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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 11th Legislative Day Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Robert Richards, Fellowship Baptist Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Evelyn Lacroix, Skowhegan.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 581)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 15, 2021 AS WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS,throughout the United States, 10,000 people a day are turning 65 years of age; and
WHEREAS, one in 10 Americans 60 years of age and older experiences abuse each year; and
WHEREAS, at least $2,900,000,000 is taken from older adults each year due to financial abuse and exploitation;and
WHEREAS, abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults in the United States are oftenunidentified and unreported because of an inability to report or a fear of reporting; and
WHEREAS, older adults who are abused are 3 times more likely to die earlier than olderadults of the same age who are not abused; and
WHEREAS, Maine’s seniors are valued members of society, and it is our collectiveresponsibility to ensure that they live safe lives; and
WHEREAS, seniors should be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to continueto serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and active members of society;and
WHEREAS, combating abuse and empowering the elderly will help improve the quality of life and independence of all seniors across the State; and
WHEREAS, we are all responsible for building safer communities for Maine’s seniors byreporting elder abuse and neglect when we suspect it; and
WHEREAS, the welfare of seniors is in the best interest of all citizens and adds to thewell-being of all our communities; 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 15, 2021 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and theimportance of raising awareness of elder abuse and the promotion of better understanding of the cultural, social, economic and demographic issues that may contribute to the growing incidence of elder abuse.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 580)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “Resolve, To Ensure That Community Mental Health Service Providers Can Access Pandemic Stimulus Funds,” S.P. 85, L.D. 197, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-3) Resolve, To Facilitate the Modernization and Streamlining of the Utility Pole Attachment Process (H.P. 894) (L.D. 1219)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-417) in the House on June 7, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-417) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-306) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) 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)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-410) in the House on June 7, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-410) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-298) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 670)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
June 15, 2021
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 130th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs:
To the State Liquor and Lottery Commission:
· Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Machiasport, for reappointment
· Julie A. Sheehan of South Portland, for reappointment
· The Honorable Stacey A. Fitts of Pittsfield, for appointment
· The Honorable Kimberly J. Monaghan of Cape Elizabeth, for appointment
· The Honorable John C. Schneck of Bangor, for appointment
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative GREENWOOD of Wales, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1289) (Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: CONNOR of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, O'NEIL of Saco, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, LIBBY of Androscoggin)
JOINT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH 25, 2021 AS THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE AND CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN GREECE AND THE UNITED STATES
WHEREAS,on March 25, 1821, the Feast Day of the Annunciation, the Greek nation began a war of independence and overthrew the Ottoman Empire, which had oppressed and enslaved its people since the fall of Constantinople in 1453, and by this war reinstituted ademocracy, reclaiming its ancient heritage as the "Cradle of Democracy"; and
WHEREAS, the people of the United States generously offered humanitarian assistance to the Greek people during their struggle for independence; and
WHEREAS, the price for Greece in holding onto the values our nations hold in common has been high, as hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed in Greece during World War II; and
WHEREAS, modern-day Greece is a valuable and trusted ally of the United States and is one of only 3 nations in the world outside of the former British Empire that have joined the United States in every major international conflict in the last 100 years;and
WHEREAS, Greece, located in a region where Christianity meets Islam and Judaism, maintains excellent relations with Muslim nations and Israel and demonstrates religious tolerance;and
WHEREAS, Greece and the United States are at the forefront of the effort for freedom, democracy, peace, stability and human rights; and
WHEREAS, many American philhellenes participated and fought in the Greek War ofIndependence;and
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2019, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Greece, where he met with Greek leaders, and together they signed an update to the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Maine has been served in the United States Congress by 2 Greek Americans: the Honorable Peter Kyros, who served in the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1975, and the Honorable Olympia Snowe, who served in the House of Representatives from 1979 to 1995 and the Senate from 1995 to 2013; and
WHEREAS, the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association, or "WHIA," composed of several hundred members in over 30 countries, is the premier organization promoting Hellenism among the Greek diaspora over the past 2 decades and its recent president, Peter Katsambanis, has called upon Hellenes abroad to help other nations celebrate their heritage; and
