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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Friday, June 13, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Rick Stoops, First United Pentecostal Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Kelli Palmer, Augusta.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Judicial Branch Employees" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 794) (L.D. 1986)
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, under suspension of the rules and WITHOUT REFERENCE to a Committee, the Bill READ TWICEand PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Establish a Program to Assist Residents of Large Recovery Residences" (H.P. 138) (L.D. 215)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-645) in the House on June 11, 2025.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-645) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-369) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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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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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 32)
ORDERED, that Representative Arthur L. Bell of Yarmouth be excused Jun 5 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sally Jeane Cluchey of Bowdoinham be excused Jun 2 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Valli D. Geiger of Rockland be excused Jun 5 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick be excused Jun 5 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Jun 9, 10, and 11 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Nathan J. Wadsworth of Hiram be excused Jun 2 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Zahraa Ali, of Biddeford, who has received the Biddeford Middle School 2025 Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 943)
(5-2) Andrew Desjardins, of Biddeford, who has received the Biddeford Middle School 2025 Citizenship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 944)
(5-3) Anabelle Orth, of Augusta, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Cony High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 945)
(5-4) Abby Morrill, of Augusta, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Cony High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 946)
(5-5) Eva McLean, of Old Orchard Beach, 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 947)
(5-6) David Hufstader, 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 948)
(5-7) Zachary Lambert, of Scarborough, Community Recreation and Events Manager for Gorham Recreation, who received the 2025 Maine Recreation and Parks Association "Dr. Bill Eckart" Young Professional of the Year Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 949)
(5-8) Bob Trabona and Sharon Trabona, of Georgetown, recipients 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 950)
(5-9) Steven Broy, of Hollis, who was named the York County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 951)
(5-10) David Hennessey, of Bowdoin, 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 952)
(5-11) the Montsweagers, of Woolwich, 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 953)
(5-12) Karl Lebreux, of Biddeford, Athletic Director of Biddeford Middle School, who received the Excellence in Middle-Level Athletic Administration Award from the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 954)
(5-13) Devenny Brickett, of Lyman, who has been named the 2025 Sanford Regional Technical Center Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 955)
(5-14) Lynne Cayting, of Manchester, on her retirement after 36 years of public service. Ms. Cayting's career as an environmental specialist in state government began in 1989 with the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission. By 1991, Ms. Cayting had been promoted to Hydropower and Mining Coordinator. In 1992, she was hired at the Department of Environmental Protection to manage state and federal Superfund hazardous waste sites in Maine. In 2001, she became Mobile Sources Section Chief in the Bureau of Air Quality and managed the California Clean Cars and vehicle emissions testing program in Cumberland County. She developed the Maine Clean Marine Engine Program, the first statewide marine repower program in the nation to replace highly emitting unregulated marine engines with cleaner engines. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 93) Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-15) the Hall-Dale High School Girls Basketball Team, of Farmingdale, which won the Class C South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 387) Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative MONTELL of Gardiner.
(5-16) Matthew Havey, of Franklin, a student at Sumner 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;
(HLS 388) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
In Memory of: (5-17) Sandra J. Crockett, of Winthrop. While raising her family, Mrs. Crockett worked part-time with her family, at both Damon's and Whipper's Pizza. She later went to work as the business manager of the Department of Public Lands for the State of Maine and then went on to become State Controller during the Brennan administration. Mrs. Crockett will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 956)
(5-18) Charles "Chuck" Ray Lang, Sr., of Gardiner. Mr. Lang was a veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. He served with the Marine Corps in the Korean War, earning the National Defense Medal, The Korean Service Medal and The United Nations Service Medal. Mr. Lang was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, DAV and Marine Corps League, Detachment 509. He provided Honor Guard services to his fellow fallen Marines. In 2017, he was named Marine of the Year. Mr. Lang will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 957)
(5-19) Janet I. Child, of Randolph. Mrs. Child worked at the former Nicholson's Nursing Home in Winthrop for many years until her retirement at 74 years of age. Mrs. Child will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 958)
(5-20) William H. Rollins, Jr., of Chelsea. Mr. Rollins was a veteran of the United States Army. At the end of his working life he retired from selling insurance. Mr. Rollins will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 959)
