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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 5th Legislative Day Monday, June 7, 2021
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Mark Tanner, Skowhegan Federated Church.
National Anthem by Honorable John "Jack" E. Ducharme, Madison.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, June 3, 2021. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 168)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 7, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. 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:"
Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 709 Resolve, To Provide a Brief Moratorium on Certain New Net Energy Billing Arrangements and To Examine the Costs and Benefits of Net Energy Billing (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1556 Resolve, To Create the Commission To Study and Recommend a Financing Model To Increase Capital Investment in Renewable Energy, Clean Energy Technology, Energy Efficiency Projects and Jobs in Maine (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1596 An Act To Reduce the Nameplate Capacity of Distributed Generation Resource Projects to Qualify for Net Energy Billing and Decrease Tariff Rates for Customers Participating in Net Energy Billing Programs Judiciary L.D. 668 An Act To Ensure Public Accountability While Implementing a Practical Approach to Remote Participation L.D. 746 An Act Regarding Remote Participation in Municipal Meetings L.D. 1438 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Declare the Natural, Inherent and Unalienable Right of Enjoying Personal Privacy Taxation L.D. 501 An Act To Amend Maine's Corporate Income Tax by Increasing the Top Rate from 8.93 Percent to 12.4 Percent L.D. 534 An Act To Allow Tax Abatements for Catastrophic Loss L.D. 1222 An Act To Reduce Property Taxes of Seniors in an Amount Equal to the Cost of Education L.D. 1667 An Act To Create a Tax Credit for Maine Workers Who Have Earned Certificates from Accredited Institutions Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1404 An Act To Legalize Sports Betting and Strengthen Public Education L.D. 1405 An Act To Regulate, Tax and Control Sports Wagering L.D. 1518 An Act To Support Maine's Tasting Rooms and Restaurants during the COVID-19 Pandemic (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1527 An Act To Ensure Proper Oversight of Sports Betting in the State
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 626)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
Honorable Ryan M. 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 130th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry:
· Barry W. Norris of Union for appointment, to the State Harness Racing Commission
· Timothy J. Archambault of Holden for appointment, to the State Harness Racing Commission
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary:
· Carrie L. Linthicum, Esq of Castle Hill for appointment, as a District Court Judge
· Andrew Mead of Bangor for reappointment, as an Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
· Valerie Stanfill of Wayne for appointment, as the Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1285) (Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DRINKWATER of Milford, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, MASON of Lisbon, O'CONNELL of Brewer, PLUECKER of Warren, RECKITT of South Portland, THORNE of Carmel) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 214)
JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR HOUSING WE, your Memorialists, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature of the State of Maine now assembled in the First Special Session, most respectfully present and petition the Congress of the United States, as follows:
WHEREAS, from the beginning of time, towns, hamlets, kingdoms and countries have needed to have a body of people willing to put their own lives on the line to provide defense; and
WHEREAS, these people by serving have earned a variety of benefits from grateful communities, from medieval knights being granted land to veterans being granted health care and pensions today;and
WHEREAS, in 1789 the first Congress of the United States assumed the responsibility ofproviding payments to veterans; and
WHEREAS, the United States Government has historically provided bounty land to itswar veterans;and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program was created in 1944 as part of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, better known as the GI Bill of Rights, and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in order to help veterans return to civilian life;and
WHEREAS, many veterans are not aware of or able to access benefits that they have earned because of complex program requirements or eligibility; and
WHEREAS, the need for advocates for veterans not connected with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs generated the creation of veterans service organizations, which have historically served as essential advocates for veterans as veterans work to understand the benefits they have earned and are entitled to use; and
WHEREAS, the only veterans benefit that does not have a specifically chartered veteransservice organization is housing; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on a single night inJanuary 2020, 37,252 United States veterans were homeless; and
WHEREAS, safe, adequate housing is essential for veterans and their families to achievetheir highest potential as thriving members of thriving communities;and
WHEREAS, veterans' understanding and ability to access United States Department of Veterans Affairs housing benefits require strong, independent advocacy; and
WHEREAS, a veterans service organization specifically focused on housing would provide that advocacy;now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, your Memorialists, respectfully urge and request that the Congressof the United States ensure the creation and approval of a congressionally chartered veterans service organization for housing during the 117th Congress; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to each Member of the Maine Congressional Delegation and to each Member of the United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Carroll Ware, of Skowhegan, a Maine Guide with 30 years of experience, who received the Wiggie Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 328)