WHEREAS, two Greek American former members of the Maine Legislature, the Honorable Zachary Matthews and the Honorable Stavros Mendros, helped form the WHIA, with the Honorable Stavros Mendros being a charter member and elected to the inaugural board of directors;and
WHEREAS, a high-level review of the United States-Greece Strategic Dialogue took place in Greece on September 28, 2020, which underscored Greece's importance to the United States as a geostrategic partner in the Eastern Mediterranean and Balkans and as an important NATO ally;and
WHEREAS, in support of the "Greece 2021" Committee established by the government of Greece, the United States Mission in Greece has launched a campaign to celebrate the bicentennial of Greek Independence and the 200 years of friendship between the United States and Greece; and
WHEREAS, it is proper and fitting that the United States celebrate this anniversary with the Greek people and reaffirm the democratic principles from which our 2 great nations were born;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 celebrate March 25, 2021 as the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence, and we reaffirm Maine's abiding commitment to the principles of democracy and religious tolerance.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1290)
JOINT RESOLUTION IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE 215 INDIGENOUS CHILDREN WHOSE REMAINS WERE FOUND ON THE GROUNDS OF THE KAMLOOPS INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
WHEREAS,Indian residential schools were established in the United States and Canada in the 19th and 20th centuries to "civilize" Native American children and assimilate them into European culture; and
WHEREAS, Native American children were removed from the custody of their parents, given new European names, forbidden to speak their Indigenous languages and forced to abandon their Native American identity and culture; and
WHEREAS, formal government investigations have revealed documented cases of starvation and physical and mental abuse in these residential schools; and
WHEREAS, the last of these residential schools closed only as recently as 2007;and
WHEREAS, according to Canada's National Truth and Reconciliation Commission, at least 4,100 Canadian First Nations children died while attending residential schools in Canada; and
WHEREAS, due to poor and inaccurate record keeping, it is unknown how many NativeAmerican boys and girls died while attending residential schools in the United States; and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2021, the remains of 215 children were found buried in a mass grave on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School located in British Columbia;and
WHEREAS, the Canadian government recognized this moment by putting the Canadian flag at half-staff until further notice in memory of the thousands of children who were sent to residential schools, for those who never returned and in honor of the families whose lives were forever changed; 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 honor and remember the 215 indigenous children found on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Faye Luppi, of Poland, who received the Peter J. DeTroy III Award from the Campaign for Justice for her dedicated work to prevent domestic violence. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1)
(5-2) Malcolm and Marilyn Turner, of Jay, who celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on June 9, 2021. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 358)
(5-3) Valley Steam-Way, in Hamlin, which is celebrating 50 years in business serving the St. John Valley and northern Aroostook County. Valley Steam-Way was founded by the late Ronald N. Cyr in 1971, the year of his son Keith's birth. Keith Cyr grew up, went to work with his father and became the business's sole proprietor in 2005. We extend to Mr. Cyr our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 359)
(5-4) Hadley Spekke, of Waldoboro, a student at the Center for Teaching and Learning, who placed third in the Grades 3 and 4 Category of the national 2020-2021 Poetry Society of Virginia Student Contest for the poem The First Snow. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 360)
(5-5) Josee Winston-Feder, of Edgecomb, a student at the Center for Teaching and Learning, who placed first in the Grades 3 and 4 Category of the national 2020-2021 Poetry Society of Virginia Student Contest for the poem Sister Brook. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 361)
(5-6) Serafina Record, of Boothbay, a student at the Center for Teaching and Learning, who placed second in the Grades 3 and 4 Category of the national 2020-2021 Poetry Society of Virginia Student Contest for the poem Bald Eagle. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 362)
(5-7) Kestrel Linehan, of Westport Island, a student at the Center for Teaching and Learning, who placed first in the Grades 7 and 8 Category of the national 2020-2021 Poetry Society of Virginia Student Contest for the poem Abecedarian For A Sunrise. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 363)
(5-8) Fiona Akilo Stawarz, of South Portland, who has received the State's first National Association of Secretaries of State John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for her civic leadership, passion for social justice and commitment to improving the quality of life in her community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 364)
(5-9) Richard Erb, of Brunswick, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Maine Health Care Association, who is retiring after 20 years of service. Mr. Erb, who is known for his passion, integrity and humility and has earned the respect of his peers and colleagues, has been a tireless advocate for long-term care residents and staff. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 366)
(5-10) Betty Wyman, of Stratton, who celebrated her 90th birthday on June 4, 2021. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 367)
(5-11) Ernest MacVane, of Windham, an officer of the Windham Police Department, who was named the 2021 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the American Legion, Department of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 313) Presented by Representative COREY of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative BRYANT of Windham.
