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report of the Committee on Judiciary on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Amend the Appointment and Confirmation Process for Certain Judicial, Civil and Military Officers (S.P. 668) (L.D. 1715)

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

 

 

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(2-4)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 562

 

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

 

June 18, 2025

 

The 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine

State House

Augusta, Maine

 

Dear Honorable Members of the 132nd Legislature:

 

By the Authority conferred by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 1802, An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify When an Indigent Criminal Defendant Is Entitled to Counsel at State Expense.

 

This bill would create a new statutory right to counsel at state expense for indigent defendants regardless of whether their case presents a risk of incarceration. Maine is making progress in ensuring that the Sixth Amendment rights of low-income defendants to criminal defense counsel are fully protected. If enacted, this legislation would undermine that progress by requiring assignment of counsel in cases and circumstances beyond what is constitutionally required. I cannot support creating a new statutory right to counsel when the State continues to struggle to meet even its minimum constitutional obligation.

 

The Sixth Amendment right to counsel in criminal proceedings only applies if the defendant faces the risk of incarceration if convicted. Every day, prosecutors in Maine use their discretion to inform the court they will not seek jail time for an offense, but request that bail terms be set to protect public safety until the matter is resolved. This often occurs, for example, when a person is charged with the Class E crime of Operating After Suspension. The District Attorney will routinely inform the court and defendant that no jail time will be sought, and the matter will be continued, with the only bail condition being that the defendant not drive until their license is restored. Currently, an indigent defendant in such a case would not be entitled to publicly-funded counsel because there is no risk of incarceration. But if L.D. 1802 were to become law, the State would be required to assign an attorney to represent the defendant in that case. Despite paying the highest hourly rate in New England, Maine still struggles with a shortage of defense attorneys willing to represent indigent defendants. This bill would exacerbate the problem by creating a new statutory entitlement to counsel in a category of cases that the Sixth Amendment does not cover, placing further strain on both the roster of available attorneys and the courts as they work to reduce the backlog in criminal dockets.

 


This bill will negatively impact the State's ability of the state to appoint attorneys in the cases where counsel is constitutionally required and impede efforts to eliminate the backlog in criminal cases. We should be focused on solving the problem at-hand when it comes to the lack of counsel for indigent people; not making it worse as this bill would. For these reasons I return L.D. 1802 unsigned and vetoed and urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

 

 

 

 

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(2-5)    The accompanying Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify When an Indigent Criminal Defendant Is Entitled to Counsel at State Expense"

S.P. 701  L.D. 1802

 

 

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(2-6)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 563

 

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

 

 

June 18, 2025

 

The 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine

State House

Augusta, Maine

 

Dear Honorable Members of the 132nd Legislature:

 

By the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 588, An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act.

 

L.D. 588 is substantively identical to L.D. 525 in the 131st Legislature, a bill of the same name that was enacted and that I vetoed. Because the bill is unchanged, so too is my veto letter:

 

L.D. 588 would create a new legal framework governing labor-management relations in Maine's agricultural sector. The bill would authorize agricultural workers to engage in certain concerted activity, and create a new regulatory structure for complaints, hearings, and enforcement by the Maine Labor Relations Board. This is complex legislation with cross references to federal law, including the National Labor Relations Act.

 

Farming is a cornerstone of rural Maine, our economy, and our way of life. Farming delivers fresh, homegrown, and nutritious food, grown by people we often know and trust, to our tables, and it preserves open space and conserves the scenic beauty that makes Maine special. Unfortunately, farmers are now facing a multitude of serious threats to their livelihood ranging from the severe weather that is likely to become worse as the effects of climate change intensify, to PFAS contamination, to inflation, to price pressures, and so much more. These serious challenges are taking a terrible toll. Maine has lost more than 1,100 farms since 2012, including at least 564 farms accounting for 82,567 acres of farmland since 2017.

 

Against this background, I cannot subject our farmers to a complicated new set of labor laws that will require a lawyer just to understand. Now is not the time to impose a new regulatory burden on our agricultural sector, and particularly not family-owned farms that are not well positioned to know and understand their obligations under a new such law.

 


In states where agriculture is dominated by large factory farms and corporate interests, it is important that workers receive the protections of strong labor laws. But that bears no resemblance to the agricultural sector in Maine, where small businesses struggle to find reliable help and therefore generally treat their workers very well in order to retain them.

 

For these reasons, I return L.D. 588 unsigned and vetoed, and I urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

 

 

 

 

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(2-7)    The accompanying Bill "An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act"

S.P. 272  L.D. 588

 

 

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(2-8)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 565

 

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

 

June 20, 2025

 

The 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine

State House

Augusta, Maine

 

Dear Honorable Members of the 132nd Legislature:

 

By the Authority conferred by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 1731, An Act to Increase the Influence of the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on the Funding and Operations of the Maine State Ferry Service.

 

This session, the Legislature considered roughly ten bills related to the Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS). The Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) worked in good faith with bill sponsors on many of them to develop compromise language that could appropriately address constituent concerns while maintaining the State’s ability to operate a reliable, affordable, and safe ferry service.

 

LD 1731 attempts to shift the Advisory Board's role from advisory to quasi-managerial. MaineDOT already consults the Advisory Board on budgets, schedules, staffing and vessel operations, providing detailed reports and responding to member questions and concerns at their bimonthly meetings. The Department values this feedback and uses it to inform decisions. However, this bill mandates “consultation” on nearly every operational decision, implicitly seeking to grant the Advisory Board a level of oversight and direction that conflicts with its intended role and undermines the Department’s legal responsibility to manage and operate the service.

 

The State of Maine provides more than $8 million in annual subsidy to operate the MSFS and has provided over $12 million in annual capital funding for the six islands served. That level of public investment underscores the State’s commitment to supporting these communities. With such a significant taxpayer contribution, the Department must retain operational control to ensure efficient use of funds and consistent service delivery.

 

For these reasons, I cannot support LD 1731. It is unnecessary legislation that could complicate management of a critical and complex service. I respectfully urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

 

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(2-9)    The accompanying Bill "An Act to Increase the Influence of the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on the Funding and Operations of the Maine State Ferry Service"

S.P. 677  L.D. 1731

 

 

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ORDERS

 

Joint Orders

 

 

(4-1)  On motion by Senator RENY of Lincoln, the following Joint Order:

S.P. 797

 

ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, "An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes," S.P. 660, L.D. 1666, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the Senate.