(5-2) Sites Farm, in Athens, owned and managed by Luke and Allyson Sites, which has been named the 2021 Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District Farm of the Year. The farm, which is well-known for its variety of berries and Black Angus beef cattle and for its use as a wedding venue, has worked with the district to develop a nutrient management plan and has completed a host of projects with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 329)
(5-3) Jason Hilton, of Mercer, who has been named the 2021 Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District Woodland Owner of the Year. Mr. Mercer owns and manages a 68-acre woodland property, focusing his management on the Northern Red Oak and Eastern White Pine, always thinking ahead to future tree growth and harvest to provide meaningful results for the property's woods. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 330)
(5-4) Emma Huntley, of Canaan, who was named a 2020/2021 Career and Technical Education Student of the Year by the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 331)
(5-5) Donald Lucero, of Augusta, who is celebrating his 100th birthday on June 7, 2021. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 332)
(5-6) Christopher Somerset, of Jackman, a member of Troop No. 497, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 333)
(5-7) Dylan McDunnah, of East Millinocket, a student at Medway Middle 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 290) Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-8) Rodney and Beverly Chute, of Bowdoin, who are celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 291) Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-9) Zachary Aaron Cheesman, of Union, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Medomak Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 292) Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship.
(5-10) Sean Patrick Sebrey, of Union, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Medomak Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 293) Presented by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
(5-11) Ann Jackson Bellwood, of Oxford, to whom the Town of Oxford has dedicated its Town Report for her many years of service and dedication to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 296) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
In Memory of: (5-12) Paul D'Alessandro, of Brunswick. Mr. D'Alessandro had worked at the Portland Public Library and other libraries in the State. A respected, integral member of the Brunswick community, he volunteered at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, where he had served longer than any current staff member, and with the Merrymeeting Gleaners. Mr. D'Alessandro will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(HLS 294) Presented by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative TUCKER of Brunswick, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
(5-13) Judy Montgomery, of Brunswick. Ms. Montgomery had worked in the Bowdoin College Library for 38 years, retiring in 2017. A respected, integral member of the Brunswick community, she served on Telford Housing's board and volunteered at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program and with the Merrymeeting Gleaners. Ms. Montgomery will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(HLS 295) Presented by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative TUCKER of Brunswick, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require Annual Information Reporting by the Maine Information and Analysis Center" (S.P. 19) (L.D. 12) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-134) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prevent Pollution from Single-use Plastic Straws, Splash Sticks and Beverage Lid Plugs" (S.P. 241) (L.D. 602) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-140) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-148) on Resolve, To Provide Rural Nonmedical Transportation Services to the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Receiving Home and Community Benefits under the MaineCare Program (S.P. 24) (L.D. 17) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-148).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services" (S.P. 414) (L.D. 1263) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-146) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-146).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-137)on Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Study a Voluntary Licensing System for General Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction (S.P. 83) (L.D. 195) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-137).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-153)on Bill "An Act To Ensure Continued Access to Film and Stage Theaters and Music Venues" (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1641) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-153).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-136) on Bill "An Act To Provide for the Well-being of Companion Animals upon the Dissolution of Marriages" (S.P. 222) (L.D. 535) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-136) Report. 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-136).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-145) on Bill "An Act To Allow a 5-year Open Enrollment in the Participating Local District Retirement Program for Certain Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and Other Municipal Employees" (S.P. 364) (L.D. 1103) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-145).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-142) on Resolve, To Create the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 501) (L.D. 1559) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-142).