(5-12) Robert E. English, of Wales, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 314) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-13) Stephen Brown, of Corinna, who is retiring after many years of public service supervising the Town of Corinna Public Works Department. Mr. Brown has already retired from service with the town more than once, but always returned to help the town when needed. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 315) Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
In Memory of: (5-14) Robert J. Hawkins, of South Portland. Mr. Hawkins was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and had retired from the Portland Police Department in 2018 after 18 years of service. At the department, he served in the Patrol Division and was a senior lead officer in the Community Policing Unit. He was also a member of the Special Reaction Team and the Honor Guard. In 2017, he was given the Larry Gross Cop's Award by the Maine Association of Police. Mr. Hawkins will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 365)
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Ought to Pass as Amended (6-1) Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act Regarding Remote Participation in Public Proceedings" (S.P. 40) (L.D. 32)
Reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-301).
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-301) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-308) thereto.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-295) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Criminal Code" (S.P. 223) (L.D. 536) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-295).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-294) on Bill "An Act To Increase the Protection of Children from Domestic Abuse and Violence" (S.P. 458) (L.D. 1408) 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-294).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-276) on Bill "An Act To Protect School Employees from Workplace Bullying" (S.P. 294) (L.D. 880) 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-276).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-314) on Bill "An Act To Advance Energy Storage in Maine" (S.P. 213) (L.D. 528) 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-314).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish a Stewardship Program for Packaging" (S.P. 474) (L.D. 1471) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-277) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-293) on Bill "An Act To Support Children's Healthy Development and School Success" (S.P. 533) (L.D. 1712) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-293).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-275) on Bill "An Act To Lower Health Care Costs through the Establishment of the Office of Affordable Health Care" (S.P. 49) (L.D. 120) 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-275).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-278) on Bill "An Act To Create the Insulin Safety Net Program" (S.P. 260) (L.D. 673) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-279) 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-278).
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-255) on Bill "An Act To Increase Prescription Drug Pricing Transparency" (S.P. 274) (L.D. 686) 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-255).
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-280) on Bill "An Act Regarding Telehealth Regulations" (S.P. 50) (L.D. 791) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-281) 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-280) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-284)thereto.
_________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-313) on Bill "An Act To Provide Greater Access to Treatment for Serious Mental Illness by Prohibiting an Insurance Carrier from Requiring Prior Authorization or Step Therapy Protocol" (S.P. 420) (L.D. 1268) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-313).
_________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-287) on Bill "An Act To Adopt the Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Model Act" (S.P. 470) (L.D. 1420) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-288) on same Bill.
Signed: 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-287).
_________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-312) on Bill "An Act To Promote Individual Retirement Savings through a Public-Private Partnership" (S.P. 515) (L.D. 1622) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-312).
_________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Deferral of the Pooled Market and Link Small Employer Clear Choice to Pooling in the Made for Maine Health Coverage Act" (S.P. 570) (L.D. 1725) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-285) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Enhance Private Property Protections Using Modern Technology" (S.P. 497) (L.D. 1583) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-310) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-274) on Bill "An Act Authorizing the Attorney General To Enter into Contingent Fee Agreements" (S.P. 403) (L.D. 1236) 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-274).
_________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Parental Right To Direct the Health Care of Children" (S.P. 405) (L.D. 1292) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-272) 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.