 

 

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An Expression of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

 

(4-2)  Robin Upton-Sukeforth, of Litchfield, on her retirement from the Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, after over seven years of service as a district field representative.  Before working for MSEA-SEIU Local 1989, Ms. Upton-Sukeforth served the people of the State of Maine for over twenty-five years working for the Department of Health and Human Services.  Ms. Upton-Sukeforth began her state service in April 1993 and served as a disability claims adjudicator.  Throughout her state service and membership in her union, Ms. Upton-Sukeforth served in many capacities advocating for her coworkers and state retirees including as a union steward; union chief steward; member of the DHHS Labor-Management Committee; chapter delegate and alternate; chapter secretary; member of her union's finance committee; member of the MSEA-SEIU Board of Directors and Executive Committee; and member of her union's political action committee, Political Action by Service Employees and Retirees.  In April 2018, Ms. Upton-Sukeforth retired from state service, became a retiree member of MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 and joined the MSEA-SEIU staff as a field representative, where she advocated for quality public services and represented state workers with a focus on the Department of Health and Human Services.  She has worked tirelessly to ensure that the voice of public sector workers is heard in their worksites, in our communities and in the Legislature.  We extend to Ms. Upton-Sukeforth our appreciation for her long service to the people of Maine and offer her our best wishes;

SLS 1032

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative: GREENWOOD of Wales.

 

 

 

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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

 

JOINT ORDER - to Require the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs to Report Out a Bill Prohibiting Educational Institutions from Being Members of Certain Organizations

H.P. 500

 

Tabled - March 11, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

 

Pending - PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

 

 

(In House, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.)

 

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2.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Agriculture and Farms by Exempting Certain Pesticides from Regulation"

S.P. 490  L.D. 1201

 

Tabled - March 20, 2025 by Senator STEWART of Aroostook

 

Pending - REFERENCE

 

(Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.)

 

 

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3.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

HOUSE REPORT - on Bill "An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine"

H.P. 388  L.D. 620

 

 

Report -Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-43)

 

Tabled - April 15, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

 

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT

 

 

(In House, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-43).)

 

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4.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim Appointments of United States Senators"

H.P. 491  L.D. 749

 

 

 

Majority - Ought to Pass (8 members)

 

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)

 

Tabled - April 30, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

 

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT

 

 

(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.)

 

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5.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

HOUSE REPORT - on Bill "An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws Between Enrolled and Unenrolled Candidates"

H.P. 804  L.D. 1229

 

 

Report -Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-470)

 

Tabled - June 4, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

 

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT in concurrence

 

 

(In House, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.)

 

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6.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor"

S.P. 452  L.D. 1068

 

 

 

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-285) (7 members)

 

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)

 

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot

 

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT

 

 

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7.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Require the Legislature to Elect Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor in Convention with an Open Ballot System"

S.P. 482  L.D. 1193

 

 

 

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-286) (7 members)

 

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)

 

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot

 

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT

 

 

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SPECIAL STUDY TABLE

 

 

1.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study Unmanaged Storm Water Pollution

H.P. 414  L.D. 646
(C "A" H-98)

 

 

Tabled - May 14, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

 

 

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2.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Committee to Study the Use of Sunflower Crops to Produce Biofuels and Other Products

S.P. 527  L.D. 1297
(C "A" S-42)

 

 

Tabled - May 14, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

 

 

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3.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery

H.P. 102  L.D. 169
(C "A" H-129)

 

 

Tabled - May 21, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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4.

 

Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study a Legislative Internship Program

H.P. 392  L.D. 624
(C "A" H-111)

 

 

Tabled - May 21, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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5.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Need to Codify or Recodify Laws Regarding Residential Community Ownership Associations by Adopting the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

S.P. 301  L.D. 760
(C "A" S-122)

 

 

Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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6.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Dedicated Family Court in Maine

H.P. 1072  L.D. 1618
(C "A" H-199)

 

 

Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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7.

 

Resolve, to Study Maine's Absolute Dominion and Beneficial Use Laws Relating to Water Rights

H.P. 1131  L.D. 1696
(C "A" H-156)

 

 

Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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8.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State

S.P. 139  L.D. 353
(C "A" S-129)

 

 

Tabled - May 28, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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9.

 

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Maine Tort Claims Act

S.P. 564  L.D. 1347
(C "A" S-132)

 

 

Tabled - May 28, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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10.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Reduction of Unfunded and Outdated Municipal and County Mandates

H.P. 402  L.D. 634
(C "A" H-259)

 

 

Tabled - June 2, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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11.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Ensure a Just and Equitable Energy Transition for Maine's Workforce

S.P. 576  L.D. 1420
(C "A" S-157)

 

 

Tabled - June 2, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

 

 

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12.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers

S.P. 515  L.D. 1286
(C "A" S-240)

 

 

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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13.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Housing Production Innovation Working Group

S.P. 594  L.D. 1453
(C "A" S-243)

 

 

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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14.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness

H.P. 1265  L.D. 1894
(C "A" H-457)

 

 

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

 

 

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15.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Studying Alternative Pathways for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry

H.P. 1069  L.D. 1615
(C "A" H-535)

 

 

Tabled - June 10, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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16.

 

Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Facilitate the Inclusion of Economic Impact Statements in the Legislative Process

H.P. 1108  L.D. 1673
(C "A" H-562)

 

 

Tabled - June 10, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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17.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education

H.P. 1016  L.D. 1558
(C "A" H-629)

 

 

Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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18.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State

H.P. 1036  L.D. 1578
(C "A" H-625)

 

 

Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

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19.

 

 

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing

S.P. 358  L.D. 793
(C "A" S-376)

 

 

Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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20.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study and Recommend Solutions for Modernizing and Improving the Effectiveness of the Legislature

S.P. 657  L.D. 1649
(C "A" S-368)

 

 

Tabled - June 16, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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21.

 

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Judicial Disciplinary Process

H.P. 1211  L.D. 1810
(C "A" H-680)

 

 

Tabled - June 16, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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22.

 

An Act to Amend the Tax Expenditure Review Process and Centralize Incentive Data Collection

H.P. 726  L.D. 1107
(C "A" H-708)

 

 

Tabled - June 16, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence

 

 

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23.

 

Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Study the Role of Private Equity in Maine's Economy and in Key Economic Sectors

H.P. 1302  L.D. 1943
(C "A" H-739)

 

 

Tabled - June 17, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

 

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

 

 

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SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE

 


