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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 10th Legislative Day Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Dr. Steve Smith, Orono.
National Anthem by Dr. Steve Smith, Orono.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) An Act To Protect Data Privacy and Security in Elections (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 672) (L.D. 916)
FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 14, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-513) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-266) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To End the Maine Information and Analysis Center Program" (H.P. 938) (L.D. 1278)
Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-229) in the House on June 14, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (9) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Establish Appliance Energy and Water Standards" (H.P. 696) (L.D. 940)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-298) in the House on June 3, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (8) 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-298) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-267) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Protect the Firearm Use and Possession Rights of Maine Citizens during an Emergency" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 781) (L.D. 1052)
Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 8, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASSReport of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act To Create the Small Business Capital Savings Account Program" (S.P. 537) (L.D. 1650)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-245)in the House on June 14, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS was READ and ACCEPTEDand ASKED for a Committee of Conference in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 176)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 15, 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 Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 398 An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Sixth Amendment Center Concerning Indigent Legal Services
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of House
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(4-1) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1286) (Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, BROOKS of Lewiston, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, CRAVEN of Lewiston, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, SYLVESTER of Portland, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS,since 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month has provided an opportunity for people across the United States to celebrate their own immigrant heritage, the contributions of their immigrant neighbors and the diversity of our country; and
WHEREAS, over 47,000 Maine residents were born in other countries and over 90,000 Maine residents were born in the United States to at least one immigrant parent;and
WHEREAS, immigrants are integral to Maine's future success and are leaders in municipal governments, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, community centers and religious institutions across the State; and
WHEREAS, Maine's immigrant communities contribute to the prosperity and strength ofvirtually every sector in Maine's economy; and
WHEREAS, immigrants contribute to Maine in every aspect of culture, including literature, art, music, cuisine, customs and more; and
WHEREAS, many of Maine's immigrants left their home countries due to conflict, economic hardship and infringements on their civil rights and liberties;and
WHEREAS, both the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Maine recognize and protect the inherent rights of all people, including citizen and noncitizen immigrants;and
WHEREAS, as a state, Maine must uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Maine by preserving and defending the rights of all persons on our nation's soil; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize June 2021 as Immigrant Heritage Month in Maine; and be it further
RESOLVED: That We celebrate the countless and monumental contributions of Maine's immigrants to our state and nation.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative MADIGAN of Waterville, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1287)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "Resolve, To Create a Health Care Ombudsman Position To Serve in Maine's County Jails," H.P. 747, L.D. 1009, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Glenn Hills, of Belfast, who is celebrating his 102nd Birthday on June 17, 2021. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 357)
(5-2) the Hall-Dale High School Girls Tennis Team, of Farmingdale, which won the Class C South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 306) Presented by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-3) the Top Ten students of the 2021 graduating class of Mountain Valley High School, in Rumford: Gracie Farnum, Rylee Sevigny, Sophie Ladd, Meadow Wind, Michaela Beauchesne, Renee Knox, Colby Volkernick, Aaron LaBrash, Gabrielle Gallant and Kendall Petrie. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 307) Presented by Representative DOLLOFF of Milton Township. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-4) Addyson Hale, of Kittery, a senior at Traip Academy, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 308) Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative MEYER of Eliot.
(5-5) Allan Martin, of Fairfield, who is retiring as principal at George J. Mitchell School after 24 years of service and 46 years of service as an educator overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 309) Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield, Representative WHITE of Waterville.
(5-6) Claudia Kenneway, of Kennebunkport, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 310) Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York.
(5-7) Beth Clifford, of Perry, Curriculum Director of Maine Indian Education, who has been named the 2021 Curriculum Leader of the Year by the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Curriculum Leaders Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 311) Presented by Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative PERRY of Calais.