(5-21) Paula J. Waterman, of Woolwich. Mrs. Waterman worked at Bath Iron Works and later as a teacher's aide at Phippsburg Elementary School. She worked as a waitress at New Meadows Inn Restaurant for over 20 years and then worked at Richard's Restaurant for over 20 years. She also was a member of the Bath Golf Club. Mrs. Waterman will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 960)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Reform Net Energy Billing by Establishing Limitations on the Programs' Duration and Compensation" (H.P. 856) (L.D. 1321) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-675) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-676) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Regulation of Tobacco" (H.P. 1297) (L.D. 1938) Signed: Senator: 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 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-671) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Manufactured Housing Communities to Prevent Excessive Rent and Fees Increases" (H.P. 1150) (L.D. 1723) 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 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-672) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Affordability and Stability in Housing for Mobile Home Park Residents" (H.P. 1184) (L.D. 1765) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-678) on Bill "An Act Regarding Speedy Trials" (H.P. 240) (L.D. 340) 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 JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-679) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Eminent Domain on Tribal Lands" (H.P. 617) (L.D. 958) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-679) Report. _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-680) on Bill "An Act to Formalize a Process for Reviewing the Conduct of Judges and Justices" (H.P. 1211) (L.D. 1810) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-677) on Bill "An Act to Provide Compensation to Individuals with Lived Experience Serving on Advisory Boards, Commissions, Councils and Similar Groups" (H.P. 1024) (L.D. 1566) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Eight Members of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow School Boards to Expel or Suspend Students Regardless of Grade Level" (H.P. 98) (L.D. 165)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-673) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
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Representative: _________________________________ (6-10) Nine Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-681) on Bill "An Act to Protect Housing Quality by Enacting Mold Inspection, Notification and Remediation Requirements" (H.P. 1288) (L.D. 1927)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-682) on same Bill.
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Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-683) on same Bill.
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Representative: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "D" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-681). _________________________________ 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. 358) (L.D. 793) Bill "An Act to Modernize Gaming Revenue Allocations and Increase Efforts to Prevent Gambling Addiction" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-376) (7-2) (S.P. 463) (L.D. 1135) Bill "An Act to Permit the Use of Oral Fluid Testing in Determining the Intoxication of Drivers, Aircraft Operators and Hunters" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-377) (7-3) (S.P. 664) (L.D. 1669) Bill "An Act to Establish the Cannabis Advisory Council" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-375) (7-4) (S.P. 747) (L.D. 1906) Bill "An Act to Improve Accountability and Understanding of Data in Insurance Transactions" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-367) (7-5) (H.P. 1182) (L.D. 1763) Bill "An Act to Regulate Nonwater-dependent Floating Structures on Maine's Waters" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-684)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Improve Notifications Related to Substance-exposed Infants (H.P. 89) (L.D. 156) (10-2) 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) (10-3) An Act to Expand the Supervised Community Confinement Program (H.P. 416) (L.D. 648) (10-4) 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) (10-5) An Act to Amend the Law Governing Items Identified as Prison Contraband (H.P. 595) (L.D. 930) (10-6) An Act to Clarify the Qualifying Use of Tax Increment Financing for Extension of a Development District (H.P. 673) (L.D. 1044) (10-7) 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) (10-8) An Act to Simplify Regulation of the Adult Use Cannabis Industry (H.P. 1218) (L.D. 1820) (10-9) An Act to Support Maine's Agricultural Economy by Increasing Revenue from the Corporate Income Tax (H.P. 1250) (L.D. 1879) (10-10) An Act to Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting (H.P. 1295) (L.D. 1934) (10-11) An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability (S.P. 763) (L.D. 1955)
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. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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. 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 (10) 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" (S-158) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-184) thereto. - In House, Reports READand the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. HELD at the Request of Representative MOONEN of Portland.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Protect Children's Identification by Requiring Public Schools to Use the Name and Gender Specified on a Child's Birth Certificate" (H.P. 649) (L.D. 1002) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-690) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Remove Consideration of Gender Identity from the Maine Human Rights Act" (H.P. 941) (L.D. 1432) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-689) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Prohibit a School Administrative Unit from Adopting a Policy That Allows a Student to Use a Restroom Designated for Use by the Opposite Sex" (H.P. 1139) (L.D. 1704) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-694) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-692) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Biological Males from Participating in School Athletic Programs and Activities Designated for Females When State Funding Is Provided to the School" (H.P. 156) (L.D. 233)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-691) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Equity and Safety in Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Housing at Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Schools" (H.P. 554) (L.D. 868)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-693) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Female Athletes and Safety in Women's Single-sex Shelters" (H.P. 872) (L.D. 1337)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________