L.D. 13 - S.P. 26 (C "A" S-291)
L.D. 14 - S.P. 27 (C "A" S-55)
L.D. 18 - S.P. 30 (C "A" S-268)
L.D. 20 - S.P. 33 (C "A" S-105)
L.D. 22 - S.P. 35 (C "A" S-111)
L.D. 34 - S.P. 53 (C "A" S-213)
L.D. 46 - H.P. 10 (C "A" H-430)
L.D. 48 - H.P. 12 (C "A" H-36)
L.D. 52 - H.P. 16 (C "A" H-667)
L.D. 54 - H.P. 18 (C "A" H-136)
L.D. 55 - H.P. 19 (C "A" H-137)
L.D. 60 - H.P. 24 (C "A" H-266)
L.D. 61 - H.P. 25 (C "A" H-213)
L.D. 70 - H.P. 34 (C "A" H-63)
L.D. 78 - H.P. 42 (C "A" H-113)
L.D. 82 - H.P. 46 (C "A" H-134)
L.D. 89 - H.P. 53 (C "A" H-71)
L.D. 93 - H.P. 58 (C "A" H-728)
L.D. 105 - H.P. 70 (C "A" H-281)
L.D. 107 - H.P. 72 (C "A" H-237)
L.D. 109 - H.P. 74 (C "A" H-58)
L.D. 111 - H.P. 76 (C "A" H-104)
L.D. 117 - S.P. 16 (C "A" S-30)
L.D. 125 - S.P. 52 (C "A" S-75)
L.D. 137 - S.P. 73 (C "A" S-194)
L.D. 140 - S.P. 76 (C "A" S-280)
L.D. 143 - S.P. 79 (C "A" S-12)
L.D. 145 - S.P. 81 (C "A" S-281)
L.D. 146 - S.P. 82 (C "A" S-76)
L.D. 163 - H.P. 96 (C "A" H-120)
L.D. 166 - H.P. 99 (C "A" H-501)
L.D. 167 - H.P. 100 (C "A" H-190)
L.D. 172 - H.P. 105 (C "A" H-634; H "A" H-654 to C "A" H-634)
L.D. 178 - H.P. 111 (C "A" H-272)
L.D. 182 - H.P. 115 (C "A" H-702)
L.D. 192 - H.P. 125 (C "A" H-256)
L.D. 215 - H.P. 138 (C "A" H-645; S "A" S-369 to C "A" H-645)
L.D. 222 - H.P. 145 (C "A" H-160)
L.D. 244 - S.P. 110 (C "A" S-411)
L.D. 245 - S.P. 111 (C "A" S-372)
L.D. 249 - S.P. 116 (C "A" S-98)
L.D. 255 - S.P. 122 (C "A" S-121)
L.D. 259 - S.P. 126 (C "A" S-326)
L.D. 260 - H.P. 163 (C "A" H-40)
L.D. 264 - H.P. 167 (C "A" H-730)
L.D. 273 - H.P. 176 (C "A" H-567)
L.D. 281 - S.P. 131 (C "A" S-71)
L.D. 284 - H.P. 184 (C "A" H-165)
L.D. 296 - H.P. 196 (C "A" H-69)
L.D. 298 - H.P. 198 (C "A" H-94)
L.D. 311 - H.P. 211 (C "A" H-54)
L.D. 317 - H.P. 217 (C "A" H-193)
L.D. 323 - H.P. 223 (C "A" H-209)
L.D. 324 - H.P. 224 (C "A" H-377)
L.D. 326 - H.P. 226 (C "A" H-524)
L.D. 328 - H.P. 228 (C "A" H-102)
L.D. 331 - H.P. 231 (C "A" H-270)
L.D. 338 - H.P. 238 (C "A" H-159)
L.D. 340 - H.P. 240 (C "A" H-678)
L.D. 355 - S.P. 141 (C "A" S-305)
L.D. 361 - S.P. 152 (C "A" S-143)
L.D. 366 - S.P. 158 (C "A" S-212)
L.D. 370 - S.P. 162 (C "A" S-109)
L.D. 384 - S.P. 150 (C "A" S-155)
L.D. 396 - S.P. 182 (C "A" S-217; S "A" S-235 to C "A" S-217)
L.D. 400 - H.P. 254 (C "A" H-53)
L.D. 415 - H.P. 269 (C "A" H-42)
L.D. 419 - H.P. 273 (C "A" H-572)
L.D. 434 - H.P. 288 (C "A" H-357)
L.D. 435 - H.P. 289 (C "A" H-773)
L.D. 437 - H.P. 291 (C "A" H-396)
L.D. 441 - H.P. 295 (C "A" H-478)
L.D. 457 - S.P. 190 (C "A" S-20)
L.D. 461 - S.P. 194 (C "A" S-32)
L.D. 462 - S.P. 196 (C "A" S-21)
L.D. 467 - S.P. 205 (C "A" S-113)
L.D. 468 - S.P. 206 (C "A" S-10)
L.D. 470 - S.P. 209 (C "A" S-276)
L.D. 477 - H.P. 306 (C "A" H-80)
L.D. 493 - H.P. 322 (C "A" H-300)
L.D. 496 - H.P. 325 (C "A" H-331)
L.D. 500 - H.P. 329 (C "A" H-288)
L.D. 504 - S.P. 222 (C "A" S-79)
L.D. 505 - S.P. 223 (C "A" S-179)
L.D. 510 - S.P. 228 (C "A" S-14)
L.D. 522 - H.P. 341 (C "A" H-49)
L.D. 527 - H.P. 346 (C "A" H-715)
L.D. 534 - H.P. 353 (C "A" H-704)
L.D. 540 - H.P. 359 (C "A" H-144)
L.D. 549 - S.P. 199 (C "B" S-429)
L.D. 554 - S.P. 211 (C "A" S-163)
L.D. 561 - S.P. 240 (C "A" S-225)
L.D. 562 - S.P. 241 (C "A" S-103)
L.D. 577 - S.P. 258 (C "A" S-380)
L.D. 579 - S.P. 260 (C "A" S-344)
L.D. 581 - S.P. 264 (C "A" S-70)
L.D. 582 - S.P. 265 (C "A" S-63)
L.D. 583 - S.P. 266 (C "A" S-97)
L.D. 587 - S.P. 270 (C "A" S-214; S "A" S-272 to C "A" S-214)
L.D. 592 - S.P. 276 (C "A" S-385)
L.D. 593 - S.P. 277 (C "A" S-83)
L.D. 599 - S.P. 283 (C "A" S-114)
L.D. 604 - H.P. 372 (C "A" H-239)
L.D. 616 - H.P. 384 (C "A" H-262)
L.D. 629 - H.P. 397 (C "A" H-56)
L.D. 641 - H.P. 409 (C "A" H-227)
L.D. 666 - H.P. 434 (C "A" H-170)
L.D. 679 - S.P. 294 (C "A" S-168)
L.D. 681 - S.P. 296 (C "A" S-175)
L.D. 689 - S.P. 306 (C "A" S-17)
L.D. 692 - S.P. 309 (C "A" S-107)
L.D. 696 - S.P. 313 (C "A" S-112)
L.D. 697 - S.P. 314 (C "A" S-159)
L.D. 698 - S.P. 315 (C "A" S-124)
L.D. 700 - S.P. 317 (C "A" S-60)
L.D. 703 - H.P. 442 (C "A" H-64)
L.D. 715 - H.P. 454 (C "A" H-525)
L.D. 721 - H.P. 460 (C "A" H-257)
L.D. 739 - H.P. 481 (C "A" H-472)
L.D. 747 - H.P. 489 (C "A" H-228)
L.D. 748 - H.P. 490 (C "A" H-229)
L.D. 753 - S.P. 251 (C "A" S-130)
L.D. 756 - S.P. 271 (C "A" S-354)
L.D. 761 - S.P. 320 (C "A" S-56)
L.D. 779 - S.P. 336 (C "A" S-258)
L.D. 783 - S.P. 341 (C "A" S-34)
L.D. 784 - S.P. 343 (C "A" S-95)
L.D. 787 - S.P. 347 (C "A" S-160)
L.D. 794 - S.P. 359 (C "A" S-47)
L.D. 799 - H.P. 506 (C "A" H-353)
L.D. 800 - H.P. 507 (C "A" H-271)
L.D. 802 - H.P. 509 (C "A" H-172)
L.D. 814 - H.P. 521 (C "A" H-77)
L.D. 815 - H.P. 522 (C "A" H-45)
L.D. 819 - H.P. 526 (C "A" H-770)
L.D. 820 - H.P. 527 (C "A" H-324)
L.D. 823 - S.P. 337 (C "A" S-201)
L.D. 834 - S.P. 366 (C "A" S-336)
L.D. 839 - S.P. 372 (C "A" S-223)
L.D. 840 - S.P. 373 (C "A" S-18)
L.D. 852 - H.P. 538 (C "A" H-636)
L.D. 858 - H.P. 544 (C "A" H-289)
L.D. 865 - H.P. 551 (C "A" H-627)
L.D. 870 - H.P. 556 (C "A" H-327)
L.D. 874 - H.P. 560 (C "A" H-121)
L.D. 875 - H.P. 561 (C "A" H-44)
L.D. 876 - H.P. 562 (C "A" H-338)
L.D. 884 - H.P. 570 (C "A" H-60)
L.D. 888 - H.P. 574 (C "A" H-143)