_________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Support Health Care Providers during State Public Health Emergencies" (S.P. 469) (L.D. 1419) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-273) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: 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.
_________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-309) on Bill "An Act To Protect Taxpayers in the Privatization of Services and To Establish the State Procurement Review Committee" (S.P. 289) (L.D. 875) 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-309).
_________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Excuse Certain Marketplace Sellers and Facilitators for Failing To Collect and Remit Sales and Use Taxes on Ammunition Sales" (S.P. 449) (L.D. 1362) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-311) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Equitable Taxation of Off-track Betting Facilities" (S.P. 390) (L.D. 1205) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-307) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-23) Four Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-290) on Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Consumers from Unsupported Price Increases on Prescription Medicines by Creating an Independent Review Process" (S.P. 262) (L.D. 675)
Signed:
Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-289) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-290).
_________________________________ (6-24) Four Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-283) on Bill "An Act To Prevent Excessive Prices for Prescription Drugs" (S.P. 380) (L.D. 1117)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-282) on same Bill.
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Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-283).
_________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-663) on Bill "An Act To Decriminalize Homelessness" (H.P. 1093) (L.D. 1478) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Eliminate Qualified Immunity for Police Officers" (H.P. 149) (L.D. 214) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-680) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Remove Coverage under the MaineCare Program for Abortions Not Covered by Medicaid" (H.P. 553) (L.D. 748) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-669) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Women Are Informed of Abortion Pill Reversal" (H.P. 619) (L.D. 851) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-670) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-678) on Bill "An Act To Expand Recovery Services to Persons on Probation" (H.P. 626) (L.D. 858) 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-678) Report. _________________________________ (6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Conform State Funding to the Federal Hyde Amendment Limiting Funding for Some Abortion Services" (H.P. 671) (L.D. 915) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-671) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-673) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Discrimination in Housing Based on a Person's Participation in a Rental Assistance Program" (H.P. 858) (L.D. 1180) 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-673) Report. _________________________________ (6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require Certain Medical Providers To Administer Ultrasounds and Provide Information to Certain Pregnant Patients" (H.P. 900) (L.D. 1229) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-672) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-33) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-674) on Bill "An Act To Establish Conviction Integrity Units in Maine" (H.P. 933) (L.D. 1273) 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-674) Report. _________________________________ (6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Guarantee Housing Rights during a State of Civil Emergency" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 952) (L.D. 1296) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-675) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Businesses, Nonprofits, Educational Institutions and Municipalities during the COVID-19 Pandemic" (H.P. 1037) (L.D. 1403) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-36) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Stop Social Media Censorship" (H.P. 1198) (L.D. 1609) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-37) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-676) on Bill "An Act To Establish and Practice Restorative Justice" (H.P. 1206) (L.D. 1617) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-676) Report. _________________________________ (6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-668) on Bill "An Act To Establish a System of Proportional Fines and To Repeal Certain Fees and Assessments" (H.P. 1213) (L.D. 1630) 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-668) Report. _________________________________ (6-39) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-677) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Bail Code" (H.P. 1266) (L.D. 1703) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-677) Report. _________________________________ (6-40) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-679) on Bill "An Act To Protect Farm Workers by Allowing Them To Organize for the Purpose of Collective Bargaining" (H.P. 107) (L.D. 151) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-41) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-659) on Bill "An Act To Make Agricultural Workers and Other Workers Employees under the Wage and Hour Laws" (H.P. 760) (L.D. 1022) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-42) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-664) on Bill "An Act Concerning Climate and Community Investment Projects" (H.P. 902) (L.D. 1231) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-43) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Licensing of Persons To Conduct Advance Deposit Wagering" (H.P. 430) (L.D. 587) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-658) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-44) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Laws Concerning Off-track Betting Facility Licenses" (H.P. 628) (L.D. 860) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-657) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-45) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-681) on Bill "An Act To Ensure Appropriate Oversight of Maine's Medical Marijuana Program" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 908) (L.D. 1242) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-46) Seven Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-665) on Bill "An Act To Make Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Treatment Available to Maine's Incarcerated Population" (H.P. 490) (L.D. 663)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-666) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ 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. 