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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Marty Pelham, First Universalist of Rockland.
National Anthem by Nacole Palmer, Bowdoin.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Resolve, Authorizing a Study on the Impacts and Risks of Lead-based Ammunition (H.P. 887) (L.D. 1364)
Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-523) in the House on June 9, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers (H.P. 1172) (L.D. 1754)
FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 9, 2025.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENACTEDin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Ensure Accountability for Repairs Conducted by Independent Repair Facilities on Motor Vehicles Under Warranty" (H.P. 959) (L.D. 1467)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-586) in the House on June 10, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Agricultural Economy by Increasing Revenue from the Corporate Income Tax and Providing Property Tax Exemptions" (H.P. 1250) (L.D. 1879)
Majority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-571) in the House on June 10, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTEDin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 197)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 11, 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 Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 975 An Act to Repeal Laws Allowing Abortion and to Criminalize Abortion L.D. 1254 An Act to Expand the Licensing of Outpatient Surgical Facilities
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(4-1) On motion of Representative DHALAC of South Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1334) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DEBRITO of Waterville, MACIAS of Topsham, MATLACK of St. George, MCCABE of Lewiston, RANA of Bangor, SATO of Gorham, YUSUF of Portland)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 20, 2025 AS WORLD REFUGEE DAY IN MAINE
WHEREAS,World Refugee Day was launched by the United Nations in 2000 to honor the bravery, strength and determination of refugees around the world who have been forced to flee their home countries under threat of conflict, violence, persecution and natural disaster; and
WHEREAS, more than 100 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, persecution, natural disasters and human rights violations; and
WHEREAS, refugees resettle across the welcoming state of Maine in hopes of finding peace and safety for themselves and their families; and
WHEREAS, for over 45 years, refugees from diverse social, cultural, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds with a variety of skills, abilities and experiences have resettled in Maine and have been woven into the fabric of Maine’s vibrant cultural tapestry; and
WHEREAS, refugee-led organizations in Maine share with the State the work of strengthening communities by engaging with and improving the lives of all Maine people through fair and equitable access to education, health care and employment; and
WHEREAS, refugee-owned and immigrant-owned businesses are important contributors to the economic and social vitality of communities across the State, supporting local economies and employing local people;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 June 20, 2025 as World Refugee Day in Maine and the positive impact and enduring contributions of refugee communities in the State.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Stephen Pierre, of Turner, a student at Leavitt Area High School, who won the 55-meter Hurdles and Long Jump Events at the Class B State Indoor Track and Field Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 910)
(5-2) Sophie Simard, of Turner, a student at Leavitt Area High School, who won the Class A State Championship in the Slalom Event with a combined time of 1:20.74. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 911)
(5-3) Chase Leonardo, of Turner, a member of the Leavitt High School Swimming Team, who won the 100 Breaststroke event at the 2025 Class A Boys State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 912)
(5-4) Jamie Rice, of Bath, who has received the inaugural Citizen Heroism Award from the City of Bath. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 913)
(5-5) Levi Riggs, of Bath, who won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Boys Class B Regional Track Championship in the 800-meter Event and 1,600-meter Event and received the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Boys Don Berry Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 914)
(5-6) Shealyn Brochu, of Bath, who won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Girls Class B Regional Track Championship in the 800-meter Event, the 1,600-meter Event and the 3,200-meter Event and was named the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Girls MVP. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 915)
(5-7) Emily Fadrigon, of Gorham, who received the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 916)
(5-8) Liam Reagan, of Scarborough, who received the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 917)
(5-9) Amelia Caruso, of Scarborough, who received the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 918)
(5-10) Karin Sadtler, of West Bath, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 919)
(5-11) Gary Emmons, Jr., of Richmond, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 920)
(5-12) the Phippsburg Planning Board, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 921)
(5-13) the Town of Beals, which was incorporated on July 11, 1925 and is celebrating its Centennial on July 12, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 922)
(5-14) Ryan Cote, of Dresden, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 923)
(5-15) Hannah Christensen, of Westbrook, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Westbrook High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 924)
(5-16) Naomi Cabana, of Westbrook, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Westbrook High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 925)
(5-17) Jennifer Gosselin, of Boothbay Harbor, on her retirement after 30 years of service as a teacher at Edgecomb Eddy School and nearly 40 years of service in the classroom overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 926)
(5-18) Mariam DeLisle, of Whitefield, a member of the Lincoln Academy girls lacrosse team, who recently scored her 200th career goal. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 927)
(5-19) Kaiden Plourde, of Old Town, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Old Town High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 928)
(5-20) Samuel Goddard, of Old Town, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Old Town High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 929)
(5-21) Jaxson Ward, of Thorndike, a Civil Air Patrol Cadet Captain, who earned the Amelia Earhart Award. The Amelia Earhart Award marks completion of Phase III of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 931)
(5-22) Kinsley Paul, of Standish, who won First Place in the 50cc 7-9 Category of the Maine Motocross Series. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 355) Presented by Representative POMERLEAU of Standish. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative WALKER of Naples.