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Safeguard the People's Voice in a State of Emergency" (S.P. 329) (L.D. 1039) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-141) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Provide Equity in the State Income Tax Deduction for Certain Public Employees Retirement System Pensions" (S.P. 463) (L.D. 1413) Signed:
Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-147) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-147).
_________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Maine Food Sovereignty Act" (H.P. 419) (L.D. 574) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-402) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-403) on Bill "An Act To Amend Maine's Harness Racing Laws Regarding Race Dates and Pari-mutuel Pools" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1200) (L.D. 1611) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Promote Highway Safety by Restricting the Use of Marijuana and Possession of an Open Marijuana Container in a Motor Vehicle" (H.P. 597) (L.D. 829) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-375) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-366) on Bill "An Act To Protect the Health of Students and Educators by Requiring the Establishment of Health and Safety Committees in School Administrative Units" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 309) (L.D. 429) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-358) on Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Review and Assess Existing Educational Mandates (H.P. 381) (L.D. 518) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education To Adopt Rules Prohibiting Teachers in Public Schools from Engaging in Political, Ideological or Religious Advocacy in the Classroom (H.P. 395) (L.D. 550) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-359) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-365) on Bill "An Act To Improve Professional Training for School Counselors" (H.P. 470) (L.D. 639) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-357) on Bill "An Act To Stabilize Student Count in Maine's School Funding Formula" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 478) (L.D. 651) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-360) on Bill "An Act To Provide Equity in Access to Applications for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program" (H.P. 707) (L.D. 961) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-354) on Bill "An Act To Include Librarians and Career and Technical Education Teachers in the Minimum $40,000 Salary Initiative" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 866) (L.D. 1188) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-361) on Bill "An Act Authorizing an Increase to the Maximum Annual Fund Balance for Public School Districts" (H.P. 876) (L.D. 1198) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Restore a School District's Ability To Authorize New Types of Schools and Programs" (H.P. 926) (L.D. 1259) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-362) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Create Education Choices by Creating Education Savings Accounts for Maine Students" (H.P. 994) (L.D. 1343) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-356) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-404) on Bill "An Act To Clarify Safety Issues in Schools with Respect to Health-related States of Emergency" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1112) (L.D. 1502) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) on Bill "An Act To Create the Office of the Education Ombudsman and To Establish a Commission To Study the Creation of a Reporting and Response System To Assist Public Schools in Addressing Incidents of Bias, Discrimination and Harassment" (H.P. 1120) (L.D. 1512) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-401) on Bill "An Act To Ensure Full Payment of the State's Salary Supplement Obligation to Teachers with National Board Certification" (H.P. 1271) (L.D. 1716) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-371) on Bill "An Act To Amend Conflicts in the Laws Governing the Efficiency Maine Trust" (H.P. 269) (L.D. 385) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-376) on Bill "An Act To Accelerate Weatherization Efforts in the State" (H.P. 396) (L.D. 551) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-377) on Bill "An Act To Fund Broadband Internet Infrastructure for Marginalized Groups in the State" (H.P. 1160) (L.D. 1555) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-382) on Bill "An Act Concerning Marina-based Restaurants in the Shoreland Zone" (H.P. 839) (L.D. 1161) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-412) on Bill "An Act To Alleviate the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 and Public Health Outcomes" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1153) (L.D. 1548) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-33) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow a Qualifying Religious Organization To Self-insure for Automobile Insurance" (H.P. 792) (L.D. 1063) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Waive Professional and Occupational Licensing Fees for Calendar Year 2020" (H.P. 698) (L.D. 942) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-372) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-396)on Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Strategies To Assist Working-class Families in Building Wealth and Achieving Upward Mobility (H.P. 743) (L.D. 1005) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-36) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require