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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Nic Benner, Granite Hill Church, Hallowell.
National Anthem by Westbrook High School Chamber Singers, Westbrook.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 21, 2025. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.P. 177)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 23, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Honorable Matthea Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Madam President:
On January 23, 2025, 13 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 23, 2025, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of Municipalities to Regulate Timber Harvesting" (H.P. 164) (L.D. 261) (Sponsored by Representative BUNKER of Farmington)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act to Restore Sentencing Discretion to the Judiciary by Removing Mandatory Minimum Sentences of Incarceration" (H.P. 171) (L.D. 268) (Sponsored by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BECK of South Portland, LEE of Auburn, SATO of Gorham)
Environment and Natural Resources
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 375: No Adverse Environmental Effect Standards of the Site Location of Development Act, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 172) (L.D. 269) (Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Health and Human Services
Resolve, to Provide Rural Nonmedical Transportation Services to the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Receiving Home and Community Benefits Under MaineCare (H.P. 166) (L.D. 263) (Sponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell) (Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DEBRITO of Waterville, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, MITCHELL of Cumberland, MONTELL of Gardiner)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 850: Health Plan Accountability, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 173) (L.D. 270) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Housing and Economic Development
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 12: Fees for Kickboxing Contests and Authorized Participants, a Major Substantive Rule of the Combat Sports Authority of Maine (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 174) (L.D. 271) (Submitted by the Combat Sports Authority of Maine pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 2: Fees for Muay Thai Contests and Authorized Participants, a Major Substantive Rule of the Combat Sports Authority of Maine (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 175) (L.D. 272) (Submitted by the Combat Sports Authority of Maine pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Judiciary
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under the Law (H.P. 163) (L.D. 260) (Sponsored by Representative SARGENT of York) (Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ANKELES of Brunswick, ARCHER of Saco, ARFORD of Brunswick, BECK of South Portland, BELL of Yarmouth, BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, BRENNAN of Portland, BRIDGEO of Augusta, BUNKER of Farmington, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, COPELAND of Saco, CRAFTS of Newcastle, CROCKETT of Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DEBRITO of Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, DILL of Old Town, DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, EATON of Deer Isle, FARRIN of Jefferson, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, FROST of Belgrade, GATTINE of Westbrook, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HASENFUS of Readfield, HEPLER of Woolwich, JULIA of Waterville, KESSLER of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LEE of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, MACIAS of Topsham, MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATHIESON of Kittery, MATLACK of St. George, MCCABE of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MITCHELL of Cumberland, MONTELL of Gardiner, MOONEN of Portland, MURPHY of Scarborough, O'HALLORAN of Brewer, OSHER of Orono, PLUECKER of Warren, PUGH of Portland , RANA of Bangor, RAY of Lincolnville, RIELLY of Westbrook, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROEDER of Bangor, ROLLINS of Augusta, RUNTE of York, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SATO of Gorham, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SINCLAIR of Bath, SKOLD of Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, SUPICA of Bangor, TERRY of Gorham, WARREN of Scarborough, WEBB of Durham, YUSUF of Portland , ZAGER of Portland, Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland, GROHOSKI of Hancock, HICKMAN of Kennebec, INGWERSEN of York, LAWRENCE of York, NANGLE of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, RENY of Lincoln, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, TEPLER of Sagadahoc, TIPPING of Penobscot)
Bill "An Act Regarding the Remote Appearance of Counsel in Pretrial Nontestimonial Criminal Matters" (H.P. 170) (L.D. 267) (Sponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn) (Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: CARUSO of Caratunk, HENDERSON of Rumford, KUHN of Falmouth, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SATO of Gorham, SINCLAIR of Bath, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, STEWART of Aroostook)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act to Require the Updating of Voter Registration Signatures" (H.P. 169) (L.D. 266) (Sponsored by Representative SMITH of Palermo) (Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, FLYNN of Albion, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HYMES of Waldo, LANCE of Paris)
Taxation
Bill "An Act to Remove the 12-month Waiting Period for the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption" (H.P. 167) (L.D. 264) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DILL of Old Town, RAY of Lincolnville, SINCLAIR of Bath)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Taste Testing of Wine and Malt Liquor to Facilitate Marketing by Wholesalers" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 165) (L.D. 262) (Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representative: BOYER of Poland)
Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Maine National Guard from Combat Deployment Absent an Act of the United States Congress" (H.P. 168) (L.D. 265) (Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo) (Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, FREDERICKS of Sanford, LIBBY of Auburn, PLUECKER of Warren, QUINT of Hodgdon, SMITH of Palermo, WARREN of Scarborough)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 22)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
January 14, 2025
Honorable Mattie Daughtry Senate President 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:
I am honored to accept your invitation to deliver the State of the Budget Address before a Joint Convention of the Legislature on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
As I recently wrote to the Legislature, with revenues leveling off, maintaining our commitments to Maine people will require us to make difficult choices in the FY 26-27 biennial budget.
