The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Ann Higgins Matlack, St. George.
National Anthem by Patrick Vanmeter, Gorham Middle School.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Minda Gold, MD, FAAFP, Damariscotta.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 913)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
WHEREAS,the 100th Congress of the United States passed a Joint Resolution on March 12, 1987 to designate the month of March as Women’s History Month; and
WHEREAS, Maine women of every race, class and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our State in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, Maine women of every race, class and ethnic background have served and continue to serve as leaders in the establishment of charitable, philanthropic, commercial and cultural institutions in our State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Maine women have played and continue to play critical economic, cultural and social roles in every sphere of the life of our State, whether in the workforce and as the majority of the State’s volunteer workforce; and
WHEREAS, Maine women have protected and defended our collective rights, responsibilities and freedoms in myriad spheres, including serving our country courageously in the military; and
WHEREAS, Maine women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and increased opportunity, but also in expanding the rights of all who experience oppression as leaders in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement and the peace and justice movement, among others, all of which work to create a more fair and just society for all; and
WHEREAS, despite these contributions, the role of Maine women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the body of American history; and
WHEREAS, Congress sent the Equal Rights Amendment to the states for ratification more than 50 years ago, and it is long past time that the principle of women’s equality be enshrined in the federal and state constitutions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to designate March 2026 as Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of all Maine women and girls, and to recognize March 8, 2026 as International Women’s Day.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) JOINT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LIFE, FAITH, LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY OF CHARLES "CHARLIE" JAMES KIRK
(H.P. 1485)
READ and ADOPTEDin the House on February 12, 2026.
Comes from the Senate INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 398)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 17, 2026
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
L.D. 2086 An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Authority of the Governor to Set Salary Rates for State Police Command Staff
Judiciary
L.D. 1259 An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 399)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 17, 2026
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsor:
Senator Tipping of Penobscot
L.D. 571 An Act to Improve Conditions for Maine Workers and Retirees
L.D. 574 An Act to Improve Labor Conditions for Workers in the State
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 400)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 17, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on March 10, 2026
Honorable Richard Rosen of Bucksport for appointment to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees.
Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §12004-C, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
on March 13, 2026
Christopher C. Taub, Esq. of Brunswick for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Julia Greenleaf Pitney of Yarmouth for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Superior Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable John P. O’Neil, Jr. for appointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Superior Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Arnold S. Clark, Esq. of Calais and Raphaelle A. Silver of Bangor for appointment as Judges of the Maine District Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
on March 16, 2026
The Honorable Emily Ann Cain of Orono for reappointment to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees.
Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §12004-C, this reappointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 872)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 12, 2026
Honorable Ryan Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services:
· Matthew S. Colpitts of Winthrop for reappointment, to the Maine Retirement Savings Board,
· Rebecca M. Wyke, Ed.D. of Augusta for reappointment, to the Maine Retirement Savings Board.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Transportation:
· William Benson of Gorham for appointment, to the Maine Turnpike Authority, Board of Directors,
· Jane Lincoln of Farmingdale for reappointment, to the Maine Turnpike Authority, Board of Directors,
· Thomas Zuke of Saco for reappointment, to the Maine Turnpike Authority, Board of Directors.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
Pursuant to Statute
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
(3-1) Representative PLUECKER for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: Exemption for On-farm Raising, Slaughter, and Processing of Less than 1,000 Ready-to-cook Whole Poultry, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1513) (L.D. 2238)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) the Appalachian Mountain Club, of Greenville, on the occasion of the organization's 150th Anniversary. Founded in 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the Nation's longest-serving conservation and recreation organization, dedicated to fostering the protection, enjoyment and understanding of the outdoors. For 150 years, the organization and its members have led efforts to protect forests, waterways, wildlife habitats and public lands while advancing access to the outdoors for all. Through its Maine Woods Initiative, the organization has protected more than 130,000 acres of forestland in the 100 Mile wilderness area of Piscataquis County, and its advocacy has strengthened conservation policy at the federal, state and local levels. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1739)
