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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, June 12, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Ann Higgins Matlack, St. George.
National Anthem by Roxanne Althouse, Woolwich.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 793)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK AND THE EXEMPLARY CARDIAC CARE TEAM AT NORTHERN LIGHT EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
WHEREAS,the 2nd week of May is National Hospital Week, a time to celebrate and recognize the dedication and hard work of doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals across the State who selflessly care for patients and enhance the health and well-being of the community; and
WHEREAS, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a vital tertiary care hospital serving the northern 2/3 of the State and providing comprehensive medical services to the residents of this vast region;and
WHEREAS, cardiovascular disease remains a significant health concern in Maine, contributing to over 25,000 deaths in the past decade. While rates of cardiovascular disease are generally below the national average, the recent increase in related deaths is alarming. Furthermore, cardiovascular diseases are exacerbated by other health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, which compound the risks for many Mainers; and
WHEREAS, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has been a leader in cardiovascular care for over 40 years, offering advanced medical treatment and technologies to ensure the heart health of the people of Maine. Their team of highly skilled cardiovascular physicians and dedicated healthcare professionals has been at the forefront of providing innovative heart care solutions, using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients; and
WHEREAS, the heart care team at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, led by Dr. Darryl Hoffman, a distinguished surgeon in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, is committed to the highest standards of care, saving lives and making a lasting difference in the lives of countless patients throughout the region; 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 National Hospital Week and Dr. Darryl Hoffman and the entire Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Cardiology team for their exceptional care, skill and dedication to saving lives every day, and we extend our deepest appreciation for their ongoing contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Maine; and be it further
RESOLVED: that a suitable copy of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to Dr. Darryl Hoffman and the entire cardiology team at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, with our heartfelt gratitude and recognition of their outstanding work in advancing heart health care in Maine.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 526)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 11, 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 Education and Cultural Affairs: · Jasmine Sanders of Augusta for appointment, to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees, · Alicia Jalbert of Portland for appointment, to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees, · Brad Choyt of South Thomaston for appointment, to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees, · Heather Finnemore Johnson of Norridgewock for appointment, to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 532)
132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 11, 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 adhered to its previous action whereby it Enacted Bill “An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers” (H.P. 1172) (L.D. 1754) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 533)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 11, 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 Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Housing and Economic Development on Bill “An Act to Ensure Accountability for Repairs Conducted by Independent Repair Facilities on Motor Vehicles Under Warranty” (H.P. 959) (L.D. 1467) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 534)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 11, 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 Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on Resolve, Authorizing a Study on the Impacts and Risks of Lead-based Ammunition (H.P. 887) (L.D. 1364) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 535)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 11, 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 Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Bill “An Act to Make Student Transfer Agreements Renew Automatically Except in Certain Circumstances” (H.P. 141) (L.D. 218) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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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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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Dustin Giggey, of Caswell, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 932)
(5-2) Hannah Henshaw, of Freeman Township, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Mt. Abram High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 934)
(5-3) Robert Butterfield IV, of Phillips, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Mt. Abram High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 935)
(5-4) Madeline Wagner, of Winthrop, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Winthrop High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 936)
(5-5) Caroline Corgan, of Winthrop, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Winthrop High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 937)
(5-6) Morgan Fichthorn, of Winthrop, a member of the Cony High School girls basketball team, who scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 938)
(5-7) Audriana Wilcher, of Bridgton, a student at Lake Region Middle School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 941)
(5-8) Avery Lajoie, of Porter, a student at Sacopee Valley Middle School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 942)
(5-9) the Wales Board of Selectmen, which received the 2025 Wales Fire Chief's Award for unwavering support of the Fire Chief and the Fire Department. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 384) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-10) Paul S. Burgess, of Wales, who received the 2025 Wales Fire Department Service Award for 50 years of dedicated service to the Wales Municipal Volunteer Fire Department. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 385) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-11) Benjamin Burgess, of Sabattus, who was named the 2025 Wales Firefighter of the Year for going above and beyond without being asked to do things like station maintenance, cleaning and retagging equipment and reorganizing trucks. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 386) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative WOOD of Greene.
