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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Father Michael Seavey, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
National Anthem by Cony High School Concert Choir, Augusta.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 22, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 777)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten, resulting in damage to the small intestine; and
WHEREAS, celiac disease affects approximately one percent of people worldwide, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and can lead to long-term health complications if not properly managed; and
WHEREAS, awareness about celiac disease can lead to earlier diagnosis, improved understanding and increased support for those living with the condition; and
WHEREAS, early diagnosis and adherence to a strict gluten-free diet are crucial for individuals with celiac disease to maintain their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, organizations and individuals have worked tirelessly to raise awareness, provide education and support individuals affected by celiac disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize May 2025 as Celiac Disease Awareness Month and to express our gratitude to the organizations and individuals who have dedicated their time and efforts to raising awareness about celiac disease, supporting affected individuals and advancing research to improve the lives of those living with the condition.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 779)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS MAINE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY COURT MONTH
WHEREAS, treatment and recovery courts nationwide are the cornerstone of justice reform and are recognized as the most successful justice system intervention in our Nation’s history; and
WHEREAS, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts have been restoring lives and families and increasing public health and safety for almost 3 decades; and
WHEREAS, Maine now has 14 treatment and recovery courts, including 8 adult drug treatment and recovery courts, 2 veterans treatment courts, 3 family recovery courts and one co-occurring disorder court;and
WHEREAS, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts have served more than 2,800 individuals, indirectly impacting thousands of Maine families, employers and communities; and
WHEREAS, the most recent statewide assessment has shown that Maine’s treatment and recovery courts have substantially lowered the conviction recidivism rate of graduates to 6% compared to 41% of people with comparable characteristics and criminal histories who did not participate in a treatment and recovery court program; and
WHEREAS, according to All Rise, treatment and recovery courts significantly improve substance use disorder treatment outcomes and substantially reduce addiction and related crime and do so at less expense than any other criminal justice strategy in Maine’s history; and
WHEREAS, according to the statewide assessment, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts save an average of $16,232 in incarceration and community corrections costs for every individual served, permitting Maine to boast savings significantly more than the national average of $6,000 per individual; and
WHEREAS, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts improve education, employment, housing and financial stability; promote family reunification; reduce foster care placements; and increase the rate of mothers delivering babies who are fully drug-free; and
WHEREAS, Maine’s treatment and recovery courts facilitate community-wide partnerships, bridging public safety and public health; and
WHEREAS, the success of Maine’s treatment and recovery courts is the result of dedicated, collaborative efforts and partnerships with many state departments and organizations, including the Maine Judicial Branch, the Office of the Attorney General, the Governor’s office of opioid response, Maine Prosecutors’ Association, Maine Commission on Public Defense Services, the Department of Corrections, county sheriff’s offices, the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Health, Aroostook Mental Health Center, Wellspring, the Community Caring Collaborative, the Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine, Maine Pretrial Services and the Maine Reentry Network, as well as a multitude of recovery centers and residences, independent treatment providers and physicians and recovery support organizations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to designate May 2025 as Maine Treatment and Recovery Court Month in recognition of the efforts of all professionals and participants who make our treatment and recovery courts work and of the significant contribution our treatment and recovery courts have made and continue to make in the fight against substance use disorder, by helping our citizens in their recovery and in restoring hope.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-3) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 781)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, also commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the person’s muscles, slowly reducing the person’s ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe; and
WHEREAS, thousands of new ALS cases are reported every year and estimates show that every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS and someone passes away from ALS; and