(5-2) Ronan Michael Kelly, of Alfred, a cadet with the Civil Air Patrol, who received the prestigious Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. This award recognizes the recipient's sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1741)
(5-3) Summit Woodcock, of Livermore, a Civil Air Patrol Cadet Captain, who earned the Amelia Earhart Award. The Amelia Earhart Award marks completion of Phase III of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1742)
(5-4) Jane Tiffany, of Strong, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 21, 2026. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1743)
(5-5) the Gardiner Area High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class B State Championship, the team's first state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1749)
(5-6) the Orono Middle School Chess Team, which won the Penobscot Valley Middle League Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1750)
(5-7) the Orono Middle School Girls Basketball Team, which won the Penobscot Valley Middle League Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1751)
(5-8) the Penobscot Valley High School Girls Basketball Team, of Howland, which won the 2026 Class D North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1752)
(5-9) the Mattanawcook Academy Girls Basketball Team, of Lincoln, which won the 2026 Class C North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1753)
(5-10) Jonathan Andrews, of Eastport, a member of the Shead High School boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1754)
(5-11) the Bucksport High School Girls Track and Field Team, which won the Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1755)
(5-12) the Bucksport High School Softball Team, which won the Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1756)
(5-13) Karen Durant, of Milo, for her 25 years of service at the Milo Water District. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 1757)
(5-14) Perry Van Rensselaer Skinner Martin, of Bridgton, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on March 12, 2026. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1758)
(5-15) Walter Ridlon, of Lewiston, on his retirement after 60 years of service as an educator, including service as a teacher and coach at Mt. View High School and Gorham High School, as a principal at Sacopee Valley High School, as Director of Career Pathways at Central Maine Community College and currently as the Student Services Coordinator at Lake Region Vocational Center. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 605)
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative HARRIMAN of Lewiston, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, Representative MCCABE of Lewiston.
(5-16) Inez Leclaire, of Auburn, who celebrated her 100th birthday on February 17, 2026. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 609)
Presented by Representative CHAPMAN of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative LIBBY of Auburn.
(5-17) Matthew Manson, of Minot, 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;
(HLS 610)
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-18) Kathy O'Leary, of Houlton, on her retirement from the Houlton town office after 43 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 611)
Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-19) Annie Watson, of Whitefield, who received the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 2026 Commissioner's Distinguished Service Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 612)
Presented by Representative FARRIN of Jefferson.
Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
In Memory of:
(5-20) Andrew "Andy" Brenner, of Portland. Mr. Brenner had a more than 40-year career on Wall Street, specializing in fixed-income securities, and most recently served as the Vice Chairman of National Alliance Securities. He was a frequent on-air contributor on the Fox Business network, CNBC, Bloomberg TV and the NYSE. He served on the University of Pennsylvania Basketball Board for over two decades and sat on the Boards of the Maine Jewish Museum and the Children's Cancer Fund of New York Medical College. Most recently, he was a member of the UNE College of Business Executive Advisory Board. For many years, he was a congregant and supporter of the Hebrew Congregation of Somers, New York and later the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. Mr. Brenner will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1738)
(5-21) Eva Barnfather, of Arundel. Mrs. Barnfather worked as a flight attendent during World War II and later as a service representative for AT&T. She went on to teach junior high school social studies and served as a vice principal. She also worked as the Director of the Work Opportunity Center, helping developmentally disabled adults secure employment. In 1999, she retired to Kennebunkport, where she was involved with a number of community organizations, founded Community Harvest and launched several programs, including the Harvest Cafe monthly community meal, Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve community dinners and a summertime lunch program for children. She received the 2015 Model of Positive Living Award and the 2018 Joel Stevens Community Spirit Award, and she was named a Paul Harris Fellow. Mrs. Barnfather will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1740)
(5-22) Doris Paulette Denison, of Saco. Over her career, Mrs. Denison operated cafeterias for AVX in Biddeford and the Canteen in Portland, and she served as the culinary director of York Manor until she retired. She contributed to the American Red Cross and ASPCA. Mrs. Denison will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1744)