L.D. 896 - S.P. 385 (C "A" S-183)
L.D. 900 - S.P. 389 (C "A" S-146)
L.D. 936 - H.P. 601 (C "A" H-755)
L.D. 948 - H.P. 613 (C "A" H-699)
L.D. 957 - H.P. 616 (C "A" H-397)
L.D. 967 - H.P. 627 (C "A" H-84)
L.D. 973 - H.P. 633 (C "A" H-181)
L.D. 977 - H.P. 637 (C "A" H-175)
L.D. 981 - S.P. 408 (C "A" S-384)
L.D. 982 - S.P. 412 (C "A" S-330)
L.D. 984 - S.P. 414 (C "A" S-309)
L.D. 995 - H.P. 642 (C "A" H-76)
L.D. 996 - H.P. 643 (C "A" H-341)
L.D. 1003 - H.P. 650 (C "A" H-362)
L.D. 1012 - S.P. 429 (C "A" S-206)
L.D. 1017 - S.P. 434 (C "A" S-149)
L.D. 1021 - S.P. 439 (C "A" S-255)
L.D. 1022 - S.P. 440 (C "A" S-99)
L.D. 1023 - S.P. 441 (C "A" S-297)
L.D. 1040 - H.P. 669 (C "A" H-100)
L.D. 1043 - H.P. 672 (C "A" H-294)
L.D. 1052 - H.P. 681 (C "A" H-527)
L.D. 1056 - H.P. 685 (C "A" H-747)
L.D. 1060 - H.P. 689 (C "A" H-149)
L.D. 1061 - H.P. 690 (C "A" H-78)
L.D. 1069 - S.P. 454 (C "A" S-315)
L.D. 1072 - S.P. 458 (C "A" S-189)
L.D. 1079 - H.P. 701 (C "A" H-301)
L.D. 1085 - H.P. 707 (C "A" H-450)
L.D. 1097 - H.P. 719 (C "A" H-313)
L.D. 1098 - H.P. 720 (C "A" H-516)
L.D. 1099 - H.P. 721 (C "A" H-623)
L.D. 1100 - S.P. 460 (C "A" S-166)
L.D. 1106 - H.P. 725 (C "A" H-230)
L.D. 1111 - H.P. 730 (C "A" H-158)
L.D. 1121 - H.P. 740 (C "A" H-431)
L.D. 1123 - H.P. 742 (C "A" H-183)
L.D. 1126 - H.P. 745 (C "A" H-660)
L.D. 1139 - S.P. 470 (C "A" S-80)
L.D. 1141 - S.P. 472 (C "A" S-352)
L.D. 1164 - H.P. 769 (C "A" H-393)
L.D. 1167 - H.P. 772 (C "A" H-492)
L.D. 1177 - H.P. 782 (C "A" H-240)
L.D. 1184 - H.P. 789 (C "A" H-383)
L.D. 1187 - H.P. 792 (C "A" H-632)
L.D. 1189 - H.P. 794 (C "A" H-752)
L.D. 1202 - S.P. 491 (C "A" S-303)
L.D. 1208 - S.P. 497 (C "A" S-244)
L.D. 1211 - S.P. 500 (C "B" S-432)
L.D. 1217 - S.P. 506 (C "A" S-413)
L.D. 1219 - S.P. 508 (C "A" S-133)
L.D. 1226 - H.P. 801 (C "A" H-333)
L.D. 1236 - H.P. 811 (C "A" H-217)
L.D. 1252 - H.P. 827 (C "A" H-249)
L.D. 1261 - H.P. 836 (C "A" H-613)
L.D. 1265 - H.P. 840 (C "A" H-435)
L.D. 1270 - H.P. 845 (C "A" H-746; H "A" H-771 to C "A" H-746)
L.D. 1275 - H.P. 850 (C "A" H-547)
L.D. 1277 - H.P. 852 (C "A" H-551)
L.D. 1279 - H.P. 854 (C "A" H-345)
L.D. 1282 - S.P. 510 (C "A" S-96)
L.D. 1287 - S.P. 516 (C "A" S-208)
L.D. 1294 - S.P. 524 (C "A" S-389)
L.D. 1311 - S.P. 541 (C "A" S-270)
L.D. 1313 - S.P. 543 (C "A" S-410)
L.D. 1336 - H.P. 871 (C "A" H-234)
L.D. 1355 - H.P. 878 (C "A" H-624)
L.D. 1361 - H.P. 884 (C "A" H-536)
L.D. 1382 - H.P. 904 (C "A" H-600)
L.D. 1404 - H.P. 926 (C "A" H-210)
L.D. 1425 - S.P. 581 (C "A" S-150)
L.D. 1426 - H.P. 935 (C "A" H-206)
L.D. 1427 - H.P. 936 (C "A" H-602)
L.D. 1433 - H.P. 942 (C "A" H-194)
L.D. 1443 - S.P. 584 (C "A" S-302)
L.D. 1449 - S.P. 590 (C "A" S-381)
L.D. 1474 - H.P. 966 (C "A" H-577)
L.D. 1496 - H.P. 980 (C "A" H-666)
L.D. 1498 - H.P. 982 (C "A" H-734)
L.D. 1500 - H.P. 984 (C "A" H-446)
L.D. 1506 - H.P. 990 (C "A" H-729)
L.D. 1515 - H.P. 999 (C "A" H-526)
L.D. 1519 - H.P. 1004 (C "A" H-412; S "A" S-292)
L.D. 1522 - H.P. 1007 (C "A" H-532)
L.D. 1528 - S.P. 612 (C "A" S-84)
L.D. 1529 - S.P. 613 (C "A" S-271)
L.D. 1539 - S.P. 623 (C "A" S-287)
L.D. 1544 - S.P. 628 (C "A" S-328)
L.D. 1555 - H.P. 1013 (C "A" H-570)
L.D. 1566 - H.P. 1024 (C "A" H-677)
L.D. 1574 - H.P. 1032 (C "A" H-772)
L.D. 1575 - H.P. 1033 (C "A" H-563)
L.D. 1588 - H.P. 1046 (C "A" H-406)
L.D. 1611 - H.P. 1065 (C "A" H-364)
L.D. 1624 - H.P. 1078 (C "A" H-401)
L.D. 1626 - H.P. 1080 (C "A" H-312)
L.D. 1639 - S.P. 647 (C "A" S-275)
L.D. 1640 - S.P. 648 (C "A" S-347)
L.D. 1643 - S.P. 651 (C "A" S-227)
L.D. 1654 - H.P. 1095 (C "A" H-620)
L.D. 1665 - S.P. 659 (C "A" S-416)
L.D. 1668 - S.P. 663 (C "A" S-215)
L.D. 1677 - H.P. 1112 (C "A" H-442; H "A" H-512 to C "A" H-442)
L.D. 1687 - H.P. 1122 (C "A" H-642)
L.D. 1705 - H.P. 1140 (C "A" H-611)
L.D. 1706 - H.P. 1141 (C "A" H-458)
L.D. 1720 - S.P. 673 (C "A" S-296)
L.D. 1734 - S.P. 680 (C "A" S-288)
L.D. 1735 - S.P. 681 (C "A" S-263)
L.D. 1738 - H.P. 1156 (C "A" H-484)
L.D. 1740 - H.P. 1158 (C "A" H-518)
L.D. 1746 - H.P. 1164 (C "A" H-585)
L.D. 1755 - H.P. 1173 (C "A" H-712)
L.D. 1764 - H.P. 1183 (C "A" H-514)
L.D. 1768 - S.P. 686 (C "A" S-216)
L.D. 1770 - S.P. 688 (C "A" S-423)
L.D. 1773 - S.P. 691 (C "A" S-177)
L.D. 1796 - S.P. 698 (C "A" S-418; S "A" S-424 to C "A" S-418)
L.D. 1805 - S.P. 705 (C "A" S-407)
L.D. 1812 - H.P. 1213 (C "A" H-448)
L.D. 1816 - S.P. 707 (C "A" S-427)
L.D. 1820 - H.P. 1218 (C "A" H-651)
L.D. 1843 - H.P. 1227 (C "A" H-445)
L.D. 1844 - H.P. 1228 (C "A" H-499)
L.D. 1848 - H.P. 1232 (C "A" H-498)
L.D. 1855 - H.P. 1239 (C "A" H-297)
L.D. 1859 - S.P. 729 (C "A" S-265)
L.D. 1867 - S.P. 737 (C "A" S-360)
L.D. 1876 - H.P. 1247 (C "A" H-760)
L.D. 1879 - H.P. 1250 (C "A" H-571)
L.D. 1888 - H.P. 1259 (C "A" H-630)
L.D. 1906 - S.P. 747
L.D. 1910 - S.P. 751 (C "A" S-322)
L.D. 1937 - S.P. 755 (C "A" S-346)
L.D. 1948 - H.P. 1307
L.D. 1951 - S.P. 758 (C "A" S-400)
L.D. 1955 - S.P. 763 (C "A" S-355)
L.D. 1968 - H.P. 1312 (C "A" H-559; S "A" S-404 to C "A" H-559)
L.D. 1981 - S.P. 776 (C "A" S-325)
L.D. 1985 - H.P. 1332
L.D. 1986 - S.P. 794
L.D. 1987 - H.P. 1335 (S "A" S-421; S "B" S-435)
L.D. 1988 - H.P. 1336