(5-23) Lisa J. Marchese Eames, of Cumberland, on her retirement as Chief of the Criminal Division of the Maine Attorney General's office. Ms. Marchese Eames was hired to work in the Criminal Division after her graduation from law school in 1986. As a member of the Criminal Division, she taught for many years at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and handled extradition cases for several Governors. She prosecuted all types of criminal cases from OUI to welfare fraud to sexual assault to murder. For several years, she served as the State's first Statewide Drug Coordinator for drug prosecution matters. In 1997, she became one of four statewide homicide prosecutors in the State. In that capacity, she handled over 100 cases involving murder or manslaughter charges. A substantial number of those cases were complicated jury trials involving technical forensic evidence such as DNA, ballistics, fingerprints, pathology and state of mind. Ms. Marchese Eames chaired the Domestic Violence Homicide Review panel, which examines all domestic violence related homicides in search of ways to reduce the number of people who die as a result of domestic abuse. She also served on the Attorney General's Human Trafficking working group and as the Attorney General's designee on the Rules of Evidence Advisory Committee. In 2001, The Maine Child Abuse Action Network awarded Ms. Marchese Eames the Professional of the Year Award. In 2010, she was awarded the prestigious Caroline Duby Glassman Award by the Women's Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association. In 2014, she was promoted to Deputy Attorney General, Chief of the Criminal Division, the first woman to hold that position. A graduate of the University of Maine, she was appointed by two Governors to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, serving as Vice-Chair, and in 2018 she received the Maryann Hartman Award, which recognizes outstanding women with strong ties to the State. We extend to Ms. Marchese Eames our appreciation for her long service to the people of Maine and offer her our best wishes;
(HLS 377) Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative MITCHELL of Cumberland.
(5-24) Rotary Club of Brunswick, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. One hundred years ago, on May 19, 1925, the Rotary Club of Brunswick, Number 2056 of Rotary International, was established and granted its charter. As Rotarians, the members were then and will always be committed to service above self, to building community and to engaging in thoughtful dialogue about the issues that shape our world. To provide service to the community, their yearly events and projects include co-sponsoring the Brunswick Bike Rodeo and Family Safety Day, which includes giving free bike helmets to all in need, flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day, Games on the Mall every 4th of July, higher education scholarships for local students and much more. Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self" has been followed by Rotary Club of Brunswick for the last 100 years. Going forward, the plan will be to continue service to the Brunswick area for at least the next 100 years, improving the community for all. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 378) Presented by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representative ANKELES of Brunswick, Representative GOLEK of Harpswell.
(5-25) Mary Chapman, of Standish, on her retirement as Town Clerk of the Town of Standish on June 25, 2025 after over 37 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 379) Presented by Representative POMERLEAU of Standish. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative WALKER of Naples.