(5-23) Nancy Ann Mercier, of Saco. Mrs. Mercier was employed by Nike and later worked in medical records and as a certified nursing assistant. She was also employed by Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook and the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Saco. Mrs. Mercier will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1745)
(5-24) Nils Peter Mickelson, of Buxton. Mr. Mickelson was a veteran of the United States Navy. He served 8 years as a Naval Flight Officer, first on P-2H Neptune aircraft and later on P-3A Orion aircraft, retiring with the rank of lieutenant. He worked at GTE in Standish from 1973 to 1995 as an engineering manager. He received the GTE Leslie H. Warner Technical Achievement Award for his design of a telephone company distribution frame. In retirement, he helped others file patents for many years and eventually founded his own business, NEXTEP, Inc., which sold his invention, "HearFones," a tool for singers and orators. He was an active participant with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the Maine Engineering Promotional Council. He was very involved with Engineers Week in Maine, focusing on developing the next generation of engineers. He also worked with educators to incorporate engineering into school curricula. He sang with the choir at First Parish Congregational Church in Gorham for 40 years and with the Gorham Community Chorus. Mr. Mickelson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1746)
(5-25) Maureen Duval Humiston, of South Portland. Ms. Humiston was a member of St. Bartholomew's Parish and later St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough. She participated in the Cape Elizabeth Garden Club and provided many years of service to the Pond Cove PTA. Ms. Humiston will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1747)
(5-26) Cecile C. Hatch Laverriere, of Scarborough. Mrs. Laverriere was a member of Good Shepherd Parish and, formerly, of St. Mary's Church in Biddeford. She was an active member of the Married Ladies Sodality at St. Mary's Church. While raising her family, she supported Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Little League and served for many years as a Den Mother with Cub Scout Pack 305 in Biddeford. She also helped form the Biddeford Senior League Baseball program in 1971. After raising her children, she began working part time in Biddeford's Kennedy School hot lunch program. She also worked in local retail stores and in the shoe manufacturing industry, retiring from the Sebago-Moc Company in Westbrook in 1991. In retirement, she volunteered for many years in the cafeteria at Notre Dame School in Saco. Mrs. Laverriere will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1748)
(5-27) Stephen "Steve" Schlosser, of Whitefield. Mr. Schlosser will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1759)
(5-28) Robert Edward Brown, of Wells. Mr. Brown owned and operated Brown's Gulf in Wells for over 55 years alongside his son, Chris, and other family members. More than just a business, the station became a gathering place known by many as the local "Social Club." He was a member of the Masons and a founder of the Trailblazers. Mr. Brown will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1760)
(5-29) Kevin Graham, of Wells. Dr. Graham earned advanced degrees from Alfred University and Lehigh University, including a doctorate in clinical psychology. He went on to have a long career as a school psychologist. He worked in public schools and private practice for over 40 years in East Hampton, New York, and Maine, where he retired. He frequently worked pro bono to provide support and guidance to adolescents and young adults who had no means to hire a counselor. Dr. Graham will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1761)
(5-30) Dorothea "Dot" Lane Butters, of Kennebunk. Having earned a secretarial degree at Westbrook Junior College, Mrs. Butters began to work at the Lincoln Pulp and Paper Mill. She worked there until she took a break to start her family. When her youngest child began school, she became a school secretary and served in that role until her retirement. Mrs. Butters will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1762)
(5-31) Richard Wright Taylor, of Portland. Dr. Taylor graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1959 and completed four years of internship and radiology residency at Maine Medical Center. He spent two years as a captain in the United States Air Force, serving as a radiologist at Elmendorf Air Force Base Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, after which he moved to Lewiston, where he practiced general radiology and nuclear medicine at St. Mary's General Hospital until his retirement. He was a member of the Maine Radiological Society, the Maine Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America and the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Taylor will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1764)
(5-32) Bonnie Jean Paris, of Portland. Ms. Paris was a valued employee at Idexx Labs, through Goodwill's supported employment program, for nearly 25 years. She also volunteered at the HART cat shelter. Ms. Paris will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1765)
(5-33) Christina Mary (Hanson) St. Pierre, of China and formerly of Augusta and Vassalboro. Mrs. St. Pierre had a 39-year career with Maine Municipal Association. She retired in 2020 as Director of Information Technology and Group Services. Raised on the family farm, Mrs. St. Pierre had a lifelong love of Maine's natural beauty and pristine environment. Mrs. St. Pierre will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 606)
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Representative SMITH of Palermo.
(5-34) Dale Leon Cushman, of Augusta. Mr. Cushman had a career at Noyes Tire in Augusta, which he managed for over 40 years, building and maintaining relationships across central Maine. An athlete, he played softball and volleyball for G&E Roofing, coached his sons in baseball and supported their athletic pursuits through college. Mr. Cushman will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 607)
Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Representative ROLLINS of Augusta.