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(4-1) On motion of Representative GOLEK of Harpswell, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1337)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act to Clarify Licensing Jurisdiction for Manufactured Housing Communities," H.P. 614, L.D. 949, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the House.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release" (H.P. 112) (L.D. 179) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-685) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-686) on Bill "An Act to Allow Residential Use Development in Commercial Districts" (H.P. 644) (L.D. 997) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Radon Testing for Certain Commercial and Residential Construction" (H.P. 807) (L.D. 1232) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-687) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-688) on Bill "An Act to Enhance Businesses' Understanding of Labor Standards and Grow Maine's Energy Economy Through a Training Program" (H.P. 1166) (L.D. 1748) 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. 6) (L.D. 42) Bill "An Act Regarding the Bind-over and Detention of Juveniles" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-695) (7-2) (H.P. 1303) (L.D. 1944) Bill "An Act to Protect Children and Adults from Technology-facilitated Sexual Abuse" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-696)
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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" (S-346) on Bill "An Act to Require Hospitals and Hospital-affiliated Providers to Provide Financial Assistance Programs for Medical Care" (S.P. 755) (L.D. 1937) 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-346).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-295) on Bill "An Act to Respond to the Housing Affordability and Accessibility Crisis in Maine" (S.P. 157) (L.D. 365) 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-295).
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Mandatory Parking Space Minimums in State and Municipal Building Codes" (H.P. 281) (L.D. 427)
Minority (3) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTREAD and ACCEPTED in the House on June 10, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-456) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-348)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-1) 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)
Minority (1) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 11, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority (11) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-340) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 198)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 13, 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. 1104 An Act to Limit the Liability of Persons Who Provide Firearm Hold Agreements L.D. 1379 An Act to Require Public Health Warnings to Be Posted and Provided by Firearm Dealers and Gunsmiths
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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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. 64) (L.D. 99) Bill "An Act to Clarify Information Sharing Between the Department of Health and Human Services and Schools with Respect to Investigations of Child Abuse or Neglect" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-700) (7-2) (H.P. 613) (L.D. 948) Bill "An Act to Reduce Administrative Burdens and Expand Access in the Laws Governing Cannabis" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-699) (7-3) (H.P. 1238) (L.D. 1854) Bill "An Act to Require the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure, Board of Dental Practice, Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing and Board of Occupational Therapy Practice to Obtain Fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Checks for Initial Applicants and Licensees Seeking Compact Privileges" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-698)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Establish the Alamoosook Lake Watershed Management District (H.P. 348) (L.D. 529)
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 Establish the Toddy Pond Watershed Management District (H.P. 350) (L.D. 531)
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 Stabilize Residential Treatment Capacity for Children and Youth in Maine (H.P. 1163) (L.D. 1745)
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) Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to Study Options for Allowing Children in the Department's Custody to Receive Federal Benefits (H.P. 16) (L.D. 52)
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 (10-5) An Act to Require the Maine State Police to Create a Statewide List of Missing Persons and Study Improvements for Investigating Missing Persons Cases (H.P. 105) (L.D. 172) (10-6) An Act to Limit the Liability of Gun Shops That Provide Firearm Hold Agreements (H.P. 779) (L.D. 1174) (10-7) An Act to Ensure Ongoing Access to Medications and Care for Chronic Conditions by Changing Requirements for Prior Authorizations (H.P. 980) (L.D. 1496) (10-8) An Act to Expand Direct Health Care Service Arrangements (H.P. 995) (L.D. 1511) (10-9) An Act to Implement Additional Criteria and Processes for the Supervised Community Confinement Program (H.P. 1119) (L.D. 1684)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-10) Resolve, Directing the Attorney General to Update Rules Relating to the Disposition of Forfeited Firearms (H.P. 265) (L.D. 411)
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 JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Laws Regarding Gender-affirming Health Care Services" (S.P. 145) (L.D. 380) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-370) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-2) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-362) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Males from Participating in Female Sports or Using Female Facilities" (S.P. 461) (L.D. 1134)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives:
Comes from the Senate with Report "B" OUGHT NOT TO PASS 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" (S-372) on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 111) (L.D. 245) 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-372).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require a Blood Test for Drugs for Drivers Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident That Results in Serious Bodily Injury or Death" (S.P. 703) (L.D. 1815) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-371) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-371).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-345) on Bill "An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements for Transfer Students" (S.P. 672) (L.D. 1719) 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 Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Update the Statutory Definition of 'Machine Gun' and Prohibit Possession of a Rapid-fire Device" (S.P. 292) (L.D. 677) 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 Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Nine Members of the Committee on TAXATION report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-389) on Bill "An Act to Expand the Dependent Exemption Tax Credit" (S.P. 524) (L.D. 1294)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-390) 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-389).