 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 1

 

 

 

ORDERS

 

Joint Order

 

 

(4-1)  On motion by Senator BAILEY of York, the following Joint Order:

S.P. 798

 

ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, "An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Discount Program," S.P. 435, L.D. 1018, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the Senate.

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 2

 

 

 

ORDERS

 

Joint Order

 

 

(4-1)  On motion by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, the following Joint Order:

S.P. 799

 

ORDERED, the House concurring, that, notwithstanding Joint Rule 310 or any other rule to the contrary, the following bills, and all their accompanying papers, be recalled from the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs to the Senate:

 

1.  L.D. 1140, S.P. 471, An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Strengthen the Resilience and Growth of Maine's Agricultural Economy

 

2.  L.D. 1912, S.P. 753, An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Address Maine's Housing Shortage

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 3

 

 

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

House

 

Divided Report

 

(5-1)  Seven members of the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act"

H.P. 710  L.D. 1088

 

 Reported in Report "A" that the same Ought Not to Pass.

 

Signed:

 

Senators:
            CARNEY of Cumberland
            TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

Representatives:
            KUHN of Falmouth
            O'HALLORAN of Brewer
            PUGH of Portland
            SATO of Gorham
            SINCLAIR of Bath

Five members of the same Committee on the same subject reported in Report "B" that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-718).

 

Signed:

 

Senator:
            HAGGAN of Penobscot

Representatives:
            BABIN of Fort Fairfield
            CARUSO of Caratunk
            HENDERSON of Rumford
            POIRIER of Skowhegan

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" (H-719).

 

Signed:

 

Representative:
            LEE of Auburn

 

Comes from the House with Report "A" OUGHT NOT TO PASS READ and ACCEPTED.