In Memory of: (5-12) the Honorable Ruth Foster, of Ellsworth. Ms. Foster was a former legislator, mayor, business owner, female trailblazer and tireless champion of Ellsworth. For 35 years, she was the proprietor of a children's shop, Ruth Foster's. A longtime fixture on Main Street, the shop closed in 2019. Ms. Foster served on the Board of Directors of Bar Harbor Bankshares and Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company. She was the first woman on the board, serving from 1986 to 2004. She started a real estate career in her 40s and that got her interested in local government. Her early forays into politics were as a hostess and then as a volunteer, starting with William Cohen's congressional run. She was elected to City Council and in 1978 became the first woman to serve as Ellsworth's mayor. She later successfully ran for the Maine House, where she served 10 years, followed by four in the Senate. In the Legislature, she advocated for birth control in schools and moving divorces out of the courtroom and into mediation. Her legislation prioritized the best interests of the child and replaced the word "custody" with "parental rights and responsibilities." During her years in office, Ms. Foster was recognized by the Family Planning Association of Maine and the Adolescent Pregnancy Coalition. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court honored her for her work on mediation. She was named Legislator of the Year in 1988 by the Maine State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Conference. In 2010, she was honored with the Deborah Morton Award from the University of New England. The award is given to women with strong Maine ties who have combined high distinction in their careers with a record of public service or who have shown exceptional volunteer leadership. Ms. Foster will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 933)
(5-13) Sandra "Sandy" Smallidge, of Blue Hill. Mrs. Smallidge dedicated most of her life to nursing. She served in several positions at Eastern Maine Medical Center and Blue Hill Memorial Hospital and traveled across the country as a traveling nurse for ten years. She shared her knowledge of nursing as an adjunct professor in the nursing program at Husson University, and she owned Blue Moon Images Gallery in Surry with her husband, Greg. Mrs. Smallidge was always involved in volunteering for different causes and places, including the National Parks, National Folk Festival and Winter Harbor Library. Mrs. Smallidge will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 939)
(5-14) David Allen Peckham, of Bar Harbor. Mr. Peckham was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his military service, he worked for the Department of Defense in a civilian capacity, both in Germany and stateside. He served his country for a total of 35 years. Mr. Peckham will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 940)
(5-15) Mary Sweeney Underwood, of Gray. Mrs. Underwood was a tireless and inspiring volunteer across many committees, events and community groups. She was perhaps best known for being "the Woman Who Walks," as her passion for Nordic walking led her to establish a popular walking club in Gray. Over time, she became the face of Nordic walking in communities other than Gray. She was also a member of the Community Television Advisory Committee and helped produce several videos touching upon various aspects of the Gray community. Mrs. Underwood will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 382) Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester, Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
(5-16) Jacqueline A. Hodgins Caiola, of Portland. A dedicated educator, Mrs. Caiola inspired generations of children for 46 years. She taught physical education at Presque Isle High School, Mahoney Junior High School, St. Joseph Parish School, Holy Cross School, Cathedral School, St. Patrick School and St. Brigid School, retiring in 2016. Beyond the classroom, she served as a camp counselor at Waynflete Sports Camp and held part-time jobs over the years at Shaw's Northgate, L.L. Bean and Donatelli Variety. She coached youth basketball and Little League softball and was the team mother and chaperone for the 1993 sports exchange program with sister city Shinagawa, Japan. In retirement, she remained active in her community, working at Portland polling places during elections. Mrs. Caiola will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 383) Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative PUGH of Portland, Representative SKOLD of Portland, Representative YUSUF of Portland, Representative ZAGER of Portland.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-308) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Ticket Sellers from Prohibiting the Transfer of Tickets to Third Parties" (S.P. 403) (L.D. 913) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-308).
_________________________________ 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 (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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Rotary Club of Brunswick (HLS 378)
TABLED - June 11, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. PENDING - PASSAGE.