39) (L.D. 31) Bill "An Act To Adopt the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-305) (7-2) (S.P. 326) (L.D. 1036) Bill "An Act To Allow a State Employee To Use a Federal Military Health Insurance Program and Reenroll upon Retirement in the State's Group Health Plan" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-302) (7-3) (S.P. 486) (L.D. 1509) Bill "An Act To Provide That Maine's School Bus Drivers Are Eligible for Unemployment Insurance in Certain Circumstances" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-292) (7-4) (S.P. 508) (L.D. 1584) Bill "An Act To Make Donated Medicines Available to Maine Patients at an Affordable Cost" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-304) (7-5) (S.P. 530) (L.D. 1645) Bill "An Act To Establish Protections for Private Student Loan Borrowers and a Registry of Lenders" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-303) (7-6) (S.P. 538) (L.D. 1651) Bill "An Act To Support Working Families through Outreach and Education about Tax Credits for Persons of Low Income" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-299) (7-7) (S.P. 566) (L.D. 1713) Bill "An Act To Increase Workforce Skills for the Revitalization of Maine's Paper Industry through the Establishment of an Income Tax Credit for Paper Manufacturing Workforce Training" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-300) (7-8) (H.P. 526) (L.D. 716) Bill "An Act To Enhance and Improve the Maine Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board and To Establish the Aging and Disability Mortality Review Panel" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-660) (7-9) (H.P. 631) (L.D. 863) Bill "An Act To Have Maine Join the Interstate Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact To Improve Telehealth Options for Psychologists and Their Patients" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-661) (7-10) (H.P. 1085) (L.D. 1469) Resolve, To Give Direct Service Providers Hazard Pay and To Pay Additional COVID-19 Pandemic Costs Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-662)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Juvenile Justice System Assessment and Reinvestment Task Force (H.P. 391) (L.D. 546)
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 Ensure the Provision of Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to Firefighters (H.P. 911) (L.D. 1245)
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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(10-3) An Act To Establish the Southern Aroostook County Emergency Medical Services Authority (S.P. 554) (L.D. 1699)
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 (10-4) An Act To Allow the Reduction of a MaineCare Lien (H.P. 337) (L.D. 461) (10-5) An Act Regarding School Discipline for Maine's Youngest Children (H.P. 348) (L.D. 474) (10-6) An Act To Allow for Fair Restitution by Providing That Restitution Includes the Cost of Analysis of Suspected Illegal Drugs If the Defendant Was Convicted of Trafficking and Was Motivated by Profit (H.P. 351) (L.D. 477) (10-7) An Act To Provide Consistency Regarding Persons Authorized To Conduct Examinations for Emergency Involuntary Commitment and Post-admission Examinations (H.P. 636) (L.D. 868) (10-8) An Act Concerning the Unannounced Execution of Search Warrants (H.P. 771) (L.D. 1043) (10-9) An Act To Promote a Circular Economy through Increased Post-consumer Recycled Plastic Content in Plastic Beverage Containers (H.P. 1083) (L.D. 1467) (10-10) An Act To Improve Investigations of Child Sexual Abuse (H.P. 1100) (L.D. 1486) (10-11) An Act To Protect Oral Health for Children in Maine (H.P. 1111) (L.D. 1501) (10-12) An Act Regarding Travel Insurance in the Maine Insurance Code (S.P. 506) (L.D. 1563) (10-13) An Act To Increase Privacy and Security by Regulating the Use of Facial Surveillance Systems by Departments, Public Employees and Public Officials (H.P. 1174) (L.D. 1585) (10-14) 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) (10-15) An Act To Amend the Laws Prohibiting Teachers, Employees and Other Officials from Engaging in Sexual Activity with Students (S.P. 549) (L.D. 1715)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-16) Resolve, To Create the Family Caregiver Grant Pilot Program (H.P. 209) (L.D. 296)
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 - 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-619) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon 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)
TABLED - June 15, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-612) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION 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)
TABLED - June 15, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
16. An Act To Amend Maine's Harness Racing Laws Regarding Race Dates and Pari-mutuel Pools (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1200) (L.D. 1611)
TABLED - June 15, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
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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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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Eliminate Insurance Rating Based on Age, Geographic Location or Smoking History and To Reduce Rate Variability Due to Group Size" (H.P. 828) (L.D. 1150)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-609)in the House on June 14, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Improve the Investigation and Prosecution of Cases That Involve Vulnerable Road Users" (S.P. 208) (L.D. 821) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-186) 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-186) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-296)thereto.