WHEREAS, on average, patients diagnosed with ALS survive only 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, the exact causes of ALS are unknown and there is no known cure for ALS; and
WHEREAS, people who have served in the military are more likely to develop ALS and die from the disease than those with no history of military service; and
WHEREAS, securing access to new therapies, durable medical equipment and communication technologies is of vital importance to people living with ALS; and
WHEREAS, clinical trials play a pivotal role in evaluating new treatments, enhancing quality of life and fostering assistive technologies for those living with ALS; and
WHEREAS, the ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research globally and has committed more than $154 million to support more than 550 projects across the United States and 18 other countries; and
WHEREAS, the ALS Association is committed to accelerating the pace of discovery, fueled by the hope that one day ALS will be a livable disease for everyone, everywhere, until a cure can be found; and
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the dire circumstances of people living with ALS, acknowledge the terrible impact this disease has on those individuals and their families and support research to eradicate this disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the members of the One Hundred Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, declare May 2025 to be Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month and call upon all citizens of the State to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Establish the November General Election Day as a State Holiday" (H.P. 17) (L.D. 53)
Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-91) in the House on May 6, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 179)
SENATE OF MAINE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
May 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 Title 10 MRSA, Part 1, Chapter 1-B, §21, I am pleased to reappoint the following Senators to the Maine-Island of Ireland Trade Commission, effective immediately:
Senator Donna Bailey of York County will continue to serve on this commission as a member of the party holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature;
Senator Trey Stewart of Aroostook County will continue to serve on this commission as a member of the party holding the 2nd largest number of seats in the Legislature.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry President of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 180)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 27, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 1882 Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Conduct Rulemaking Regarding Significant Vernal Pools
Health and Human Services L.D. 770 An Act to Establish the Office of the Inspector General of Child Protection L.D. 782 An Act to Amend MaineCare Financial Eligibility Requirements L.D. 1429 An Act to Provide Full Reimbursement for Emergency Ambulance Services Provided to MaineCare Members L.D. 1878 An Act to Establish a Managed Care Program for MaineCare Services L.D. 1973 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Oversight and Funding Structures for Recovery Residences and Resident Protections (EMERGENCY)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 151 An Act to Allow Businesses to Impose a Surcharge on Credit Card and Debit Card Transactions L.D. 1269 Resolve, to Study the Costs and Funding of a Universal Health Care Plan for Maine L.D. 1504 An Act to Support Small Businesses by Providing a Refundable Tax Credit to Certain Businesses to Offset Credit and Debit Card Transaction Fees L.D. 1883 An Act to Enact the All Maine Health Act Housing and Economic Development L.D. 319 An Act to Allow Residential Housing on Church Property Located in Commercial Zones L.D. 1238 An Act to Establish a Small-cap Loan Guarantee Program for Affordable Housing Investments L.D. 1272 An Act to Address the Housing Crisis by Reducing Barriers to Building More Accessory Dwelling Units L.D. 1385 An Act to Consider Municipalities Meeting Regional Housing Goals in Awarding Transportation Grants L.D. 1396 An Act to Amend Maine's Municipal Subdivision Standards to Increase the Number of Dwelling Units on or Divisions of a Tract of Land Before the Tract is Considered a Subdivision L.D. 1534 An Act Enabling Municipalities to Protect Tenants and Stabilize Rents L.D. 1914 An Act to Address Housing Density Requirements in Sole Source Aquifer Island and Peninsular Communities Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 341 An Act to Amend the Definition of "Oversized ATV" to Increase the Minimum Weight Requirement (EMERGENCY) L.D. 937 An Act to Establish a Permit to Hunt Coyote over Bait L.D. 1051 An Act to Provide Funding to Maintain All-terrain Vehicle Trails L.D. 1293 An Act to Prohibit Coyote-killing Contests in Maine L.D. 1438 Resolve, Regarding Deer Hunting on Mount Desert Island L.D. 1441 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Future of Recreational Access in Maine L.D. 1448 An Act to Provide Winter Access to the Bog Lake Public Boat Launch in Northfield L.D. 1532 An Act to Expand the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Outdoor Education Programs to Schools and Communities Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1690 An Act Regarding Artificial Intelligence in Campaign Advertising