(5-8) Pamela Hile, of Topsham, who is retiring as Sagadahoc County Administrator after over 9 years of service and over 30 years of public service overall, including over 8 years of service as West Bath's Town Administrator. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 312) Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell, Representative PAULHUS of Bath.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-120) on Bill "An Act To Ban the Surveillance of Firearm Purchases" (S.P. 299) (L.D. 884) 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-120).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-258) on Bill "An Act To Allow Maine Nonprofit Corporations To Hold Meetings Electronically" (S.P. 271) (L.D. 683) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-259) 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-258) 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-258).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-257) on Bill "An Act To Prevent Homelessness by Establishing an Eviction Mediation Program" (S.P. 485) (L.D. 1508) 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-257) 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-257) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-265)thereto.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Clarifying the Acceptance of Public Funding by Community Benefit Organizations" (S.P. 293) (L.D. 879) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-260) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-261) on Bill "An Act To Prevent Discrimination against Domestic Violence Victims" (S.P. 422) (L.D. 1294) 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-261) 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-261).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Firearms at Voting Places" (S.P. 123) (L.D. 805) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-80) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-616) on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Juvenile Justice System Assessment and Reinvestment Task Force" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 391) (L.D. 546) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-619) on Bill "An Act To Create Culturally Sensitive Treatment and Recovery Halfway Houses for Immigrants Transitioning out of the Juvenile Justice System" (H.P. 709) (L.D. 963) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-615) on Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Medical Care for and Expand the Rights of Adult Clients of State Correctional Facilities" (H.P. 1245) (L.D. 1674) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require a Course Regarding the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Maine To Be Taught to High School Seniors" (H.P. 864) (L.D. 1186) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-613) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Facilitate the Recycling of Clean Energy Equipment" (H.P. 656) (L.D. 900) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-617) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-612) on Bill "An Act To Reauthorize a 3 Percent Tax on Income over $200,000 To Lift All Maine Workers out of Poverty" (H.P. 361) (L.D. 498) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Holiday To Help Maine Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic" (H.P. 1015) (L.D. 1381) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-614) on same Bill.
Signed: 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) (S.P. 64) (L.D. 129) Resolve, To Protect Consumers of Public Drinking Water by Establishing Maximum Contaminant Levels for Certain Substances and Contaminants Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-264) (7-2) (H.P. 771) (L.D. 1043) Bill "An Act Concerning the Unannounced Execution of Search Warrants" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (H.P. 351) (L.D. 477) Bill "An Act To Allow for Fair Restitution by Providing That Restitution Does Not Include the Cost of Analysis of Suspected Illegal Drugs" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-607) (7-4) (H.P. 1111) (L.D. 1501) Bill "An Act To Protect Oral Health for Children in Maine" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-618) (7-5) (H.P. 1174) (L.D. 1585) Bill "An Act To Increase Privacy and Security by Prohibiting the Use of Facial Surveillance by Certain Government Employees and Officials" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-620)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Study Long-term Care Workforce Issues (H.P. 1170) (L.D. 1573)
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 Establish the Accidental Drug Overdose Death Review Panel (H.P. 1273) (L.D. 1718)
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 To Combat Hunger by Creating an Income Tax Credit of up to $5,000 Annually for Businesses Engaged in Food Production for Donations to Tax-exempt Organizations (H.P. 183) (L.D. 262) (10-4) An Act To Strengthen the Ability of Public Employers and Teachers' Unions To Negotiate (H.P. 325) (L.D. 449) (10-5) An Act To Change the Standard for Taking a Person into Protective Custody (H.P. 590) (L.D. 785) (10-6) An Act Regarding the State Employee Health Commission (H.P. 967) (L.D. 1311)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-7) Resolve, To Study Maine's Motor Vehicle Inspection Program (H.P. 200) (L.D. 284)
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-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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-428) - Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To Provide Funds for Community-based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services and To Reduce by Half the Funding for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency" (H.P. 954) (L.D. 1298)
TABLED - June 8, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-215) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations by Amending the Laws Governing Arbitration under Certain Public Employees Labor Relations Laws" (S.P. 264) (L.D. 677)
- 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-215). TABLED - June 10, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
14. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-521) - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act To Establish A Maine Pesticide Sales and Use Registry" (H.P. 1188) (L.D. 1599)
TABLED - June 10, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-528) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act To Promote Oversight of and Competitive Parity among Video Service Providers" (H.P. 676) (L.D. 920)
TABLED - June 10, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-542) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS on Bill "An Act To Build a Child Care System by Recruiting and Retaining Maine's Early Childhood Educators Workforce" (H.P. 1223) (L.D. 1652)
TABLED - June 10, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
17. Bill "An Act To Ensure Parents' Access to Their Minor and Adult Children with Special Needs" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 739) (L.D. 1001)
- In House, Majority (9) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED on June 10, 2021. - In Senate, Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-529) in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-579) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-580) - Report "C" (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products" (H.P. 1155) (L.D. 1550)
TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED.
19. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-108) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require the Popular Election of Maine Constitutional Officers (S.P. 288) (L.D. 874)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the RESOLUTION PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-108) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-250). TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - Motion of Representative MATLACK of St. George to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-602) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act To Provide Access to Justice for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse" (H.P. 432) (L.D. 589)
TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
21. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-601) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act Regarding the Review of Law Enforcement Use of Deadly Force" (H.P. 1095) (L.D. 1480)
TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
22. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-605) - Report "B" (3) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-606) - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act To Support and Improve Municipal Recycling Programs and Save Taxpayer Money" (H.P. 1146) (L.D. 1541)
TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
23. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-608) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Remove Barriers to Accessory Dwelling Units and Allow Accessory Dwelling Units where Single-family Houses Are Allowed" (H.P. 968) (L.D. 1312)
TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
24. Bill "An Act To Require Instruction on the History of Genocide and the Holocaust" (H.P. 150) (L.D. 215)
- In House, Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED on June 10, 2021. - In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-243) in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - Motion of Representative FECTEAU of Augusta to RECEDE and CONCUR.
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1. Joint Study Order, To Create a Working Group To Review the Process for Ongoing Review of Tax Expenditures by the Legislature (S.P. 578)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - June 8, 2021 by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. (Pursuant to Joint Rule 353) PENDING - PASSAGE.
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Retroactively Grant Sick Leave Days to Public School Employees Affected by COVID-19 (H.P. 731) (L.D. 993) (10-2) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Unemployment Compensation (S.P. 507) (L.D. 1564)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-3) Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System To Study and Report on How Statewide Retirement Systems Affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset Can Cooperate on Solutions (S.P. 148) (L.D. 341)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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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) (S.P. 506) (L.D. 1563) Bill "An Act Regarding Travel Insurance in the Maine Insurance Code" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-271) (7-2) (S.P. 554) (L.D. 1699) Bill "An Act To Establish the Southern Aroostook County Emergency Medical Services Authority" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-269) (7-3) (S.P. 549) (L.D. 1715) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Prohibiting Teachers, Employees and Other Officials from Engaging in Sexual Activity with Students" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-270)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
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. 209) (L.D. 296) Bill "An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for Family Caregivers" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-621) (7-2) (H.P. 1083) (L.D. 1467) Bill "An Act To Promote a Circular Economy through Increased Post-consumer Recycled Plastic Content in Plastic Beverage Containers" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-622)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-623) on Bill "An Act To Protect Maine's Drivers from Pretextual Traffic Stops" (H.P. 301) (L.D. 417) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-624) on Bill "An Act To Decriminalize Engaging in Prostitution, Strengthen the Laws against Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Allow a Person Convicted of Engaging in Prostitution To Petition the Court To Expunge the Record of Conviction" (H.P. 1181) (L.D. 1592) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-625) on Resolve, To Compensate Department of Corrections Employees for Hazardous Work (H.P. 1252) (L.D. 1683) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-629) on Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator" (H.P. 1230) (L.D. 