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 4

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

 

Joint Orders

 

Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

 

(1-1)  Jonah White, of Brunswick, a student at Brunswick Junior High 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 406

 

 

(1-2)  Nora B. Condit, of Auburn, a senior at Edward Little High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 408

 

 

(1-3)  Carly Wang, of Auburn, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Edward Little High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 409

 

 

(1-4)  Nora B. Condit, of Auburn, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Edward Little High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 410

 

 

(1-5)  Robert Chase, of Rumford, Fire Chief of the Auburn Fire Department, who was named the 2024 Maine Fire Chief of the Year by the Maine Fire Chiefs' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 411

 

 

(1-6)  the Town of Hudson on the celebration of the town's 200th Anniversary.  Hudson, originally incorporated as the Town of Kirkland in 1825, was settled by hardy pioneers drawn by the promise of fertile farmland and abundant timber.  These early settlers cleared dense forests, built log cabins and established the first farms.  In 1854, the town was renamed Hudson, after Hudson, Massachusetts, where many of the settlers came from.  Nestled between rolling hills and tranquil lakes, Hudson today is a vibrant rural town with a population just under 1,500.  Its natural beauty, marked by the north end of Pushaw Lake, Little Pushaw Pond, miles of forest and bogs and abundant wildlife, attracts nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.  We extend to the citizens of the Town of Hudson our congratulations and best wishes on the town's Bicentennial;

HLS 412

 

 


(1-7)  Rhonda Miller, of Winslow, on her retirement as a Senior Legislative Technician with the Office of the Revisor of Statutes after over 10 years of service as a technician and over 20 years of service overall with the Maine State Legislature.  Ms. Miller previously served as a Committee Clerk staffing the joint standing committees on natural resources; marine resources; business, research and economic development; state and local government; and labor, commerce, research and economic development.  We extend to Ms. Miller our appreciation for her years of dedicated service to the people of the State and offer her our best wishes;

HLS 413

 

 

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:

 

(1-8)  Joel D. Sankey, of Brewer.  Mr. Sankey was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970.  After his service, he moved to Brewer and served the Bucksport community and other communities as an educator and coach.  He devoted over 50 years of his life to teaching history at Bucksport High School.  In addition to being a teacher who was beloved by his students, Mr. Sankey was a respected coach, mentoring student-athletes in football, basketball and track at Bucksport High School, Maine Maritime Academy and Bangor High School.  In 2004, he coached the Bucksport Golden Bucks to a Class C State Football Championship.  Mr. Sankey will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

HLS 407

 

 

 

 

Comes from the House READ and ADOPTED.

 

 

_________________________________

 

 


STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 5

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

 

Joint Order

 

An Expression of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

 

(1-1)  Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on March 3, 2025.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 160

 

 

Comes from the House, READ and PASSED.

 

 

_________________________________

 

 


STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 6

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Acts

 

 

(7-1)  An Act to Preserve Heating and Energy Choice by Prohibiting a Municipality from Prohibiting a Particular Energy System or Energy Distributor

S.P. 218  L.D. 556

 

 

(7-2)  An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations from Insurance Requirements

S.P. 381  L.D. 893
(C "A" S-59)

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 


STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 7

 

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

House

 

 

Divided Report

 

 

(5-1)  The Majority of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Create the Building Opportunity Through Out-of-school Time Program"

H.P. 911  L.D. 1389

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-782).

 

Signed:

 

Senators:

            ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
            RENY of Lincoln

Representatives:

            GATTINE of Westbrook
            ARATA of New Gloucester
            BRENNAN of Portland
            CLOUTIER of Lewiston
            DHALAC of South Portland
            RANA of Bangor
            STOVER of Boothbay

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To Pass.

 

Signed:

 

Senator:

            BERNARD of Aroostook

Representatives:

            BLIER of Buxton
            DUCHARME of Madison
            FREDETTE of Newport

 

 

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-782) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-782).

 

 

_________________________________

 

 


STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 8

 

 

 

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

 

(1-1)  Bill "An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services"

S.P. 79  L.D. 143
(C "A" S-12)

 

 

In Senate, June 25, 2025, Motion to SUSPEND THE RULES to RECONSIDER whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED, FAILED. Subsequently, Bill COMMITTED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

Comes from the House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-12) AND HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-783) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

 

_________________________________

 


STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 9

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

(2-1)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 573

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

71        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

52       Unanimous Reports

8         Ought Not To Pass

5         Ought To Pass

39       Ought To Pass As Amended

 

9         Divided Reports

 

6         Carried Over (anticipated)

4         Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross                             S/Rep. Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-2)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 574

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

125      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

46       Unanimous Reports

20       Ought Not To Pass

4         Ought To Pass

20       Ought To Pass As Amended

2         Referred to Another Committee

 

60       Divided Reports

 

3         Leave to Withdraw

16       Carried Over (anticipated)

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Anne Beebe-Center                             S/Rep. Tavis Rock Hasenfus

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-3)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 575

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

182      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

70       Unanimous Reports

50       Ought Not To Pass

19       Ought To Pass As Amended

1         Referred to Another Committee

 

88       Divided Reports

 

4         Leave to Withdraw

4         Carried Over (anticipated)

16       Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph E. Rafferty, Jr.                         S/Rep. Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-4)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 576

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

99        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

30       Unanimous Reports

15       Ought Not To Pass

6         Ought To Pass

9         Ought To Pass As Amended

 

52       Divided Reports

 

2         Leave to Withdraw

13       Carried Over (anticipated)

2         Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Mark W. Lawrence                              S/Rep. Melanie Sachs

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-5)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 577

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

89        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

50       Unanimous Reports

21       Ought Not To Pass

1         Ought To Pass

27       Ought To Pass As Amended

1         Referred to Another Committee

 

31       Divided Reports

 

7         Carried Over (anticipated)

1         Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Denise A. Tepler                                  S/Rep. Victoria W. Doudera

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-6)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 578

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

206      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

151     Unanimous Reports

75       Ought Not To Pass

4         Ought To Pass

68       Ought To Pass As Amended

4         Referred to Another Committee

 

31       Divided Reports

 

5         Leave to Withdraw

19       Carried Over (anticipated)

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Henry Ingwersen                                 S/Rep. Michele Meyer

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-7)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 579

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

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 First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

151      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

105     Unanimous Reports

47       Ought Not To Pass

10       Ought To Pass

46       Ought To Pass As Amended

2         Referred to Another Committee

 

27       Divided Reports

 

15       Carried Over (anticipated)

4         Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Donna Bailey                                       S/Rep. Kristi M. Mathieson

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-8)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 580

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

143      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

67       Unanimous Reports

22       Ought Not To Pass

6         Ought To Pass

37       Ought To Pass As Amended

2         Referred to Another Committee

 

49       Divided Reports

 

1         Leave to Withdraw

12       Carried Over (anticipated)

14       Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Chip Curry                                           S/Rep. Traci Gere

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-9)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 581

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

65        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

41       Unanimous Reports

19       Ought Not To Pass

1         Ought To Pass

20       Ought To Pass As Amended

1         Referred to Another Committee

 

10       Divided Reports

 

6         Carried Over (anticipated)

8         Gubernatorial Nominations

1         Automatic Withdrawal

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph M. Baldacci                                       S/Rep. Tiffany Danielle Roberts

Senate Chair                                                             House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-10)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 582

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

242      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

90       Unanimous Reports

44       Ought Not To Pass

7         Ought To Pass

37       Ought To Pass As Amended

2         Referred to Another Committee

 