(5-35) William Ernest Clark, of Skowhegan. Wearing many hats over his life, Mr. Clark worked as a farmer on the family farm, in door-to-door milk delivery and finally as an insurance agent. For over 40 years, he owned and operated the William E. Clark Insurance Agency. He was a member of the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry and held many offices at the state and local levels over 75 years. Passionate about buying, tinkering with and selling antique tractors, he was a founder of and major contributor to the Maine Antique Tractor Club. In 2019, he was inducted into the National Hall of Fame of the Early Gas Engine and Tractor Association, Inc. in recognition of his work preserving, collecting and exhibiting antique machinery. Mr. Clark will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 608)
Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
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Refer to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Pursuant to Resolve
(6-1) Representative HASENFUS for the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Resolve, to Direct the Department of Corrections to Study Alternative Methods for Operating County Jails
(H.P. 1511) (L.D. 2235)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYpursuant to Resolve 2025, chapter 73, section 2.
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Refer to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Pursuant to Resolve
(6-2) Representative ROBERTS for the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on Bill "An Act Regarding Public Records Maintained by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife"
(H.P. 1512) (L.D. 2236)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEpursuant to Resolve 2025, chapter 37, section 6.
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Divided Report
(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-534) on Bill "An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in Maine in Response to Federal Funding Cuts" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 835) (L.D. 2136)
Signed:
Senators:
INGWERSEN of York
NANGLE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
DEBRITO of Waterville
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
MCCABE of Lewiston
SHAGOURY of Hallowell
ZAGER of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
DAIGLE of Fort Kent
FREDERICKS of Sanford
GRIFFIN of Levant
LEMELIN of Chelsea
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-534).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-527) on Bill "An Act to Improve the Public Employees Disability Retirement Program by Modifying Provisions Controlling the Reduction of Benefits and Clarifying Terminology"
(S.P. 879) (L.D. 2169)
Signed:
Senators:
TIPPING of Penobscot
BRADSTREET of Kennebec
RAFFERTY of York
Representatives:
ROEDER of Bangor
ARCHER of Saco
BECK of South Portland
COLLINS of Sidney
DRINKWATER of Milford
GEIGER of Rockland
MACIAS of Topsham
SKOLD of Portland
SOBOLESKI of Phillips
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
LIBBY of Auburn
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-527).
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-529) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Prohibition of Online Sweepstakes Games"
(S.P. 825) (L.D. 2007)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
DUSON of Cumberland
TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin
Representatives:
SUPICA of Bangor
FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
FREDERICKS of Sanford
FROST of Belgrade
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
HYMES of Waldo
MALON of Biddeford
TERRY of Gorham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
BOYER of Poland
CHAPMAN of Auburn
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-529).
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-849) on Bill "An Act to Notify the Public of Juveniles Who Are Wanted Persons"
(H.P. 67) (L.D. 102)
Signed:
Senators:
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
HASENFUS of Readfield
ABDI of Lewiston
BUNKER of Farmington
LAJOIE of Lewiston
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-850) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ARDELL of Monticello
MCINTYRE of Lowell
NUTTING of Oakland
PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-848) on Bill "An Act to Repurpose Long Creek Youth Development Center and Build a Community System of Support"
(H.P. 1284) (L.D. 1923)
Signed:
Senators:
BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
HASENFUS of Readfield
ABDI of Lewiston
BUNKER of Farmington
LAJOIE of Lewiston
LOOKNER of Portland
MILLIKEN of Blue Hill
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ARDELL of Monticello
MCINTYRE of Lowell
NUTTING of Oakland
PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-853) on Bill "An Act to Update Certain Higher Education Statutes"
(H.P. 1413) (L.D. 2098)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MURPHY of Scarborough
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
MITCHELL of Cumberland
SARGENT of York
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BAGSHAW of Windham
CARLOW of Buxton
HAGGAN of Hampden
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-843) on Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Eligibility Requirements for Secondary Students Receiving State Subsidies for Postsecondary Courses"
(H.P. 1414) (L.D. 2099)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MURPHY of Scarborough
BRENNAN of Portland
CARLOW of Buxton
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
HAGGAN of Hampden
MITCHELL of Cumberland
SARGENT of York
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
LIBBY of Cumberland
Representative:
BAGSHAW of Windham