(5-26) the Etna Volunteer Fire Department, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 381) Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
In Memory of: (5-27) Shannon Haley, of Portland. Ms. Haley had an extensive career in public service and safety, working with the Town of Windham and Buxton Fire & Rescue before joining the Scarborough Fire Department, where she was promoted to Lieutenant. She was also a skilled paramedic and registered nurse. In addition to frontline work, she trained emergency services professionals at Southern Maine Community College. Ms. Haley had a dedication to mentorship and education and was widely respected for her courage, compassion and unwavering commitment to serving others. She will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 904)
(5-28) Felix Young, of Kittery Point. Mr. Young was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. After his 21 years of service with the Marine Corps, he worked in the Inside Machine Shop at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He also served as a part-time police officer and as a bail commissioner throughout Maine until he became the first Equal Employment Officer at the shipyard, spending 28 years in that position. He attended church at First Congregational Church of Kittery Point and also at New Hope Baptist Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Mr. Young will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 905)
(5-29) David A. Vance, of Windham. Mr. Vance worked in the electrical trade and at the family business, D&J Excavating Company, Inc., where he worked for 47 years. Mr. Vance will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 906)
(5-30) Terri Lynn Dawson, of Gorham. Mrs. Dawson had a career at Gorham Middle School working as a technology integrator. Her latest award, received on October 10, 2024, emphasized her impact in the use of technology in education. Mrs. Dawson will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 907)
(5-31) Clareann H. Bunker, of Bar Harbor. Dr. Bunker was the founding executive director of The Maine Center for Human Genetics, providing genetic counseling services from 1974 until 1981. During this time, she served as faculty for the Short Course in Human Genetics at The Jackson Laboratory. She then earned her Ph.D. in Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh in 1984, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Pitt in Cardiovascular Disease and Epidemiology. In 1987, she joined the faculty of the Department of Epidemiology in the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bunker was a trailblazer, advancing medical research across the globe. Her studies in Nigeria paved the way for improved understanding of cardiac disease risk factors and prevention. She initiated a large cohort study in Tobago that initially focused on prostate cancer but expanded to include women and other outcomes. She also initiated The Longitudinal Indian Family Health longitudinal cohort study in Telangana State, India, and was the principal investigator of a Fogarty International grant focused on empowering Indian researchers. Her research program included mentoring dozens of Ph.D. and master's degree students, including at Pitt and around the globe in Nigeria, Cameroon, Trinidad, Tobago and India. Dr. Bunker received many accolades and awards, including membership in the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, a Distinguished Alumni award from Pitt and a Caribbean Public Health Agency award for Outstanding Contributions in Cancer Epidemiology in the Caribbean. Dr. Bunker retired from the University of Pittsburgh in 2016 as emeritus professor. Dr. Bunker will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 908)
(5-32) Jeffrey David Thoms, of Orrington. Mr. Thoms worked at Garelick Farms for twenty-eight years and owned a FedEx franchise for six years. Active in the community, he coordinated a ministry with Jericho Road to bring sandwiches, meals and clothing to the homeless population of the Bangor area. Mr. Thoms will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 909)
(5-33) Martha Wight Sheppard, of Orono. Mrs. Sheppard worked for many years at Eastern Maine Medical Center as a post-anesthesia care unit secretary. She was active in several local civic and social organizations, including the Shakespeare Club, Symphony Women and the University of Maine Thursday Club, and also volunteered for the Good Samaritan Agency and Eastern Maine Medical Center. Mrs. Sheppard will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 930)
(5-34) Shiloh Schulte, of Kennebunk. Dr. Schulte was a lifelong birdwatcher, conservationist and scientist who worked on a variety of landbird, seabird and shorebird projects throughout North America. While earning his doctorate at North Carolina State University, he studied the ecology and population biology of American Oystercatchers on the Outer Banks, helping to coordinate a coastwide banding and resighting effort with multiple research partners. His career was dedicated to understanding and safeguarding migratory bird populations, particularly those under threat from climate change and habitat loss. Dr. Schulte worked with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences and was known for his meticulous fieldwork, his leadership in collaborative research projects and his skill in translating complex science into accessible, actionable insight. He also served on the Kennebunk Select Board for several years and was named Chair in 2022. Dr. Schulte will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 380) Presented by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-284) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Popular Election (S.P. 226) (L.D. 508) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-334) on Bill "An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes" (S.P. 660) (L.D. 1666) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-334).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-634) on Bill "An Act to Require the Maine State Police to Create a Statewide List of Missing Persons" (H.P. 105) (L.D. 172) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-635) on Bill "An Act Regarding the State Forensic Service" (H.P. 282) (L.D. 428) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-632) on Bill "An Act to Require Certain Mental Health Data to Be Included in Uniform Crime Reports" (H.P. 792) (L.D. 1187) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-630) on Bill "An Act to Combat Organized Criminal Enterprises in Maine"(EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1259) (L.D. 1888) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-631) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Clarify That a Business's License or Subscription to Use Software Is Not Considered a Lease for the Purposes of Sales and Use Tax" (H.P. 865) (L.D. 1330) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-638) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ Acts (10-1) An Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools (H.P. 966) (L.D. 1474) (10-2) An Act to Require the Attorney General to Create and Update Biennially a Model Residential Lease (H.P. 1168) (L.D. 1750)
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 Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn (HLS 160)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SMITH of Palermo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. 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)
3. 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.
4. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Change the State's Method of Allocating Electoral Votes from a Congressional District Method to a Winner-take-all Method Contingent on the State of Nebraska Changing its Method of Allocating Electoral Votes" (H.P. 879) (L.D. 1356)
TABLED - June 2, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
5. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-59) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations from Insurance Requirements" (S.P. 381) (L.D. 893)
- In House, House RECONSIDEREDits former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) on June 2, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) in NON-CONCURRENCE. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED. (Roll Call Ordered)
6. Bill "An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries and Hatcheries Division by Increasing the Inland Fishing License Fees and Establishing the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund" (H.P. 41) (L.D. 77)
- In House, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-323) on May 29, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
7. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-158) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEon Bill "An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife" (S.P. 559) (L.D. 1343)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-158) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-184) thereto. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
8. Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development to Convene a Working Group to Review the Process of Setting Impact Fees (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 821) (L.D. 1246)
TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Kathy Littlefield, of Waldo (HLS 351)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Shirley Caler, of Waldo (HLS 352)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-393) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSon Bill "An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming" (H.P. 769) (L.D. 1164)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
12. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-252)- Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Create the Small Business Capital Savings Account Program" (S.P. 95) (L.D. 195)
- In Senate, Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-252). TABLED - June 5, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-541) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Consent for HIV Testing and Disclosure of Related Medical Information for Insurance Purposes" (H.P. 1314) (L.D. 1970)
TABLED - June 9, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
14. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-575) - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-576)- Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care Workers by Addressing Assaults in Health Care Settings" (H.P. 351) (L.D. 532)
TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
15. An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents (H.P. 525) (L.D. 818)
TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
16. Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State" (H.P. 243) (L.D. 343)
- In House, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-285) on May 28, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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1. Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Death with Dignity Act to Ensure Access by Qualified Patients" (H.P. 381) (L.D. 613)
- In Senate, Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES READand ACCEPTED. - In House, House INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-433). HELD at the Request of Representative MEYER of Eliot.
2. Bill "An Act to Prohibit Lodging Establishments from Providing Single-use Plastic Containers" (H.P. 1289) (L.D. 1928)
- In Senate, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-422). - In House, House INSISTEDon its former action whereby the PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-422). HELD at the Request of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-645) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Program to Assist Residents of Large Recovery Residences" (H.P. 138) (L.D. 215) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Six Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reform the Process by Which a Person May Petition an Agency to Adopt or Modify Rules Under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act" (H.P. 750) (L.D. 1131)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees and Continue the Voluntary Employee Incentive Program"(EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1335) (L.D. 1987)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) (3-2) Bill "An Act to Address Funding Needs for State Employees Affected by Federal Funding Disruptions" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1336) (L.D. 1988)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 113) (L.D. 180) Bill "An Act Regarding the Interactions of Pharmacy Benefits Managers and So-called 340B Entities and Reimbursements by Pharmacy Benefits Managers to Pharmacies" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-643) (7-2) (H.P. 1122) (L.D. 1687) Bill "An Act to Clarify and Increase Access to HIV Prevention Medications" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-642)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Licensing of Certain Types of Establishments and Professions by the Department of Health and Human Services (S.P. 325) (L.D. 767) (10-2) An Act to Establish Equal Tax Treatment for the Mi'kmaq Nation (S.P. 412) (L.D. 982)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-340) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Items Intended to Be Used to Inhale Nitrous Oxide for Recreational Purposes" (S.P. 489) (L.D. 1200) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-340).