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 181)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 27, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsor:
Representative Warren of Scarborough L.D. 1472 An Act to Address Climate Change L.D. 1513 An Act to Study the Role of Natural Gas in an Equitable Clean Energy Transition for Maine and to Establish a Commission to Study the Establishment of a Just and Equitable Transition for Maine's Workforce
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsor:
Senator Tipping of Penobscot L.D. 572 An Act to Improve Maine's Workers' Compensation Laws L.D. 573 An Act to Improve Penalty Collection for Labor Protection Violations L.D. 578 An Act to Improve Occupational Regulation
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 456)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 21, 2025
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Labor: · Michelle Anderson of Westbrook for appointment, to the State Workforce Board, · Christian Bartholomew of Augusta for appointment, to the State Workforce Board, · Jason Judd of Lewiston for appointment, to the State Workforce Board, · Janet Kelle of Newport for appointment, to the State Workforce Board, · Catharine MacLaren of Portland for appointment, to the State Workforce Board, · Peter Parizo of Bangor for appointment, to the State Workforce Board.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 457)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 22, 2025
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 and Passed to be Engrossed Bill “An Act to Eliminate Barriers to Reentry into the Community After Incarceration by Repealing Certain Driver’s License Suspension Provisions” (H.P. 275) (L.D. 421) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Brenda Reed, of Portland, who is the recipient of a Certificate of Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Health Care Association's Remember ME project, which honors pioneering, innovative and interesting residents living in Maine's long-term care facilities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 750)
(5-2) Annie Goodwin, of Penobscot, a teacher at Dedham Elementary School, who has been named the 2025 Hancock County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 751)
(5-3) Amanda Blunda, of Buxton, a teacher at Buxton Center Elementary School, who has been named the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 752)
(5-4) Lauren Dugal, of Presque Isle, a senior at Presque Isle High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 753)
(5-5) Paidyn Cashman, of Cherryfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Narraguagas Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 271) Presented by Representative MCINTYRE of Lowell. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-6) Ada Sinclair-Steele, of Holden, a senior at John Bapst Memorial High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 272) Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot.
(5-7) Samuel Larrivee, of New Gloucester, 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 273) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin.
(5-8) Donovan Goodwin, of New Gloucester, 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 274) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin.
(5-9) Sean Hall, of Hulls Cove, who received a 2025 EMS Excellence Award from Maine EMS. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 275) Presented by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-10) the Massabesic High School Girls Wrestling Team, of Waterboro, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 276) Presented by Representative EDER of Waterboro. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
(5-11) Mabel S. Tyler, of Minot, a senior at Poland Regional High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 277) Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
In Memory of: (5-12) Ryan T. Bickford, Sr., of Winter Harbor. Mr. Bickford was a boatbuilder by trade for his whole life and also worked in emergency medical services and pyrotechnics. His boats were known for having excellent craftsmanship and were works of art built with care, precision and pride. Mr. Bickford will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Kerri, and his family, friends and community;
(HLS 270) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-95) on Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Specialized Risk Screening for First Responders" (S.P. 343) (L.D. 784) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Refer to the Committee on Labor 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-95).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Support Direct Access Worker Employment by Removing Certain Employment Disqualifications" (S.P. 493) (L.D. 1204) 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 PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Nine Members of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-133) on Bill "An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System and to Raise the Minimum Hourly Wage for Employees of the System" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 508) (L.D. 1219)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-134) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-133).