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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) (S.P. 266) (L.D. 679) Bill "An Act To Establish a Statewide Electronic Warrant System" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-315)
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Provide Access to Justice for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse (H.P. 432) (L.D. 589) (10-2) An Act To Promote Oversight of and Competitive Parity among Video Service Providers (H.P. 676) (L.D. 920) (10-3) An Act Regarding the Review of Law Enforcement Use of Deadly Force (H.P. 1095) (L.D. 1480) (10-4) An Act To Establish the Maine Forest Advisory Board (H.P. 1154) (L.D. 1549)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 261) (L.D. 363) Bill "An Act Regarding the Statute of Limitations for Injuries or Harm Resulting from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-690) (7-2) (H.P. 593) (L.D. 788) Bill "An Act To Align the Preconviction and Post-conviction Discretionary Deductions for Time Served" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-689) (7-3) (H.P. 987) (L.D. 1336) Bill "An Act To Discontinue the Use of the Terms 'Handicap,' 'Handicapped' and 'Hearing Impaired' in State Laws, Rules and Official Documents" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-688) (7-4) (H.P. 1024) (L.D. 1390) Bill "An Act To Maximize Health Care Coverage for the Uninsured through Easy Enrollment in the MaineCare Program or in a Qualified Health Plan in the Marketplace" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-684)
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Amend State Laws Relating to Net Energy Billing and the Procurement of Distributed Generation" (H.P. 692) (L.D. 936)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-638) in the House on June 15, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-638) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-326) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require the Popular Election of Maine Constitutional Officers (S.P. 288) (L.D. 874)
FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-108) in the House on June 15, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the RESOLUTION was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-108) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-250) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine (H.P. 1279) (L.D. 1730)
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 Promote Transparency in Nonconsensual Towing and Roadside Assistance (H.P. 899) (L.D. 1228)
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 To Facilitate Maine's Climate Goals by Encouraging Use of Electric Vehicles (H.P. 245) (L.D. 347) (10-4) An Act To Protect Maine's Drivers from Pretextual Traffic Stops (H.P. 301) (L.D. 417) (10-5) An Act To Ensure That Children Receive Behavioral Health Services (H.P. 473) (L.D. 642) (10-6) An Act Regarding Courts' Authority To Protect Children When a Parent Has Been Awarded Sole Parental Rights and Responsibilities (H.P. 765) (L.D. 1030) (10-7) An Act To Support Universal Health Care (H.P. 773) (L.D. 1045) (10-8) An Act To Protect Maine Electricity Customers from Threats of Disconnection in the Wintertime (H.P. 980) (L.D. 1328) (10-9) 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) (10-10) An Act To Remove Punishments for Sex Selling and Decrease Demand by Increasing Penalties for Sex Buying (H.P. 1181) (L.D. 1592) (10-11) An Act To Facilitate Children's Testimony in Certain Sex Crime Cases (H.P. 1201) (L.D. 1612) (10-12) An Act To Create the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator (H.P. 1230) (L.D. 1659) (10-13) An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of Maine's Drug Laws (H.P. 1246) (L.D. 1675) (10-14) 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)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-15) Resolve, To Improve Behavioral Health Care for Children (H.P. 312) (L.D. 432) (10-16) Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Research and Recommend Solutions for Regional and Municipal Planning (H.P. 322) (L.D. 446) (10-17) Resolve, To Eliminate the Asset Test for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.P. 538) (L.D. 727) (10-18) Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Impact of Various Types of Taxes on Various Populations in the State (H.P. 1122) (L.D. 1514) (10-19) Resolve, To Compensate Certain Department of Corrections Employees and Department of Health and Human Services Employees for Hazardous Work (H.P. 1252) (L.D. 1683)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1291)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Strengthen the Individualized Education Program Process," H.P. 397, L.D. 552, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
Divided Report (6-1) Four Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-283) on Bill "An Act To Prevent Excessive Prices for Prescription Drugs" (S.P. 380) (L.D. 1117)
Signed:
Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-282) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-283).