the Acceptance of Cash for In-person Retail Transactions" (H.P. 892) (L.D. 1217) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-397) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-37) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-398) on Bill "An Act To Increase Accountability for Wage Violations" (H.P. 452) (L.D. 616) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Department of Labor and the Department of Transportation To Develop Partnerships with Businesses, Unions and Educational Programs and Institutions To Provide Training and Transportation for Workers (H.P. 1202) (L.D. 1613) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-39) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-388) on Bill "An Act To Increase the Number of Franklin County Commissioners" (H.P. 457) (L.D. 621) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-40) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Increase Transparency in the Legislature by Removing Certain Freedom of Access Act Exemptions" (H.P. 558) (L.D. 753) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-364) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-41) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-410) on Bill "An Act To Provide Funding To Support the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations" (H.P. 768) (L.D. 1034) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-42) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Requiring Climate Impact Notes on Proposed Legislation and Agency Rules" (H.P. 922) (L.D. 1256) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-409) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-43) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-386) on Bill "An Act Regarding 2021 Municipal Elections and Town Meetings" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 934) (L.D. 1274) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-44) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the Action the Legislature May Take on Initiatives Approved by Voters for a Period of 3 Years (H.P. 1240) (L.D. 1669) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-411) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-45) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Create a Graduated Real Estate Transfer Tax" (H.P. 302) (L.D. 418) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-46) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Remove Sales and Use Taxation on Monetary Metals" (H.P. 937) (L.D. 1277) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-374) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-47) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Registration Violations" (H.P. 475) (L.D. 644) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-353) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-48) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-383) on Bill "An Act To Ensure Public Ways Are Compliant with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (H.P. 496) (L.D. 669) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-49) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-367) on Bill "An Act To Establish Trail until Rail Corridors" (H.P. 1004) (L.D. 1370) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-50) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow and Ice When Operated on Public Ways" (H.P. 1207) (L.D. 1623) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-363) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-51) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting" (H.P. 174) (L.D. 253) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-387) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-52) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting" (H.P. 402) (L.D. 557) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-381) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-53) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Revise Reporting Requirements for Maine Clean Election Act Expenditures" (H.P. 686) (L.D. 930) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-380) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-54) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Integrity of the Maine Clean Election Act by Limiting the Amount of Money Paid to Political Operatives" (H.P. 727) (L.D. 981) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-379) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-55) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-378) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit the Consideration of a People's Veto at a Presidential Primary (H.P. 856) (L.D. 1178) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-56) Eight Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish Balance in the Governor's Emergency Powers" (H.P. 726) (L.D. 980)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-368) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-369) on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ (6-57) Seven Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-384) on Bill "An Act To Protect Minor Political Parties That Seek Official Party Status" (H.P. 790) (L.D. 1061)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-385) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-58) Eight Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Create a Voter Identification System" (H.P. 798) (L.D. 1083)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-405) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-406) on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ (6-59) Six Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Resolve, To Develop a