1659) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-630) on Bill "An Act To Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Closing Coverage Gaps in the MaineCare Program and the Children's Health Insurance Program" (H.P. 529) (L.D. 718) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-632) on Resolve, To Ensure the Health and Wellness of Older Residents of the State (H.P. 538) (L.D. 727) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-631) on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services during a Public Health Emergency" (H.P. 995) (L.D. 1344) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-626) on Bill "An Act To Support Universal Health Care" (H.P. 773) (L.D. 1045) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish Medical Marijuana Cooperatives" (H.P. 251) (L.D. 353) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-633) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Eight Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-627) on Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of Maine's Drug Laws" (H.P. 1246) (L.D. 1675)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-628) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
Emergency Mandate
(10-1) Resolve, To Protect Consumers of Public Drinking Water by Establishing Maximum Contaminant Levels for Certain Substances and Contaminants (S.P. 64) (L.D. 129)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act To Allow Maine Nonprofit Corporations To Hold Meetings Electronically (S.P. 271) (L.D. 683) (10-3) An Act To Restrict the Collection of Surveillance Video, Information and Data Regarding Lawful Firearm Purchases (S.P. 299) (L.D. 884) (10-4) An Act To Protect Data Privacy and Security in Elections (H.P. 672) (L.D. 916) (10-5) An Act To Establish Appliance Energy and Water Standards (H.P. 696) (L.D. 940) (10-6) An Act To Prevent Discrimination against Domestic Violence Victims (S.P. 422) (L.D. 1294) (10-7) An Act To Reduce Homelessness by Reducing Evictions (S.P. 485) (L.D. 1508)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine Forest Advisory Board" (H.P. 1154) (L.D. 1549)
House INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY was READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 14, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-519) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-268) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1288)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act Relating to Fair Chance in Employment," H.P. 845, L.D. 1167, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, To Provide Additional Funding to Nursing Facilities and Private Nonmedical Institutions for Costs Related to COVID-19 (S.P. 301) (L.D. 949)
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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Mandate
(10-2) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee (H.P. 996) (L.D. 1345)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-3) An Act Concerning the Regulation of Air Emissions at Petroleum Storage Facilities (H.P. 119) (L.D. 163) (10-4) An Act To Prohibit Contributions, Expenditures and Participation by Foreign Government-owned Entities To Influence Referenda (S.P. 82) (L.D. 194) (10-5) An Act Regarding Recording of Witness Interviews (H.P. 324) (L.D. 448) (10-6) An Act To Establish a Fund To Compensate Unjustly Incarcerated Persons (H.P. 352) (L.D. 478) (10-7) An Act To Amend the Safe Haven Laws (H.P. 405) (L.D. 560) (10-8) An Act To Enhance Tribal-State Collaboration in the Enforcement of Child Support (H.P. 407) (L.D. 562) (10-9) An Act To Increase the Value of Property Exempt from Attachment and Execution (H.P. 542) (L.D. 737) (10-10) An Act Regarding Civil Mental Health Evaluations of Former Criminal Defendants (H.P. 552) (L.D. 747) (10-11) An Act To Ensure the Appropriate Allocation of Victim Restitution (H.P. 602) (L.D. 834) (10-12) An Act Regarding Deferred Disposition (H.P. 609) (L.D. 841) (10-13) An Act To Increase the Fees Paid to Sheriffs and Their Deputies for Service of Civil Process Documents (H.P. 621) (L.D. 853) (10-14) An Act Regarding Notice by Health Insurance Carriers of Policy Changes (H.P. 701) (L.D. 945)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-15) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Establish the Process for Transitioning the Provision of Early Childhood Special Education Services for Children with Disabilities from 4 Years of Age to under 6 Years of Age from the Regional Child Development Services System to School Administrative Units (H.P. 270) (L.D. 386) (10-16) Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Create a Plan To Incorporate the Probate Courts into the Judicial Branch (H.P. 530) (L.D. 719) (10-17) Resolve, Regarding the Shore Damage Mitigation Project in Saco Bay (H.P. 702) (L.D. 946)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-651) on Bill "An Act To Facilitate Maine's Climate Goals by