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 344) (L.D. 525) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Certain Persons with a Permit to Carry Concealed Handguns to Possess or Discharge a Firearm on School Property" (H.P. 571) (L.D. 885) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Regional School Unit Budget Validation Referendum Law" (H.P. 1044) (L.D. 1586) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Competitive Procurement of Electricity from Generators Fueled by Municipal Solid Waste in Conjunction with Recycling" (H.P. 692) (L.D. 1063) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-238) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend Laws Governing the Public Utilities Commission Concerning Participant Funding" (H.P. 927) (L.D. 1405) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-242) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Ensure Timely Reimbursement Under MaineCare Regarding Hospital Cost Reports (H.P. 231) (L.D. 331) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-270) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-266) on Bill "An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules" (H.P. 24) (L.D. 60) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-265) on Bill "An Act to Expand Access to the Maine Wage Assurance Fund" (H.P. 30) (L.D. 66) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Promote Opportunities by Establishing a Student Wage" (H.P. 77) (L.D. 112) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-264) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-213) on Bill "An Act to Regulate Employer Surveillance to Protect Workers" (H.P. 25) (L.D. 61) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-267) on Bill "An Act to Direct the Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Develop Indoor Air Quality Standards for Buildings in the State in Which Public Sector Workers Work" (H.P. 929) (L.D. 1407) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-218) on Bill "An Act to Require Continuing Education for Licensed Architects" (H.P. 915) (L.D. 1393) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-259) on Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Reduction of Unfunded and Outdated Municipal and County Mandates (H.P. 402) (L.D. 634) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as State Holidays" (H.P. 463) (L.D. 724) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Copyrights for Works of State Government" (H.P. 474) (L.D. 732) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-258) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Requiring Voter Approval of Legislative and Gubernatorial Pay Increases" (H.P. 498) (L.D. 775) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-261) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding When the Governor May Call the Legislature into Session (H.P. 866) (L.D. 1331) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-260) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Limit Eligibility Under the Maine Clean Election Act" (H.P. 541) (L.D. 855) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-225) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-22) Six Members of the Committee on LABOR report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-212) on Bill "An Act to Replace the Minimum Hourly Wage with a Regionally Based Living Wage" (H.P. 539) (L.D. 853)
Signed:
Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-23) Six Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Promote Artisans and the Creative Economy" (H.P. 954) (L.D. 1462)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 139) (L.D. 353) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-129) (7-2) (S.P. 251) (L.D. 753) Bill "An Act to Support an Aroostook Adult Treatment and Recovery Court" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-130) (7-3) (S.P. 405) (L.D. 950) Bill "An Act to Prevent Domestic and Sexual Abuse of Children and Increase Access to Protection from Abuse Orders by Allowing Children to File Protection from Abuse Orders on Their Own Behalf" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-131) (7-4) (S.P. 502) (L.D. 1213) Bill "An Act to Allow the Premiums and Gratuities Paid for Any Agricultural Events Approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Be Considered in Apportionment of Stipends to Agricultural Fairs" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-135) (7-5) (S.P. 564) (L.D. 1347) Bill "An Act to Increase the Cap on Liability for Governmental Entities Under the Maine Tort Claims Act" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-132) (7-6) (H.P. 1306) (L.D. 1947) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass (7-7) (H.P. 118) (L.D. 185) Bill "An Act to Expand Opportunities to Invest Municipal Tax Increment Financing Revenues" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-255) (7-8) (H.P. 125) (L.D. 192) Bill "An Act to Exempt from State Sales Tax Utility Vehicles Purchased for Use in Commercial Fishing, Agricultural Production, Aquacultural Production and Wood Harvesting" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-256) (7-9) (H.P. 181) (L.D. 277) Bill "An Act to Repeal the Law Prohibiting Places of Business from Being Open to the Public on Sunday" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-251) (7-10) (H.P. 262) (L.D. 408) Bill "An Act to Allow Unaccompanied and Emancipated Minors to Access Their Vital Records At No Cost" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-253) (7-11) (H.P. 268) (L.D. 414) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Deceptive Pricing" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-252) (7-12) (H.P. 