Last week, I proposed to you a balanced budget that maintains core commitments to Maine people, including voter-approved health care, 55 percent of education funding, free school meals, free community college, and five percent municipal revenue sharing to stabilize property taxes and support local services. Each of these priorities is adequately funded in my budget proposal.
This proposal also requires difficult choices – including programmatic changes, spending reductions, and targeted revenue enhancements – in order to serve the public's interests and balance the budget, as required by the Maine Constitution.
I know that each of you share my commitment to preserving key programs and services that Maine people count on and to enacting a fiscally responsible biennial budget proposal. I look forward to addressing the Joint Convention of the Legislature, and I am confident that – as we have done before – Republicans, Democrats, and Independents can come together to do what is right for Maine people.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 23)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 22, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under MRSA 7, §320-L, I am pleased to appoint the following members to the Advisory Committee on the Fund To Address PFAS Contamination, effective immediately:
Representative Daniel Ankeles of Brunswick as a member of the party holding the largest number of seats in the House of Representatives. As the first-named House member, Representative Ankeles will serve as the House chair of this advisory committee; and
Representative Randall Hall of Wilton as a member of the party holding the 2ndlargest number of seats in the House of Representatives.
Should you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 25)
STATE OF MAINE 132ND MAINE LEGISLATURE
January 23, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to our authority under MRSA Title 30-A, Ch. 202, Subchapter 5-A, §5047, we are pleased to appoint the following to the Statewide Homeless Council:
Emily Flinkstrom of Kittery is a reappointment who will continue to represent Region 1; Andrew Lardie of Brunswick will represent Region 2; Honorable Elsie Flemings of Bar Harbor will represent Region 3.
Should you have questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry President of the Senate
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 26)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 24, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5 MRSA, Part 8, Chapter 310, §3111, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Office of New Americans Advisory Council, effective immediately:
Inza Ouattara of Lewiston, representing an organization providing refugee resettlement services;
Lisa Parisio of Pittston, representing a provider of legal assistance to immigrants;
Liam LaFountain of Biddeford, representing a municipality.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 27)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 27, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under PL 23, Chapter 643, Part N, I am pleased to appoint Representative Kristen Cloutier of Lewiston to the Working Group to Recommend any Changes to Eligibility Standards for Expenditures from the Maine Mass Violence Care Fund, effective immediately.
Representative Cloutier will serve on this Working Group as a member of the House of Representative and as co-chair.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 24)
MAINE VENTURE FUND P. O. BOX 63 NEWPORT, ME 04953
Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, pleaseconsider this the letter of transmittal for the attached Report to Legislature for 2024 on behalf of the quasi-independent state entity, Small Enterprise Growth Board, due February 1, 2025.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Terri Wark Office Operations Manager Small Enterprise Growth Board d/b/a Maine Venture Fund
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 28)
MAINE PORT AUTHORITY 460 Commercial Street PORTLAND, ME 04101
January 24, 2025
Honorable Matthea Daughtry President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required FY 2024 report from the Maine Port Authority due by February 1, 2025.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Chelsea Pettengill Interim Executive Director
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 29)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 28, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on January 21, 2025
Thomas Minch of Cumberland, Jason Bubier of Ellsworth, and Elizabeth Seal of Lisbon Falls for reappointment, and Claire Jeffers of Portland and Janet May of Bangor for appointment to School Board of the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf. Pursuant to Title 20-A §7406, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Elise Baldacci of North Yarmouth for reappointment and Riley Worth of Sabattus for appointment as a student member to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S.A. §12004-C, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
on January 22, 2025
F. Jay Astle of Brunswick and Linda E. Smith of Richmond for appointment to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority. Pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S.A. §13083-H, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development.