Plan To Close the Long Creek Youth Development Center and Redirect Funding to Community Integration Services for Adjudicated Youth (H.P. 1239) (L.D. 1668)
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Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 581) (L.D. 776) Bill "An Act To Amend the Length of Time and Circumstances for Which a Sheriff May Furlough Individuals Incarcerated in a County Jail" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 315) (L.D. 435) Bill "An Act To Provide a Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Certain Educational Collaboratives" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-408) (7-3) (H.P. 375) (L.D. 512) Bill "An Act To Provide Intensive Case Managers to Counties That Do Not Have County Jails or Regional Jails" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-389) (7-4) (H.P. 502) (L.D. 690) Bill "An Act To Ensure That Victims of Assault, Battery and False Imprisonment, Including Victims of Domestic Violence, Have Parity under Tort Law" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-395) (7-5) (H.P. 550) (L.D. 745) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health by Expanding Access to Certain Health Programs and Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-399) (7-6) (H.P. 570) (L.D. 765) Bill "An Act To Provide for Judicial Review in Compliance with the Federal Family First Prevention Services Act" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-394) (7-7) (H.P. 637) (L.D. 869) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Review the Progressive Treatment Program and Processes by Which a Person May Be Involuntarily Admitted to a Psychiatric Hospital or Receive Court-ordered Community Treatment (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-390) (7-8) (H.P. 710) (L.D. 964) Bill "An Act To Expand Access to Certified Substance Use Disorder Recovery Residence Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-393) (7-9) (H.P. 718) (L.D. 972) Bill "An Act To Establish the Rare Disease Advisory Council" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-391) (7-10) (H.P. 920) (L.D. 1254) Bill "An Act Shielding Fire Departments That Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors from Liability" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-407) (7-11) (H.P. 1091) (L.D. 1476) Resolve, Directing the Maine Economic Growth Council To Create and Share Measures of Progress Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-400) (7-12) (H.P. 1167) (L.D. 1570) Bill "An Act To Protect Drinking Water for Maine Residents" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-392)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding the Northeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact (H.P. 29) (L.D. 63)
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 Improve the Rights and Basic Protections of Persons with Acquired Brain Injuries (H.P. 404) (L.D. 559)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act To Support Early Intervention and Treatment of Psychotic Disorders (S.P. 261) (L.D. 674)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Program (H.P. 750) (L.D. 1012)
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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(10-5) An Act To Address the Shortage of Direct Care Workers for Children with Disabilities in Maine (S.P. 389) (L.D. 1204)
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
(10-6) An Act Concerning the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program and the Dispensing of Naloxone Hydrochloride by Emergency Medical Services Providers (H.P. 984) (L.D. 1333)
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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(10-7) An Act To Provide Services to Maine's Most Vulnerable Citizens by Eliminating the Waiting Lists for Certain MaineCare Services (S.P. 447) (L.D. 1360)
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
(10-8) An Act To Promote Outdoor Recreational Opportunities for Maine Students (H.P. 1089) (L.D. 1474)
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
(10-9) An Act To Modify Dental Licensure Requirements To Consider Credentialed Individuals from Other Jurisdictions (H.P. 1231) (L.D. 1660)
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
(10-10) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Increase MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for Targeted Case Management Services and To Expand Eligibility for Targeted Case Management Services for Adults with Substance Use Disorder (H.P. 299) (L.D. 415)
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
(10-11) Resolve, To Expand Recovery Community Organizations throughout Maine (S.P. 195) (L.D. 488)
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
(10-12) Resolve, To Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions Governing Supplemental Payments to Nursing Facilities with High MaineCare Use (S.P. 272) (L.D. 684)
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
(10-13) Resolve, To Enhance Access to Medication Management for Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (H.P. 825) (L.D. 1147)
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
(10-14) Resolve, To Improve Access to Bariatric Care (H.P. 1020) (L.D. 1386)
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
(10-15) Resolve, To Create a Stakeholder Group To Identify the Needs of Long-term Care Family Caregivers (H.P. 1208) (L.D. 1624)
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
(10-16) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 124: Emergency Medical Services Personnel Reporting Rule, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (H.P. 1224) (L.D. 1653)