384) (L.D. 616) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission to Commemorate the United States of America's 250th Birthday in 2026" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-262) (7-13) (H.P. 417) (L.D. 649) Bill "An Act to Certify Chiropractic Assistants Who Perform X-rays as Radiologic Technologists" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-269) (7-14) (H.P. 460) (L.D. 721) Resolve, to Support the Full Implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in the State (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-257) (7-15) (H.P. 507) (L.D. 800) Bill "An Act to Fund the Provision of Advocacy Services to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-271) (7-16) (H.P. 631) (L.D. 971) Bill "An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding Checking Baitfish Traps" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-263) (7-17) (H.P. 818) (L.D. 1243) Bill "An Act Regarding the Licensing of Assisted Living Facilities" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-254) (7-18) (H.P. 981) (L.D. 1497) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Primary Care Reporting by the Maine Quality Forum and to Establish the Primary Care Advisory Council" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-268)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Extend the Period of Time a Dentist May Operate the Practice of a Deceased or Incapacitated Dentist (S.P. 37) (L.D. 23)
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 Allow Coastal Seawalls to Be Raised by up to 2 Feet in Order to Accommodate Predicted Sea Level Rise (H.P. 151) (L.D. 228)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act to Allow the Public Advocate to Obtain Information from Public Utilities, Competitive Electricity Providers and Standard-offer Service Providers (H.P. 546) (L.D. 860)
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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(10-4) An Act to Protect and Increase Access to Justice in Civil Legal Matters for Persons with Low Incomes (S.P. 440) (L.D. 1022)
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
(10-5) An Act to Modernize the Formulary for Naturopathic Doctors (H.P. 747) (L.D. 1128)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-6) An Act to Continue the Exemption for Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Containers Prepackaged at Wholesale (S.P. 536) (L.D. 1306)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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(10-7) An Act Regarding the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax and Registration Fees Exemption for Certain Veterans (H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1581)
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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(10-8) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Sex Offender Management and Risk Assessment Advisory Commission Regarding Tier II Offenses (S.P. 718) (L.D. 1836)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-9) Resolve, to Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Conduct a Study Regarding the Future of Electric Transmission Infrastructure in the State (S.P. 84) (L.D. 197)
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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(10-10) Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Assess Its Current Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs (S.P. 487) (L.D. 1198)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-11) Resolve, to Expand Child Assertive Community Treatment (H.P. 935) (L.D. 1426)
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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(10-12) Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Dedicated Family Court in Maine (H.P. 1072) (L.D. 1618)
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 (10-13) An Act Regarding the Term of Appointment of Judicial Officers (S.P. 20) (L.D. 8) (10-14) An Act Regarding the First Judicial District and the District Court Locations in the Judicial Divisions of Androscoggin and Western Aroostook (S.P. 33) (L.D. 20) (10-15) An Act to Update the Provision of Law Concerning Student Codes of Conduct in Order to Reflect Best Practices Regarding Behavioral Threat Assessment and Response (S.P. 34) (L.D. 21) (10-16) An Act to Update the Laws Governing Education in the Unorganized Territory (S.P. 35) (L.D. 22) (10-17) An Act to Amend and Simplify Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Licensing and Permitting Laws (S.P. 42) (L.D. 27) (10-18) An Act to Increase Oversight of Fatalities of and Serious Injuries to Adults Subject to Public Guardianship (H.P. 15) (L.D. 51) (10-19) An Act to Update the Definition of "Coastal Wetlands" Under the Natural Resources Protection Act and the Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Laws (H.P. 29) (L.D. 65) (10-20) An Act to Establish Minimum Standards for Certain Urgent Care Facilities (H.P. 31) (L.D. 67) (10-21) An Act Concerning the Filing of Marriage Licenses and the Recording of Intentions as Part of the Electronic Vital Records System (H.P. 47) (L.D. 83) (10-22) An Act to Authorize the Release of Military Records to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the Purposes of Suicide Reporting and Prevention (H.P. 73) (L.D. 108) (10-23) An Act to Amend Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws (H.P. 90) (L.D. 157) (10-24) An Act to Establish a Date to Begin Voting