Stacey M. Harris of Windham for appointment to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees: Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §12075, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
on January 27, 2025
The Honorable Ann M. Murray of Bangor for reappointment as a Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Brent Davis of Skowhegan, the Honorable Tammy Ham-Thompson of Hallowell, and the Honorable Lea-Anne Sutton of Hallowell for reappointment as Judges of the Maine District Court. Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Raise the Limit on the Total Number of Public Charter Schools" (H.P. 182) (L.D. 282)
Sponsored by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, QUINT of Hodgdon. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Repeal the Law Prohibiting Places of Business from Being Open to the Public on Sunday" (H.P. 181) (L.D. 277)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, BOYER of Poland, CHAPMAN of Auburn, FLYNN of Albion, LIBBY of Auburn, SMITH of Palermo. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act Regarding Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" (H.P. 180) (L.D. 276)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Update Major Policy-influencing Positions Within the Maine Human Rights Commission" (H.P. 184) (L.D. 284)
Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland. Submitted by the Maine Human Rights Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act to Preserve Legislative Authority over Investigating Committees" (H.P. 176) (L.D. 273)
Sponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, HENDERSON of Rumford, LOOKNER of Portland, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, POIRIER of Skowhegan, ROEDER of Bangor, SINCLAIR of Bath, SUPICA of Bangor. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Allow County Commissioners Greater Flexibility When Establishing a Payment Schedule for Municipalities to Pay County Tax Bills" (H.P. 186) (L.D. 286)
Sponsored by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta. Cosponsored by Representatives: FROST of Belgrade, HEPLER of Woolwich, Senator: BRADSTREET of Kennebec. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act to Expand Local Revenues by Including Meals and Lodging Sales Tax Revenue Under the State-Municipal Revenue Sharing Program" (H.P. 183) (L.D. 283)
Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and Representative: BUNKER of Farmington. Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act Making Unified Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 178) (L.D. 274)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) (3-9) Bill "An Act to Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 179) (L.D. 275)
Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) (3-10) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Amend Its Rules Regarding Seasonal Load Restrictions on Certain State and State Aid Highways (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 185) (L.D. 285)
Sponsored by Representative FROST of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: BUNKER of Farmington, COOPER of Windham, DILL of Old Town, GUERRETTE of Caribou, PLUECKER of Warren. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Require and Encourage Safe and Interconnected Transportation Construction Projects" (H.P. 187) (L.D. 287)
Sponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn.
Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 11)
ORDERED, that Representative Kenneth Wade Fredette of Newport be excused Jan 8 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Anne P. Graham of North Yarmouth be excused Jan 8 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michel A. Lajoie of Lewiston be excused Jan 21 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Amanda Lee, of Wilton, who has been named Member of the Year by the Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 23)
(5-2) Otis Federal Credit Union, of Jay, which has been named Business of the Year by the Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 24)
(5-3) The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center of Livermore, which has been named Organization of the Year by the Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 25)
(5-4) Helen Donahue, of Easton, who is celebrating her 90th birthday on February 9, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 26)
(5-5) Ivan and Katherine Smith, of Lincoln, who are celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 31)
(5-6) Robert Weymouth, of Charleston, for his bravery and quick action on January 1, 2025. While passing a house on the Stagecoach Road in Atkinson, he and two companions noticed that the house and a barn were on fire. They immediately stopped and woke the sleeping occupants of the house, ensuring that they exited to safety. Mr. Weymouth's actions were in keeping with the traditions of Maine people looking out and caring for their neighbors. We commend him and offer our best wishes;
(HLS 18) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
(5-7) Kaleb Weymouth, of Charleston, for his bravery and quick action on January 1, 2025. While passing a house on the Stagecoach Road in Atkinson, he and two companions noticed that the house and a barn were on fire. They immediately stopped and woke the sleeping occupants of the house, ensuring that they exited to safety. Mr. Weymouth's actions were in keeping with the traditions of Maine people looking out and caring for their neighbors. We commend him and offer our best wishes;
(HLS 19) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
(5-8) Colby Simmons, of Dover-Foxcroft, for his bravery and quick action on January 1, 2025. While passing a house on the Stagecoach Road in Atkinson, he and two companions noticed that the house and a barn were on fire. They immediately stopped and woke the sleeping occupants of the house, ensuring that they exited to safety. Mr. Simmons's actions were in keeping with the traditions of Maine people looking out and caring for their neighbors. We commend him and offer our best wishes;
(HLS 20) Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-9) Wilson Clough, of Wells, a member of Troop No. 356, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 24) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative RUNTE of York.