_________________________________ (6-2) Seven Members of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase the Influence of the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on the Funding and Operations of the Maine State Ferry Service" (S.P. 677) (L.D. 1731)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-339) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators:
Comes from the Senate with Report "B" OUGHT TO PASS READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 366) (L.D. 834) Bill "An Act to Update the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-336) (7-2) (S.P. 696) (L.D. 1794) Bill "An Act to Provide Protection from Unfair Parking Tickets on Lots Accessible to the Public" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-335) (7-3) (H.P. 1305) (L.D. 1946) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Eligibility of Certified Recovery Residences for Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Vouchers" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-644)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-331) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Pollution Associated with Transportation in Alignment with the State's Climate Action Plan" (S.P. 469) (L.D. 1138) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-331).
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Expand Property Tax Relief for Veterans and Their Survivors and to Modify Certain Corporate Tax Expenditures" (S.P. 727) (L.D. 1857) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-341) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-646) on Bill "An Act Allowing the Department of Corrections to Offset Some of the Costs of Technology Provided to Residents of Correctional Facilities" (H.P. 9) (L.D. 45) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-647) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-649) on Bill "An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets and Tax Rates" (H.P. 152) (L.D. 229) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Qualifying Use of Tax Increment Financing for Extension of a Development District" (H.P. 673) (L.D. 1044) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-648) on Bill "An Act to Permanently Fund 55 Percent of the State's Share of Education by Establishing a Tax on Incomes of More than $1,000,000" (H.P. 711) (L.D. 1089) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________
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(1-1) An Act to Change the Laws Regarding Real Estate Appraisers (H.P. 998) (L.D. 1514)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 3, 2025. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 3, 2025, in concurrence. - RECALLED from the Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order, S.P. 792.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-355) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-343)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting" (H.P. 1295) (L.D. 1934)
Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READand ACCEPTED in the House on June 10, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-561) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-349)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Expand the Use of Tax Increment Revenue for Affordable Housing by Adding Authorized Project Costs" (H.P. 1098) (L.D. 1657)
Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on June 10, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Landfill (H.P. 197) (L.D. 297)
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 Clarify the Release of Information by the Department of Health and Human Services in the Law Regarding Automatic Referrals (H.P. 575) (L.D. 889)
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 Amend Election Polling Place Candidate Restrictions (H.P. 1137) (L.D. 1702)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) An Act Regarding Adult Education Funding and Oversight (H.P. 1140) (L.D. 1705)
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) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education (H.P. 1016) (L.D. 1558)
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) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State (H.P. 1036) (L.D. 1578)