by Absentee Ballot in the Presence of the Clerk (H.P. 91) (L.D. 158) (10-25) An Act to Require Motor Vehicle Certificates of Registration to Include a Space to List an Emergency Contact (H.P. 92) (L.D. 159) (10-26) An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed Hearing Loss (H.P. 100) (L.D. 167) (10-27) An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services (S.P. 89) (L.D. 202) (10-28) An Act to Establish a Take-back and Disposal Program for Firefighting and Fire-suppressing Foam to Which Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Have Been Added (H.P. 145) (L.D. 222) (10-29) An Act to Allow Retail Pharmacies to Operate Remote Dispensing Sites in Rural Areas (S.P. 105) (L.D. 239) (10-30) An Act to Authorize the Public Utilities Commission to Approve Rate Adjustments for Low-income Water Utility Ratepayers (S.P. 107) (L.D. 241) (10-31) An Act to Update Certain Medical Examiner Fees (S.P. 116) (L.D. 249) (10-32) An Act to Support Mobile Home Residents in Purchasing Their Mobile Home Parks (S.P. 122) (L.D. 255) (10-33) An Act to Update Major Policy-influencing Positions Within the Maine Human Rights Commission (H.P. 184) (L.D. 284) (10-34) An Act to Enact the Safe Cosmetics Act (H.P. 217) (L.D. 317) (10-35) An Act to Increase the Size and Balance of Jury Pools (H.P. 238) (L.D. 338) (10-36) An Act to Establish a Primary Election Period for Unenrolled Candidates in Order to Receive Campaign Contributions in Amounts Equal to Amounts Allowed for Enrolled Candidates in the Same Period (S.P. 176) (L.D. 390) (10-37) An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Self-administered Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Collection Kits (H.P. 266) (L.D. 412) (10-38) An Act Regarding the Domestic Violence Advocate Privilege (S.P. 191) (L.D. 458) (10-39) An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Part B Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees (S.P. 205) (L.D. 467) (10-40) An Act Regarding the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission (S.P. 221) (L.D. 503) (10-41) An Act to Address the Rise in Rabies in Animals by Appointing Certified Rabies Vaccine Administrators (H.P. 347) (L.D. 528) (10-42) An Act to Eliminate a Rebuttable Presumption Against the Admission of Certain Applicants to the Bar (H.P. 349) (L.D. 530) (10-43) An Act to Amend Maine's Prescription Drug Labeling Law by Allowing the Removal of the Name of a Prescriber of Mifepristone, Misoprostol and Their Generic Alternatives (H.P. 357) (L.D. 538) (10-44) An Act to Support Outdoor, Agricultural-based and Hands-on Experiential Learning in Public Schools (S.P. 202) (L.D. 550) (10-45) An Act to Update Reimbursement Rates for Transportation of Deceased Persons by Funeral Homes When the Transport is at the Request of the Chief Medical Examiner (S.P. 241) (L.D. 562) (10-46) An Act to Support Informed Community Self-determination in Emergency Medical Services Planning (S.P. 266) (L.D. 583) (10-47) An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program (S.P. 277) (L.D. 593) (10-48) An Act to Raise the Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay (S.P. 283) (L.D. 599) (10-49) An Act to Ensure Access to Concurrent Methadone Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Programs (H.P. 372) (L.D. 604) (10-50) An Act to Allow the Secretary of State to Collect Excise Taxes on Motor Vehicles Owned by Residents Who Are Unhoused (H.P. 379) (L.D. 611) (10-51) An Act to Prevent Domestic Violence by Providing Adequate Funding Support for Court-ordered Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (H.P. 434) (L.D. 666) (10-52) An Act to Increase Support for Statewide Emergency Broadcast Messaging (S.P. 309) (L.D. 692) (10-53) An Act to Bolster the Maine Teacher Residency Program (S.P. 313) (L.D. 696) (10-54) An Act to Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine (S.P. 315) (L.D. 698) (10-55) An Act to Expand Access and Reduce Barriers to Access to Naloxone Hydrochloride and Other Opioid Overdose-reversing Medications (H.P. 449) (L.D. 710) (10-56) An Act to Prohibit Municipalities from Barring the Creation of Homeless Shelters (H.P. 473) (L.D. 731) (10-57) An Act to Promote an Innovation-driven Economy by Increasing Research and Development Spending (S.P. 348) (L.D. 788) (10-58) An Act Regarding the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program (H.P. 534) (L.D. 848) (10-59) An Act to Establish the Community Partnerships with Public School Systems Grant Program (H.P. 633) (L.D. 973) (10-60) An Act to Require a Person Operating a Watercraft for Recreational Purposes to Ensure All Children Under 13 Years of Age Wear United States Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices (H.P. 671) (L.D. 1042) (10-61) An Act to Support Access to General Assistance at Municipal General Assistance Offices and Designated Places (H.P. 703) (L.D. 1081) (10-62) An Act to Provide Water Service Infrastructure to Fairfield Residents Affected by Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (H.P. 730) (L.D. 1111) (10-63) An Act to Provide Funding for MaineCare-related Services for Public Schools (H.P. 742) (L.D. 1123) (10-64) An Act to Clarify Standards for Defendants' Post-judgment Motions for Relief from Protection from Abuse Orders (H.P. 748) (L.D. 1129) (10-65) An Act to Expand Appliance Energy and Water Standards (H.P. 763) (L.D. 1158) (10-66) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Advisory Board (H.P. 827) (L.D. 1252) (10-67) An Act to Authorize the Commissioner