104     Divided Reports

 

4         Leave to Withdraw

27       Carried Over (anticipated)

15       Gubernatorial Nominations

1         Automatic Withdrawal

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Anne Carney                                        S/Rep. Amy D. Kuhn

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-11)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 583

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

104      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

29       Unanimous Reports

13       Ought Not To Pass

3         Ought To Pass

12       Ought To Pass As Amended

1         Referred to Another Committee

 

50       Divided Reports

 

6         Leave to Withdraw

9         Carried Over (anticipated)

10       Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Michael Tipping                                  S/Rep. Amy Jean Roeder

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-12)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 584

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON MARINE RESOURCES

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

35        Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

22       Unanimous Reports

6         Ought Not To Pass

4         Ought To Pass

12       Ought To Pass As Amended

 

6         Divided Reports

 

1         Leave to Withdraw

3         Carried Over (anticipated)

1         Gubernatorial Nominations

2         Automatic Withdrawal

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Denise A. Tepler                                  S/Rep. Allison Hepler

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-13)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 585

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

126      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

53       Unanimous Reports

28       Ought Not To Pass

5         Ought To Pass

20       Ought To Pass As Amended

 

59       Divided Reports

 

2         Leave to Withdraw

11       Carried Over (anticipated)

1         Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph M. Baldacci                             S/Rep. Suzanne M. Salisbury

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-14)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 586

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

162      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

93       Unanimous Reports

57       Ought Not To Pass

1         Ought To Pass

32       Ought To Pass As Amended

3         Referred to Another Committee

 

43       Divided Reports

 

8         Leave to Withdraw

18       Carried Over (anticipated)

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Nicole Grohoski                                  S/Rep. Kristen Sarah Cloutier

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-15)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 587

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

121      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

90       Unanimous Reports

43       Ought Not To Pass

22       Ought To Pass

25       Ought To Pass As Amended

 

18       Divided Reports

 

1         Leave to Withdraw

8         Carried Over (anticipated)

4         Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Tim Nangle                                          S/Rep. Lydia Crafts

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-16)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 588

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

 

June 23, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau,

 

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs during the First Regular and First Special Sessions of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

 

127      Total Numbers of Bills and Papers

 

72       Unanimous Reports

43       Ought Not To Pass

3         Ought To Pass

26       Ought To Pass As Amended

 

38       Divided Reports

 

7         Leave to Withdraw

9         Carried Over (anticipated)

1         Gubernatorial Nominations

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Craig V. Hickman                               S/Rep. Laura Supica

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 


(2-17)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 572

 

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

 

June 25, 2025

 

Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

 

Dear Secretary Grant,

 

Pursuant to my authority under Title 7, MRSA, Part 23, Ch. 501, §19202.2-B, I am pleased to reappoint Representative Laurie Osher of Orono to the Maine HIV Advisory Committee.

 

Representative Osher will continue to serve on this committee as the member of the House of Representatives.

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact my office.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

 

 

 

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

 


(2-18)  The Following Communication:

H.C. 211

 

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

 

June 25, 2025

 

Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine  04333

 

Dear Secretary Grant:

 

House Paper 617, Legislative Document 958, "An Act to Prohibit Eminent Domain on Existing Tribal Trust Lands," 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?"

 

77 voted in favor and 63 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

 

_________________________________

 

(2-19)  The Following Communication:

H.C. 212

 

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

 

June 25, 2025

 

Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine  04333

 

Dear Secretary Grant:

 

House Paper 863, Legislative Document 1328, "An Act to Create Culturally Appropriate and Trauma-informed Housing and Recovery Services," 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?"

 

40 voted in favor and 100 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

_________________________________


STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 10

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Emergency Measure

 

(7-1)  An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

H.P. 10  L.D. 46
(S "A" S-443 to C "A" H-430)

 

_________________________________

 

 

Emergency Resolve

 

(7-2)  Resolve, to Expand Child Assertive Community Treatment

H.P. 935  L.D. 1426
(S "A" S-474 to C "A" H-206)

 

_________________________________

 

 

Acts

 

 

(7-3)  An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics

H.P. 34  L.D. 70
(S "A" S-444 to C "A" H-63)

 

 

(7-4)  An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services

S.P. 16  L.D. 117
(C "A" S-30; S "A" S-446)

 

 

(7-5)  An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies

H.P. 99  L.D. 166
(S "A" S-448 to C "A" H-501)

 

 

(7-6)  An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed Hearing Loss

H.P. 100  L.D. 167
(S "A" S-449 to C "A" H-190)

 

 

(7-7)  An Act to Create the Small Business Capital Savings Account Program

S.P. 95  L.D. 195
(C "A" S-252)

 

 

(7-8)  An Act Regarding Large Recovery Residences

H.P. 138  L.D. 215
(S "A" S-369; S "B" S-450 to C "A" H-645)

 

 

(7-9)  An Act to Establish a Take-back and Disposal Program for Firefighting and Fire-suppressing Foam to Which Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Have Been Added

H.P. 145  L.D. 222
(S "A" S-451 to C "A" H-160)

 

 

(7-10)  An Act to Appropriate Funds to the Department of Environmental Protection, Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund

H.P. 196  L.D. 296
(S "A" S-452 to C "A" H-69)

 

 

(7-11)  An Act Regarding Funding for Educational Programs and Opportunities

H.P. 224  L.D. 324
(S "A" S-453 to C "A" H-377)

 

 

(7-12)  An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness

S.P. 150  L.D. 384
(C "A" S-155; S "A" S-454)

 

 

(7-13)  An Act to Fund the Operations of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Laboratory

S.P. 429  L.D. 1012
(S "A" S-466 to C "A" S-206)

 

 

(7-14)  An Act to Require Municipal Reporting on Residential Building Permits, Dwelling Units Permitted and Demolished and Certificates of Occupancy Issued

H.P. 789  L.D. 1184
(S "A" S-469)

 

 

(7-15)  An Act to Include Certain Mental Health Data in Firearm Fatalities and Hospitalizations Reports

H.P. 792  L.D. 1187
(S "A" S-470 to C "A" H-632)

 

 

(7-16)  An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Public Employee Market Pay Studies and Comprehensive Reviews of the Classification Plan for State Service Positions

H.P. 840  L.D. 1265
(S "A" S-487 to C "A" H-435)

 

 


(7-17)  An Act to Support Workforce Development by Establishing the Housing Stability Fund

S.P. 516  L.D. 1287
(C "A" S-208; S "A" S-471)

 

 

(7-18)  An Act to Establish the Maine-Aomori Sister-state Advisory Council

H.P. 871  L.D. 1336
(S "A" S-472 to C "A" H-234)

 

 

 

 

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Resolves

 

 

(7-19)  Resolve, Directing the Maine Arts Commission to Study Federal and National Efforts to Protect Artists from Copyright Infringement by Artificial Intelligence Companies and Users and to Monitor Educational Use