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(1-1) 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)
Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 15, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on TAXATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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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-318) on Bill "An Act To Ensure Access to and Availability of Violence Intervention Services To Reduce Domestic Violence in Maine" (S.P. 478) (L.D. 1491) 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-318).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-317) on Bill "An Act To Encourage Research To Support the Maine Offshore Wind Industry" (S.P. 142) (L.D. 336) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-317).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-320) on Bill "An Act To Clarify Funding for Civil Legal Services" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 189) (L.D. 483) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-320).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-324) on Bill "An Act To Increase the Penalty for Engaging in the Sex Trafficking of Children" (S.P. 162) (L.D. 813) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-324) 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-324).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Equality in Women's Health Care Access in Maine by Requiring Facilities Providing Abortions To Inform Patients of Options and Alternatives" (S.P. 254) (L.D. 825) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-321) 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.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Provide Campground Owners Limited Civil Liability from the Inherent Risks of Camping" (S.P. 316) (L.D. 986) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-322) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: 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-322).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Provide Dignity for Fetal Remains by Requiring Their Interment or Cremation" (S.P. 398) (L.D. 1225) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-319) 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.
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Concerning Informed Consent of Minors' Authority to Release Health Care Information" (S.P. 487) (L.D. 1510) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-323) on Bill "An Act To Improve Consistency within the Maine Human Rights Act" (S.P. 544) (L.D. 1688) 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-323).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 12
(4-1) On motion of Representative SYLVESTER of Portland, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1292)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "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, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 13
ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
BILLS RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR
(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1287)
1. Resolve, To Create the Working Group To Design Jail Resource Navigator Services for Maine County Jails (H.P. 747) (L.D. 1009)
- In House, FINALLY PASSED on June 7, 2021. - In Senate, FINALLY PASSED on June 8, 2021.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 309) (L.D. 957) Bill "An Act To Reform Alternative Sentencing Programs" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-331) (7-2) (S.P. 490) (L.D. 1517) Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-329) (7-3) (S.P. 522) (L.D. 1638) Bill "An Act To Help Seniors and Certain Persons with Disabilities Remain in Their Homes by Providing for the Deferral of Property Taxes" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-335) (7-4) (H.P. 224) (L.D. 320) Bill "An Act To Provide the Right to Counsel for Juveniles and Improve Due Process for Juveniles" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-698)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Stop Social Media Censorship" (H.P. 1198) (L.D. 1609) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding Remote Participation in Public Proceedings (S.P. 40) (L.D. 32)
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 Regarding Telehealth Regulations (S.P. 50) (L.D. 791)
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 Lower Health Care Costs through the Establishment of the Office of Affordable Health Care (S.P. 49) (L.D. 120) (10-4) An Act To Advance Energy Storage in Maine (S.P. 213) (L.D. 528) (10-5) An Act To Amend the Maine Criminal Code (S.P. 223) (L.D. 536) (10-6) An Act To Create the Insulin Safety Net Program (S.P. 260) (L.D. 673) (10-7) An Act To Increase Prescription Drug Pricing Transparency (S.P. 274) (L.D. 686) (10-8) An Act To Protect School Employees from Workplace Bullying (S.P. 294) (L.D. 880) (10-9) An Act To Provide Funding To Support the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations and To Establish Staffing for the Commission (H.P. 768) (L.D. 1034) (10-10) An Act Authorizing the Attorney General To Enter into Contingent Fee Agreements (S.P. 403) (L.D. 1236) (10-11) An Act To Provide Greater Access to Treatment for Serious Mental Illness by Restricting Prescription Drug Utilization Management by an Insurance Carrier (S.P. 420) (L.D. 1268) (10-12) An Act To Increase the Protection of Children from Domestic Abuse and Violence (S.P. 458) (L.D. 1408) (10-13) An Act To Conform State Law to the Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Model Act (S.P. 470) (L.D. 1420) (10-14) An Act To Promote Individual Retirement Savings through a Public-Private Partnership (S.P. 515) (L.D. 1622) (10-15) An Act To Support Children's Healthy Development and School Success (S.P. 533) (L.D. 1712) (10-16) An Act To Clarify the Deferral of the Pooled Market and Link Small Employer Clear Choice to Pooling in the Made for Maine Health Coverage Act (S.P. 570) (L.D. 1725)