of Marine Resources to Add Limited-access Area Fishing Days During the Scallop Season (H.P. 828) (L.D. 1253) (10-68) An Act Regarding Eligibility for Historic Preservation Bond Proceeds (S.P. 510) (L.D. 1282) (10-69) An Act to Establish the Maine-Aomori Sister-state Advisory Council (H.P. 871) (L.D. 1336) (10-70) An Act to Establish the Municipal Stream Crossing Fund (S.P. 555) (L.D. 1340) (10-71) An Act to Preserve Traditional Driver's Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards (H.P. 883) (L.D. 1360) (10-72) An Act to Update the Maine Self-service Storage Act (H.P. 913) (L.D. 1391) (10-73) An Act to Modify the Laws Regarding Driver's License Applications (H.P. 933) (L.D. 1411) (10-74) An Act to Amend Laws Governing Hearing Aid Dealers to Allow an Exception to Certain Hearing Examination Requirements (S.P. 552) (L.D. 1413) (10-75) An Act to Update and Clarify Provisions Related to 9-1-1 Services (H.P. 945) (L.D. 1436) (10-76) An Act to Amend the Maine Uniform Probate Code (H.P. 949) (L.D. 1440) (10-77) An Act to Create a Green Crab Only Wholesale Dealer License (H.P. 987) (L.D. 1503) (10-78) An Act to Promote Firewood Banks in Maine (H.P. 1010) (L.D. 1525) (10-79) An Act to Support Farmland Conservation (S.P. 612) (L.D. 1528) (10-80) An Act to Extend a One-year Lobbying Prohibition to Partisan and Nonpartisan Staff of the Legislature (H.P. 1034) (L.D. 1576) (10-81) An Act to Provide Relocation Assistance to Crime Victims (H.P. 1056) (L.D. 1598) (10-82) An Act to Protect Groundwater and Surface Waters from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Landfill Leachate (S.P. 641) (L.D. 1604) (10-83) An Act to Eliminate Requirements for Drivers to Surrender Their Physical Driver's Licenses During a Temporary Suspension (H.P. 1070) (L.D. 1616) (10-84) An Act to Allow the Keeping of Chickens on Private Residential Property (H.P. 1096) (L.D. 1655) (10-85) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Denials of Public Records Requests (H.P. 1203) (L.D. 1797) (10-86) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning State Boards and Commissions (H.P. 1214) (L.D. 1813) (10-87) An Act to Protect the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information in Records of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations (H.P. 1221) (L.D. 1826) (10-88) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Requests (H.P. 1222) (L.D. 1827)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-89) Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Examine the Classification of and Access to Public Records Maintained by Certain State Agencies (H.P. 66) (L.D. 101) (10-90) Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Financial Institutions to Issue Guidance Related to the Charging of Multiple Fees for Attempted Withdrawals Involving Insufficient Funds (S.P. 78) (L.D. 142) (10-91) Resolve, to Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Study Expanding the Use of Hydroelectric Power and the Development of a Geothermal Power Plant in the State (H.P. 200) (L.D. 300) (10-92) Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control to Prohibit the Use of Rodenticides in Outdoor Residential Settings (S.P. 142) (L.D. 356) (10-93) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Collect Data on Secondary School Mathematics Requirements (S.P. 162) (L.D. 370) (10-94) Resolve, to Require the Preparation of Preapproved Building Types (H.P. 365) (L.D. 546) (10-95) Resolve, to Require the Maine State Housing Authority to Submit a Report on the Pilot Project to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Individuals (H.P. 475) (L.D. 733) (10-96) Resolve, to Conduct a Study to Update Flood Hazard Data in the Sandy River Watershed (S.P. 291) (L.D. 758) (10-97) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Need to Codify or Recodify Laws Regarding Residential Community Ownership Associations by Adopting the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (S.P. 301) (L.D. 760) (10-98) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Design a Mentoring Program for Youth Who Have Extended Care and Support Agreements with the Department (H.P. 509) (L.D. 802) (10-99) Resolve, Requiring the Maine Health Data Organization to Develop a Plan for Measuring Gaps in Home and Community-based Services (H.P. 637) (L.D. 977) (10-100) Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State to Study Providing Access to Absentee Ballots for Municipal Elections to Uniformed Service Voters or Overseas Voters in the Same Manner as Absentee Ballots for Statewide Elections (H.P. 753) (L.D. 1148) (10-101) Resolve, to Study the Public Health and Environmental Risks from Synthetic Turf (H.P. 782) (L.D. 1177) (10-102) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Enhance Youth Hunting Participation (H.P. 857) (L.D. 1322) (10-103) Resolve, Directing the Department of Marine Resources to Evaluate How to Effectively Allow 2 Licensed Individuals to Fish for Lobsters or Scallops from a Single Vessel (S.P. 556) (L.D. 1341) (10-104) Resolve, to Establish a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps Pilot Program and to Conduct a Feasibility Study of a Higher Education Service Corps Program (H.P. 942) (L.D. 1433) (10-105) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its Rules to Protect Water Quality by Reducing Nutrient Pollution from Septic Systems (S.P. 634) (L.D. 1550) (10-106) Resolve, to Study Maine's Absolute Dominion and Beneficial Use Laws Relating to Water Rights (H.P. 1131) (L.D. 1696)