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 (10-7) An Act to Improve the Coordination of Health Care for Minors in State Care (H.P. 48) (L.D. 84) (10-8) An Act to Amend and Simplify Certain Wildlife Laws (H.P. 60) (L.D. 95) (10-9) An Act to Expand Municipal Volunteer Program Eligibility Requirements in the Municipal Property Tax Assistance Laws (H.P. 194) (L.D. 294) (10-10) An Act to Increase the Transparency and Accountability of the Maine Information and Analysis Center (H.P. 273) (L.D. 419) (10-11) An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (S.P. 347) (L.D. 787) (10-12) An Act to Update the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income (S.P. 366) (L.D. 834) (10-13) An Act to Reduce the Property Tax Burden by Adequately Funding County Jail Operations (H.P. 538) (L.D. 852) (10-14) An Act to Require MaineCare to Reimburse for Lactation Services in the Homes of Eligible Persons (H.P. 551) (L.D. 865) (10-15) An Act to Amend the Law Allowing Individuals Subject to Pretrial or Presentence Incarceration to Be Credited Time for Participation in Work Projects Within a Jail (H.P. 596) (L.D. 931) (10-16) An Act to Establish the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund (S.P. 433) (L.D. 1016) (10-17) An Act to Exempt Diapers from Sales Tax (H.P. 721) (L.D. 1099) (10-18) An Act to Create Clarity in the Laws Regarding Property Tax Abatement Appeals (H.P. 860) (L.D. 1325) (10-19) An Act to Protect the Drinking Water for Consumers of Certain Water Systems by Establishing Maximum Contaminant Levels for Certain Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (H.P. 861) (L.D. 1326) (10-20) An Act to Create Culturally Appropriate and Trauma-informed Housing and Recovery Services (H.P. 863) (L.D. 1328) (10-21) An Act to Allow a Grace Period for the Payment of Excise Tax for Adult Use Cannabis Cultivation Facilities (H.P. 1095) (L.D. 1654) (10-22) An Act to Increase the Influence of the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on the Funding and Operations of the Maine State Ferry Service (S.P. 677) (L.D. 1731) (10-23) An Act to Provide Protection from Unfair Parking Tickets on Lots Accessible to the Public (S.P. 696) (L.D. 1794) (10-24) An Act to Require the Removal from a Property Tax Lien the Name of a Previous Owner Who Paid Prorated Property Taxes (H.P. 1266) (L.D. 1895)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-25) Resolve, Directing the Maine Education Policy Research Institute and the Department of Education to Recommend Changes to the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula (H.P. 218) (L.D. 318) (10-26) Resolve, to Study Authorization for Municipal Fire Departments with Trained Personnel to Conduct Fire Sprinkler System Plan Reviews (H.P. 652) (L.D. 1005) (10-27) Resolve, to Establish the Community Navigator Pilot Program to Support At-risk Families (H.P. 836) (L.D. 1261) (10-28) Resolve, to Require the Governor's Energy Office to Study Taxation of Renewable Energy Infrastructure (H.P. 878) (L.D. 1355) (10-29) Resolve, to Design a Maine Home Energy Navigator and Coaching Pilot Program (H.P. 1311) (L.D. 1967)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 472) (L.D. 1141) Bill "An Act to Increase the Procurement of Maine Foods by State-funded Institutions" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-352) (7-2) (H.P. 89) (L.D. 156) Bill "An Act to Improve Notifications Related to Substance-exposed Infants" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-650) (7-3) (H.P. 1218) (L.D. 1820) Bill "An Act to Simplify Regulation of the Adult Use Cannabis Industry" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-651)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-344) on Bill "An Act to Include Certain Mental Health Workers Under the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement" (S.P. 260) (L.D. 579) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-344).
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-652) on Bill "An Act to Expand the Supervised Community Confinement Program" (H.P. 416) (L.D. 648) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-653) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Items Identified as Prison Contraband" (H.P. 595) (L.D. 930) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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(1-1) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Popular Election (S.P. 226) (L.D. 508)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTREAD and ACCEPTED and the RESOLUTION PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-284) AND HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-640) in the House on June 11, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the RESOLUTION and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 648) (L.D. 1640) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission" (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-347)
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Acts (10-1) An Act Regarding Reimbursements by Health Insurance Carriers or Pharmacy Benefits Managers to Pharmacies (H.P. 113) (L.D. 180) (10-2) An Act to Clarify and Increase Access to HIV Prevention Medications (H.P. 1122) (L.D. 1687) (10-3) An Act to Clarify the Eligibility of Certified Recovery Residences for Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Vouchers (H.P. 1305) (L.D. 1946)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-4) Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a New Crime of Racketeering for Drug Offenses and Sex Trafficking (H.P. 1259) (L.D. 1888)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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