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 (10-17) An Act To Clarify the Timing of an Appeal of a Finding Regarding Involuntary Mental Health Treatment at a Designated Nonstate Mental Health Institution (S.P. 46) (L.D. 38) (10-18) An Act To Address Airboat Operation in the State (H.P. 80) (L.D. 114) (10-19) An Act To Facilitate Licensure for Credentialed Individuals from Other Jurisdictions (H.P. 105) (L.D. 149) (10-20) An Act To Increase Investment Caps in the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program (S.P. 97) (L.D. 229) (10-21) An Act To Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws (H.P. 184) (L.D. 263) (10-22) An Act To Preserve Deer Habitat (H.P. 288) (L.D. 404) (10-23) An Act Regarding Voluntary Participation in Work Projects by Inmates Who Are Pretrial, Presentence and Sentenced (H.P. 303) (L.D. 419) (10-24) An Act To Give Special Weight to Discriminatory Motive in Sentencing for False Public Alarm or Report (S.P. 198) (L.D. 491) (10-25) An Act To Modify the Rule-making Process for Establishing County and Municipal Jail Standards (S.P. 204) (L.D. 521) (10-26) An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans (S.P. 229) (L.D. 576) (10-27) An Act Regarding Agency Liquor Store Licensing (H.P. 434) (L.D. 591) (10-28) An Act To Create a 24-hour Shelter Capital Project Funding Program (H.P. 481) (L.D. 654) (10-29) An Act To Increase the Amount to Which a State Employee or Teacher Retiree's Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Applied from $20,000 to the Retiree's Actual Retirement Benefit (H.P. 515) (L.D. 703) (10-30) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification (H.P. 576) (L.D. 771) (10-31) An Act To Include within the Definitions of "Public Employee" and "Judicial Employee" Those Who Have Been Employed for Less Than 6 Months (H.P. 580) (L.D. 775) (10-32) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Department of Corrections for Certified Batterer Intervention Programming (H.P. 587) (L.D. 782) (10-33) An Act To Affirm That Food Seeds Are a Necessity in Maine (S.P. 225) (L.D. 822) (10-34) An Act To Restructure the Taxation of Adult Use Marijuana (H.P. 598) (L.D. 830) (10-35) An Act To Amend the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act (H.P. 605) (L.D. 837) (10-36) An Act To Promote Bulk Retail Purchasing (H.P. 641) (L.D. 885) (10-37) An Act To Amend the General Assistance Laws Governing Reimbursement (H.P. 666) (L.D. 910) (10-38) An Act To Limit Liability Regarding Donations of Menstrual Products (S.P. 304) (L.D. 952) (10-39) An Act To Improve Dental Health Access for Maine Children and Adults with Low Incomes (H.P. 734) (L.D. 996) (10-40) An Act To Create an Income Tax Return Checkoff for Hunger Prevention (H.P. 774) (L.D. 1046) (10-41) An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Exemption for the Purchase of Firearm Safety Devices (H.P. 818) (L.D. 1140) (10-42) An Act To Amend the Membership Requirements of the Board of Pesticides Control (H.P. 837) (L.D. 1159) (10-43) An Act To Delay State-mandated Teacher and Principal Evaluation (H.P. 850) (L.D. 1172) (10-44) An Act To Amend the State Tax Laws (H.P. 891) (L.D. 1216) (10-45) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions (H.P. 896) (L.D. 1221) (10-46) An Act To Allow Unlicensed Persons To Sell Caskets To Bury Human Remains (H.P. 948) (L.D. 1287) (10-47) An Act To Permit Emergency Funding for Food Banks When a State of Emergency is Declared (H.P. 955) (L.D. 1299) (10-48) An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program (H.P. 972) (L.D. 1316) (10-49) An Act To Prohibit Employers from Retaliating against the Use of Earned Paid Leave (H.P. 989) (L.D. 1338) (10-50) An Act To Clarify and Enhance Maine's Fish and Wildlife Laws (H.P. 1010) (L.D. 1376) (10-51) An Act To Create a James Weldon Johnson Annual Observance Day and an Observance Task Force (H.P. 1057) (L.D. 1441) (10-52) An Act To Improve Access to Property Tax Exemptions for New Homeowners (H.P. 1097) (L.D. 1482) (10-53) An Act To Update the Classification of Service Employees (H.P. 1103) (L.D. 1489) (10-54) An Act Regarding Municipal Public Hearings on Citizen-initiated Municipal Referenda (H.P. 1141) (L.D. 1536) (10-55) An Act To Make Minor Changes and Corrections to Statutes Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection (H.P. 1219) (L.D. 1635) (10-56) An Act To Make the Shared Living Program Accessible for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism (S.P. 536) (L.D. 1649)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-57) Resolve, To Ensure That Community Mental Health Service Providers Can Access Pandemic Stimulus Funds (S.P. 85) (L.D. 197) (10-58) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 234: Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (H.P. 141) (L.D. 206) (10-59) Resolve, Directing an Examination of Issues Related to Operation of Watercraft on Waters of the State (H.P. 247) (L.D. 349) (10-60) Resolve, To Improve the Individualized Education Program Process (H.P. 397) (L.D. 552) (10-61) Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Study Safe and Stable Housing in Lodging Facilities (S.P. 268) (L.D. 681) (10-62) Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development and a Representative from the Office of the Governor To Study the Softwood Pulp Industry (H.P. 573) (L.D. 768) (10-63) Resolve, To Direct the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Examine Issues Related to Hunting Dogs and Civil Trespass (H.P. 575) (L.D. 770) (10-64) Resolve, Directing the Department of the Secretary of State To Develop Website Information Related to Promoting Benefit