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 JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-705) on Bill "An Act To Implement the Attorney General's Recommendations on Data Collection in Order To Eliminate Profiling in Maine" (H.P. 88) (L.D. 132) 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 JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-702) on Bill "An Act To Combat the Sexual Exploitation of Minors in Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 390) (L.D. 545) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-702) Report. _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-704) on Bill "An Act To Examine and Amend the Conditions of Release and Probation" (H.P. 612) (L.D. 844) 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-704) Report. _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-703) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Bail Code Regarding Certain Conditions of Release and the Maine Criminal Code Regarding Warrantless Arrests" (H.P. 812) (L.D. 1134) 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-703) Report. _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-701) on Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations To Examine Restorative Justice (H.P. 897) (L.D. 1226) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
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-701) Report. _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-706) on Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Civil Legal Services Fund" (H.P. 978) (L.D. 1326) 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-706) Report. _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require Due Process in Asset Seizure" (H.P. 1002) (L.D. 1368) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-685) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-685) Report. _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Increase Protections for Option Contracts for the Purchase of Real Property or Rent-to-own Real Property" (H.P. 1014) (L.D. 1380) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-709) on Bill "An Act To Provide for Remote Notarization" (H.P. 1033) (L.D. 1399) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-709) Report. _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Improve Accountability in Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting" (H.P. 1109) (L.D. 1499) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-710) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Strengthen Protections against Civil Asset Forfeiture" (H.P. 1125) (L.D. 1521) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-711) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-711) Report. _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-691) on Bill "An Act To Limit Access to Juvenile Case Records and Protect the Confidentiality of Juvenile History Record Information" (H.P. 1247) (L.D. 1676) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-691) Report. _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-692) on Bill "An Act To Protect the Constitutional Rights of Indigent Defendants" (H.P. 1254) (L.D. 1685) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-693) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-692) Report. _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-700) on Bill "An Act To Implement a Geographically Limited Public Defender Office" (H.P. 1255) (L.D. 1686) 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-700) Report. _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-707) on Bill "An Act To Improve the Provision of Indigent Legal Services" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1256) (L.D. 1687) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-708) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 671)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
June 16, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted Report “B” Ought Not to Pass from the Committee on Labor and Housing on Bill “An Act To End At-will Employment” (H.P. 398) (L.D. 553) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 672)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
June 16, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended Report from the 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) Committee Amendment “A” (H-243) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 673)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
June 16, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought to Pass Report from the 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” (H.P. 781) (L.D. 1052) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 674)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
June 16, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the 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) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-694)on Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program" (H.P. 979) (L.D. 1327) 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 INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-712)on Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine Youth Impact Commission" (H.P. 1107) (L.D. 1497) 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 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-699) on Bill "An Act To Require County Governments To Coordinate with Municipalities To Create Plans To Address Homelessness" (H.P. 956) (L.D. 1300) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-713) on Bill "An Act To Create Gaming Equity and Fairness for the Native American Tribes in Maine" (H.P. 399) (L.D. 554) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 582)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the procedures outlined in S.P. 9 that allow but do not require the conduct of legislative meetings via electronic means are in effect until the convening of the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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