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Judicial Branch Employees (S.P. 794) (L.D. 1986)
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) Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing (S.P. 358) (L.D. 793)
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 Regarding Large Recovery Residences (H.P. 138) (L.D. 215) (10-4) An Act to Establish the Cannabis Advisory Council (S.P. 664) (L.D. 1669) (10-5) An Act to Improve Accountability and Understanding of Data in Insurance Transactions (S.P. 747) (L.D. 1906)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-6) Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Study the Use of Oral Fluid Testing in Determining Intoxication of Drivers, Aircraft Operators and Hunters (S.P. 463) (L.D. 1135)
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 item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 115) (L.D. 182) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Establish MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for the Maine Veterans' Homes on a Per Resident Basis" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-702)
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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-704) on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Regarding Professional Investigator Communications" (H.P. 353) (L.D. 534) 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-703) on Bill "An Act to Require Police Departments to Publish and Make Accessible Their Policies and Procedures and Require Training of Officers" (H.P. 1195) (L.D. 1784) 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 ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-705) on Bill "An Act to Improve Interagency Coordination on Renewable Energy Construction Projects" (H.P. 1234) (L.D. 1850) 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 TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Establish a Statewide Transportation Project Selection Prioritization Process" (H.P. 1174) (L.D. 1756) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-706) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________
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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" (H-708) on Bill "Act to Create a Working Group to Support Tax Expenditure Evaluation Efforts" (H.P. 726) (L.D. 1107) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Regulate Nonwater-dependent Floating Structures on Maine's Waters (H.P. 1182) (L.D. 1763)
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 (10-2) An Act to Expand Access to Justice in Rural Maine by Incentivizing Attorneys to Practice in Underserved Areas (H.P. 1126) (L.D. 1691)
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. 18
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. 408) (L.D. 981) Bill "An Act to Provide Electronic Notification to Victims of Crimes" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-384) (7-2) (S.P. 624) (L.D. 1540) Resolve, to Direct the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services to Create the Complex Care Assistant Training Program (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-394) (7-3) (S.P. 772) (L.D. 1965) Resolve, to Establish a Task Force to Create a Court Navigation Program Plan (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-383)
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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-356) on Bill "An Act to Advance a Clean Energy Economy by Updating Renewable and Clean Resource Procurement Laws" (S.P. 738) (L.D. 1868) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: 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-356).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Standardize the Laws Regarding the Carrying of Concealed Handguns in State Parks" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 356) (L.D. 829) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-363) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-363) Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Repeal the Laws Providing for the Construction of a Connector to Gorham and to Resell Land Taken Under Those Laws to Previous Property Owners" (S.P. 437) (L.D. 1020) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-366) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-333) on Bill "An Act to Modify Ranked-choice Voting with Regard to Candidates Who Withdraw from an Election" (S.P. 401) (L.D. 911) 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-333) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"(S-378) thereto.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide Opportunities and Sustainable Revenue for Maine Farms, Agricultural Fairs, Wabanaki Tribes and Veterans' Homes" (S.P. 721) (L.D. 1838) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-359) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: 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" (S-385) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child" (S.P. 276) (L.D. 592) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-386) 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-385).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-380) on Bill "An Act to Address Student Hunger and Nutrition Through Expanded Access to Free Milk in Schools" (S.P. 258) (L.D. 577) 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-380).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-381) on Resolve, Requiring the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services to Conduct a Study of the State's Grant, Contracting and Procurement Practices (S.P. 590) (L.D. 1449) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-382) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-381).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-368) on Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study the Operations of the Legislature (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 657) (L.D. 1649) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-368).
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(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the Energy Policy of the State" (S.P. 694) (L.D. 1792)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-357) in the House on June 12, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-357) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-373)thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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