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rule Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1460) (L.D. 2172)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
LIBBY of Cumberland
PIERCE of Cumberland
Representatives:
MURPHY of Scarborough
BRENNAN of Portland
CARLOW of Buxton
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
HAGGAN of Hampden
MITCHELL of Cumberland
SARGENT of York
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-842) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
BAGSHAW of Windham
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
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(6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-845) on Bill "An Act to Limit Rates Charged to Low-income Electricity Consumers"
(H.P. 1482) (L.D. 2203)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
GROHOSKI of Hancock
HARRINGTON of York
Representatives:
SACHS of Freeport
GEIGER of Rockland
KESSLER of South Portland
MCINTYRE of Lowell
RUNTE of York
WADSWORTH of Hiram
WARREN of Scarborough
WEBB of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
FOSTER of Dexter
PAUL of Winterport
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(6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-858) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Home Energy Navigator and Coaching Resource Hub"
(H.P. 1497) (L.D. 2220)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
GROHOSKI of Hancock
Representatives:
SACHS of Freeport
FOSTER of Dexter
GEIGER of Rockland
KESSLER of South Portland
RUNTE of York
WARREN of Scarborough
WEBB of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HARRINGTON of York
Representatives:
MCINTYRE of Lowell
PAUL of Winterport
WADSWORTH of Hiram
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(6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-851) on Bill "An Act to Require Prior Notification of Closures of Labor and Delivery Units and Changes in Maternity or Newborn Care Services by Hospitals as Recommended by 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. 1470) (L.D. 2189)
Signed:
Senators:
BAILEY of York
BALDACCI of Penobscot
HAGGAN of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATHIESON of Kittery
ARFORD of Brunswick
BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
FLYNN of Albion
FOLEY of Wells
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MORRIS of Turner
OLSEN of Raymond
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
CIMINO of Bridgton
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(6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Offer Military Veterans a 50 Percent Discount on the License Fee for a Commercial Shellfish License"
(H.P. 1361) (L.D. 2031)
Signed:
Senators:
TEPLER of Sagadahoc
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
HEPLER of Woolwich
EATON of Deer Isle
FARRIN of Jefferson
GIFFORD of Lincoln
GOLEK of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SIMMONS of Waldoboro
STROUT of Harrington
WOOD of Norway
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-854) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
THORNE of Carmel
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (S.P. 815) (L.D. 2001) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Laws Governing Facilities for Children and Adults Under the Health and Human Services Laws" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-536)
(7-2) (S.P. 827) (L.D. 2008) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics and Clarify Sending School Administrative Unit Obligations" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-537)
(7-3) (S.P. 849) (L.D. 2062) Bill "An Act to Enhance the Safety of Public Transit Bus Operators Through the Installation of Vehicle Security Barriers" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-532)
(7-4) (S.P. 817) (L.D. 2128) Bill "An Act to Reorganize the Emergency Medical Services' Board to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-530)
(7-5) (S.P. 862) (L.D. 2144) Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-531)
(7-6) (S.P. 889) (L.D. 2184) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Erect Signs on Warren's Bridge Between the Town of Hiram and the Town of Cornish Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-535)
(7-7) (H.P. 1408) (L.D. 2093) Bill "An Act to Codify and Update a Provision of Private and Special Law Governing Temporary Disability for State Employees" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass
(7-8) (H.P. 1459) (L.D. 2171) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule Standards and Portions of Chapter 335: Significant Wildlife Habitat, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass
(7-9) (H.P. 1162) (L.D. 1744) Bill "An Act to Modify Provisions of the State Civil Service System Governing Employee Recruitment and Retention" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-857)
(7-10) (H.P. 1343) (L.D. 2013) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Commissioner of Marine Resources to Adopt Emergency Rules to Protect Certain Marine Mammals in Exceptional Circumstances" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-856)
(7-11) (H.P. 1360) (L.D. 2030) Bill "An Act to Expand the Scope of Practice of Independent Practice Dental Hygienists" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-852)
(7-12) (H.P. 1376) (L.D. 2052) Resolve, to Study the Use of Technology in Classrooms and Study Safeguards Related to Its Use (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-841)
(7-13) (H.P. 1389) (L.D. 2076) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Reporting of Incidents by Municipal Fire Chiefs" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-847)
(7-14) (H.P. 1410) (L.D. 2095) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Bulk Purchasing of Tickets in Certain Lottery Games" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-846)