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 Maryalice Crofton, of Augusta (SLS 267)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. - CARRIED OVER to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 519 on March 21, 2025. TABLED - March 18, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents" (H.P. 525) (L.D. 818)
TABLED - March 25, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
3. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn (HLS 160)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SMITH of Palermo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
4. Bill "An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act" (S.P. 509) (L.D. 1281)
- In Senate, REFERREDto the Committee on LABOR. TABLED - April 15, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE. (Roll Call Ordered)
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Old School Pantry, of Mexico (HLS 210)
TABLED - April 24, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Island Indulgence Spa, of Rumford (HLS 211)
TABLED - April 24, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
7. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABORon Bill "An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act" (S.P. 272) (L.D. 588)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. TABLED - May 6, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
8. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-44) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Resolve, to Require the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Lower Road Rail Use Advisory Council (S.P. 46) (L.D. 29)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-44). TABLED - May 7, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
9. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-45) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council Regarding the Rail Line from Portland to Yarmouth (S.P. 47) (L.D. 30)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-45). TABLED - May 7, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-117) - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 316) (L.D. 487)
TABLED - May 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
11. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-144) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains" (H.P. 359) (L.D. 540)
TABLED - May 14, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative BOYER of Poland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
12. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-75) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Increase the Total Amount of Credits Authorized Under the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program" (S.P. 52) (L.D. 125)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-75). TABLED - May 20, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH (H.P. 1323)
TABLED - May 20, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SATO of Gorham. PENDING - ADOPTION.
14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Winthrop/Maranacook Field Hockey Team, of Winthrop (HLS 265)
TABLED - May 22, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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1. Bill "An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or Substances Containing a Detectable Amount of Certain Scheduled Drugs to Prove the Offense of Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs" (S.P. 329) (L.D. 771)
- In Senate, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED. - In House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. HELD at the Request of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1175) (L.D. 1757) Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Governing Osteopathic Physician Licensing" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 111) (L.D. 178) Bill "An Act Regarding Coverage for Step Therapy for Advanced Metastatic Cancer" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-272) (7-3) (H.P. 134) (L.D. 211) Bill "An Act to Make School Safer for Students with Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders by Requiring Seizure Action Plans and Training in Schools" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-273) (7-4) (H.P. 212) (L.D. 312) Bill "An Act Regarding the Rates of Speed at Which School Buses Travel" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-278) (7-5) (H.P. 553) (L.D. 867) Bill "An Act Regarding Pre-need Funeral Insurance" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-274) (7-6) (H.P. 605) (L.D. 940) Bill "An Act to Increase Cash Prizes for Fishing Derbies" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-275) (7-7) (H.P. 662) (L.D. 1033) Bill "An Act to Regulate Alcoholic Beverage Competitions" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-276) (7-8) (H.P. 912) (L.D. 1390) Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State to Develop a Plan for a Multiyear Registration System for National Car Rental Companies Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-277) (7-9) (H.P. 1165) (L.D. 1747) Bill "An Act to Repeal and Replace the Charter of the Yarmouth Water District" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-279) (7-10) (H.P. 1274) (L.D. 1913) Bill "An Act to Allow Matinicus Isle Plantation to Issue a Revenue Bond for Urgently Needed Repairs to the Plantation's Electric Power Generating Facility" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-280)
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