Encouraging Use of Electric Vehicles" (H.P. 245) (L.D. 347) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-638) on Bill "An Act To Amend State Laws Relating to Net Energy Billing and the Procurement of Distributed Generation" (H.P. 692) (L.D. 936) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-640) on Bill "An Act To Create the Pine Tree Power Company, a Nonprofit Utility, To Deliver Lower Rates, Reliability and Local Control for Maine Energy Independence" (H.P. 1269) (L.D. 1708) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect Student Privacy" (H.P. 235) (L.D. 331) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-647) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-649) on Bill "An Act To Ensure That Children Receive Behavioral Health Services" (H.P. 473) (L.D. 642) 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" (H-649) Report. _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-650) on Bill "An Act To Expand Courts' Authority To Protect Children When a Parent Has Been Awarded Sole Parental Rights and Responsibilities" (H.P. 765) (L.D. 1030) 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" (H-650) Report. _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect Tenants from Unnecessary Evictions" (H.P. 821) (L.D. 1143) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-648) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-639) on Bill "An Act To Reestablish the State Planning Office" (H.P. 322) (L.D. 446) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-652) on Bill "An Act To Promote Transparency and Public Safety When Public Servants Request Towing Services" (H.P. 899) (L.D. 1228) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Invest in Maine's Roads and Bridges" (H.P. 1016) (L.D. 1382) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-641) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-642) on Bill "An Act To Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use by Ensuring Adequate Funding for Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Programs and by Raising the Tax on Tobacco Products and To Provide Funding To Reduce Disparities in Health Outcomes Based on Certain Factors" (H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1423) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-643) on Bill "An Act To Provide for Fairness in Property Taxation by Assessing a One-time Tax on Financial Assets" (H.P. 1122) (L.D. 1514) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-645) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Exclusion Amount in the Estate Tax" (H.P. 1128) (L.D. 1524) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-644) on Bill "An Act Regarding an Excise Tax on Water Extracted for Commercial Bottling" (H.P. 1166) (L.D. 1569) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Seven Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-653) on Bill "An Act To Facilitate Children's Testimony in Certain Sex Crime Cases" (H.P. 1201) (L.D. 1612)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-654) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-653). _________________________________
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1279) (L.D. 1730) Bill "An Act To Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-646)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 12
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. 312) (L.D. 432) Resolve, To Improve Behavioral Health Care for Children Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-655) (7-2) (H.P. 980) (L.D. 1328) Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Electricity Customers from Threats of Disconnection in the Wintertime" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-637)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Amend Maine's Harness Racing Laws Regarding Race Dates and Pari-mutuel Pools (H.P. 1200) (L.D. 1611)
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 Regarding the Issuance of a Birth Certificate Following a Gender Marker Change (H.P. 623) (L.D. 855) (10-3) An Act To Protect Teachers' Privacy While Delivering Remote Instruction (H.P. 632) (L.D. 864) (10-4) An Act To Require Election Transparency and Audits (H.P. 833) (L.D. 1155) (10-5) An Act To Reduce the Burden on Courts and Promote the Resolution of Civil Cases (H.P. 838) (L.D. 1160) (10-6) An Act To Bring Gender Parity to Corporate Boards (H.P. 878) (L.D. 1200) (10-7) An Act To Support Survivors of Sex Trafficking and Exploitation (H.P. 1071) (L.D. 1455) (10-8) An Act To Expand Tenant Representation on Boards of Directors of Nonprofit Housing Corporations (H.P. 1195) (L.D. 1606)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-9) Resolve, To Require the Revisor of Statutes To Compile a List of Mandatory Minimum Sentences Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes (H.P. 959) (L.D. 1303)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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