(7-15) (H.P. 1472) (L.D. 2191) Bill "An Act to Establish a Biennial Inspection System for Vehicle Rental Companies" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-855)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding Scheduling of Agricultural Fairs and Pulling Events
(H.P. 1411) (L.D. 2096)
(C. "A" H-823)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Clarify and Strengthen the Government Shutdown Loan Guarantee Program
(H.P. 1417) (L.D. 2102)
(C. "A" H-826)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-3) An Act Regarding the Inclusion of Racial and Other Demographic Data from State Agencies in the Legislative Process
(S.P. 274) (L.D. 590)
(C. "A" S-502)
(10-4) An Act to Facilitate the Development of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities by Increasing the Monetary Threshold for Certain Facilities Under the Requirement to Obtain a Certificate of Need and to Index the Threshold Annually Thereafter
(H.P. 1261) (L.D. 1890)
(C. "A" H-827)
(10-5) An Act Regarding Energy Fairness
(S.P. 756) (L.D. 1949)
(C. "C" S-504)
(10-6) An Act to Increase the Annual Cap on Funds Assessed for the Safety Education and Training Fund
(S.P. 806) (L.D. 1993)
(C. "A" S-524)
(10-7) An Act to Improve Localization of Emergency Broadcast Messaging
(S.P. 819) (L.D. 2003)
(C. "A" S-526)
(10-8) An Act to Update Certain Statutes Governing School Nutrition
(H.P. 1347) (L.D. 2017)
(C. "A" H-829)
(10-9) An Act to Clarify Activities Allowed Under the Natural Resources Protection Act
(S.P. 851) (L.D. 2063)
(C. "A" S-508)
(10-10) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Municipal Reporting on Residential Buildings
(H.P. 1394) (L.D. 2079)
(10-11) An Act to Clarify Contractual Rights of Personal Sports Mobile Dealers
(H.P. 1419) (L.D. 2104)
(C. "A" H-825)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Bill "An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act"
(S.P. 509) (L.D. 1281)
- In Senate, REFERREDto the Committee on LABOR.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - April 15, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE. (Roll Call Ordered)
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Change the State's Method of Allocating Electoral Votes from a Congressional District Method to a Winner-take-all Method Contingent on the State of Nebraska Changing its Method of Allocating Electoral Votes"
(H.P. 879) (L.D. 1356)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 2, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
3. An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents
(H.P. 525) (L.D. 818)
(H. "A" H-62)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
4. Bill "An Act to Permanently Fund 55 Percent of the State's Share of Education by Establishing a Tax on Incomes of More than $1,000,000"
(H.P. 711) (L.D. 1089)
- In House, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTEDon June 11, 2025.
- In Senate, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-648) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.
TABLED - June 17, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford to RECEDE and CONCUR. (Roll Call Ordered)
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing People Plus, of Brunswick
(SLS 1642)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
TABLED - February 26, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Rebecca Young, of Caratunk
(SLS 1658)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
TABLED - March 3, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Ben Towle, of Caratunk
(SLS 1659)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
TABLED - March 3, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
8. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-522) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEon Bill "An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife"
(S.P. 559) (L.D. 1343)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
TABLED - March 5, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
9. Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act"
(H.P. 1220) (L.D. 1822)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-716) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-788) thereto on February 10, 2026.
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-716) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-528) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
TABLED - March 12, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
10. Bill "An Act to Require General Public Notification of Oil Terminal Facility Transfer Activities"
(H.P. 991) (L.D. 1507)
- In House, Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESREAD and ACCEPTED on February 10, 2026.
- In Senate, Majority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-794) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
TABLED - March 12, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2026
State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 1
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 401)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 17, 2026
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (H), I appoint Representative Victoria W. Doudera, of Camden to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 2
Refer to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Pursuant to Resolve
(6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Bill "An Act Permitting the Use of Oral Fluid Testing in Determining the Intoxication of Drivers, Aircraft Operators and Hunters"
(S.P. 915) (L.D. 2237)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYpursuant to Resolve 2025, chapter 87, section 4.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
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