(5-10) Lynne and David Brooks, of Lisbon, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 11, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 25) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative MASON of Lisbon.
(5-11) the Town of Franklin, on the celebration of the town's Bicentennial. Franklin was incorporated on January 24, 1825. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 26) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-12) Garrett Lovett, Sr., of Hermon, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 27) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
In Memory of: (5-13) Gregory M. Williams, of West Enfield, a Master Electrician. Mr. Williams retired from Great Northern Paper after spending most of his working life in the mills. While living in Howland, he was a member of the Howland Fire Department, served as fire chief for 2 years and was a member of both the planning board and the timber harvesting committee. Mr. Williams will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 27)
(5-14) Mark Reginald Theriault, of Howland. After graduating from Penobscot Valley High School in 1974, Mr. Theriault worked a year in the woods with his father as a lumberjack. He then began work at Diamond International lumber mill in Passadumkeag. There he worked as a boiler operator until 2001. He also worked at PK Floats in Lincoln. Mr. Theriault will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 28)
(5-15) Gloria Hope Jandreau, of Lincoln. A talented cook and baker and who also enjoyed crocheting, Mrs. Jandreau crocheted many lap blankets for residents of Maine Veterans' Homes. Mrs. Jandreau will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 29)
(5-16) Christine Lyons Arnold, of Lincoln. Mrs. Arnold raised her children at home and had many different jobs in the community. Among them, she worked as a clerk at The North End Market, at Rexall's and at Bailey's Drug Store. Later, she owned the well-known Dot's Fabric Shop in Lincoln. Always willing to help others, she volunteered at turkey pie suppers and Vacation Bible School, and she cooked for bake sales and events in school classrooms. She was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Lincoln. Mrs. Arnold will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 30)
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Change of Committee (6-1) Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Increase Storm Preparedness for Maine's Communities, Homes and Infrastructure" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 29) (L.D. 1)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 18, 2025
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 132)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.P. 127)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 23, 2025
Hon. Matthea E. L. Daughtry President of the Senate 132nd Legislature
Hon. Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature
Dear Madam President and Mr. Speaker:
On January 23, 2025, 4 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 23, 2025, as follows:
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Practice of Net Energy Billing" (S.P. 124) (L.D. 257) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook)
Health and Human Services
Resolve, to Establish a Program to Recruit and Retain Behavioral Health Clinicians (S.P. 125) (L.D. 258) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, MARTIN of Oxford, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative: MORRIS of Turner)
Housing and Economic Development
Bill "An Act to Support Mobile Home Residents in Purchasing Their Mobile Home Parks" (S.P. 122) (L.D. 255) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, RAFFERTY of York, DUSON of Cumberland, NANGLE of Cumberland)
Taxation
Bill "An Act to Establish a Sales Tax Holiday for Purchases of Certain School Supplies for the Month of August" (S.P. 123) (L.D. 256) (Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Representative LANCE of Paris and Senators: BRADSTREET of Kennebec, HAGGAN of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, BICKFORD of Androscoggin, LIBBY of Cumberland, Representatives: HENDERSON of Rumford, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, WOOD of Norway)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Provide Support for Certain Maine Discovery Museum Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Educational Programming Throughout the State" (S.P. 131) (L.D. 281)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Address the Shortage of Direct Care Workers for Children with Disabilities in Maine" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 129) (L.D. 279)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Establish the Criminal Records Review Commission in Statute" (S.P. 126) (L.D. 259)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Tobacco Products Tax on Certain Products That Contain Nicotine" (S.P. 128) (L.D. 278)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Establish Lifetime Ferry Passes for Retired Maine State Ferry Service Employees" (S.P. 130) (L.D. 280)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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