H.P. 74  L.D. 109
(S "A" S-445 to C "A" H-58)

 

 

(7-20)  Resolve, to Reestablish the Blue Economy Task Force to Support Maine's Emergence as a Center for Blue Economy Innovation and Opportunity in the 21st Century

S.P. 441  L.D. 1023
(S "A" S-485 to C "A" S-297)

 

 

(7-21)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Personal Finance Course Offerings in Maine Schools and Convene a Working Group of Relevant Stakeholders

S.P. 454  L.D. 1069
(S "A" S-486 to C "A" S-315)

 

 

(7-22)  Resolve, to Require the Department of Education to Convene a Group to Develop Best Practices for De-escalation and Behavior Intervention

H.P. 719  L.D. 1097
(C "A" H-313; S "A" S-467)

 

 

(7-23)  Resolve, to Require the Governor's Energy Office to Study Taxation of Renewable Energy Infrastructure

H.P. 878  L.D. 1355
(S "A" S-473 to C "A" H-624)

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 11

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Emergency Resolve

 

(7-1)  Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education

H.P. 1016  L.D. 1558
(C "A" H-629; S "A" S-442)

 

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Emergency Resolve

 

(7-2)  Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State

H.P. 1036  L.D. 1578
(S "A" S-441 to C "A" H-625)

 

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Emergency Resolve

 

(7-3)  Resolve, to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Studying Alternative Pathways for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry

H.P. 1069  L.D. 1615
(S "A" S-440 to C "A" H-535)

 

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Acts

 

 

(7-4)  An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services

S.P. 79  L.D. 143
(C "A" S-12; H "A" H-783)

 

 

(7-5)  An Act to Support Informed Community Self-determination in Emergency Medical Services Planning

S.P. 266  L.D. 583
(C "A" S-97; S "A" S-456)

 

 

(7-6)  An Act to Support the Northern New England Poison Center

S.P. 306  L.D. 689
(C "A" S-17; S "A" S-457)

 

 

(7-7)  An Act to Increase Support for Statewide Emergency Broadcast Messaging

S.P. 309  L.D. 692
(C "A" S-107; S "A" S-458)

 

 

(7-8)  An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Assess Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs and to Take Steps to Implement Reference-based Pricing

S.P. 314  L.D. 697
(S "A" S-459 to C "A" S-159)

 

 

(7-9)  An Act to Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine

S.P. 315  L.D. 698
(C "A" S-124; S "A" S-460)

 

 

(7-10)  An Act to Provide Funds to Reduce Student Homelessness

H.P. 489  L.D. 747
(C "A" H-228; S "A" S-461)

 

 

(7-11)  An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics

S.P. 347  L.D. 787
(S "B" S-462 to C "A" S-160)

 

 

(7-12)  An Act to Provide Funding for Respite Care and Supplemental Services Provided by the Family Caregiver Support Program

H.P. 522  L.D. 815
(C "A" H-45; S "A" S-463)

 

 

(7-13)  An Act to Ensure Behavioral and Mental Health Services Are Available to Students by Providing Grants to Schools That Contract for Those Services

H.P. 544  L.D. 858
(C "A" H-289; S "A" S-464)

 

 


(7-14)  An Act to Provide Relief to Federal or State Employees Affected by a Federal Government or State Government Shutdown

H.P. 560  L.D. 874
(S "A" S-465 to C "A" H-121)

 

 

(7-15)  An Act to Create the Building Opportunity Through Out-of-school Time Program

H.P. 911  L.D. 1389
(C "B" H-782)

 

 

(7-16)  An Act to Address Maine's Housing Crisis by Limiting Municipal Impact Fees on Housing Development

H.P. 982  L.D. 1498
(S "A" S-476 to C "A" H-734)

 

 

(7-17)  An Act to Establish the Maine Community Development Financial Institution Fund to Support Small Businesses, Rural Economic Development and Affordable Housing

H.P. 984  L.D. 1500
(S "A" S-477 to C "A" H-446)

 

 

(7-18)  An Act to Enhance the Protection of High-value Natural Resources Statewide

S.P. 613  L.D. 1529
(S "A" S-478 to C "A" S-271)

 

 

(7-19)  An Act to Establish the Maine Life Science Innovation Center

S.P. 651  L.D. 1643
(C "A" S-227; S "A" S-479)

 

 

(7-20)  An Act to Exempt Certain Sales and Transfers of Adult Use Cannabis from Excise Tax

H.P. 1095  L.D. 1654
(S "A" S-480 to C "A" H-620)

 

 

(7-21)  An Act to Establish the Biohazard Waste Disposal Grant Program to Support Public Health Efforts in the State

H.P. 1156  L.D. 1738
(S "A" S-489 to C "A" H-484)

 

 

(7-22)  An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify the Types of Cases for Which the Commission Is Responsible for Providing Counsel

S.P. 698  L.D. 1796
(S "B" S-481 to C "A" S-418)

 

 

(7-23)  An Act to Change the Name and Duties of the Taxpayer Advocate to Increase the Use of State Tax Credits

H.P. 1247  L.D. 1876
(S "A" S-482 to C "A" H-760)

 

 

(7-24)  An Act to Promote Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion and Create Jobs

S.P. 758  L.D. 1951
(S "A" S-488 to C "A" S-400)

 

 

(7-25)  An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability

S.P. 763  L.D. 1955
(S "A" S-483 to C "A" S-355)

 

 

 

 

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Resolves

 

 

(7-26)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Develop a Grant Program to Encourage Secondary Schools to Adopt Later Start Times

S.P. 182  L.D. 396
(S "B" S-484 to C "A" S-217)

 

 

(7-27)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal to Compile a Statewide Inventory of Aqueous Film-forming Foam Concentrate

H.P. 254  L.D. 400
(S "A" S-455 to C "A" H-53)

 

 

(7-28)  Resolve, to Establish a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps Pilot Program and to Conduct a Feasibility Study of a Higher Education Service Corps Program

H.P. 942  L.D. 1433
(S "A" S-475 to C "A" H-194)

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 12

 

 

 

RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR'S DESK

 

An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Discount Program

S.P. 435  L.D. 1018
(C "A" S-402)

 

 

(In Senate, June 16, 2025, PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.)

 

(RECALLED from the Governor's Desk, pursuant to Joint Order (S.P. 798).

 

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RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR'S DESK

 

An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes

S.P. 660  L.D. 1666
(C "A" S-334)

 

 

(In Senate, June 18, 2025, PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.)

 

(RECALLED from the Governor's Desk, pursuant to Joint Order (S.P. 797).

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 13

 

 

 

ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Act

 

 

(7-1)  An Act Requiring Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms

H.P. 745  L.D. 1126
(S "B" S-468 to C "A" H-660)

 

 

 

 

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