Corporations (H.P. 614) (L.D. 846) (10-65) Resolve, To Create the Working Group To Design Jail Resource Navigator Services for Maine County Jails (H.P. 747) (L.D. 1009) (10-66) Resolve, Directing the Family Law Advisory Commission To Review Preliminary Injunctions in Judicial Separation and Divorce Actions (S.P. 363) (L.D. 1102) (10-67) Resolve, To Require Maine Postsecondary Educational Institutions To Review the Level of Student Debt and Develop Plans To Limit Student Debt (H.P. 830) (L.D. 1152) (10-68) Resolve, Regarding Electronic Tagging of Big Game Animals (H.P. 888) (L.D. 1213) (10-69) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Develop a Comprehensive Statewide Strategic Plan To Serve Maine People with Behavioral Health Needs throughout Their Lifespans (S.P. 412) (L.D. 1262) (10-70) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct an Assessment of Human Trafficking in the State (H.P. 976) (L.D. 1324) (10-71) Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Create and Administer a Fund To Provide Seasonal and Tourism Industry Recovery Grants (S.P. 480) (L.D. 1493)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Town of Canton (SLS 79)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. - CARRIED OVER to a subsequent special or regular session of the 130th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 435 on March 30, 2021. TABLED - March 11, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to a Healthy Environment (S.P. 196) (L.D. 489)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
3. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-65) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Cap Interest Rates for Consumer Debt" (S.P. 205) (L.D. 522)
- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-65). TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
4. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-88) - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act To Provide Equal Access to the Benefits of the Maine Food Sovereignty Act" (S.P. 306) (L.D. 954)
- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-88). TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
5. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-140) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Require Coverage for Female Firefighters Facing Reproductive System Cancer" (H.P. 148) (L.D. 213)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-175) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Ability of Public Employers and Unions To Negotiate" (H.P. 325) (L.D. 449)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
7. Bill "An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday" (H.P. 202) (L.D. 286)
- In House, Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on April 28, 2021. - In Senate, Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTEDin NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
8. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-73) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Certain Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease" (S.P. 228) (L.D. 575)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-73). TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - Motion of Representative SYLVESTER of Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
9. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System To Convene a Working Group To Investigate Public Pension Options (S.P. 366) (L.D. 1105)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. PENDING - Motion of Representative SYLVESTER of Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To Amend the Definition of 'Machine Gun' To Include Bump Stock Devices" (H.P. 722) (L.D. 976)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - Motion of Representative WARREN of Hallowell to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To Protect the Firearm Use and Possession Rights of Maine Citizens during an Emergency" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 781) (L.D. 1052)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - Motion of Representative WARREN of Hallowell to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-229) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To End the Maine Information and Analysis Center Program" (H.P. 938) (L.D. 1278)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-243) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Require Instruction on the History of Genocide and the Holocaust" (H.P. 150) (L.D. 215)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
14. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-192) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act Concerning Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment" (H.P. 711) (L.D. 965)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-255) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Allow the Citizens of the State To Elect the Secretary of State, Treasurer of State and Attorney General (H.P. 756) (L.D. 1018)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-204) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Popular Election of the Attorney General (H.P. 785) (L.D. 1056)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-212) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Popular Election of the Treasurer of State (H.P. 787) (L.D. 1058)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-258) - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-259) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act To Let the Citizens of the State Choose Their State Auditor" (H.P. 755) (L.D. 1017)
TABLED - June 2, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT NOT TO PASS.
19. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-288) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Resolve, To Change the Educational Requirements of Behavioral Health Professionals Providing Services for Children (H.P. 1040) (L.D. 1424)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
20. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food (H.P. 61) (L.D. 95)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
21. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-109) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require Constitutional Officers To Be Elected by Statewide Election (S.P. 285) (L.D. 733)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
22. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-125) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Contributions, Expenditures and Participation by Foreign Government-owned Entities To Influence Referenda" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 82) (L.D. 194)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-125). TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
23. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-292) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act To Amend the Child Endangerment Laws To Include Certain Unauthorized Access to a Loaded Firearm" (H.P. 564) (L.D. 759)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
24. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act Regarding Background Checks for the Sale of Firearms" (H.P. 737) (L.D. 999)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report.
25. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-295) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Popular Election of the Secretary of State (H.P. 786) (L.D. 1057)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
26. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-330) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax on Lodging and Other Goods and Provide Funding for Tax Abatement and Rental Relief" (H.P. 993) (L.D. 1342)
TABLED - June 3, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. PENDING - Motion of Representative TERRY of Gorham to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
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. 95) (L.D. 227) Resolve, To Conduct a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-183) (7-2) (S.P. 224) (L.D. 537) Bill "An Act To Dedicate Sections of Maine's Interstate Highway System to Fallen State Troopers" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-166) (7-3) (S.P. 236) (L.D. 597) Bill "An Act To Establish the Wood Energy Investment Program" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-168) (7-4) (S.P. 252) (L.D. 647) Bill "An Act To Expand Eligibility for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-178) (7-5) (S.P. 258) (L.D. 672) Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Building a Trail on the Mountain Division Rail Line Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-167) (7-6) (S.P. 281) (L.D. 730) Bill "An Act To Protect Economic Competitiveness in Maine by Extending the End Date for Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-174) (7-7) (S.P. 322) (L.D. 1027) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Local Bridges" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-162) (7-8) (S.P. 334) (L.D. 1066) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Definition of 'Mortgage Servicer' in the Laws Governing Mortgage Foreclosures" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-179) (7-9) (S.P. 426) (L.D. 1320) Bill "An Act To Allow Maine Shareholders of Banks and Members and Corporators of Credit Unions To Hold Virtual Meetings" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-161) (7-10) (S.P. 465) (L.D. 1415) Bill "An Act Regarding Minor Revisions to Existing Site Location Permits, Exemptions for Rerouting Storm Water and Exemptions for New Construction or Modification of an Existing Licensed Development under the Site Location of Development Laws" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-171) (7-11) (S.P. 481) (L.D. 1494) Bill "An Act To Create Limited Lines Self-storage Insurance" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-160) (7-12) (S.P. 562) (L.D. 1709) Bill "An Act To Promote Home Ownership by Minimizing Education Debt" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-173)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 894) (L.D. 1219) Resolve, To Facilitate the Modernization and Streamlining of the Utility Pole Attachment Process Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-417) (7-2) (H.P. 1115) (L.D. 1505) Bill "An Act To Restrict the Use of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Firefighting Foam" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-418) (7-3) (H.P. 1214) (L.D. 1631) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Banning Polystyrene Foam To Exclude Packaging for Meat, Poultry, Fish, Seafood and Eggs" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-416)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, To Provide Rural Nonmedical Transportation Services to the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Receiving Home and Community Benefits under the MaineCare Program (S.P. 24) (L.D. 17)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act To Require Annual Information Reporting by the Maine Information and Analysis Center (S.P. 19) (L.D. 12) (10-3) An Act To Provide for the Well-being of Companion Animals upon the Dissolution of Marriages (S.P. 222) (L.D. 535) (10-4) An Act To Allow a 5-year Open Enrollment in the Participating Local District Retirement Program for Certain Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and Other Municipal Employees (S.P. 364) (L.D. 1103)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-5) Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Develop a Draft Registration Program for General Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction (S.P. 83) (L.D. 195) (10-6) Resolve, To Create the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program (S.P. 501) (L.D. 1559) (10-7) Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Create a Program and Fund To Provide Grants To Movie and Stage Theaters and Music Venues (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1641)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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