17. An Act Regarding the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Landfill (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 197) (L.D. 297)
- In House, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED on June 11, 2025. TABLED - June 11, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to RECONSIDER.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-657) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Disposition of Forfeited Firearms" (H.P. 265) (L.D. 411) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-658) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act Concerning the Concealed Carrying of a Handgun by an Individual Who Is 18 Years of Age but Under 21 Years of Age" (H.P. 278) (L.D. 424) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-656) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act Regarding an Employer's Authority to Prohibit an Employee from Storing a Firearm in the Employee's Vehicle" (H.P. 645) (L.D. 998) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Eliminate Background Checks for Private Sales of Firearms" (H.P. 691) (L.D. 1062) 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 JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-655) on Bill "An Act to Promote the Secure Storage of Firearms" (H.P. 739) (L.D. 1120) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Duty to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer When Carrying a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit" (H.P. 678) (L.D. 1049) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-659) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-660) on Bill "An Act Requiring Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms" (H.P. 745) (L.D. 1126) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Allow Gun Shops to Hold Firearms for Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and First Responders" (H.P. 779) (L.D. 1174) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-661) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Municipalities to Prohibit Firearms Within Their Municipal Buildings and Voting Places and at Their Municipal Public Proceedings" (H.P. 1161) (L.D. 1743) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Seven Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reduce Gun Violence Casualties in Maine by Prohibiting the Possession of Large-capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices" (H.P. 728) (L.D. 1109)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-662) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-663) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought Not to Pass. _________________________________
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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-665) on Bill "An Act to Exclude from Eligibility for a Community Confinement Monitoring Program a Person Serving a Sentence for Certain Domestic Violence Crimes" (H.P. 1119) (L.D. 1684) 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 HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-666) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Ongoing Access to Medications and Care for Chronic Conditions and Conditions Requiring Long-term Care by Changing Requirements for Prior Authorizations" (H.P. 980) (L.D. 1496) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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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. 16) (L.D. 52) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for Federal Benefits on Behalf of Children in the Department's Custody Who May Be Eligible for Those Benefits" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-667) (7-2) (H.P. 995) (L.D. 1511) Bill "An Act to Expand Direct Health Care Service Arrangements" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-668)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Increase the Procurement of Maine Foods by Certain State Institutions (S.P. 472) (L.D. 1141)
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 Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission (S.P. 648) (L.D. 1640)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-3) An Act to Include Certain Mental Health Workers Under the 1998 Special Plan for Retirement (S.P. 260) (L.D. 579) (10-4) An Act to Change the Laws Regarding Real Estate Appraisers (H.P. 998) (L.D. 1514)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-357) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Energy Policy of the State" (S.P. 694) (L.D. 1792) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-358) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-357).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Certain Distributed Energy Resources to Participate in the State's Net Energy Billing Program"(EMERGENCY) (S.P. 730) (L.D. 1860) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-350) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-353) on Bill "An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Exempting Gold and Silver Coins and Bullion from the State Sales and Use Tax" (S.P. 164) (L.D. 372) 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-353).
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-354) on Bill "An Act Creating and Sustaining Jobs Through the Development of Cooperatives and Employee-owned Businesses by Providing Tax Deductions for Certain Qualified Business Activities" (S.P. 271) (L.D. 756) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-354).
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Acts (10-1) 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) (10-2) An Act to Amend the Law Regulating the Resale of Tickets (S.P. 403) (L.D. 913) (10-3) An Act to Include Certain Mental Health Data in Firearm Fatalities and Hospitalizations Reports (H.P. 792) (L.D. 1187)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
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. 763) (L.D. 1955) Bill "An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-355) (7-2) (H.P. 348) (L.D. 529) Bill "An Act Regarding Dams" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-670) (7-3) (H.P. 350) (L.D. 531) Bill "An Act Regarding Dam Ownership" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-669) (7-4) (H.P. 1163) (L.D. 1745) Bill "An Act to Stabilize Residential Treatment Capacity for Children and Youth in Maine" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-674)
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(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the State Forensic Service" (H.P. 282) (L.D. 428)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-635) in the House on June 11, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) 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)
Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-638) in the House on June 11, 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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